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Deubrook Elementary School
Grades Preschool – 6th Grade
Toronto, SD 794-1151
Norfeld Colony Red Willow Colony
Grades K-8th Grades K-8th
District Web-site: www.deubrook.com
Dr. Kimberly Kludt
Mr. Jon Boer
Deubrook Elementary Secretary:
Mrs. Rhonda Kruse
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Purpose, Mission, and Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Coming to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Student Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Grading, Reporting and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Parent Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18
Bus Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22
Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
The information in this handbook will prove valuable to students and parents in Deubrook Elementary Schools. It has been prepared to be of assistance to all patrons of the district. Please keep it for future reference.
The Deubrook Area Schools through a positive and safe learning environment, will prepare students to be lifelong learners, inspire students to reach their potential and promote respect and character.
The Deubrook Area Schools Affirmative Action Plan as part of the following discrimination policy and statement will be in the Employee Handbooks, Board Policies, Teacher Negotiated Agreement and given to all applicants for a position at the Deubrook Area Schools:
"The Deubrook Area Schools 5-6 School District does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its education programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disabilities, national origin or ancestry.
Inquires concerning the application of Title VI, Title IX or Section 504, Affirmative Action, and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to Mr. Kevin Keenaghan, local coordinator, at 100 School Avenue, PO Box 346, Phone (605) 629-1100, White, SD 57276-0346 or the Regional Director, Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1244 Spear Blvd. Suite 310, Denver Colorado 80202-3583." The Affirmative Action coordinator will see that the non-discrimination policy is attached to all documents as stated above and reviewed annually with other board policies.
Welcoming new students to our school is always exciting for us. There is information that we need for our records in order to appropriately care for your children while they are in our care. You may wish to check with the secretary to be sure that we have all necessary information from you.
To enroll in Deubrook Schools in the summer or during the year, please come to the school office. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate and record of inoculations (shots). It is helpful if you can bring information about your child's previous school, especially the name, address, and phone number of the school. We will then contact your child's previous school and request their school records. Be prepared to provide your address, phone number, and other emergency information.
Each and every child in kindergarten through sixth grade who lives in the Deubrook Area School District is required to attend Deubrook Elementary School with two exceptions: home schooled students and students attending another district by open enrollment. In both cases, please contact Dr. Kimberly Kludt, Superintendent, for procedures and forms.
School Dress and Appearance
Students will be expected to dress appropriately at all times and at all school events. Any form of dress which is considered contrary to good hygiene or is distractive or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Shirts advertising alcoholic beverages or those with obscene or questionable printing on them will not be permitted. Please do not wear caps or hats in the school building.
Clothing used for P.E. and additional outdoor clothing should have the student's name on it. Coats, boots, mittens, hats and scarves should be clearly marked. It would also be wise to label tennis shoes with your child's name to avoid confusion. Please mark all personal items students bring to school with their names in permanent marker.
Students need to bring a pair of shoes or boots to wear outside for recess. This keeps their good shoes looking great and prevents tracking a mess through the school. Shoes that don't leave scuff marks are required for gym classes.
We ask that you please help your child pay attention to the weather and make appropriate choices for clothing according to the conditions. Concerning shirts, the stomach and shoulders must be covered (ex. no halter tops). We understand that it can get very hot and therefore, tank tops that fall into the "two finger width rule" are permitted. We also look for shorts that are close to finger tip length when hands are at side. Thanks for your cooperation on this.
School Supplies
A school supply list is sent to each family in late July. Each grade level requires different supplies so please check over your supply lists carefully. It may be necessary for some supplies to be replenished throughout the year.
Attendance Policy
It is imperative that students attend school consistently in order to have a successful learning experience. We strive to provide a positive learning environment for each and every one of our students, but they must be here regularly to reap the benefits. Regular attendance is the responsibility of each student. It is our goal to provide every student with a high quality education, please assist us in meeting this goal by promoting and assuring your child's regular attendance at school.
*Absences will not be classified as excused or unexcused. Parents need to clear absences; however, do not need to indicate reason for student's absence.
*Students have 2 days to clear absences. If absence is not cleared by parent/guardian, the absence will be considered truant and the discipline policy will apply.
Due to SDCL 13-27-1 (Compulsory School Attendance), caregivers are required by law to send their child(ren) (six years-eighteen years old) to school on a regular basis. After 10 absences, the Deubrook School District will submit a truancy report to law enforcement indicating missed classes/days of school. Law enforcement will submit all truancy requests to the Deputy State's Attorney's office.
*Attendance: All students will be allowed 10 absences per semester (Absences will not be classified as excused or unexcused.).
- After 7 absences per semester, school personnel will send a letter to the parent/guardian.
- After 10 absences per semester, students are considered excessively absent and a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian and a truancy report will sent to law enforcement. Henceforth, the student will only be excused in the case of serious illness (doctor's verification necessary within 2 days of absence) or other extenuating circumstances. If the student is failing a class, other interventions will be determined.
- Deubrook Area School sponsored and recognized programs will be classified as exempt absences. (Exempt absences will not count toward the ten absences per semester).
