Weekly announcements are made to apprise students of important school-related information and academic celebrations. Distribution of advertisements, posters, and party announcements is prohibited on campus.
Birthdays
Birthday parties are disruptive to the educational environment. Parents who wish to celebrate their child’s birthday at school may drop-off STORE BOUGHT cupcakes and juice boxes at the office. Homemade treats, cakes, pizza, balloons, etc are not permitted. The treats will be delivered to the classroom at the end of the day. The class will wish the child a happy birthday and eat the treats at dismissal.
Cell Phones - Personal Communication Devices
With the breathtaking pace of technology comes unanticipated consequences that can negatively impact the learning environment such as cheating, ringing/text messaging distractions during instruction time, and investigating thefts to name a few. Of greater concern is the use of the cell phone that compromises the safety of the students. Nationwide incidents include setting up fights and their location, threats/harassment, and impeding emergency efforts through rumors and incorrect information.
To address these issues, the Clark County School District wishes to remind parent/guardians of the following guidelines:
Phones must be turned off and remain off during the instructional day in compliance with CCSD Policy 5136. Phones left on vibrate/silent modes are subject to seizure.
Cellular phones should be stored in a non-visible location (backpacks, purses, pockets).
Phones confiscated in violation of these guidelines will only be returned to a parent/guardian during non-instructional hours.
Cellular phones must remain off during a school evacuation, lockdown, or drill. During these situations, students are NOT to try to contact their parent/guardian by cell phone until given permission by school staff. This allows emergency communication channels to remain open. The ParentLINK communication system has the capability of contacting parents/guardians in an emergency.
Students found in violation of these guidelines will have their cell phone confiscated and will only be returned to parents or legal guardians. The school will not be held responsible if they are lost or stolen.
Closed Campus
Mendoza ES is a closed campus. Students will NOT be permitted to leave campus during school hours.
Deliveries, Messages and Phone Messages
Instructional time will not be interrupted for the delivery of messages to students unless there is an emergency. A message to a student involves class disruption, use of clerical time, and is a possible violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). There is no way to verify the legal parent/guardian from a telephone call. Emergency messages will not be accepted from anyone other than a parent/guardian. If an emergency situation arises, parents/ guardians must come to school to deliver the message in person to provide identification. Only the parent/guardian listed on the permanent school record (CCF-703) will be permitted to have contact with a student. Items such as lunch, flowers, gifts, balloons, money, etc. will also not be delivered to students.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides confidentiality of students’ records. No one may be allowed access to a student’s records without the written and verified permission of a parent or legal guardian.
Field Trips
Students will have multiple opportunities to attend field trips during their time at Mendoza ES. Field trips enrich classroom learning by providing experiences in an environment outside the school, developing new interests amongst students, helping students relate school experiences to the reality of the world outside of school, bringing the resources of the community - natural, artistic, industrial, commercial, governmental, educational - within the student's learning experience, and affording students the opportunity to study real things and real processes in their actual environment.
Parents who wish to attend field trips must be an official CCSD volunteer with a badge. Contact the office for more information.
Fines
All student fines should be paid prior to registration for the following year. Students failing to take care of their obligations will experience delays in registration.
Hall Passes
All students must have a hall/corridor pass if they are in the hallways during instructional time. Students in the hall without a pass will be subject to disciplinary action.
Health Office
A full-time health aide is on duty in the health office. A student who becomes ill must obtain a pass from the teacher and then report to the health office. The health aide does not supply any form of medication. If medication (prescription or nonprescription) is needed during school hours, the student must obtain a medication release form from the health aide. This form must be completed by the parent/guardian and returned with the medication. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES should contact the school nurse at 799-0180 to obtain further information concerning the availability of health services. Leaving school from the health office is not an excused absence.
Lost and Found
Lost and found is located in the cafeteria
Make-Up Work
After any approved absence, the student must contact the teacher(s) to obtain makeup work within three (3) school days following the absence.
Nuisance Items
Items that are disruptive to the educational environment such as electronic games, laser pointers, toys, or any other electronic devices or items are not permitted on campus. These items will be confiscated and will only be returned to parents or legal guardians. The school will not be held responsible if they are lost or stolen.
SafeKey
SafeKey is operated by the Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation. All concerns and questions should be directed to them. https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/safekey/
School Insurance
The school cannot assume the responsibility for accidental injury; therefore, all students are encouraged to participate in the available school insurance program. The necessary forms can be obtained during registration.
Class Parties
Elementary students in the CCSD have three class parties per year, Halloween, Winter Break, and Valentine’s Day. The parties are held during the last 30 minutes of the school day. Treats/snacks should follow the CCSD’s Smart Snack guidelines. https://ccsd.net/departments/food-service/smart-snack
Textbooks
Textbooks are provided for student use free of charge. All library books and textbooks remain the property of the school. Students will be charged for lost, stolen, or damaged books. The cost of a lost or stolen book must be paid before another book is issued.
Valuables
Student valuables, jewelry, or large amounts of money are not to be brought to school. The school assumes no responsibility for the loss or theft of such items.
Volunteers and Visitors
We welcome and appreciate volunteers at Mendoza ES. In compliance with the law and Senate Bill 287, all volunteers who have regular contact with students must be fingerprinted. Volunteering must be scheduled with the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. All visitors/volunteers that do not have “regular” contact with students must be accompanied by school district personnel at all times while on the school campus. We appreciate your compliance with this law.
For school events, like field day or activities in your student’s classroom, non-school aged children will NOT be allowed on campus, please make other child care arrangements to participate in events.
Parents/guardians are always welcome at Mendoza Elementary. However, parents must check in at the office with proper identification before entering a classroom. If a parent wishes a conference with a teacher, he/she should contact the teacher for an appointment. Non, school-aged children, former students, and friends will not be permitted to visit during the regular school day.
