Enrollment:
Hall's Prairie Elementary is a quiet little country
school nestled in rural South Surrey with 87 students in 4 divisions for the
2011/2012 school year. Max capacity with 4 teachers is 106.
2011/2012 School Fees:
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School Planners for Grades K through 7 = $5.00
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Recorders for Grade 4 = $6.00
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Band Instruments for Grade 7 - students are required to purchase or rent their
own
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Field Trips - see below
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Earthquake Kits - $20.00 (see below)
Field Trips:
Since field trips serve to enhance and add value to the learning experience
for students, student participation in field trips is optional. Field trip
costs will vary depending upon the number of trips, the destination, and
whether parent drivers are used or if a bus is needed. Thank you to our PAC
for their generous contributions to subsidize field trip costs.
School Supplies:
Supply lists are issued to students at the end of June. These lists are also
available at the school office for anyone new to the school. Students should
have supplies available for the first full day of school. There may be times
during the school year when supplies need to be replenished.. The classroom
teacher will notify you of such times.
Kindergarten Registration:
Children who will turn 5 before January 1st, 2013 are
eligible to begin school in September 2012. To register, please come into the
office with your child's Birth Certificate, proof of address, your child's
Record of Immunization and B.C. Care Card. If your child was not born in
Canada, please bring their Canadian Citizenship Card or Permanent Residence
Card. In addition, we require the Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card or
Passport of the parent or guardian. If you know of neighbors who have children
who are eligible for Kindergarten, please ask their parents to stop by the
office and register. Students entering Kindergarten will require their booster
immunization shots. Please call White Rock Boundary Health.
See "Forms/Documents" for details.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide excellence and to enable each child to achieve their
full potential in intellectual development, personal and social development,
preparation for "working life", and being a productive member of the
community. The school goals are literacy and social responsibility.
Surrey School District Mission Statement:
To provide safe and caring environments in which all learners can achieve
academic excellence, personal growth and responsible citizenship.
Ministry Mission Statement:
The purpose of the B.C. school system is to enable learners to develop their
individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed
to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.
School Vision:
Our vision is a partnership of parents and teachers guiding children in their
continued growth and development in the following areas:
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student academic learning
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communication skills training
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environmental awareness
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respect for self and others
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technological literacy
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community integration
Social Responsibility:
One of our school's goal is social responsibility. We hope that our social
responsibility program will help to provide a safe and caring environment in
which students can achieve personal growth and responsible citizenship. We
will run programs at the school that will help students value responsibility
such as cooperative team games, student council, good behavior draws (see
below), drama clubs and virtues programs.
Student Code of Conduct:
See "Forms/Documents"
Student Leadership Team:
Students in Division 1 and 2 will have the opportunity to be on the Student
Leadership Team. This team will be responsible for activities and events
around the school. In addition, they will take on leadership roles such as
becoming MC's for assemblies and being House Team Leaders.
Emergency Earthquake / Comfort Kits:
All students must have an Earthquake and Comfort Kit at the school. The
Earthquake kits can be purchased through the office for $20.00 (please send a
cheque to the school) or you can put together your own. The Earthquake Kits
are good for 5 years at which time they can be refurbished at a lesser cost.
The list of items needed for your child's Earthquake and Comfort Kit is
available at the office or on this site under "Forms/Documents". If you wish,
you may update your letter and photo to your child from time to time, as well
as update any medication (including special instructions) your child must take
on a regular basis. (Medication must be replaced as it expires). Thanks to
Kelly Richardson for updating the Kits. Please remember - no nuts or seeds in
the kits!
GET Club (Green Environmental Team):
The GET Club's primary focus is on environmental awareness. The school has
reached "Emerald Status" for accumulating 500 activities related to the
environment. The goal this year is to reach 1,000 activities and achieve
"Earth Status". Thank you to Mrs. Busch for starting the Club.
Attendance:
Our Call-in Program ensures the safety of your children. It is the school's
responsibility to determine the reason for a child being absent. Please call
the school between 8:00 am and 9:00 am if your child is going to be absent.
This is a safety program to help both parents and the school be assured that
your child arrived at school safely, or is at home and not playing in the
street or involved in an accident. If the school does not receive a telephone
call, we will call home to see where your child is. If there is no one there,
the school will call the emergency numbers, which each parent provides the
school at the start of the school year.
In addition, we are asking all students to report to the office before
entering their classroom if they come in late to the school. This is to
eliminate any discrepancy between your child being in the class and the
attendance report at the beginning of the day. The first half hour of the
school day is when teachers outline activities and discuss their expectations
for the day. It is critical that students be present for these important
instructions, so we urge you to insure that your children arrive at school on
time each morning. Being on time is an important life skill. Children who
arrive late interfere with the right of every child to pursue an education
without undue interference to learning. Both the child who is late and his/her
classmates suffer a loss of instructional time.
Students should arrive to the school only during supervised times. Supervision
begins at 8:35am. Supervision lasts from 2:45pm until 3:00pm at the end of the
day. Students should be picked up between these times at the end of the day or
make arrangements in advance for rides. Play dates need to be arranged in
advance as well and should not be made last minute by students. You can always
call the office to pass a message on to your child if you are running late.
When children are absent from school, their educational programs are
disrupted, resulting in gaps in learning. It is often difficult for teachers
to send work home as children lack the understanding gained through teacher
direction. Please try to schedule holidays during the breaks. If your child is
absent for a few days, please contact the teacher to find out what needs to be
done to ensure that they do not fall behind.
