Please pick up and drop off students in the upper parking lot. When you drive into the upper lot it helps tremendously if you pull up all the way around to the front and let your child in/out at the curb. Do not let children out of the car in the middle of the lot unless you are parked and escorting them to the curb. Never leave your car unattended in the loading zone. If you need to enter the school campus for any reason, please park your car in a designated space in the lot or on the street. Please do not park in the red zones or illegally even if remaining inside your car.

The lower parking lot directly in front of the school is for buses and staff parking only. There are short term visitor spaces available directly in front of the office if you need to pick up a sick child during the day.

Students must be picked up after school by 2:55 P.M. on M, T, Th, F, and by 1:15 P.M. on Wednesdays unless in E.S.S. or a special after school class supervised by a teacher. If you are late to pick up your children and they are no longer waiting in the upper lot by the fence, please park your car in a designated space and come to the school office.

We work hard at Pomerado to maintain a safe environment for students. Please assist us by following these simple steps and reading the PUSD Board policy on volunteers below.

1. Whenever coming on campus report directly to the office and sign in.
2. Wear a visitors badge/sticker at all times while on campus.
3. If you notice any suspicious activity, please report it to the office immediately.

If you would like to volunteer on campus simply come to the office and let us know. You will need to fill out a short form, show identification, proof of current TB testing, and sign permission for PUSD personnel to conduct a Megan’s Law Database search. The classroom teacher or office staff will then notify you as soon as you are cleared to volunteer. Thank you for adhering to this policy. It will make Pomerado an even safer place for children.

When students are not at school we can’t teach them! Please make regular school attendance a priority for your family. Please assist your child in getting to school on time each morning, fed and ready to learn. Please try, whenever possible, to schedule appointments for Wednesday afternoons on our minimum day or in the afternoons other days. We work hard to eliminate classroom interruptions during the first three hours of school when the core subjects are taught. We appreciate not having students miss school for vacations or trips. Off campus contracts and work assignments are available for absences of 5 days or more when necessary but they do not include the direct instruction provided in the classroom environment.

The purpose of homework is to practice, reinforce or apply acquired skills and knowledge. Homework is the responsibility of the student, and as students mature they are more able to work independently. Therefore, parents play a supportive role through monitoring completion of assignments, encouraging students’ efforts, and providing an environment conducive for learning. Parents are encouraged to inform the teacher immediately of any problems with the student and their homework.

In the primary grades (K-3), homework should consist primarily of reading and a limited number of independent exercises to reinforce previously taught basic skills.

Students must be in grades 3, 4, or 5, and have a signed Pomerado bike permit to ride a bike to school. The permission forms are available by request in the school office. Children must wear a helmet and provide a lock for his/her bicycle. Bicycles must be locked in the designated bike rack during school hours. Bicycles may not be ridden on school grounds. The school is not responsible for damage or loss of bicycles.

If your child is on medication, a Physician’s Recommendation for Medication form must be obtained from the school office, completed by your physician, and returned to school. No medication may be given at school without this form. An adult must bring the medication to the school office. Children may at no time have medication in their possession. This includes aspirin, inhalers, cough drops, etc.

If your child’s teacher is requesting extra classroom supplies the list will be sent home on the first day of class. Pomerado is a public school and provides the necessary items to fulfill class assignments/projects. Please let your child’s teacher know if you are unable to obtain any suggested/requested items and they will be provided for your child.

Please clearly label all jackets, backpacks, lunch containers, hats, and more that your children bring to school. We have Lost & Found racks located at the back of the multipurpose room. If your child loses an item please check their regular classroom and also the Lost & Found racks in the MPR. The Lost & Found items are regularly displayed next to the lunch area for the students to reclaim. Those items not collected at the end of each month are donated to charity.

As a parent of a student in PUSD, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. Specifically, you have the right to the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:

Whether or not the teacher has met California’s licensing requirements for the grade level(s) and core academic subject(s) taught by the teacher; If the teacher is teaching without meeting state licensing requirements which have been waived by the state for special circumstances; The educational level and subject area (field of discipline) of the teacher’s college degree major and any graduate degrees or certificates in what subjects; And, if your child is receiving Title 1 services from paraprofessionals, his or her qualifications. You may access information about teacher qualifications from the following website: https://teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/teachers/index/jsp.

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We are fortunate to have a very generous parent community at Pomerado. While parents give hundreds of hours each year assisting with homework and supporting the teacher’s efforts, there are two formal parent organizations which generate an incredible amount of support for student learning at our school: the Pomerado Parent Teacher Association and the Pomerado Educational Foundation. Below are descriptions of the role and relationship of the PTA and Foundation.

