First Day of School: MONDAY, ….
First Day of School: MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
Student On-Site Opt-Out Instruction will not begin until after Aug. 31.
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Documents needed for registration are: Birth certificate, Proof of immunization (see immunization section below), Legal guardianship papers, if appropriate, Tribal enrollment documentation (Tribal ID Card and Certificate of Indian Blood) Any grade reports or transcripts you may have IMMUNIZATION
Students who have not been immunized or are exempt from immunization will be excluded from school until they are immunized or deemed exempt as ordered by Montana School Law (Section 20.5.403-20.5.406, Administrative Rules of Montana). YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL A COPY OF HIS/HER IMMUNIZATION IS RECEIVED. In event of an epidemic, ALL STUDENTS ON EXEMPT STATUS will be excluded from school for the duration of the epidemic. Below is a schedule of Immunizations for school entry minimum requirements: Vaccines Required for School Attendance, Preschool -12th Grade as of October 2019
VACCINE PRESCHOOL Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib) 1 dose (given on or after the 1st birthday, unless child is older than 59 months)
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis 4 doses (DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap)
Polio (IPV or OPV) 3 doses Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 1 dose (dose must be given on or after 1st birthday) (MMR) Varicella “chickenpox” 1 dose (dose must be given on or after 1st birthday) (Var) VACCINE KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib) None Needed Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap)
4 doses (one dose must be given on or after 4th birthday)
Plus 1 dose of Tdap (prior to entering 7th grade) Polio (IPV or OPV) 3 doses (one dose must be given on or after 4th birthday)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) 2 doses (first dose must be given on or after 1st birthday, and spacing between doses is 4 weeks)
Varicella “chickenpox” (Var)
2 doses (first dose must be given on or after 1st birthday, spacing between doses is 12 weeks for children under 13 years, and 4 weeks for those 13 years and older.
Note: A four-day grace period may apply, as appropriate, per the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendations.
HEARING SCREENING
Hearing screenings will be conducted for all kindergarten and first grade students and any new K-3 students in October.
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENING
The annual speech and language screening for all kindergarten children will take place in October. Parents will be notified and asked to give permission if further evaluation is needed for their child.
SHUTTLE BUSES
The school district will not provide shuttle bus service between the Northside and Southside Schools before and after school at this time. This is subject to change.
JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL School will start August 24, 2020, at 7:45 a.m. on the high school lawn.
Students in grades 7-12 will go to their first period on August 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The students will report to their first period class to receive their schedules, student handbooks, and other important data. Class meetings will be held during the day for further announcements and explanation of general procedures and covid safety measures.
ACTIVITY TICKETS
Activity tickets for enrolled students in grades 1-12 will be free. Adult activity tickets for $20.00. Students must be present at the time of purchase as the district issues a photo-type activity ticket. Applications for Golden Age Passes (62 and over) may be picked up at the district office.
Ticket prices at the door will be $5.00 for students in grades 1-12 and $7.00 for adults.
STUDENT MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY
Wolf Point School District is participating in a medical benefit contract that will provide benefits for accidental bodily injury incurred while attending regular school sessions, participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities, participating in school sponsored interscholastic sports, and traveling directly to and from school for regular school session and while traveling to and from school-sponsored extracurricular activities while under the supervision of a school employee. Therefore, you must first file a claim with your family insurance coverage. It is supplemental insurance, intended to provide protection beyond a person’s personal insurance.
Additional coverages may be purchased for extended coverages and your student will be bringing home an informational letter explaining the plan.
SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH The Wolf Point School District is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. The Wolf Point School District #45-45A serves nutritious breakfasts and lunches every day. Students must eat in their buildings, no eating in building they are not enrolled in.
Breakfast and Lunch will be served at no cost to all students grades 1-12. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. each morning at each school building. Households will not be asked to complete a free and reduced-price school meals application.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Food allergies are very common in children. Generally, children with food allergies or intolerances do not have a disability as defined under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Part B of IDEA, and the school food service may, but is not required to, make food substitutions for them. However, when in the licensed physician’s assessment, food allergies may result in severe, lifethreatening (anaphylactic) reactions, the child’s condition would meet the definition of “disability,” and the substitutions prescribed by the licensed physician must be made. If your student has a food allergy that constitutes a “disability” please inform the School Nutrition Program by calling the School District Office at 653-2361.
