Nutrition Services

Breakfast & Lunch Program
Lunch is an integral part of your child's day-- they need the fuel for their afternoon endeavors. Hot lunches are served daily, and milk is available for students who bring a sack lunch. Once a month, a menu is published and sent home with students, usually with the school newsletter. It is vitally important that as parents, you make arrangements for your child's lunch. Lunch prices for the 2002-2003 school year are as follows:
Hot Lunches (includes milk) $1.50
Milk Only $ .35

If a child forgets lunch, he /she will receive a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and be charged $.25, payable the following school day. If the child makes a habit of forgetting lunch or asking for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a note will be sent home requesting adequate plans be made for lunch.

Renton School District Nutrition Services has a program which makes it possible for parents to send money to school to be deposited into their child's lunch account. A notice is sent home with the student when there are five days of lunches left in the account. Make checks payable to "Renton School District # 403". Be sure to include your child's name and school on your check.

Additionally, our school offers a Breakfast Program from 8:20 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. each morning. The regular cost is $.75.

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Free and Reduced Lunches
Under provisions of the National School Lunch Act, free or reduced price lunches are available to children of families who qualify. In certain cases, foster children are eligible for these benefits. Free or reduced price lunch application forms are sent home before the first day of school, and are given to the parents of new students upon enrollment. Occasionally, a change in family income or size during the school year may qualify youngsters who were earlier not eligible. Should this be your case, please contact the school office.

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Birthday Celebrations

Many Tiffany Park students enjoy celebrating their birthday with their classmates. While we want to continue to allow our children the opportunity to share in the excitement and joy of turning another year older, we do wish to keep these celebrations short and with minimal distraction to regular classroom learning. Most teachers acknowledge a birthday in some brief manner, including children whose birthdays are in the summer. Some children enjoy bringing a treat as well. If you and your child wish to treat the class, please consult with the classroom teacher before bringing a birthday treat, so that the treats do not conflict with classroom activities and/or schedules. Birthday treats must be store bought “finger food” (such as cookies or cupcakes). Teachers will not accept anything that needs to be cut, scooped, or poured. Special treat bags for classmates and other birthday party items, such as single balloons or balloon bouquets, party hats, and noise makers are not permitted. These items distract from our learning environment and are more appropriate for home celebrations.

Emergency Closure

If operation of the Renton Schools is affected at any time due to snow, ice or thawing road conditions, announcements will be made sometime after 5:30 a.m. on the morning affected over the following radio stations:
FM Stations
KLSY FM 92.5
KMGI FM 108
KMPS FM 94.1
KNBQ FM 97
KPLU FM 88
KRPM FM 106.1
KUBE FM 93.3
KPLZ FM 101.5
KZOK FM 102.5
KCMS FM 105.3
KEZX FM 98.9
KTLZ FM 95.7

AM Stations
KIRO AM 710
KING AM 1090
KOMO AM 1000
KVI AM 550
KJR AM 950
KCIS AM 630
KLSY AM 1540
KMPS AM 1300
KITZ AM 1400
KIXI AM 880
KTAC AM 850
KJUN AM1450

There will be three possible announcements:
* Renton schools are closed today
* School open, limited transportation
* School open 1 or 2 hours late, limited transportation

Bus drivers will have notified students riding their buses of possible change in routes and will explain what "limited transportation" means on the various routes. The following special consideration regarding school operations should be noted:

When schools are closed for the day, all community and school activities held in the public school building WILL BE CANCELED.

Attendance

We strongly believe that student attendance has a direct correlation to school success. Regular school attendance is necessary for mastery of the educational program provided to students of the district. Learning that takes place may not always be replicated. We want to provide the best education possible for your child, but can only do so if your child is at school on a regular basis. In the State of Washington, RCW 28A.225.010 outlines mandatory school attendance for all children ages 6-18. Parents shall cause their child or children to attend school and children have the responsibility to attend full time. If we may assist you in getting your child to school regularly you are welcome to call the principal, your child’s teacher, or the school counselor. If your child has a high number of absences, and/or tardies, excused or unexcused, your son or daughter may be identified as a "student of concern" and action may be taken to develop a plan to address this concern.

We request you contact the school office before 9:00 a.m. if your child will be absent or late. During an extended illness, it is only necessary to call the office on the first day of such absence. Upon return to school, a note signed by you, including reason and date(s) of absence/tardy is required. The note should be given to your child’s classroom teacher or the attendance secretary. If a child fails to attend school without valid justification, we will inform the child’s custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) along with potential legal consequences.

Health and Safety

Medication at School
Medication is given at school only on a physician's prescription and at the written request of both the doctor and the parent. Request forms may be obtained from our school nurse. No over the counter medications (such as aspirin/Tylenol) can be supplied or administered at school without written permission.

Immunization Information
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Insurance
Students are not automatically covered with medical or accident insurance by the school district. Insurance applications are sent home with your child during the first week of school each year. If you wish to purchase insurance, send your completed application directly to the insurance carrier.

