PARTY INVITATIONS

In order to eliminate hurt feelings, students are not allowed to bring party invitations unless the student plans to distribute to entire class or all members of same gender (for example: all boys or all girls).  Office staff will not be permitted to give out other student’s addresses and phone numbers.

CELEBRATIONS

We appreciate wanting to celebrate special occasions with your child.  Birthday cupcakes or cookies may be sent to school to share during recess or snack time.  Please alert the teacher prior to bringing this special treat.  We do request that no balloons, flowers, stuffed animals, etc. be delivered to school.  We appreciate your understanding in this matter, as we do not want to distract students from learning.

WEBSITE

Natcher elementary is proud to offer a school website for all to visit.  Go to http://www.warren.k12.ky.us/%7enatcher to obtain PTO News Letters, Natcher Notes, SBDM, and much more.

PLAY THINGS

Students should leave toys, sports equipment, CD players, video games, and other recreational items at home.  In the event that items are needed or allowed for a special event, teachers will specifically request that they be brought to school.  The school is NOT responsible for lost items. If students do bring them without permission, the items will be confiscated and locked up in the classroom until a family member comes to pick them up from school. 

CELL PHONES

Cell phones are NOT allowed to be used at school at anytime.  We realize some students do travel with a cell phone for safety purposes.  If this is the case, the phone should remain turned off and in the backpack at all times.  The school is NOT responsible for lost cell phones.  If students do turn them on or take them out of a backpack without permission, the phone will be confiscated and locked up until a family member comes to pick it up from school.  It is the responsibility of the student to notify the parent.  Every offense thereafter will result in the cell phone being confiscated and locked up for 4 weeks.  After which, a parent may pick the cell phone up.

GUM CHEWING

Gum chewing is not allowed in or outside of the school building or on the school bus.  A party or special reward is the only exception to this rule. This privilege will depend on sensible use and proper disposal of gum.

TELEPHONE

No child or teacher will be called to the telephone except in case of an emergency, but messages will be given.  We do not want to deny children the use of the telephone if it is an emergency. Forgetting school supplies or wanting to spend the afternoon with a friend is not an emergency. These arrangements should be made at home the day before, not at school.

BACK PACKS

Student backpacks need to be a size to fit into student lockers when not in use.  The interior space of each locker is approximately 10 inches square. Backpacks with wheels are allowed as long as they fit inside the locker.

TRANSFERRING

If it should become necessary to transfer from Natcher Elementary during the school year, please notify the teacher and office staff two weeks in advance so that the transfer may be efficiently accomplished. Library books and textbooks need to be returned before leaving. All lunch charges must be paid.

LOST BOOKS

Students who lose library books, textbooks, or agendas are expected to pay for the lost book. The cost will be the replacement cost of the book. Money will be returned if the book is found later. Progress reports may be held until lost books are paid for or found.

FAST FOOD AND SODA

Soda/soft drinks are not allowed in the cafeteria during the lunch hours –even if brought from home.  Also, fast food items are never allowed in our school cafeteria during the lunch hours. 

DRESS CODE

The staff, administration, and family members will deal with any situation that arises that is disruptive to the instructional process on an individual basis.

Shorts, skirts, and dresses: must be no shorter than mid thigh length.

Hats: (of any kind; i.e. ball caps, hats, scarves) may not be worn in school unless they are necessary for health, cultural or safety purposes. Hats may be worn outside during recess for sun protection, cold weather or on designated hat days.

Shoes: are required at all times. Sneakers are required for physical education class and greenway activities being conducted by the whole class. Flip flops (rubber beach type) and roller blade shoes are not allowed. Wearing of sandals and shoes with high heels are discouraged due to safety concerns.  Due to playground safety, students must wear shoes/sandals with straps on the back of the ankle in order to play on the equipment. Consequence for not following the policy: students will not be allowed on the equipment for that recess period.

Sunglasses: shall not be worn inside the school building without a medical excuse; a doctor’s note must be presented beforehand.

Hair: shall be clean and well groomed. Distracting extremes shall not be permitted.

Pants: must be worn at the waist and must remain there consistently through normal activity, without having to be held up by the hands.

Shirts: should cover the midriff with all normal movement and be an appropriate neck length. If the shirt is sleeveless, it must have wide shoulder straps and no large armholes. Thin “spaghetti” straps are not allowed for grades 3rd through 6th. Tank tops and Athletic jerseys: must be worn over a tee shirt or another shirt with sleeves.

Hooded shirts: may be worn, but inside the building hoods will not be worn.

Patches, emblems, and clothing depicting vulgarity or advertising alcoholic beverages or illegal substances shall not be permitted.