{"id":4776,"date":"2022-08-16T16:06:21","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T21:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/PrestonwoodES\/elementary-handbook\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:36:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:36:26","slug":"elementary-handbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/PrestonwoodES\/elementary-handbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Elementary Handbook"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL \nFAMILY HANDBOOK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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This campus handbook contains information to help students and parents understand school-specific expectations for our students at PWE. Students and parents also need to be familiar with the Student and Parent Guidebook and Student Code of Conduct, which are separate documents provided by RISD, and used to make decisions at the campus level. These documents contain detailed information important to all families such as attendance, truancy, policies, school expectations, and bullying.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Both handbooks are available on the <\/span>Student Services Policies Page<\/b><\/a>. Please take time to read and discuss this information with your child\/children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Code of Civility<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Richardson ISD is a beautiful community in which safety, respect, and responsibility are an active part of the fabric of our schools, community, and staff. In order to have an environment conducive to learning, we will all follow the statements on the Code of Civility.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We are Safe<\/span><\/span><\/p>

We promote safety, consideration, and kindness by refraining from threatening or harming others, damaging property, or engaging in bullying behavior.<\/span><\/p>

We are Responsible<\/span><\/span><\/p>

We foster a culture of respectful communication, inclusivity, and empathy by actively listening, calmly sharing opinions, addressing each other courteously, and embracing diversity.<\/span><\/p>

We are Respectful<\/span><\/span><\/p>

We uphold a positive learning environment by avoiding disruptions, resolving conflicts peacefully, managing negative responses, seeking help when needed, and adhering to school policies.<\/span><\/p>

Students, staff, or parents who engage in behavior that goes against the Code of Civility will be subject to disciplinary actions as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Handbook. RISD is committed to a positive and safe learning environment for all stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Thank you,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Misti Lehman, Principal <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Students will be able to enter the building at 7:30 a.m. <\/span>Children dropped off before 7:30 a.m. are <\/span>unsupervised<\/b>.<\/span> It is HIGHLY suggested that students do not arrive on campus BEFORE the doors open at 7:30 a.m<\/span><\/span>.<\/span> Students who arrive between 7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. are required to go directly to their classroom. Students eating breakfast will go to breakfast upon arrival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Parents are asked to adhere to the expectations of the Hug Zone at morning drop-off. Please hug your children and say goodbye in front of the school away from the entrance. Please be mindful of the traffic flow at all times.<\/span><\/p>

Students arriving after the 7:50 a.m. bell <\/span>must be signed in to the office by an adult. <\/b>Absences and tardies are monitored and parents receive communication via mail with notifications of attendance issues and truancy information. Please help us keep our truancy numbers low by having your child at school on time. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All students must wear a RISD badge around their neck, all day, every day. RISD will provide the badge and a breakaway lanyard. Replacement information and fees will be shared when finalized. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Dismissal time is 3:10 p.m. Students must be picked up on time. Parents are expected to follow the dismissal traffic expectations. We need you to help us ensure the safety of all children. Please display your student’s dismissal tag in your front windshield<\/span> for an efficient and safe car line.<\/p>

If you are picking up your student by walking, go to the side door facing Nedra Way by the playground. Be sure to bring your dismissal tag to show PWE staff<\/span>. Please wait in line to show your student\u2019s tag to the staff member by the door. Our line will start along the playground fence.<\/p>