The Pomerado PTA is a member of a national organization of Parent Teacher Associations who join together: To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and to local, state, and national legislatures, To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children, and To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation. Our PTA assists our students through working with Pomerado staff to develop yearly programs and support those programs through fundraising activities. The PTA also supports classroom teachers, organizes volunteers, supports reading through book fairs, and supports fine arts, assemblies, and physical education. The PTA also works with the District PTA on legislative issues and district-wide programs to support educational opportunities for all our children.

PTA activity is governed by national and local guidelines that limit the type of fundraising, protect against liability, and restrict the carrying over of funds from year to year. We are extremely grateful for the thousands of volunteer hours dedicated by our parents to keep our PTA going. All families are invited to join the PTA at the start of school. If you have any questions or would like to help out please leave a message for the PTA President, Lisa Othmer, in the office.

The Pomerado Foundation assists in the development of educational programs that promise significant contributions to the education of Pomerado students, and provides additional financial support for technology at Pomerado Elementary. The Foundation Board of Directors meets monthly to determine projects and review goals. Over the years the Foundation has raised funds for classroom technology purchases, supplies, new computers, software, LCD projectors, and doc-u-cams our newest instructional tool.

To meet their goals, the Foundation has worked hard to build fundraising opportunities that do not include having students sell products. This year the Foundation will hold a "no fuss" fall fundraising campaign as well as their annual spring time Fun Run.

The Foundation is not restricted in the type of fundraising or the specificity of how to spend money and can carry money over from year to year to support long term goals. We are fortunate to have a group of parents with the vision and commitment to create this incredible opportunity for our school and especially for our children. If you are interested in helping or joining the Foundation please leave a message in the office for the Foundation President, Mary Lugo.

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We will be distributing information for our upper grade students describing in more detail the District policies outlined below. This general overview is designed to give general information for parents.

In support of the District’s Academic Honesty Policy 3.4, students are expected to demonstrate acts of honesty at all times. Teacher and staff will support and enforce all District rules of academic honesty and provide a learning environment that does not allow or tolerate dishonesty. Any student who violates the rules of the Academic Honesty Policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

The following applies to adults on campus as well as fourth and fifth grade students as mandated by the California Education Code. In school harassment may include threats, intimidation, slurs, epithets, verbal or physical abuse. Bullying is a serious form of harassment and may include physical, verbal or exclusionary practice by a student or group of students. Sexual harassment includes a pattern of unwelcome sexual advances, and other unwanted verbal, visual or physical contact of a sexual nature. Hate motivated behavior is any act or attempted act against a student or staff member that is motivated all or in part by hostility to the victim’s race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender. PUSD Board Policy and California Education Code specifically prohibit harassment of the nature described above.

If a student or adult feels harassment is occurring, they should inform a parent, teacher, or administrator. An interview will be conducted by District personnel and when required, law enforcement. All complaints are confidential. If a formal complaint is submitted, a special District employee will contact the person making the complaint. If the person feels the issue has not been resolved satisfactorily, they may forward the complaint to the District Superintendent. If it is not resolved there, he or she may pursue resolution through the Board of Trustees. Appeal rights also extend to the California Department of Education or civil courts.

If a parent has a concern regarding school personnel, the procedure at Pomerado is dictated by PUSD Board policy. If possible, we hope you will first contact the teacher or employee regarding the concern. If this does not resolve the problem, the next step would be to speak to the principal. The next steps would involve contacting the assistant superintendent and then the superintendent. At anytime during this process, or in the event the complaint cannot be resolved, the parent may file a formal written complaint with the District. This triggers a series of formal interventions to resolve the complaint.

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Here are the school rules all students are responsible for following. Individual teachers may have a variety of other rules/procedures in their classrooms that will be shared with students the first weeks of class and with parents at Back-to-School Night. All students are taught the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship throughout the school year.

1. Respect and obey all adults.
2. Walk to and remain in assigned areas.
3. Take care of all property and equipment.
4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to self.
5. Use only kind words and actions toward others.
6. Respect the rights and property of others.
7. Talk quietly at appropriate times.
8. Complete class work and homework to the best of your ability.
9. Listen and follow directions.
10. Be prepared and accept responsibility.

These rules are posted in every classroom at Pomerado. If a student chooses not to follow these rules one or more of the following may occur: parent contact, conference with student, time out, loss of privileges, detention, referral to principal, in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension.

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Primary grades sit near the front and upper grades at the back of the MPR.

When lining up to return to class after lunch: sit quietly with hands to self.

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Pomerado has the ConnectEd computerized call out system that will occasionally call your home. We begin our messages stating that it is Pomerado School calling. Please don’t hang up! We utilize this system to improve parent communication regarding important upcoming school events as well as to inform parents of absences and tardies. If the automated system calls regarding an absence please stay on the line to leave a voice mail message at the end for Mrs. Blalock, our Attendance Clerk, explaining the reason for the absence.

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