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There is a powerful link between attendance and academic success in school. To give students the best opportunity to reach their potential both academically and socially, they must attend regularly. When students are tardy or absent, they miss out on valuable learning and social experiences that cannot be replaced. 

The importance of regular attendance cannot be overemphasized. A child should be in school every day that he/she is able. Students who miss a lot of school are at risk. Research has shown that each day of absence results in 2 ½ days of loss of learning due to disruption in the student’s instruction. Your assistance with this could make a big difference for your child. 

The fewer the absences, the better, but generally, no more than ten school days missed for the entire year is considered manageable.  Acceptable reasons for being absent are personal illness, professional appointments that are impossible to schedule at any other time, and family emergencies. Babysitting, shopping, and other such things are not recognized as legitimate reasons for missing school. Please do everything possible to arrange vacations with the school calendar in mind. Try to schedule doctor and dentist appointments so that children do not miss instruction. Unless the appointment takes the entire school day, students are expected to attend class before and after their appointments.  It is extremely difficult to successfully keep up with classwork if attendance is irregular. Even “getting the work” does not make up for missing instruction. Regular attendance is not only critical for a good education but is the parent’s legal responsibility. 

If a child is going to be absent or late, please call or email the school  (shbarker@tooeleschools.org ) by 9:30. A voicemail message can be left if the call is made before school hours. If a child does not arrive at school, we want to be sure he/she is safe with you. 

TCSD has implemented a call-out system which will make phone calls home if your child has not been called in absent and excused that day. At this time, those phone calls will go out starting at 10:30 a.m.  Classroom incentives and school-wide incentives promote the importance of attendance. 

**Each family will have access to the Tooele School District’s Compulsory Attendance Policy, which is posted on our SCES website. Please review the policy, and if you would like a paper copy of the policy for your records, please stop by the office and pick one up. 

 Being late can also be disruptive to a child’s education. Excessive or habitual tardies cause students to miss important instruction. It takes additional teacher time to explain or help catch up with the tardy student, which is not fair to the students who arrive on time. It is often embarrassing for students to be late. Please help us by making sure your child gets off to a good start. The best arrival time is 8:40-8:45. 

When students are sick, teachers will gather assignments to be picked up after school or sent home with another student, if requested. Please email the teacher or call to request the service. Please do not drop in during the school day to pick up assignments for students who are sick. When classes are interrupted, it disrupts valuable instructional time for other students. Please remember there is a wealth of learning at school that does not involve paper and pencil. Class activities and discussions cannot be reproduced or re-staged for children who are absent.  

We suggest an arrival time of 8:40 unless children eat school breakfast. Students who eat breakfast will be admitted to the building at 8:30. Arrangements must be made for childcare/supervision in the morning before school. Please carpool or arrange child care so children will not be dropped off or arrive too early. Teachers will be planning before school begins. Please respect this planning and preparation time. A well-prepared teacher is essential to your child’s education. Students should be in their seats and ready to start school when the tardy bell rings at 8:50. 

Students will be released through their designated grade level doors after school.  Please designate an after-school meeting spot for siblings and friends to meet their ride or to walk home.  Students are not to be on the playground using equipment or playing during dismissal. They may return later to play outside once they have checked in with their parents and have their parents’ permission to return to the playground.  Students will not have access to the building, nor will supervision be provided. 

In the event a student needs to be dismissed from school prior to the last bell of the day, parents/guardians are required to come to the office and officially withdraw the student. Upon completion of the sign-out process, which includes presenting identification, the student will be called to the office. Parents/guardians are not allowed to go directly to class and withdraw the student. We will not allow students to wait outside of the building for parents to pick them up during the school day. Students are not allowed to walk home by themselves during school hours for safety reasons. 

Parents are encouraged to use Skyward to track their child’s work, attendance, and lunch account. The school provides passwords and ID numbers. Please understand that grades will be posted in a timely manner. TCSD Board policy requires that grades be updated weekly. If you have any questions about missing assignments or grades, please email your child’s teacher.   

Students are tested to monitor their progress throughout the school year. Some testing is informal, and some is formal and mandated by the state. All children are given reading screenings at the beginning of the school year to help teachers plan effective instruction. Throughout the year, reading fluency and comprehension are regularly tested using Acadience/DIBELS, which consists of grade-level passages that students read for word accuracy and then retell what was read. Reading fluency rates and comprehension checks provide snapshots of a child’s reading progress and sometimes tell us that further exploration may be warranted. Progress monitoring in math is completed regularly in each classroom and data is analyzed to inform instruction.  RISE Summative assessments are given at the end of the school year in Language Arts, Writing, Science and Math.  