SCHOOL DAY
The Southside School schedule is as follows: Pre-School – AM session: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PM session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten – AM session: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PM session: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
1st Grade day begins at 8:05 a.m. and ends at 3:50 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
2nd – 3rd Grade day begins 8:05 am – 3:55 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
The Northside School day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:09 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
The Junior High/High School day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:09 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
All times are subject to change, please contact your school for exact start dates and times.
NOTICE TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS ATTENDING WOLF POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that directory information regarding your child be released by the district to anyone who requests it ONLY IF parents have been notified and they have been given the right to reject the release of any or all of their child/ren’s directory information.
Directory information ordinarily includes the following: Student’s name Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Weight and height of members of athletic teams Photographs Dates of attendance Awards received in school Most recent previous school attended In exercising your right to limit release of this information, please contact the school where your student attends and inform them of which directory information item/s, if any, you wish the district to withhold about your child. Wolf Point Junior High/High School 653-1200 Northside School 653-1653 Southside School 653-1480 Your objection must be filed within ten days of the publication of this notice.
WOLF POINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #45-45A Annual Asbestos Notice
We are concerned about the health and safety of our students, staff, and all others who may visit our facility. Asbestos has been used as a building material for many years. The EPA began action to limit uses of asbestos products in 1973 and most uses of asbestos products as building material were banned in 1978.
We have had our facility inspected by an accredited asbestos inspector. The inspector located, sampled and rated the condition and hazard potential for all materials in our facilities suspected of containing asbestos. A copy of the asbestos inspection report is available for your inspection in our administrative offices during regular office hours by appointment. The School Superintendent is our asbestos program manager and inquiries regarding the plan should be directed to his attention.
We are intent on complying with federal, state and local regulations in this area. We plan to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure you and our students, employees, and visitors have a healthy and safe environment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION UNDER TITLE VI, TITLE IX, SECTION 504, AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT, TITLE II OF THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT This statute requires school districts to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex disability and age. For more information, log on to http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/responsibilities_ix_ps.html.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The District will provide a free appropriate public education and necessary related services to all children with disabilities residing within the District, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), provisions of Montana law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District will follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of service to children with disabilities, as provided in the current Montana State Plan under Part B of IDEA.
The District may maintain membership in one or more cooperative associations which may assist in fulfilling the District’s obligations to its disabled students.
Wolf Point School District Policy 2162 states that it is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. For those students who need or are believed to need special instruction and/or related services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the District shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards. The safeguards shall cover students’ identification, evaluation, and educational placement. This system shall include: notice, an opportunity for the student’s parent or legal guardian to examine relevant records, an impartial hearing with opportunity for participation by the student’s parent or legal guardian, and a review procedure.
Please contact Wolf Point School District Superintendent at (406) 653-5540 with any questions or for further information.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Wolf Point School supports the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and has adopted Policy 3125 – Education of Homeless Children. Every child of a homeless individual and every homeless child are entitled to equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to children with permanent housing. The District must assign and admit a child who is homeless to a District school regardless of residence and irrespective of whether the homeless child is able to produce records normally required for enrollment. The District may not require an out-of-District attendance agreement and tuition for a homeless child.
Should a child become homeless over the course of the school year, the child must be able to remain at the school of origin, or be eligible to attend another school in the district.
The Superintendent will review and revise as necessary rules or procedures that may be barriers to enrollment of homeless children and youths. In reviewing and revising such procedures, the Superintendent will consider issues of transportation, immunization, residence, birth certificates, school records, and other documentation.
