Welcome to Kirtland Elementary

School

New Student HandbookWritten by the students for the students

Table of Contents:

ABC’s of Kirtland Elementary School …………….…2-3

How to Act in the Hallways……………………….……...4

How to act at recess and what to do ……….………..5

How to become a buzz out bullies ………………….….6

How to act in library ………………………...……………..7

How to act during music ………………………….………8

How to keep our school clean …………………………9

How to act at art…………………………………………..10

Kirtland Elementary School Alphabet

Here is a brief overview of 26 school policiesAa is for…Art

We have Art class with Mrs. Davis. At art class, we get to paint and draw. Art is super

fun!Aa is for … Amazing

KES is an amazing school!

Bb is for… Buzz out BullyingKirtland Elementary School is a bully free school and we do not allow students to be

bullies or to get bullied.Bb is for…. Best

Always try you best at school no matter what!

Cc is for…CaringCaring is showing that you are helpful to

others at Kirtland Elementary SchoolCc is for…cheerful

Kirtland is full of cheerful people and we are always happy! We cheer on our football

team!

Dd is for… D.E.A.R,D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And

Read. We do this often at K.E.S.Dd is for… Dungeon Dodgeball

In Physical Education we play dungeon dodgeball to stay active

Ee is for…EnterWe love when new students enter the school.

Ee is for… EagerWe are always eager to learn at Kirtland

Elementary School!

Ff is for…FunAt Kirtland School our teachers try to make

many of their lessons fun and meaningful, so that we will remember and understand them.

Ff is for… Fit FridaysFit Fridays remind us to stay healthy at

Kirtland.Gg is for…Gym

Gym is fun because we get to be athletic. Gym is awesome because we can play

basketball and other sports that help us stay healthy.

Gg is for… GuidanceIn guidance we learn about the six pillars of

character: respect, responsibility, citizenship, caring, trustworthiness, fairness.

Hh is for…HallwaysIn the hallways you should be quiet, so that

you do not disturb other classes.Hh is for… Help

With help from our teachers and parents we learn as much as we are capable of.

Ii is for…Independent Work TimeDuring tests you will work quietly and

independently.Ii is for… Interviewing

In Miss Wenham’s Toss Up Tuesday you get to interview people in the school.

Jj is for… Job Well DoneMake sure you always feel that you have done a job well and have done your best

work!Jj is for… Just Run

Just Run is when you get to run a mile every Monday and Friday morning before school.

Kk is for …Kirtland Elementary SchoolKirtland is the best school to go to! We learn

a great deal at K.E.S. and always have an amazing time while challenging ourselves.

Kk… if for KidsAll the kids at Kirtland are very smart!

Ll is for…LearningAt Kirtland you get to learn new things every day. Our teachers challenge us and expand

our minds. Ll is for… Leaving

When the day is over no one wants to leave!

Mm is for…MusicMusic is neat. In third grade you get to start playing the recorder. It is always interesting

to learn the new songs. Mm is for… Math

In third grade we learn how to do multiplication and division in Math class.

Nn is for…NiceIf you are nice to others then others will be

nice to you. You will make new friends if you are nice to others.Nn is for… New

We love having new students at Kirtland Elementary School.

Oo is for…Open HouseHere you get to learn about the upcoming

school year. You can also stock up on Kirtland gear and eat ice cream!

Oo is for… OthersYou should always help others when they

need help.

Pp is for…PaperPaper is important because we use it every

day in school. We always use our best handwriting while using the paper!

Pp is for…Push in your chairIt is important to push in your chair because if you don’t someone might trip and get hurt.

Qq is for…QuizzesQuizzes are fun because they test our

knowledge. In math we have timed quizzes that allow us to know how well we know our

facts. Qq is for… Questions

When you are learning it is good to ask lots of questions to make sure you understand

what you are being taught.

Rr is for…RespectRespect others, so that others will respect

you. If you don’t respect other people won’t respect you!