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Children and adults on bikes or scooters must WALK with their equipment on school grounds at all times. It is strongly advised that all bikes are locked at the bike racks. Please bring all helmets inside to store in student cubbies. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our traffic pattern at PWE is unique and can get very congested at arrival and dismissal. All drivers must adhere to the expectations as explained in our arrival\/dismissal map shared in the first Tuesday folder, and <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. Please practice patience as you follow the traffic rules. Our children need our attention for their safety<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A picture ID is required to pick a child up from school. Only adults listed on the child\u2019s emergency form may take the child from campus. Students will not be released from the office after 2:50. If you need to pick up children early for an appointment, please do so before 2:50. The student will not be released from the classroom until after the parent has arrived and presented the required identification.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All students are required to be regular and punctual in attendance. Please refer to the district handbook for absence and truancy information. <\/span>Parents must send a note with the student on the day the child returns to school or email <\/span>Lynn.OBrien@risd.org<\/span><\/a> up to 3 days later.<\/span> This note must contain the student\u2019s full name, teacher\u2019s name, date, and reason for the absence.\u00a0 Parents with Focus access may also enter the absence information in Focus instead of sending a note.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Phone calls and text messages from the school and school district often are sent through an automated system. If a student is marked absent in the system, an automated call will be sent to the primary number on file. Please listen to the message before calling the school. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Students are expected to be seated in the classroom by 7:50 a.m. Students arriving between 7:50 a.m.-8:05 a.m. will be documented as tardy. Significant tardy issues will be addressed by the administrators. Individual plans for students with significant tardies will be developed with parental involvement.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It is important that the emergency contact information in Focus is up to date and correct.<\/span> The contact information in Focus is used when determining who should have\u00a0 access to your student in the event the parent cannot be reached. Email the PWE SDS with changes that need to be made as needed. PWE SDS <\/span>Lynn.OBrien@risd.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Breakfast and Lunch prices, menus, and other information are available online. Parents can prepay for their child\u2019s meals with a check or cash at school, or on <\/span>www.schoolcafe.com\/RICHARDSONISD<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Getting students in and out of the cafeteria in a timely manner is a complicated task as our cafeteria is at capacity during most of the lunch time. In order to set the routines and procedures, there are no lunch visitors in the first three weeks of school. We encourage parents to be involved but ask parents to eat lunch with their children according to our lunch schedule as our space is limited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If you are dropping off lunch for a student, please drop it off in the office and label it with your child\u2019s first and last name along with the teacher at least 15 minutes before their scheduled lunch time.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our aim is for each student to reach the goal of self-discipline and self-responsibility. Students are taught what is expected of them in the classroom, on school grounds, on the bus, and in common areas of the building. Students know the consequences for inappropriate behavior and the rewards for appropriate behavior. A goal of PWE is to\u00a0 build a community with mutual respect for students, staff, and parents based on the PBIS model (positive behavior intervention system).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


<\/span>We strive to prevent bullying, however, should an incident occur, we identify and intervene immediately upon the knowledge of the situation. We follow the RISD\u00a0 guidelines for bullying as identified in the Richardson ISD Code of Conduct. Please review that document on the following link (<\/span>click here)<\/span><\/a> to learn about the process. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Each grade level will have a specific grading system and homework plan. Your children\u2019s grade level communication plan will be presented at the beginning of the school year. Grades reflect the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Grades will be an average of projects, classroom, and homework assignments.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A parent who wants to schedule a conference with a staff member should contact them for an appointment. Generally, a teacher will be able to meet with parents or return calls during his\/her conference period or after school within 24 hours of a work day. It is advised to always contact the teacher about a situation\/question before asking another staff member or administrator. In most cases, the teacher has more knowledge of a situation or event and can help a parent in a timely manner. Teachers are expected to supervise their learning environments and cannot visit with parents for any length of time during the day, except during their conference period, before (prior to 7:30 a.m.) or after (after 3:20 p.m.) school hours. Teachers will not answer their desk phones during school hours while working with students. Communication between parent and teacher is an important piece of a student\u2019s success. The progress of the child is communicated to the parents by progress reports, report cards, written notices, conferences, and telephone or email communication.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Each teacher assigns a cubby to the students in the class.\u00a0 All students are expected to keep any personal belongings such as coats or backpacks in them. Please do not allow your child to bring valuables to school. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Due to heightened safety and security measures across all schools please be aware that we will be utilizing increased safety measures when buzzing visitors into the building, as well as using our Raptor system to print badges.\u00a0 During large school-wide events, this may take longer than in the past for all to be checked into our system.\u00a0 We appreciate your patience and support as we continue to work to keep our students and staff safe.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Parents of any student who must take prescription or nonprescription medicine during the school day must complete a <\/span>Parent Physician Request for Administration of Medication<\/span><\/span> form which is available in the clinic. All medicine must be kept in the school clinic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


A child who is ill or whose temperature is 100 degrees or above in the last 24 hours should not attend school. When the nurse calls, please come pick up your child or send someone listed on the emergency card immediately. Students must be fever-free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. <\/span>Parents must send a note with the student on the day the child returns to school.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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RISD Student Cell Phone Guidelines: To promote the best possible learning and social environment in Richardson ISD, students will not use their cell phones or smart watches during the school day, unless provided permission from an authorized district employee during the instructional day. The intent of the cell phone policy is to establish a cell phone-free environment and avoid cell phones distracting from learning as well as causing a loss of instructional time.\u00a0 <\/span>RISD 24-25 Cell Phone Policy<\/span><\/a>. The Cell Phone Policy includes smart watches and AirPods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Staff will confiscate cell phones or smart watches being used by students during the school day. Parents will be contacted. Continued violations will result in disciplinary actions. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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