Boulton Bulletin Family Edition

These updates are in no particular order:

We are excited to officially welcome Ms. Jennifer Lorenzo as our newest recess supervisor. Ms. Lorenzo is kind and caring and excited to be with the students at recess. Welcome!
Thank you to everyone that supported our Texas Roadhouse fundraiser. We made about $330 from this and this helped offset our chili and family photos night. We are not having a food fundraiser nor a family night this month as December is already a full month, but we do look forward to picking these back up in January.
Thanks to those who have been participating in our festive dress up days for this month! You will find the calendar of dress up dates later in this newsletter; please note that two days were swapped the last week of school.
Just a reminder to have your student(s) continually be checking the Lost and Found, it tends to get quite full during the winter.
Winter is definitely showing up; this is a great time to ensure your child is dressed for the weather.
It is not too late to purchase a school t-shirt. If you haven't already purchased a shirt, and would like to do so, please visit this link: Boulton Elementary School Shirts - DSD Give

Did you know chronic absence in early grades is a strong predictor of reading delays by 3rd grade? Attendance habits start early and matter more than many realize. Whether it's a sick day or a tough morning, every day missed is a learning opportunity lost. Let’s work together to make Every Day Count. Help your child build healthy routines and stay engaged all year long!Every Day Makes a Difference- Attendance builds habits, friendships, and success.

We know so many wonderful things are happening at Boulton each day, and we’d love to hear about them! Parents and guardians are invited to use this form to recognize our amazing teachers, staff, or even the school as a whole.

Your kind words help us celebrate the good, spread positivity, and shine a light on the great work happening in our community.

Click here to recognize someone today!

SEPTEMBER STAFF SHOUTOUTS:

Ms. Sharon Baird: Our son Finn is in her class and one day he lost a special ring on the playground at recess. He was so upset. Mrs. Baird took the entire class outside to search for the ring, which meant so much to us. It’s clear that she cares about each student individually and she’s teaching kids kindness as well as academics.

Ms. Ellie Garlock: She is so kind! My daughter tells me she is a very very good teacher like the best teacher ever she says! I think she’s a great teacher for not only my daughter but for everyone!

12/5: PTA Meeting, 9:00am

12/11: Choir Parent Performance, 6:00pm

12/18: North Pole/Polar Express Day

12/19: School Sing-along

12/19: Term 2 Ends

12/22-1/5: Winter Recess, No School

1/6: Welcome Back Students!

1/9: Report Cards Available in MyDSD at 4:00pm

Did you know…

Boulton Dress Code

At Boulton Elementary, we strive to create a comfortable and focused learning environment for all students. To help maintain a positive atmosphere, we ask that students and visitors follow our school dress code:

Shorts, Skirts, and Dresses: These should be at least mid-thigh in length. If shorts, pants, or skirts have holes above mid-thigh, leggings or other coverings must be worn underneath.
Tops and Tank Tops: Tank top straps should be at least three fingers wide. Shirts must fully cover the stomach, even when arms are raised. If tank tops (including for boys) have large armholes, a shirt must be worn underneath.
Footwear: Please wear shoes that are safe and appropriate for school activities. On P.E. days, students must wear enclosed shoes, such as tennis shoes, for safety.
Hats and Hoods: Hats should not be worn inside the school, and hoods must remain down while indoors.
Costume Apparel: Costume-related items such as spikes, tails, masks, fishnet tights or other costume accessories are not allowed during the school day.
Appropriate Clothing: Clothing should not be distracting or disruptive to the learning environment. Items with sensitive, offensive, or inappropriate language, images, or symbols are not allowed.
Weather-Appropriate Attire: Please dress for the weather, as students go outside for recess and other activities throughout the day.

We greatly appreciate the support of our guests and visitors in setting an example by following our dress code. Thank you for helping us create a respectful and inclusive environment for all!

Boulton Cell Phone/Electronics Policy:

Student cell phones and smart watches are not to be used during the school day. This is actually state law, beyond just Boulton Elementary and Davis School District. If a student has an emergency and needs to contact home, they should let their teacher know. The teacher can then send them to the office with a pass to use the school phone. Playdates and other arrangements need to be scheduled before coming to school. This policy is in place to help keep students safe and ensure they are focused on learning throughout the school day. If a device is used in violation of school rules:

First offense: The teacher will take the device and return it at the end of the day.
Second offense: The device will be sent to the office and must be picked up by a parent/guardian.