Rr is for… ResponsibilityWe are always responsible at Kirtland

Elementary school. This means we are always doing what we are suppose to do

when we are suppose to.Ss is for…Specials

At Kirtland Elementary we have specials, such as: Art, Computer, P.E., Music,

Guidance, and Library. You should give these teachers the same respect that you

give to your classroom teacher. Ss is for… Specific

You need to be specific when you answer a question.

Tt is for…TalkingYou may talk when your teacher allows you to and when it is related to the topics being discussed. You may also talk at recess and

lunch. Tt is for… Tests

At KES we take many tests and we always try our hardest on every test we take.

Uu is for…UnderstandingThe work that we do in our classroom helps us understand new concepts and helps build

our knowledge. Uu is for… Useful

School supplies are very useful at school, such as: pencils, paper, glue sticks and

scissors

Vv is for…VotingAt Kirtland we get to vote on issues, such as

our student council members. Vv is for… Visitors

At KES we always welcome visitors to help in our classrooms!

Ww is for…WelcomingWe always welcome new students at Kirtland

Elementary School!Ww is for… Write

At Kirtland we always write neatly!

X, Y, and Z are for...

We are eXcited to meet You! Make sure you gets plenty of Zzzz's each night as we have

exciting days planned at Kirtland Elementary School! 

X, Y and Z are for..At KES we are eXcellent students, if You don’t

know an answer you can ask for help!We Zoom outside on the field.

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SCHOOLHOW TO Act IN THE HALLWAYBy: Marko, Madelyn, Brielle and Jake

There are many expectations for students in the hallways at Kirtland Elementary School. According to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Bowen, it is very important that students are aware of all of the rules in the hallway. One of these rules is not to talk in the hallway because it is an interruption to other classes. In the hallway you need to make sure you wear a pass at all times, so that an adult knows where you are. The reason you need to walk is for the safety of yourself and the safety of others. When you are in the hallway you need to stay on a certain side to make it easier for people to pass you. At Kirtland you are always expected to stay on the right side of the hallway. Walk, speak quietly, keep hands to yourself, and follow the directions from adults in the hallways at Kirtland Elementary.

It is important to behave in the hallways at Kirtland Elementary School. If you do not follow the rules in the hallways a teacher might have to close their door, or you might get in trouble. At Kirtland Elementary School there are cameras in the hallway to make sure everyone is following the rules and everyone is safe. You are not supposed to run because you might hurt yourself, you should not throw soap on the floor in the bathroom because you might fall and it is unsafe. The restrooms are a place to go to the bathroom and wash your hands, they are not a place to goof off. If you run you may run into someone else and not only hurt yourself, but also may hurt someone else. If you are loud you may distract someone who is taking a test or working hard on a assignment, which may make them get a bad grade. It is

very significant to behave in the hallways for many reasons.

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SCHOOLHOW TO Behave at RecessBy: Timmy, Kevin, Nick and Anthony

Recess is an important part of the day at Kirtland Elementary School. It allows for students to have a break from learning and to have fun with their friends. Each grade gets 25 minutes for recess every day. Kindergarten and first grade go out to recess at 11:05 and go back inside at 11:30. Third grade and fifth grade go out for recess at 11:35 and come back in at 12:00. Lastly, second grade and fourth grade go out to recess at 12:05 and come back in at 12:30. When you go to recess you go to the playground that is right outside in front of the school.

At recess there are many activities that you can do. You can play on the swings, play on the playground, play basketball. You can even play football. The football field is by the playgrounds in the grass that is right in front of the school.

Sometimes recess is inside due to the weather. If this is the case it is either in your classroom or in the gym. We still have lots of fun even if we can’t go outside. We play games such as knock out or basketball. We play with the hula hoops, jump ropes and the rock wall. Recess is

an essential part of the day at Kirtland Elementary School.