See Homework and Grading Policies in the District Student Handbook. 

Nutritious breakfasts and hot lunches are provided daily at no cost for all students at Settlement Canyon Elementary as part of our Title I program. Every student is eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch each school day—no application or qualification process is required for this school year. 

However, please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch Application to help our school continue to qualify for these free meal services in the future. These applications also support additional school funding and services for students. 

The prices for adults are listed below: 

We are committed to promoting good table manners, courteous behavior, and safe eating practices. Students are expected to demonstrate respectful behavior in the cafeteria and should not exchange or share food due to allergy and dietary concerns. 

We understand the feeling of security that cell phones or smartwatches bring, but we need to make sure they don’t cause problems at school. Cell phones and/or smartwatches may be brought to school with parents’ permission, but must be turned off during school hours and kept in backpacks. Cell phones or smart watches are not to be used by students during school hours, including recess. The office phone is available for students when necessary and with permission during the school day. We cannot assume any responsibility for lost or damaged cell phones or smartwatches. 

If students do not follow the guidelines for cell phones or smartwatches, the consequences will be as follows: 

• 1st Infraction: A warning will be given, and students will be reminded to place their device in their backpack. 

• 2nd Infraction: The cell phone or smartwatch will be held until the end of the school day. 

• 3rd Infraction: The device will be held in the office and must be picked up by a parent. 

Please inform the office if you change your address or phone numbers at home or at work. It is imperative that we can locate you in case of an emergency. 

Students will be released early from school on several afternoons for teacher planning and collaboration. See the school year calendar for specific dates. The purpose is to improve student achievement through effective teacher instruction and skills development. Student learning data will be closely analyzed to better inform instruction.   

The district now uses Peachjar, an electronic flyer distribution program that replaces paper flyers. With Peachjar, each school can send email flyers directly to families. To receive these flyers, you must have a current email address registered with the school. You can update your email information by logging into Skyward. Flyers and updates will also be available on our SCES Website and Facebook Page. Additionally, all classroom teachers and administrators will communicate using the Parent Square App, a text messaging platform. 

Mrs. Hanson maintains an open-door policy for parents, teachers, and students. You are welcome to stop by, call, or email with any questions or concerns. If she is unavailable when you visit, she will respond as soon as possible. If you prefer, you may also schedule an appointment through the school secretaries. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Hanson. If a problem arises, you are encouraged to talk to your child’s teacher first to gain a full perspective. If a problem can’t be resolved or you are aware of a serious situation, please contact Mrs. Hanson directly. Classroom APPS and email are the most effective ways to contact staff. Most of our emails can be addressed using the first initial and last name of the person you’d like to communicate with.  For example, John Smith = jsmith@tooeleschools.org.  

The Community Council is an integral part of Settlement Canyon Elementary, and the school owes much of its success to these organizations, which are kept going by very dedicated and talented parent volunteers. We encourage all of you to be involved. 

The Utah State Legislature passed a law in 2000 requiring every public school in the state to establish a Community Council at the school-site level consisting of parents and school personnel for purposes of school improvement. This is an advisory council that helps make plans, review programs and address concerns. Parents and community members are encouraged to use the community council process to address concerns. The Community Council reviews programs and testing results and develops the Trust Lands Plan. Instructional aides, PE and Computer Specialists are among the things funded by Trust Lands. 

The Community Council meets throughout the year in the Conference Room or Library and parents are encouraged to participate.  Please watch for dates and agendas on the school website or Facebook page. Agendas are posted on the school doors prior to meetings and if there’s something you’d like included on the agenda, please contact Mrs. Hanson at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting. 

In the event of an evacuation of the building, the instructional staff has the responsibility of leading students to an area of safety. Safety drills will be conducted throughout the year to help us be as prepared as possible. Every effort will be made to keep parents informed during an emergency. However, parents are requested to stay away from the school grounds to help maintain clear access to the school grounds for emergency equipment unless asked to go to the school by emergency personnel. If possible, parents should walk over to the building when the time is right. Leaving cars at home may be a big help with traffic congestion. 