2020-2021 WOLF POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Reum, Corey E Trustee – District 1 Hansen, Linda L. Vice-Chairperson - District 2 Kurokawa, Mark Chairperson – District 3 Wemmer-Kegley, Janice Trustee – District 4 Clark, Lanette Trustee – District 5 Zilkoski, Mark Trustee – HS District 45A At-Large DISTRICT STAFF
Erickson, Loverty Superintendent Nygard, Cheri’ Business Manager Erickson, Naomi Federal Programs Coordinator/ Board Secretary Crystal Benton Claims/Student Accounts Clerk LaRae Hanks Payroll Clerk Erickson, Loverty Curriculum Coordinator/Data Specialist Moniz, Greg Technology Administrator Edmundson, Scott IT System Support Lepper, Kristi Speech/Language Pathologist Toavs, Patricia Special Education Co-Coordinator SOUTHSIDE ADMINISTRATION
Brown, Suzy Principal-Interim PRE SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN CERTIFIED STAFF
Dennis, Laura Pre-School Teacher Larkin, Sarah Kindergarten Teacher Wilkening, Ashely Kindergarten Teacher Talks Different, Carrie Kindergarten Teacher Kindergarten Teacher FIRST GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Azure, Rainey First Grade Teacher Tumonong, Rhena First Grade Teacher Hendersen, Demi First Grade Teacher Sorley, Jane First Grade Teacher SECOND GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Beckers, Kim Second Grade Teacher Hoversland, Dianne Second Grade Teacher Leddigie, Judy Second Grade Teacher Second Grade Teacher THIRD GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Macopobre, Kristel Third Grade Teacher Stevens, Rona Third Grade Teacher Escarcega-Turcotte, Rain Third Grade Teacher Third Grade Teacher SOUTHSIDE OTHER CERTIFIED STAFF
Joelle Page Counselor Boysun, Vicky Special Education Instructional Coach Efta, Melisa Librarian Cline, Laura Special Education Teacher Gardner, John Health Enhancement Strader, Maxine Special Education Teacher Zimmerman, Connie Music SOUTHSIDE SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Bates, Angela Paraprofessional Home School Coordinator Beston, Patricia Paraprofessional Smith, Leanne Paraprofessional Special Education Paraprofessional
Martin, Shelby Paraprofessional Library Paraprofessional (1/2 Time)
OPEN Paraprofessional Medicine Stone, Melissa Paraprofessional
Special Educations Paraprofessional Speech Paraprofessional Paraprofessional Toavs, Sue Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Wasser, Taunya Special Education Paraprofessional OPEN Special Education Paraprofessional NORTHSIDE ADMINISTRATION
Gourneau, Georgie NS Principal FOURTH GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Adams, Dezi Fourth Grade Teacher Baker, Andrea Fourth Grade Teacher Noser Katie Fourth Grade Teacher FIFTH GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Fifth Grade ELA Teacher Larson, Kayla Fifth Grade Science Teacher Smith, Christina Fifth Grade Social Studies Teacher Bailey, Diane Fifth Grade Math Teacher SIXTH GRADE CERTIFIED STAFF
Hamilton, Emily Sixth Grade ELA Teacher Olson, Barbara Sixth Grade Math Teacher/SPED Teacher Tumonong, Ronnel Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher Tumonong, Andrew Sixth Grade Science Teacher NORTHSIDE OTHER CERTIFIED STAFF
Drummond, Bridget Music/Art Teacher Swensen, Angela Special Education Teacher Olsen, Thomas Health Enhancement/PE Teacher Welte, Helene Librarian Kent, Heidi Counselor Gourneau, Goergie Instructional Coach NORTHSIDE SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Azure, Roberta Paraprofessional Chamberlain, Kristie Computer teacher Dionne, Brenda Paraprofessional Martell-Hawk, Sonia Paraprofessional Olsen, Beth Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Plestina, John Paraprofessional St. Germaine, Travis Paraprofessional Taylor, Cheryl Home School Coordinator JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Hanks, Kim HS Principal Gourneau, Greg JH Principal
JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFIED STAFF SOCIAL STUDIES
Murdoch, Wyatt JH Social Studies Wilson, Ryan HS Government/Social Studies
ENGLISH
Dyas, Jennifer JH English/HS English HS English
MATH
Aliu, Agboola HS Math Connelly, Wendy HS Math
SCIENCE