It is important to be respectful at recess and to be aware of what you are not allowed to do at recess. You are not allowed to climb on the slides and tubes. You can’t throw rocks at people or at the school. You need to make sure you stay clear of the mud during recess time. If you have to go the bathrooms ask permission and get a pass before going inside. If you bring toys out to recess you cannot throw them up the slide. There is no tackling allowed at recess, whether you are playing sports or not. The slide is for sliding down not climbing up. When we line up to go to lunch you need to stand quietly and respectfully. If you disobey these rules you will have to stand against the wall and will go to lunch last. If you are very disrespectful at recess you will be sent to the principal’s office. Please make sure you know the rules at recess time.

Recess is the favorite time of day for many students at Kirtland Elementary School. You get to see and play with friends that aren’t in your class, as well as friends that are in your class. It is the time when you can let loose and be loud without being disruptive to classes. We always have a good time during recess at Kirtland Elementary School.

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SCHOOLHOW TO BECOME A BUZZ OUT BULLY BUDDYBy: Danny, Alex, Chelsea, Mia and Emma

The definition of a bully is someone who likes to hurt or tease weaker people. A bully can be physically, verbally, or emotionally abusive to another person. One type of bully is an intimidating bully. An intimidating bully is someone who teases another person. Another bully is a physical bully. A physical bully physically hurts another person. This type of bully hits, punches, or kicks people. Another bully is a verbal bully. A verbally abusive bully is a person who calls other’s names. Kirtland Elementary School is proud to be a bully free school.

A bully free school is a school where we are proud of the fact that we do not have bullies. Kirtland Elementary School is full of buddies rather than bullies. At Kirtland Elementary School we do not accept bullies as a part of our daily lives. If we see someone being bullied we put a stop to it right way and tell a student what they are doing wrong when it is happening, so that it does not continue to happen.

These are the ways to become a buzz out bully buddy. One way is to be nice to somebody else. If you know someone that is being bullied be a friend to them. Help people out when you see they need help. For example, if someone drops their stuff in the hallway be a buddy and help that person pick up their stuff or if you see someone is sitting at lunch all alone go and sit with them. After you have done something worth being recognized for, somebody has to notice you and write it down and give it to Mrs. Davis. People are always looking for new buddies so be aware that many people are paying attention to you and your actions wherever you may be. Lastly, Mrs. Davis gets the letter and calls you on the loud speakers during Friday announcements. Once your name has been announced you

get to go and get your award and your name is put up for everyone to see.

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HOW TO ACT IN LIBRARYBy: Skylar Kasmerski and Megan Yarborough

Library is one of the specials that we get to attend at Kirtland schools. Each class typically gets a half an hour of library each week. It is important to be considerate during library. The dictionary definition of considerate is “caring about a person’s feelings.” Our definition of considerate is to be nice to someone and to treat them with respect.

Pictured above Mrs. Juday

Mrs. Juday is our school librarian. Mrs. Juday has worked at Kirtland Elementary School for eight years. She is awesome and is always helpful to us. She loves working with children and we love going to library with her. Her favorite book is The Heavenly

Village by Cynthia Rylant. Mrs. Juday also believes that it is important to be considerate no matter what.

When you go to library at Kirtland Elementary School you want to make sure you check out books that are at your reading level. These books that are at your reading level are called, “just right books.” You can find a book that is just right for you by reading one page of your book and putting up one finger for each word you miss. If you have one or two fingers up, the book is at your level. If you only have one finger up then the book is too easy. If you have three, four or give fingers up then the book is too hard. You can also ask your

teacher what letter level you are at and find books at your level that way. Mrs. Juday is able to help you find books that are just right for you. IT is very important that you check books out that are at your level, so that you are able to read and enjoy the book.

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SCHOOLHOW TO ACT IN MUSICBy: Aidan Marsch, Brandon Selvaggio, Lauren Namciu

One of the specials that we have the opportunity to go to at Kirtland Elementary School is music. Our music teacher is Mr. Witzack. He used to teach in the Kirtland High School, but now he teaches at the Kirtland Elementary School. Mr. Witzack is a nice teacher.