In the event that there is a major emergency at Settlement Canyon and we need to vacate the school, our site of reunification will be the LDS Church south of the playground. Please do not come to the school while we are vacating. Meet your child at the reunification site. An accurate accounting of all students will be necessary. Students will be released only to their parents or to those listed as emergency contacts.  Please be prepared to show identification. Make sure Skyward is updated with your most current information. 

Call the district office at (435) 833–1900 for further information and/or instructions in the event of an emergency. 

It is necessary that we have a current phone number where we can reach a parent, relative, or neighbor at all times. If your child is injured at school, the medical personnel will not treat him/her without permission from someone in the family, so please let your child and the school know who they may contact at all times. If you are new to Settlement Canyon Elementary School or have had a change in information, please notify the school at (435) 882-4597. 

If a student becomes ill or is injured at school, parents/guardians will be called. Parents/guardians will be expected to pick up the ill/injured child or to make arrangements for another person to pick him/her up as promptly as possible. Having an ill child at school may affect the well-being of other children. 

The objective of school discipline is to help make school a safe place and to protect the rights of everyone. Proper discipline is an important part of education, and very little can be accomplished when it does not exist. We believe that our students are entitled to the best education our resources can provide. Students who disrupt the educational setting, endanger the rights and safety of others, or harass other students will receive corrective guidance and be subject to disciplinary action. 

We believe that teachers have a right to teach, and students have a right to learn. Our goal is to focus on the positive and to recognize students for making good choices. Students will not be allowed to disrupt the learning environment. When any student interferes with that philosophy, they are subject to disciplinary action either by a teacher or the school administration. Our school rules and expectations are:  

BE KIND 

• Use Kind Words 

• Always be helpful 

BE RESPECTFUL 

• Listen  

• Allow Others to Learn 

• Treat others the way you want to be treated 

BE RESPONSIBLE 

• Focus On Learning 

• Follow Directions  

• KYHFOOTY (Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself) 

BE POSITIVE 

• Approach each day with an ‘I Can’ Attitude and a Growth Mindset! 

Settlement Canyon Elementary uses THINK TIME when a student is disruptive, and they may be sent to another classroom in another grade for a period of time. All students deserve the most positive educational experience possible for academic and social growth. THINK TIME emphasizes the seriousness of education, respectfulness of the classroom environment, and the importance of students taking responsibility for their own behavior. If such behavior is chronic, other actions may be taken. 

We believe that students have certain responsibilities and standards of conduct to maintain that will enable them to learn in the school environment and become successful members of society. 

The standards and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

1. Respect the rights and responsibilities of others. 

2. Accept responsibility for his / her own choices and the consequences of choices - good and bad. 

3. Abide by the authority of teachers, staff, and other adults. 

4. Follow school and classroom expectations. 

5. Make a constant effort to do one's best. 

6. Help maintain school property and keep it free from damage and vandalism. 

7. Abide by all classroom rules and general school rules. 

We care about every child who walks through our doors. We work hard to see that your child's dignity and self-respect are maintained. If a problem does occur, please contact the teacher or the principal so that solutions can be found. We cannot address situations we are not aware of. 

No set of rules can or should be all-encompassing. School rules are intended to form a nucleus for an orderly and safe school environment. In addition to the school, class, and district rules, students are expected to use common sense and to act responsibly. 

Any rules not covered in this handbook are subject to the District Policy and the Tooele County School District Safe School, Conduct, and Discipline Policy. (All parents should read this policy included in the policy handbook. Parents are to sign that they have received the policy and return the sign-off sheet to the student's teacher.) 

Children must learn to work out their differences in a way that does not lead to more problems. They need to understand that if they can’t be friends, they need to leave each other be. Physical aggression and fighting are safe school violations and may result in suspension. 

Students engaged in vulgar speech, whether spoken, written, or gestured, will be subject to discipline. Schools have become more and more aware of sexual harassment issues and are understandably required to act when problems are reported. 

The use of the “n-word” in any form—whether or not it contains the “hard r” ending—or any other racial slur, whether spoken, written, gestured, or communicated electronically, is strictly prohibited at Settlement Canyon Elementary. Such language is harmful, disrespectful, and undermines the safe,  inclusive environment we strive to maintain for all students. Any instance of using racial slurs will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include parent notification, loss of privileges, detention, suspension, and/or other appropriate consequences as outlined in the school’s discipline policy. Repeated or severe offenses may lead to more serious consequences. Our school is committed to ensuring every student feels valued, respected, and safe.

Students are subject to the same rules of conduct while traveling to and from school as they are while on school grounds. 

