Messages to students are handled through the office and delivered to rooms by staff or student messengers at recess time. Delivery of flowers/balloons will be picked up by students in the office after school but are not allowed in the classrooms. Parents may consider picking their child up if a delivery is made at school as it is a potential distraction for the bus driver. We cannot guarantee delivery of messages to students after 3:00 p.m. Messages to kindergarten cannot be guaranteed after 12:15 p.m.

PARENTS AND VISITORS

We welcome visitors, parents, and volunteers to the school. All visitors, parents, and volunteers must report to the office and sign in before going to the classroom. This is for safety and security and is required by State Law.

COMPLAINT FORMS

Complaint Forms are available from the school secretary.

SCHOOL PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY

Students are to use books in a reasonable manner and cover all textbooks with non-adhesive book covers to provide protection. Textbooks and any books that are lost or damaged will be charged to the pupil to whom it was assigned. This also includes library books. Report cards may not be released until all financial obligations for that student are met.

PERSONAL ITEMS AT SCHOOL 

Pupils are discouraged from bringing personal articles from home in order to avoid loss, damage or arguments over ownership. The school is not responsible for these items. We do have a Lost and Found in the multi-purpose room and encourage you to look through it when clothing, backpacks, etc. are misplaced.

CELL PHONES

Board policy prohibits possession of cell phones containing cameras on school grounds by students. Any other type of cell phone must be turned off during the day and kept in the child's backpack. If the phone is confiscated, parents will be required to pick it up in the office. (California Ed. Code 48901)

WATER BOTTLES

Water bottles are allowed at school. They are to be filled with clear water ONLY.

Misc. INFO

PARENT PARTICIPATION

The parents represented at Palm Vista Elementary School are active in their support of and participation in our total school program. The Parent/Teacher Association (PTA), classroom volunteers, and school projects offer parents an opportunity to serve in its many school related projects. Please see more detailed information in the volunteer section of your parent guide and in the volunteer handbook available in the office.

PANTHER PRIDE CARDS

Panther Pride Cards are issued by the office staff and playground personnel for exceptional behavior, such as turning in lost items of value and helping other students. Tickets are drawn from those issued to win lunch with the principal each trimester at awards assemblies.

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are intended to be an extension of a student's educational experience in the classroom. While we can appreciate how much fun it can be to accompany your child to exciting places, the ratio of adults to children for field trips is one adult to five children. The teacher counts as one adult chaperone. When the chaperone number is filled, no more adults will be asked to attend. No siblings or extended family members are allowed on the field trips under school supervision. If you will be driving your own car and transporting your own child to or from the event, you must fill out paperwork available from the school secretary. Please have current auto insurance and driver's license available for photocopying. If there are several field trips throughout the school year, the teacher will make every effort to rotate the chaperone duties. Thank you for supporting your child's education by participating in daily as well as special events.

WILLIAMS ACT

PVES is in full compliance with the requirements of providing core curriculum textbooks for every child. For more details, please contact the principal or refer to the posters that can be found in each classroom and in the office.