Bus Safety
* When students are waiting for the bus, they should be orderly and form a single line.
* When boarding the bus, they are not to shove or push, but rather take their time so no one will be hurt.
* Obey the driver promptly and willingly.
* No glass containers, or any animal or plant materials (living or not).
* Keep hands, arms and head inside the bus, whether it is moving or stationary.
* Discipline referrals (with possible loss of bus riding privileges) will be issued for inappropriate bus line/bus riding behavior.
* While riding the bus, students are to remain in their seats facing forward.
* A pass will be issued by the office if a student is to ride a different bus or depart at a stop that is not the usual departure point. Parents are requested to send a note with their child explaining changes in their child's daily bus riding procedures.

Child Safety
Be sure to go over the following guidelines with your child:
* Go directly to and from school
* Never walk or run between cars parked on the street
* Cross at crosswalks with the safety patrol, in a crosswalk, or at corners
* Walk on the side of the road facing traffic
* Do not speak with or accept rides, candy, or anything from strangers
* Do not provide directions to a stranger
* If your child is bothered on the way to or from school, notify the office staff immediately
* Make sure the way to school is the safest way
* Look up and down the street and around the corner, and then listen for cars before crossing

Entry Age

A child entering Kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31 of the school year in which he/she enters. Proof of age with a copy of the child's birth certificate is required upon registration. A child entering first grade must be six years of age on or before August 31 of the school year he/she enters, or have completed a successful year of kindergarten in a school accredited by the State Board of Education while residing in a district other than Renton.

Field Trips

The District provides field trips for students as an extension of the adopted curriculum. PTA and parents supplement these trips by providing donations for additional outings. Parents are welcome and encouraged to help in chaperoning students on these outings. Parents are requested to complete a Washington State Patrol Request For Criminal History Information form prior to chaperoning. Please contact your child’s teacher if interested.

Legal Custody

A legal document is required to support any questions of custody between divorced or separated parents. Otherwise, either natural parent is considered to have the right to request contact with or pick up children at dismissal time. Please contact the principal for more information.

Directory Information

Federal law and school district regulations allow schools to release directory type information (student name, address, phone, date/place of birth, dates of attendance, awards received and previous schools) to such agencies as local news or PTA unless parents notify the school of their wishes to the contrary. Information other than directory information is considered confidential.
From time to time, the Renton School District uses pictures of students in educational publications. Please notify us in writing if you do not want your child's picture used.

Personal Belongings/Lost and Found

Students bring personal items and money to school at their own risk. Though our school takes every precaution to safeguard private property, we do not take responsibility for lost articles brought to school for display or other purposes. Any money brought to school should be deposited with your child’s teacher. All removable clothing and all lunch boxes should be tagged or marked for easy identification. The "Lost and Found" is located near the cafeteria. Following Conferences, Thanksgiving Break, Open House and the end of the school year, any items left in the "Lost and Found" will be donated to a local agency. If you are missing any items, please have your child check regularly and prior to these disbursement dates.

Loss or Damage

A child may be assessed costs to replace any school materials or properties which are lost, stolen, or damaged through his/her negligence. The school cannot assume financial responsibility for damage of personal property that may arise from a student accident. It is recommended that valuable property be left at home, and items such as glasses, jewelry, etc. be covered under personal homeowner or tenant's insurance.

Students Leaving School Early

Students are expected to remain at school during the school day. For safety reasons, parents are requested to come to the school office to sign their child out of school if it is necessary for children to leave before dismissal time.

Emergency Forms

The importance of our emergency forms cannot be overly emphasized. It is important that the school have an accurate home phone number, and a reliable alternate phone number. It is extremely important that the school have this information immediately. During the first month of school, your child brought home an emergency form to be completed. We ask that you complete this form and return it to school if you have not done so already. Also, please notify the school immediately if any changes occur during the course of the year.

Student Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures

Student arrival time is 8:30. Parents dropping off children in the morning or picking them up at the end of the day should use the parking lot in front of the school. DO NOT USE THE BUS LOADING AREA. It is important to keep the bus loading area CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. Also, for safety and to ease traffic congestion, please follow the directional arrows as you drive into the parking area.

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Weapons

Under state law RCW 9.41.280, it is a gross misdemeanor for any person to carry or possess a dangerous weapon or firearm on public school premises. Firearms/weapons are not allowed in school; at school-sponsored activities; on school grounds or facilities; or on school-provided
transportation. If a student brings a firearm/weapon to school, it will result in an immediate expulsion for no less
than one calendar year, and notification of law enforcement.
Students who violate the statute are, following regular due process, to be expelled from the district in which they committed the violation and are considered expelled from all public schools in the state.
Renton School District policy also prohibits laser pens and objects that look like weapons, such as toy guns
and toy knives. A student who brings such an object to school, on a school bus, or to a school activity can expect
serious consequences, up to and including expulsion. In addition, state law criminalizes the discharge of a
laser at a bus driver. Students or staff who are aware of
weapons on campus and do not report the information to school authorities are subject to discipline. The confidential Renton School District weapons hotline number is
(425)204-2468.