Children are not to bring toys to school unless invited by the teacher for a special day.  Throughout the year, there may be a special “Stuffed Animal Day” or other such activity. If that happens, parents will get a flyer or note stating that children can bring something special for the occasion. 

Toys and anything else like them can be a real distraction at school. Children are not to bring toys for recess because it often results in lost or broken toys, and leads to problems. This includes trading cards, Pokémon cards, Tamagotchi, Yu-Gi-Oh, Legos, and other items that are a disruption to the learning process. 

Any object that is judged to be a distraction or a danger in the classroom or playground may be taken from the student and held by the teacher or turned over to the school administration. Objects will be returned to parents. 

GUM is not to be chewed by students at school. Gum is not easily removed and often damages school and personal property. 

When a student is sent to the principal’s office for disciplinary purposes, several things may take place depending on the nature of the behavior and the frequency of visits. Consequences will vary depending on the situation. Such consequences may include, but are not limited to, a discussion, loss of privileges, parent conferences, and in-school or out-of-school suspension. 

We believe that excellent school citizenship makes all the difference in the world and is something to be recognized and celebrated.  Our goal is to have all students called to the office and recognized for exhibiting good citizenship and following our school rules throughout the year.  

Students also have the chance to earn a Student of the Month yard sign for exemplifying characteristics such as honesty, kindness, respect, and others highlighted in our Second Step Program.  Students will place them in their yard for the month and bring them back to be passed along to the next month’s recipient. 

Unfortunately, there are many types of behavior problems within a typical elementary school. One of these problems may be bullying. Bullying is harmful and will not be tolerated. 

Many students in elementary schools joke around with each other, call each other names, or engage in physical horseplay. Sometimes play gets too rough. We discourage these behaviors at school, but not all of these events are bullying. 

Bullying and harassment are major distractions from learning, and both the victim and perpetrator 

suffer significant negative consequences when engaged in this type of anti-social behavior. The grades of the victim can suffer. Fear can lead to more problems. Bystanders feel both guilty and helpless for not standing up to the bully. Bullying causes pain and stress and is never justified or excused as “kids just being kids,” “just teasing,” or any other rationalizations. The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying. 

Bullying is about power. Bullying usually occurs between students who are not friends with the intent to hurt the victim in some way. There is often a difference in power between the bully and the victim. The bully may be bigger, tougher, or stronger, but that is not always true. The bully may be able to intimidate others or have the power to exclude others from their social group. Bullying is deliberate, aggressive, and hurtful behavior toward another and repeated over time. It can include name-calling, spreading rumors, abusive phone calls, and physical intimidation. Leaving someone out on purpose or trying to get others not to play with someone is also bullying behavior. Most bullying starts out verbally with teasing and verbal put-downs and may become progressively worse if not addressed. Cyberbullying has become a big problem in many areas. 

Children are taught to identify bullying and how to handle problems.  Students are expected to treat each other with respect, refuse to bully anyone, and refuse to stand by and watch or join in when someone is being bullied. Our students have had training through the “Be An Ally” program. Ask your child what that means to them. Bystanders are expected to report bullying.  Students are taught that when they witness bullying happening to another child, they need to report it. Bystanders can make a big difference in whether or not bullying continues. Bystanders are sometimes reluctant to speak out because they are often afraid that they will become victims too.  Please help your child understand that reporting is the first step to making things better. Children should not be afraid to get help when necessary. The goal of any effective school solution is to take away all support for the bully. 

We adhere to the following rules about bullying: 

1. We will NOT BULLY others. 

2. We will try to HELP others who are bullied. 

3. We will try to INCLUDE others who are bullied. 

4. When we know someone is being bullied, we will TELL an adult at school or at home. 

These rules and expectations are reinforced in the school and on the playground. 

At the elementary school level, our goal is to stop bullying from occurring. Children are taught skills that help them handle the situations themselves if possible. Teachers are knowledgeable and aware of bullying behaviors and consequences. We encourage children to report bullying. Many children are reluctant to tell an adult for fear that it will only compound the problem. Some children believe they should be able to handle things without an adult stepping in. While we want children to be empowered and to learn how to stick up for themselves in the appropriate way that will not escalate the problem, most of the time, adult intervention is necessary.  

If a child is being bullied, they should tell their parents, teacher, and/or report it to the principal. Action will be taken. 

