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Grizzly Den

The Grizzly Den Before and After School Program provides students with a structured environment focusing on academic support, homework help, and physical activity. Morning hours are from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, with attendance required daily. Afternoon sessions run from 2:33 PM to 6:00 PM, offering snacks, enrichment clubs, and supervised homework time. Students must adhere to attendance policies and behavioral expectations for continued participation. Parents are encouraged to engage in communication regarding their child’s progress and program rules.

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Grizzly Den

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  1. Grizzly Den 2013/2014

  2. Before School Program Schedule • Breakfast • Homework help • Reading • Academic skill building • Walking Grizzlies

  3. Before School Attendance • Program Hours: 7:00am to 8:30 AM • Attendance is required every school day. • Arrive by 7:30 am at the latest. • Students with inconsistent attendance will be subject to removal from program. • School absences excused by the front office are automatically excused by the program.

  4. AM Late Arrivals • If your student checks in the program after 7am we need a Late Arrival form.

  5. After School Program • Students grouped by grade level • About 20 students per group • M-F program provides snack • M-Th 90 minute homework time • Friday enrichment clubs

  6. After School Schedule • 2:33-2:50 Check-in • 2:50-3:20 Snack • 3:20-4:50 Homework/Academic Support • 4:50-5:15 Physical Activity • 5:15-6:00 Computer Lab/ipads/other enrichment • Pick-up starts at 5:35

  7. After School Attendance • Program Hours: 2:33 PM to 6:00 PM • Attendance is required every school day. • Students must attend 3 hours every day. • Earliest pick up time is 5:35 PM • Inconsistent attendance or too many early pick-ups can result in removal from the program. • An adult over 18 has to sign out student everyday in room 304. • Keep an updated authorization list on file. • School absences excused by the front office are automatically excused by the program.

  8. Important Notes • Students must be picked up before 6:00pm (after 3 late pick ups students are subject to removal from program). • Parent must sign own name and write time on sign out sheet. • Students must scan their own card out (no parents or siblings)--this is for accuracy and safety. • Please stay by the classroom until you have your student. • Please supervise any other children out of respect for learning environment.

  9. PM Early Release Form • If you pick up your student before 6:00 PM on a regular basis, we need an Early Release form on file. • If you pick up before your early release time we need a single day Early Release form. • Parallel program early releases are handled on a case by case basis.

  10. Snacks • Everyday students receive “Supper snacks” • Example items: -sandwich, chicken nuggets, pizza (protein) -crackers (grain) -fruits, veggies, fruit juice -milk, cheese, yogurt • If you choose to supplement with your own snacks, please only send healthy snacks • Please do not send sugary snacks or chips (these foods do not help students get through homework).

  11. Homework • 30 minutes silent reading (less for 1st and 2nd grades) • 1 hour supervised/assisted home work and academic support. • Parents are still responsible for checking their student’s homework. • We will sign reading log, but please look over it and talk with your students about what they read. • Communication is key. Please let us know immediately if there are any homework issues. • Please be sure that weekly homework packets return with student everyday.

  12. Homework Behavior Expectations • The main purpose of this program is homework assistance and academic support. • Students are expected to follow homework rules and expectations set by Grizzly Den staff.

  13. Program Behavior Expectations (AM and PM) • Be respectful/use respectful language towards students and staff • Keep hands and feet to self • Be respectful of program materials. • Be kind to others • Follow staff directions and cooperate with staff

  14. Positive Behavior • Weekly citizenship award (one student from each group recognized for program citizenship focus) • Grizzly Dollars (awarded to students for any positive behavior or good citizenship) • Friday Grizzly Store (students can purchase prizes with Grizzly Dollars)

  15. Orange Behavior Slips • Minor behavior issues • Redirections/consequences handled in program • Multiple orange behavior slips will lead to a white slip • Orange behavior slips will be sent home but do not require a signature

  16. White Behavior slips • A white slip will be given after several orange slips for the same behavior. • A white slip will be given for serious offences such as name calling, putting hands on other students, foul language. • Parent signatures are required to keep a record of the communication. • After 3 white slips, students are subject to removal from the program.

  17. Cell phones and I-pods • School rules apply-- students are not allowed to have them out or use them. • If you need to get a hold of your student, please call us. • Please do not allow students to bring toys or other personal items from home

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  19. Communication • Please call if you are not able to pick up on time. • Classroom number (760) 630-8144 • Ms. Hill’s cell phone (760) 330-7711 kathrynhill@vistausd.org • Ms. Karlman’s cell phone (760) 419-9242 jennykarlman@vistausd.org

  20. Parent Questions

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