Bluemont Parent Information
BLUEMONT VISION STATEMENT
We celebrate students as diverse learners by helping them to achieve their highest potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
Through partnerships with the community and a focus on the 6 Pillars of Character, we will support our diverse learners by making data informed decisions tied to their specific needs to create an inquiry-based environment where students are comfortable taking responsible risks to problem-solve and think critically. Within such an environment, each student will be empowered and inspired to reach their full academic, emotional, and physical potential.
BLUEMONT INFORMATION
Bluemont mascot: Bobcats
Bluemont colors: Royal Blue and White
Regular School hours: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Half days: 7:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Principal: Beth Neitzel
Financial Secretary: Kennedy Brown
Secretary: Kara Chapman
Phone: 785-587-2030
School Environment
Our goal is to provide a safe, caring, and positive learning environment, by building positive relationships between our students and staff. All students follow the 3 Be’s and the rules on the behavior matix (included). The Six Pillars of Character Education, Zones of Regulation, and the Second Step Program also guide the behavior for all students, staff, and families at Bluemont School.
Student drop-off and pick-up
Students driven to school should be dropped off in the front parking lot loop during regular school hours. The bus lane is on 8th Street, west of the school. Students must use the crosswalks while crossing the parking lot. Please do not leave your car unattended in the passing lane of the parking lot, in neighborhood driveways, or blocking other cars in our parking lot. We encourage students in the neighborhood to walk together to school.
After school, students picked up will exit to the front parking lot. All students are supervised by our teachers during pick-up and bus dismissal. Parents may not park on either side of 8th Street during after school pick-up. We continuously work with the City of Manhattan and Riley County Police Department to improve the safety of our traffic flow each school year. Please be very cautious of our school children and their families during drop-off and pick-up times.
Before and After School Procedure
During the school day and before school, all students and guests must enter the school through the front doors on the southwest side by the flagpole. Morning supervision is provided beginning at 7:00 AM when students are allowed in the building. At this time, they will report to their assigned morning locations for their grade level and remain there until they are picked up by their teachers at 7:25 AM.
Breakfast will be served before school between 7:00 and 7:30 AM.
If your student needs to be excused from school, parents must contact the office through Parent Square or by phone call by 9 AM. If your student is tardy to school, the parent must come into the office to check them in if the tardy will be counted as excused.
Parents should call the office by 1:30 PM if there is a change in the pick up or transportation plans.
Students are dismissed at 2:30 PM. Supervision after school lasts until 2:40 PM and all students must be picked up at this time. If this poses an obstacle for families, students should be enrolled in after school care like Boys & Girls Club.
After school Boys & Girls Club is held at Bluemont from 2:30-6:00 PM daily. Supervised activities and snack are available. Boys & Girls Club parents pick up at the NW entrance off the back parking lot.
Membership forms are available through the Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan. Enrollment occurs only through the main club site at 220 S. 5th Street. The phone number is (785) 539-1947.
Announcements on Go Green Team and Leadership will be made as they become available.
Bringing Items to School
Bluemont Elementary has worked extensively to build classrooms supports to help our students actively and independently regulate emotions and work toward successful integration of the learning environment. As such, each instructional space has tools for de-escalation and calming. Classrooms, with the Social Worker’s guidance, have taught students how to use the Calm Corners and tools provided. Since we have established these routines within our classrooms, we do not allow personal items from home to be brought into the learning environment (stuffies, fidgets, etc.) as this causes disruption to our learning and poses some potential health concerns.
Students are encouraged to keep with them a water bottle that they can use throughout the day in most locations. We do not allow other drinks to be brought to school for students.
State law, and Board Policy JCDC, state that students are prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic communications devices during the school day while on district owned/operated property. “Personal electronic communication device” is any wireless electronic communication device that both provides for voice, text, or video communication between two+ parties, including, but not limited to, a mobile or cellular phone, tablet, computer, watch, wireless headphones or earbuds, text messaging device, or personal digital assistant; and is not owned or issued to students by the school district. Students are allowed to access school-provided telephone or communication device to contact a parent or persona acting as a parent.
ALL student personal electronic communication devices shall be powered off and securely stored away from the student’s person in an inaccessible location during the school day, unless an exception applies to this requirement as specified in BOE policy.
Visitors
As a school policy, visitors are limited to a 30 min or less time frame when visiting classrooms so we can ensure respect for the classroom learning environment and lessen disruption for our students. This time must be scheduled in advance and at a time that is mutually agreed upon by the teacher and administrator.
Communication opportunities
- Call the Bluemont Office at 587-2030. You can leave a message for your child’s teacher to call you when he/she is available.
- ParentSquare also has a feature that allows you to message certified & office staff in real time and is the most easily accessible means to communicate.
- E-mail your child’s teacher. E-mail addresses are available on the district website.
- The Bobcat Bulletin is available once monthly.
- Classroom newsletters or ParentSquare messages will come directly from your child’s teachers or the office.
- Visit our school website for all current information and a school and district calendar.