Responses to bullying may include the 3 R’s: restitution, resolution, and reconciliation. It may include discussions and re-teaching. Children who bully others must develop empathy and learn positive social skills. They need to learn how to manage anger and resolve conflict peacefully. We strive to provide constructive learning experiences for children who have exhibited bullying behaviors. We recognize the need to provide consequences for inappropriate behavior, but as educators, we also recognize the need to “teach” students more appropriate behavior. In response to bullying behaviors, we attempt to help our students understand the effects of their actions on the school community, take responsibility for their behavior, and accept the consequences.  

Consequences for bullying may include a verbal warning, removal from activities, or a conference with parents. A verbal or written apology to victims may be required. In some cases, detention or suspension may be warranted. 

Parents are an important component in stopping bullying. They can help in making our school bully-free by teaching their children to be kind and tolerant of each other. Accepting nothing less than respectful behavior from our children at home and at school is the solution. 

Teachers are dedicated, hard-working individuals. Occasionally, even teachers must be away from their classrooms because of personal/family reasons, illness, or other emergencies. When the regular classroom teachers are away from the school, the Tooele County School District has hired and cleared a core of qualified individuals to fill in until the regular teacher returns to her/his classroom. If you are willing to serve as a substitute at our school, please let us know. 

Functioning as a guest teacher is a difficult job. We need to help them be as successful as possible in their jobs.  Counsel your children to be on their best behavior when a guest teacher is assigned. Remind them to treat the guest teacher with respect. 

If a student becomes disruptive to the point of being referred to the administrator’s office by a guest teacher, he/she may be removed from the classroom for the remainder of the school day. If the infraction is serious, additional disciplinary action may be taken. 

Each 2nd – 4th-grade child may check out two books weekly. One can be anything that they want as a "fun book," and the other is their choice as well, but it must be on their reading level. Once a child gets to 5th and 6th grades, they may get two books of their choice as "fun books" (this can include reading books if they choose) and one that is classed as a "reading book", which is their choice of book on their reading level. All library books need to be returned or replaced. 

From time to time we are notified that a parent has discovered lice in their child’s hair. Lice are not uncommon with schoolchildren, not a health emergency, and do not mean that children are dirty. Having lice does not justify undue alarm. We ask that you handle this directly, state the facts, and discourage irrational and unkind reactions. 

According to the Health Department, lice do not jump from head to head and are spread through direct contact and sharing items like brushes, hats, and pillows. For further information, please call the Tooele County Health Department at 843–2316. 

If your child finds anything at school, please encourage them to turn the item into the lost and found. Throughout the school year, many personal items are left unclaimed by students. These include coats, hats, shoes, gloves, and lunch boxes. Please label all items brought to school, and if your child loses anything, please check the school’s lost and found. It would be a good idea to check the racks and bins periodically. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable institution during winter break, spring break, and summer break. 

State law forbids school personnel from dispensing any medication, even over-the-counter remedies, without the written consent of the child’s physician, and/or the City/County Health Department. Forms for this purpose are available in the office and must be completed before we will administer any medication. All medication containers must have complete information attached: name of contents, patient, dosage, and instructions. 

Children are not allowed to carry medication of any kind to school, including prescriptions, aspirin, or Tylenol. Cough drops are okay. 

NOTE: State law is very strict and will not allow the school to dispense any over-the-counter drugs such as Pepto-Bismol, cough syrup, Tylenol, or aspirin. 

If you have any questions, please contact us or the Tooele Health Department at 843 – 2314. 

Cooperation between teachers and parents plays an important role in student success. For that reason, parents should feel free to contact any of our teachers and arrange a conference at any time to discuss student progress. Please call to schedule the conference before coming to the school so as not to interrupt a class in progress. Parents should NOT go to a teacher's room without checking with the office and arranging an appointment time. 

Let your child’s teacher know at any point if you need to arrange a conference to meet by phone, in person, online, or through email. Teachers want to be available to parents to help ensure school success for every child.  

The staff makes extensive and thoughtful efforts to place students with the most suitable teacher possible. Teachers play a key role in the placement process. Teachers meet as a grade level and divide the students into classes that are equally balanced in relation to all the other classes at that grade level. When class groupings are made, teachers consider the individual needs of the students as well as the composition of the whole group. 