Student Medical Alert Information:
If your child has a Medical Alert, it is imperative that we have him/her
listed at the school. Please inform the office if your child has a Medical
Alert A.S.A.P. If your child no longer has a Medical Alert, please alert the
office to have him/her removed from the information sheet.
Bus Pass:
If you are planning to ride the school bus to the school, please ensure that
your Bus Application is completed, signed and turned into the school office.
The Transportation Dept. requires this information in order to process the Bus
Passes.
Booster Seats:
All students under 4 foot 9 inches tall (145 cm), less than 80 lbs or under 9
years of age are required to wear a booster seat for all school trips. We ask
that you send one with your child if your child is attending a school trip and
you are not driving. The seats must be no older than 7 years. For more
information, go to www.tsfbcaa.com/child_safety_seats
Nut/Seed Free School (please inform the school if
your child has a severe allergy or medical condition):
Several of our students have severe anaphylactic reactions to peanuts, nuts,
seeds and their by-products. We encourage all parents to check their
children's lunches so that they do not contain nut products. Remind your
children to wash their hands after eating and not to trade or share snacks. Do
not use these products in any treats you may send into the classroom over the
year. We are making the safety of all our students a priority and ask that you
join us in making our school at "Nut Free Zone". Thank you for your
cooperation.
Dress Code:
Appropriate dress is primarily the responsibility of parents. If in doubt, be
conservative. Our only guideline is that dress be in good taste. Clothing
should not be offensive or distracting. For example, shorts are acceptable
providing that they are not too short. Tops should not reveal bare back,
shoulders, or midriff. Shoes should be flat soled for safety. No hats are to
be worn in school. Student use of make-up is discouraged in an elementary
school setting. If in the judgment of the teacher or administrator, attire is
disruptive to the educational process, the student may be required to change
or be sent home.
For the winter season, students are asked to come prepared for the cold
weather by ensuring that they have proper footwear and clothing. A heavy
water-resistant jacket or coat should be worn on cold, windy or rainy days.
Please remind your child to put these on before going outside. "Inside days"
are declared at recess and lunch when the weather is particularly nasty.
Please ensure your children come to school appropriately dressed for the
weather. You may also want to send a change of clothes with your child in case
they slip or become wet.
Hot Lunch Forms:
Can be handed into your classroom teacher or put in the box mounted outside
the kitchen.
B.C. Fruit and Vegetable Program:
This program offers students an opportunity to try healthy choices of fruits
and vegetables throughout the year. It is not a meal program, rather a way to
promote fruits and vegetables for kids.
Right to Play Program:
Right to Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses sport
and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for
children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world.
The Surrey School District has partnered with Right to Play to promote
programs throughout the district.
Lost and Found:
All clothing and other items found in the school are placed in a "Lost and
Found" box located in the main hall. Pupils may retrieve the lost articles at
recess, noon or after school. Prior to major holidays, all students will have
the opportunity to reclaim their lost items before they are given to a
charitable organization.
Visitors to the Office:
School visits are encouraged and welcomed. The district policy is to have all
visitors (including parents) sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's
badge during instructional times from 8:50 am to 2:45 pm. Pupils from other
schools are not permitted to visit with our pupils during school hours unless
special arrangements are made. The safety of your children is one of our top
priorities. New staff and new parents are not aware of our parent community
yet and this process makes for a safer environment. For new staff members,
monitoring who comes and goes is difficult.
With your cooperation and help, we can ensure your children are learning in a
safer environment. This program also minimizes classroom interuptions. The
office can relay messages for you and book mutually acceptable appointments to
see your teachers. Lunches can be left at the office and can ensure your child
is contacted to let them know the lunches are there. Of course, you can always
contact the office with any concerns or issues by phone.
Lunch and Learn:
During this time, students will sit in their classroom to eat their lunches
while teachers continue with insruction. This timeslot is part of the school
day and will include curriculum. Teachers will be using this time to teach or
review material. Students will then go outside for lunch from 12:00 - 12:45.
During this time, the lunch supervisors will be outside supervising the
students. It is important that all students have their lunches with them in
the morning. If you are dropping off your child's snack/lunch, please ensure
that it is dropped off at the office by 10:30am with your child's name on it
so that students will have their lunch during Lunch and Learn.
Telephone Use:
The school telephone is a business phone. Pupils will be able to use the phone
at the discretion of the teacher. Social calls and last minute arrangements
are discouraged. Office staff will pass on messages to pupils when necessary.
No cell phones can be used on school grounds between 8:45 am and 3:00 pm.
Teachers cannot leave pupils unattended during instructional times to take
calls. Should you wish to speak to a teacher, please call during
non-instructional times before or after school, or leave a message with the
secretary to have the teacher return a call. They will do so the same day if
possible.
Volunteering:
Parents are encouraged to be partners in the education of their child(ren).
There are many ways parents can help support the education of their
child(ren), including:
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reading stories to students
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listening to students read
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helping students edit stories they have written
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driving students on field trips
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making educational materials for the classrooms
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painting backdrops and school logos
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fundraising
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helping with the Hot Lunch Program
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being a guest speaker
There are many other ways parents can help at school. Any parent who is
interested in helping should contact the school or the P.A.C. President. We
cannot stress enough the importance of the home and school working together
for the benefit of the students.