Grades kindergartens through fifth grade have the opportunity to go to Music. In music class we sing songs, play instruments and get to play games. One of our favorite things to do is play games at music. Two of the games that we play are: Bickle Boccle Blue Bottom and Old Mother Witch. In Bickle Boccle Blue Bottom there is a shark that you need to try and get away from.

First you sing the song, Bickle Boccle Blue Bottom if you want a partner just use me. Then, you get a partner and whoever does not get a partner becomes the shark and is the goal is to avoid the shark. If the shark lightly taps you, you are out and so is the shark. The last person sounding is the winner! In Old Mother Witch you sing a song, “Old Mother Witch fell in a ditch picked up a penny and thought she was rich..” and then the classmates sing and the witch sing back and forth. Then the witch tries to tag people to get them out. These are just two examples of the games we get to play at Kirtland Elementary School.

In third grade you start to play the recorder in music class. You get to move in belt color (like you would in karate) by playing a song to the best of your ability. If you succeed you’ll get a new belt color. It is so much fun! The last belt you will receive is the black belt and then at this point you will get to do a solo. This is our favorite part about music in third grade!

Music is a nice break during the week in our schedule. Everyone enjoys going and getting to sing and play games! We are lucky to have it at our school!

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HOW TO KEEP KIRTLAND CLEAN

By: Carson Andonian, Ryan Ritossa

There are many different ways that we help keep our school clean at Kirtland Elementary School. If we someone littering or making a mess in

or on the school property we make sure that we tell them to stop and tell a parent or teacher, or that we help them clean it up. It’s important to keep the school clean because the school is where we spend a great deal of time and we definitely do not want our school to smell bad. At Kirtland

Elementary School we don’t want to make a mess because we don’t our janitor, Mr. DeCarlo to have to clean it up. These are some ways that we keep our school clean. Mr. DeCarlo uses a machine called the Viper to keep our hallways and cafeteria clean. The Viper wipes and dries the floor. It is awesome!

Pictured: Mr. Decarlo

The definition of clean is free from dirt. That is what we want Kirtland Schools to be. One way that we can keep our school clean is to pick up paper towels on the floor in the restroom rather than leaving it

there. There are many other ways that we can keep our school clean, too. One is to make sure you pick up trash whether it is on the school or not. We do not want our community to be dirty, either. Clean up little messes because they lead to bigger messes. And last, but not least don’t forget that the janitors have families so you need to pick up your mess to allow them more time to spend with their family. We love our school janitors!

It is important to clean up after yourself and others so that we don’t make extra work for our school janitors that work so hard every day to help our school be a clean place for us. If you see something on the ground or on school property pick it up. If someone spills their drink grab some paper towels and help clean up the mess. If we all help out it can make a big difference!

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SCHOOLHOW TO ACT AT ART By: Kelly Faber, Audrey Ryser, Hailey Johnson-

Stewart

There are many important thing you should know at Kirtland Elementary school when you go to art. Art class is a favorite among many of the students here because of all the fun projects we get to do, but in order to participate in these projects it is very important that you follow the rules. You cannot tip your chair at all when you are there because if you do it might flip over and you might get hurt. If you do not listen to our teacher, Mrs. Davis then you will not be able to participate in that week’s project. You are not allowed to sit next to a friend if you are going to talk them. You cannot throw your trash on the ground or you will have to pick it up and you will get in trouble. These are important things that you need to know before going to art class at Kirtland.

Mrs. Davis with first grade

It is important to have rules and routines in art class, so that we can accomplish a lot during the time we are there. When we come to Art we know exactly how to behave and we also know what will happen if we are disrespectful. It is important to be respectful at K.E.S.

When you get to art class it is important that you know the routine. The first thing you do when you get there is find a seat. Mrs. Davis allows us to sit where ever we want as long as we are good listeners. Once Mrs. Davis knows that everyone is listening she gives directions on what we will be doing that day. We typically go to Art for 50 minutes one time a week. Within these 50 minutes we are able to accomplish many different projects. We always have fun at Art at Kirtland Elementary School.