Staff members consider the academic needs of the student and attempt to match those needs with the individual strengths of teachers. We work diligently to balance each class so that teachers are not hampered in their efforts to meet individual needs. We look closely at the social and behavioral needs of each student to create the most productive, effective, and positive learning environment possible. We have learned that requests for teachers may get in the way of an effective and balanced education for all students. Therefore, we do not take teacher requests. If there are extenuating circumstances that you want us to be aware of, please contact Mrs. Hanson in writing by May 1st. 

The Tooele Board of Education limits parties held on school time. The school also recognizes the appropriate use of group rewards when earned by the students. Parents may wish to celebrate a student’s birthday or other important events by bringing in a treat for the class. Parents are asked to contact their classroom teacher and make appropriate arrangements. Out of concern for the feelings of our students, we cannot allow birthday invitations to be distributed at school unless everyone in the class is invited. This will help avoid hurt feelings of students not receiving invitations.  

Utah State Code [Food and Sanitation 2-101] requires that no home-prepared items be served at school. If food items are a part of any classroom celebration, the food items must be brought to school in unopened original containers. Special food presentations and classroom demonstrations of food preparation may be allowed if cleared through the school administration prior to the demonstration. 

The Parent-Teacher Association provides an opportunity for parents to get involved in the school in a variety of ways. Our PTA provides many great activities for our children throughout the year, including Reflections, field trips, assemblies, and family nights. The PTA generously provides meals for teachers and staff during conferences and treats the teachers to wonderful surprises during Teacher Appreciation Week. 

The PTA provides programs and transportation costs for field trips by sponsoring various fundraisers. Meetings are held monthly.  Please be on the lookout for information on our school website, Facebook, and emails about PTA.  Please consider joining and being involved as much as you can. Membership dues are $10, and our students benefit greatly from every member! 

Sometimes recess is held indoors when the weather is bad, but most recesses are outside. We are sorry that we cannot accommodate requests for students to remain inside for recess. Students are not to be left unsupervised in classrooms, and recess is often the only time teachers can leave their rooms. Please encourage your child to come to school dressed appropriately for the weather.  If there are extenuating circumstances or a doctor’s note, please contact your child’s teacher. 

Clothing, language, and behavior reflect the pride we take in our school and in the pursuit of learning. Proper dress and grooming greatly affect the attitude and behavior of students. Research indicates that student dress influences academic success. With this in mind, we encourage all students to be mindful of their dress and grooming habits. School is the child's place of business, and children who are groomed and dressed in appropriate school clothing seem to do a better job.  Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately to fit the weather conditions for the day. Stay aware of predicted weather conditions and dress your child for their comfort and safety.    See the DRESS CODE Policy in the TCSD Student Handbook.

Student visitors are not permitted to attend classes or visit the school or classrooms during regular school hours. District policy does not allow students to attend classes unless enrolled at our school. Our school cannot be held responsible, legally or practically, for taking care of children who are not registered at Settlement Canyon Elementary. Please make other arrangements for visiting school-age relatives and friends. 

The school telephones are for business purposes. In order to eliminate confusion in the office and relieve pressure on the telephone, we ask you to arrange with your children ahead of time where they should go after school or the pick-up schedule if they are in a carpool. 

The end of the school day is a busy time in the office, and phones cannot be tied up with social planning. After school, friend arrangements should be made at home. Children with a legitimate reason (emergency) and a telephone pass from their teacher will be allowed to use the phone. 

Please do not call children out of class to the phone except for emergencies, and please don't ASK THE OFFICE STAFF TO RELAY MESSAGES TO YOUR CHILD UNLESS THE SITUATION IS VERY IMPORTANT. We try to limit classroom interruptions to facilitate the productive use of classroom time. 

Please always drive carefully around the school and be sure everyone wears seat belts. We want to encourage everyone to drive slowly and extra cautiously anytime children are around. Periodically, local police officers will monitor compliance with traffic and safety laws.  We use the front parking lot for drop-off and pick-up. Students should only enter or exit vehicles on the curbside. Never park or leave your car unattended in the loading zone. 

It is the responsibility of the employees and parents of Settlement Canyon Elementary to provide a safe and orderly environment for our students.  Please become familiar with the following guidelines to ensure student safety.

Settlement Canyon is located at 935 W. Timpie Rd, Tooele, Utah.  The boundaries include those outlined on the map as well as Stockton, South Rim, Rush Valley, and Ophir.  We welcome all students in the West Elementary Boundary in grades 4th-6th who choose not to participate in the German Dual Immersion Program.   