Larson, Leslie HS Science Masagow, Sarah JH Science Romo, Teresa HS Science FINE ARTS
Johnson, Russell JH/HS Band & JH/HS Chorus Schultz, Vivian JH/HS Art
ELECTIVES
Welch, Teressa JH/HS Native American Studies Azure, Jeromy JH/HS Native American Studies Horsman, Dan JH/HS Business Toavs, Jr. Martin Jeff Agricultural Education Page, R.C. Industrial Arts Wall, Laura Librarian JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL OTHER CERTIFIED STAFF
Cromwell, Melissa Health Enhancement/PE Teacher Larson, Cody Health Enhancement/PE Teacher Payne, Patricia JH/HS Special Education Peterson, Eric Health Enhancement/Activities Director Ragland, Joyce “Cookie” OLC Teacher Loendorf, Erin HS Counselor Solberg, Dannielle JH/HS Special Education Toavs, Patricia JH/HS Special Education Zilkoski, Myrle JH Counselor JH/HS SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Brock, Jason JH/HS Learning Center Paraprofessional Harrison, Anthony JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Vandall, Shirley JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional Wallette, Carol JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional JH/HS GEAR UP LIASION (OPEN) DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (OPEN) SECRETARIAL STAFF
DeWitt, Arden JH/HS Attendance Secretary Eanes, Michelle Southside Secretary Moniz, Kristine JH/HS Secretary Landsrud, Ann Northside Secretary SOUTHSIDE CUSTODIAL STAFF
Hines, Kory SS Head Custodian Smith, Maverick SS Assistant Custodian Contracted SS Assistant Custodian NORTHSIDE CUSTODIAL STAFF
Eymard, Emar NS Head Custodian Clampitt, Ken NS Assistant Custodian Bighorn, Sean NS Assistant Custodian JH/HS CUSTODIAL STAFF
Bledsaw, Robert “Jeff” JH/HS Head Custodian Hamilton, Trent JH/HS Assistant Custodian Darby, Dustin JH/HS Assistant Custodian Nation, Antonio JH/HS Assistant Custodian DISTRICT CUSTODIAL STAFF
Reed Shane District Maintenance Boysun, Shawn District Bus Maintenance District Groundskeeper Shefelbine, Vic District Maintenance (Part-time) SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM STAFF
OPEN School Nutrition Program Director Richie Tumonong Assistant Cook Erickson, Ruth Assistant Cook Smith, Reagan Assistant Cook DeWitt, Diane Head Cook Raining Bird, Claine Assistant Cook Umphreys, Jubilee Jade Assistant Cook Tapaha, Arthur Assistant Cook Hopson, Nancy Assistant Cook/Bookkeeper TRANSPORTATION STAFF
Allen, Dave Lunch Van Driver Schultz, Vivian Route/Activity Bus Driver Route Bus Driver Richard, Allen Activity Bus Driver Boysun, Shawn Bus Maintenance and Activity Bus Driver 2020 - 2021 Southside School Student Supply List Curiosity Corner Pre-School Face mask and or shield Kleenex (1 box) Glue Sticks (3) Elmer’s White Glue 8 oz. bottle of Hand Sanitizer EXTRA CLOTHING 1 pair of headphones for computer (optional) Backpack (please label with your child’s name) Kindergarten Supplies
1 box of 8 Crayola crayons 4 #2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) Kleenex (1 box) Glue Sticks (4 large labeled with child’s name) 1 backpack or book bag (please label with child’s name) 2 plain 2-pocket folders (labeled with child’s name) 1 pair headphones for computer (optional) First Grade
1 box of 24 crayons 1 backpack (please label with child’s name) 3 large pink or green erasers 4 large Glue Sticks 2 boxes of Kleenex 4 Dry-Erase Markers 1 8oz bottle of hand sanitizer Healthy Snacks 24 #2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) 1 pair headphones for computer (optional) Second Grade
2 pocket folders 1 backpack (please label with child’s name) 2 large erasers (pink or green) 1 package of pencil top erasers 24 #2 Pencils 2 large Glue Sticks 2 boxes of Kleenex 2 8oz bottle of hand sanitizer 1 pair headphones for computer (optional) 1 box 24 crayons or colored pencils Third Grade
1 box of 24 crayons 1 backpack (please label with child’s name) 1 pair of Fiskars child scissors 1 ruler (metric and standard measure) 1 box of colored pencils 2 large glue sticks 48 #2 pencils with erasers 1 package of markers (6 or more) 2 boxes of Kleenex 3 large erasers (pink or green) 1 8oz bottle on hand sanitizer 1 pair headphones for computer (optional)