ParentGuidance.org

We are pleased and fortunate to offer a free and confidential website for families, ParentGuidance.org.

This site was developed by licensed therapists that provides trusted and specialized courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents, to learn how to support your child. Parents can also get answers to mental health questions, especially anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, self-harm, bullying, family strife and other mental health concerns.

One popular course you may want to explore is “Parenting with a Purpose.” There are over 50 e-courses, free to families, which are led by licensed therapists as well as an ask-a-therapist section on the website. The courses within ParentGuidance.org will provide you with tools to form stronger bonds with your children.

In addition to the free website, our school is offering Parent Coaching to all families within our school community

.

Parent coaching is a confidential service provided to parents and families. If you or your family is in

need of extra support, go to ParentGuidance.org, select “Parent Coaching” and select "Register for

Coaching" to get started. A coach can meet with you as often as weekly for a 30-minute session to

discuss your concerns or needs. You will also be able to message your coach if other concerns arise

before your next scheduled meeting. For more information about the coaching process, click the links

below:

● Coaching for Parents

● How Does Coaching Work

Additionally, our school will be offering webinars referred to as our Mental Health Series. This series

will be held throughout the school year to educate parents and staff on topics such as: Your Child’s Anxiety, Helping Your Child Succeed – Three Parenting Styles, and Social Media:

Protecting Your Child. Watch for flyers on each event topic to pre-register.

Every month, parents can join anonymously an Ask a Therapist LIVE, one-hour workshop with a

licensed therapist who has expertise in youth mental health. The therapist will directly answer parents’

questions during the session, starting at 6 pm MT/ 7 CT/ 8 ET.

Look for the ParentGuidance.org logo on our homepage to access this free service available to families

within our school.

Step by Step Video Guide to Register

Boulton Elementary’s Positive Behavior Plan: Paw Points/Coins

At Boulton, we’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive school culture where respectful, responsible, safe, and kind behavior is recognized and celebrated. Our Paw Points/Coins system helps us do just that!

How It Works:

Earning Coins: Students and classes can earn coins when they show positive behavior, like being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind.
Who Gives Coins: All staff members can award coins, with a focus on recognizing students' personal bests.
Celebrating Success: As classes collect coins, they track their progress on a chart. Reaching milestones (like 50, 100, 200 coins, etc.) earns them fun rewards chosen with their teacher.

Key Points:

Our focus is always on positive behavior—coins are never taken away.
Staff work together to consistently recognize and celebrate student efforts.
Rewards are designed to motivate students and build a strong, supportive school community.

Thank you for supporting us in fostering a positive environment where every student can shine! 🌟

Safety comes first, even when it's not convenient.

All visitors must check in at the office and enter through the front doors. Side doors are not to be used for entry. Please note that you will need to verify your ID to access the building. If you wish to volunteer in classrooms, please ensure that you have completed the necessary background checks. We take these safety measures very seriously because the well-being of our children is our top priority.

We kindly ask that you follow all instructions regarding traffic flow at the school. Reminders will be sent out periodically. Please be respectful to our teachers and staff who are directing traffic, as their primary concern is the safe arrival and departure of every child. Our children learn important life skills, such as interacting with others, managing frustrations, and staying safe, by observing our actions. Let’s set the best example for them.

WHO NEEDS A BACKGROUND CHECK?

According to state law, “...a volunteer who will be given significant unsupervised access to a student in connection with the volunteer’s assignment...” must submit to and clear a nationwide criminal background check before volunteering.

Examples include:

* Chaperones for field trips.

* After School Activities (musicals, art)

* Tutoring out of line-of-sight of a District employee.

* Any coaching role, such as athletic team coaches, dance or cheer squad advisors, and/or extracurricular club advisors.

Background checks are done by appointment only and fill up quickly. Get an appointment right away if you have not already had a background check completed. Background checks are valid for the duration of time you have students in the district and there is no fee to complete your background check.

To schedule a background check, please visit the following document. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4672/dsd/4229061/Who_Needs_A_Backgroun_Check_5.1.24.pdf