Students are always advised to walk on the sidewalks to and from school, crossing the street only at areas with crosswalks, intersections with stop signs, and areas controlled by crossing guards.  

For the safety of our students and staff, 900 W between Timpie Rd and 1000 S will be closed to all drop-off and pick-up traffic before, during, and after school.  

Parents who drive to school are encouraged to enter the north parking lot and drop students off at the front of the building.  This is a ‘Drop-off/Pick-up and go’ zone only. Always pull as far forward as possible. Parents are discouraged from parking at the curb.  If you need to go inside the building, please park in a parking space. Parents may not use the bus lane on the south side of the school for drop-off and pick-up.  

Students may ride bicycles, scooters, and skateboards to school.  However, they should not be ridden on school grounds.  Students are asked to walk their bikes and scooters and carry their skateboards on the school grounds.  They are to be parked/locked up in the designated bike rack area in front of the school during the school day.  

Students should always be alert to the presence of strangers in the area.  At the first sign of possible danger, they should leave the area quickly and tell an adult immediately.  

There is concern about safety on the corner of Timpie Rd and Coleman.  There is a section of road that does not have a sidewalk, and students are forced to walk on the side of the road. This becomes more dangerous in winter as the snow is plowed to the side.  Encourage your child(ren) to be cautious, alert, and attentive to the traffic at all times.   

Due to the risk of danger to our students, we ask that parents not drive vehicles onto the playground or behind the school. Risk Management recommends that vehicles not be on the playground ever, including weekends, especially if any child is at play. Please park in the parking lot or on the street for activities.

Volunteers are always welcome and much appreciated.  Many of the things the school provides would not be possible without the generous support of the community. Volunteers often find that the energy and commitment put in are returned in terms of satisfaction, skills, and experience. All volunteers, including those who go on field trips, must complete the volunteer procedures, including a background check through the district.

Please sign in at the office and wear a badge while in the building. When you leave, please record your hours so that the PTA gets credit for your service. There are many ways to volunteer and be involved. Please contact your child’s teacher, our K-3 Literacy Coach, Amy Christen, or the PTA for suggestions on how you can help. 

We also recognize that you make valuable contributions to your child’s success at school every day when you see that your child completes his or her homework, reads every day, gets plenty of rest, eats well, exercises, and has a good attitude about school. 

Students who are transferring to another school must check out through the office before leaving. Textbooks, library books, and lunch fees must all be checked off before records are transferred to the new school. 

INDIAN EDUCATION: Title VI is a federally funded program that serves Native American students. Although we make every effort to identify students who are eligible for services, please let Mrs. Hanson know if you believe your child may qualify for this support. Title VI Coordinator 435-833-1900. 

ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE SUPPORT:  Support is available for students who are not proficient in English. Although we make every effort to identify students who are eligible for services, please let Mrs. Hanson know if you believe your child may qualify for this support.  Coordinator –435-833-1900. 

FAMILY LIASON/HOMELESS STUDENTS: – Homelessness is a lack of permanent housing. Under the McKinney-Vento Act students living in a shelter, car, hotel, motel, campground or temporary housing or who are sharing a home due to the loss of housing or economic hardship have their educational stability protected. A homeless child or youth shall: 1. Continue in their school of origin for the duration of homelessness or for the remainder of the school year; 2. Be immediately enrolled, even if the guardian cannot produce records required to enroll; 3. Be eligible for free lunch and fee waivers; 4. Be provided transportation to the school of origin by parent request.  Although we make every effort to identify students who are eligible for services, please let Mrs. Hanson know if you believe your child may qualify for this help.  Coordinator –(435)-833-1900 

DUE PROCESS: If your child is receiving services because they qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (Special Ed) or a 504, please be aware of your family rights under due process. Each meeting should begin with a procedural safeguards discussion and if there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hanson for clarification. 

Special Ed Director/ 504 Coordinator – Marissa Lowry – 435-833-1900 

Settlement Canyon Elementary School will not discriminate against you because of race, religion, age, sex, color, or creed. Tooele County School District, as a standing policy, does not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. This policy applies to all school programs and employment handled by the school district or through contractors, subcontractors, or any other educational agency. Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Acts of 1974, and other Federal and State statutes and regulations. 

Inquiries regarding the application of these laws and regulations, or grievance procedures to be followed in the event of noncompliance, may be directed to the Tooele County School District's Equal Employment Officer at 60 Lodestone Way, Tooele, Utah 84074, or Director, Denver Regional Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare.