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2018-2019 Hance Elementary Handbook & Program of Studies
● Respect other people’s lunches (not taking food or trading)
● No throwing food
● Dispose of trash and cleaning area around oneself
CELL PHONES
The bringing of cell phones to school is strongly discouraged. If it is essential that a child bring a cell phone to school,
the phone must be turned off and stored in a backpack for the school day. Any student who is using the cell phone
during the school day will have the phone confiscated, and it will be the responsibility of the parent to come to the
office to retrieve the phone.
CHILD CARE
The Pine-Richland School District does not provide for the supervision of students prior to 8:55 a.m. Because there is
no supervision, students should not be dropped off prior to 8:55 a.m. School doors will be locked until this time.
However, if you are in need of childcare before or after school hours, Stepping Stones provide childcare. Please
contact Stepping Stones for childcare information at 724-625-2199. Stepping Stones operates out of our elementary
schools.
CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS
The Pine-Richland School District has developed a wellness policy based on state nutritional guidelines in order to
reduce childhood obesity, promote better health for children, and provide a safe, caring environment for all children.
Classroom celebrations and parties should focus on the interactive social benefits of such activities. For the safety of
the students, food should not be offered during such events. Non-edible treats are recommended (pencils, stickers,
vouchers to school store, etc.).
COMMUNICATIONS
Pine-Richland uses the website, an e-newsletter system and a rapid call program as the primary tools for
communicating with parents. Each school has its own unique e-newsletter. These electronic newsletters include news
from the school, PTO, District, and community events. If you have not been receiving e-notifications, register your
family at www.pinerichland.org/communications by clicking on the e-newsletters link and follow the directions to
enter your email address. Please be sure to keep your email and phone number information up-to-date with your
building’s front office.
CONCUSSIONS
The Pine-Richland School District is committed to promoting the safety, health and well-being of students who
participate in athletic contests and competitions by increasing awareness of the serious nature and consequences of
concussions. PR School Board Policy No. 123.1: Concussion Management defines concussion as a traumatic brain
injury (TBI) caused by direct or indirect blow to the head or body, or any other jolt, blow or trauma to the head or
body which produces signs, symptoms or behaviors that are associated with concussions or TBI. Parents should
contact the school nurse or principal to arrange for appropriate
accommodations.
CUSTODY ISSUES
It is imperative that the school is kept up to date on any changes in
custody information. Please make certain copies of the most recent
court order are provided to the office at the beginning of each school
year. The safety of our students is of utmost importance to the school
staff. Making certain the school has updated information is one way to
ensure this happens. All information is kept confidential.
DELAY/EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL
When winter weather conditions prompt a decision to delay or cancel the
opening of school, schedule changes will be immediately posted to the
Pine-Richland website. In addition, emergency information is available on
the district’s website: https://www.pinerichland.org/, on PR-TV, and will also be relayed to local radio and
television stations, as well as the Pine-Richland News Line (724-4437575). A decision to close or delay is generally
made by 5:30 a.m. This decision will affect all children (public, private, Beattie, and parochial) who ride Pine-Richland
buses. A call will be made via the rapid call. Our primary television station for alerts will be KDKA-TV, WTAE-TV, &
WPXI-TV, and KDKA AM Radio.
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