Grouping Absences:
- If a student has an extended illness (verified with a doctor's note that explains non-attendance), those day may be "grouped." (Determined by an administrator.)
- Grouping absences will take place only if a student exceeds the 10 day limit for excessive absence and will return a student's attendance back to ten days absent.
- Special circumstances with proper verification will be considered by the administration.
*Parent may request a board hearing to discuss the decision pertaining to their student's attendance.
1. Make-up assignments and tests.
2. Work with teachers to receive make-up work and determine due dates.
3. May be required to make-up time missed from school.
1. Report to the office with a parent/guardian to receive a tardy.
2. Students will receive 3 tardies for viable reasons (dr. appt., inclement weather, etc.).
3. After 3 tardies, consequences will be determined by the building administrator.
1. Parent/guardian must call the elementary school office (794-1151) to report the student's absence.
2. The same procedure should be followed each day the student is absent. Messages can be left 24 hours a day.
3. The parent/guardian must call about any absence other than school sponsored activities
4. If the school is not notified of an absence by 8:45 AM the school will attempt to contact the parents/guardians. A student is counted absent in the morning if he/she leaves before or arrives after 9:15 AM. A student is counted absent in the afternoon if he/she leaves before or arrives after 2:30 PM.
5. Students leaving or returning to school for any reason must check-out/in through the office.
6. If a student is going to be absent for any length of time for reasons other than illness please contact the school to have make-up work prepared. Homework can be picked up after school in the office.
Student Reminder: A student must be present for a half day to participate in a school event or practice. If a student is absent for the entire day it is recommended that they not attend a school sponsored event that evening.
Weather warning for school closings
When weather conditions warrant closing of school, announcements will be made over radio stations KBRK - Brookings, KJJQ - Volga and KWAT - Watertown and on TV stations KELO, KSFY and KDLT. We also use Connect 5 to contact families of school closures or schedule changes. This is a wonderful addition to our communication methods with our Deubrook staff and families.
When class is in session and severe weather is approaching, school will be closed and students will be sent home if there is time. This will be announced on the above mentioned stations and through Connect 5 prior to school dismissal. If students cannot be delivered home, they will be kept at the school until parents make other arrangements.
There may be times when you as a parent may need to make the decision based on your personal situation. When weather conditions are in question and school has not been cancelled, please use your best judgment to insure that your child is safely delivered to school.
Fire drills
The procedure for fire drills is posted in each classroom. In case of fire, we must be able to evacuate the building in an orderly fashion in as short a time as possible. We will hold fire drills in a timely manner during the school year. Please remind your children to take these drills seriously because in the case of a real emergency we will need to be able to give appropriate directions.
Tornado warning or drill
Warning call is five short blows on the whistle.
Classrooms move to designated safe areas in the DROP POSITION.
In case time does not allow, everyone is to take cover under a desk or table in the DROP POSITION with back to the windows. We do practice this drill at school so children understand what they are to do in the case of a tornado
Each student will be given materials relative to insurance. It is a voluntary program. It is suggested that you study the material carefully, as this is an approved program for students in the state at a very reasonable fee. It covers a student in activities, on the playground, in school as well as to and from school.
If at all possible, give medications at home. If medication is to be administered by a school employee, a written note to the school must accompany the medication. The medication must be in the package that correctly identifies the student and the type of medication to be taken. The note needs to notify the length of time and when it needs to be taken. This includes cough drops. In the rare occasion that a student is to stay indoors because of an illness, we do need a verified medical reason for such a request.
Parental Custody Issues
If there is a custody situation that the school should be aware of, please call the principal's office to make him/her aware of it. For the children's safety, all staff will be made aware of all restraining orders and the school should have a copy on file. The school must have legal documentation of any restraining orders.
Reading and Writing
Our school uses the Balanced Literacy Approach which uses a variety of materials and instructional approaches to teach oral language, listening, reading and writing. We use word study including phonics, guided reading instructional groups, self selected reading and writing. We currently use the Scott Foresman Reading Street materials, as well as supplemental guided readers. We are also using Compass Learning as a supplemental program to reinforce the concepts and skills that are taught in the classroom. The Accelerated Reader program is utilized and provides students with rewards to encourage students to independently read books of their choice. They take tests and earn points toward their reading goal which is set on an individual basis.
Spelling, Handwriting, Art
Spelling and handwriting are integrated into the reading and writing instruction in various ways. This may be done differently depending upon each individual teacher's style. Some students are assigned a list of spelling words each week to learn others may not have a weekly list. This is something you may wish to clarify with your child's teacher. Handwriting is taught in Kindergarten through second grade using concepts from the Handwriting Without Tears program. In grades 3-6 handwriting is integrated within the language arts program. Cursive writing will be introduced at the third grade level. Art is taught by the classroom teacher. Art is often integrated into the instruction of other subjects such as language arts, science or social studies.
Our school uses Math Investigations for grades K-5 and a combination of Pearson Mathematics and CGI (Cognitively Guided Instruction) in grade 6. We are also involved with the SD Counts math program and are in the process of training teachers to implement new strategies for teaching mathematics in their classrooms. Our instruction is aligned with Common Core State Standards. It includes all areas of elementary math. Teachers use a variety of supplemental materials including manipulatives and games to teach and reinforce math skills.
Science and Social Studies
We have been using science books and materials from Harcourt Brace. The social studies curriculum that we have adopted is also published by Harcourt Brace. As in all subjects we encourage our teachers to utilize a variety of strategies and resources to enhance student learning. These subjects are often incorporated into reading units which provides a connection to learning across the curriculum.
Our school has a comprehensive computer skills curriculum which is taught at all grade levels from Kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes basic operations and concepts, productivity tools, communication tools, and computer ethics. We also use various different typing programs to teach their keyboarding skills. This will be done by a lab instructor. Each classroom has computers available for student use. We also have a computer lab for large group instruction and a mobile lab that is available for classroom use. Students in grades 3-6 will be issued their own Chromebook for use at school.
Music and Band
Music and band are taught by our music teacher. Students receive 60 minutes of music per week. Individual lessons are provided for band students in grades five and six. The students perform two concerts per year, the Winter Concert in late November or early December and the Spring Concert in April. They also participate in a band contest in the spring.
P.E. and Health
P.E. and Health are taught by our physical education and health teacher. Personal fitness and wellness are important goals. Students receive 90 minutes of physical education and 30 minutes of health per week.
Each class receives 30 minutes of guidance each week and it is taught by our elementary counselor. Individual counseling is available as the need arises. Our counselor provides small group opportunities and leads the elementary student council.
Library skills and enrichment are taught by the librarian each week. Part of the time is for instruction and the rest of the thirty minutes is for browsing and checking out books.
Report Cards
Report cards are prepared four times per year which is once every nine weeks. The report cards will be sent home with the students for the first, second and third quarters. They will be mailed home to parents after the fourth quarter. Students in grades 3-6 will also have mid-term reports covering major subjects sent home in the middle of each quarter. Kindergarten report cards are in the form of check lists that communicate the students' achievement and skills. Letter grades begin at the third grade level.
Non-custodial parents are entitled to receive copies of report cards. Please make such a request with the school secretary and she can mail them to the parent each quarter.
Grading Scale
Grades 1-2 (Primary) Grades 3-6 (Intermediate)
S+ Excellent100 A+
S Satisfactory95-99 A
S- Below Average93-94 A-
N Needs Improvement91-92 B+
I Improvement Shown88-90 B
U Unsatisfactory86-87 B-
Statewide Assessments: These assessments are given to all students in grades 3-6 to measure how well students have mastered the Common Core State Standards. These assessments are an important part of the educational accountability system in the state of South Dakota. Our district then takes the results and uses that data to make instructional and curricular decisions for all students. These assessments take place in the spring of the year.
NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Tests: The Map Tests are given up to three times a year in the areas of mathematics, reading and language usage. These tests provide information on each student's instructional level. The teachers use this information to more effectively meet the educational needs of the students. These tests also provide a measure of growth and that is also used to impact the instructional direction of the teacher. You will receive individual scores pertaining to your child following each testing session.
All of our assessments are important to the educational success of our students and it is important that your child be here at school during those testing windows. We will be sure to inform you of the testing times well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
Other Educational Services
Student Focus Teams
The Student Focus Team is a team consisting of teachers, administrators, school counselors and other necessary personnel. The purpose of this team is to address four areas of concern: attendance, academics, behavior and school health.
The SFT program focuses on indentifying the needs of all students and what we can do to help make their educational experience successful and challenging. The team looks at the whole child and tries to problem solve and implement strategies and modifications to enhance the student's educational experience. The information and the proceedings are confidential and discussed only with the Student Focus Team members.
Title I
Title I provides help for students who are demonstrating difficulty in reading and/or math. Students are identified by a combination of test scores and classroom work. Title I programs hire teachers and/or assistants to provide supplemental instruction to students.
ELL, English Language Learner, services will be provided for students who speak a language other than English at home. The ELL teacher teaches speaking and listening in English, as well as reading and writing.
Special Education
Special Education provides many different kinds of help for children who demonstrate more serious academic problems. An evaluation is completed in the areas of concern. A team meets with parents to review the results. If the child meets the specific criteria an individual education plan (IEP) is then developed by the team to meet the child's needs.
Handicapped Students-504 Policy
The Deubrook Area Schools will make all educational programs and facilities handicap accessible. Where architectural barriers exist, teachers, assistants, and peers may be asked to help the student get to any classroom or area within the building that the student needs to use.
This policy shall in no way be construed to include the severely handicapped, who in addition to needing help to get around or over architectural barriers, need constant assistance with other physical functions. An alternative educational program will be provided for them.
All students of legal school age are covered by this policy. This policy established as called for pursuant to Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Guidance and Counseling
We have an Elementary Guidance Counselor whose purpose is to help the students better know and understand themselves and their relationships with others. To help students relate plans which will lead to an accomplishment of these goals, the school provides group and individual counseling. Parents and students are urged to make use of the counseling services. The counselor is available to all students and they should feel free to contact this person at any time.
SOUTH DAKOTA PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION LAW: No counselor, certificated in accordance with the certification regulations of the State Board of Education and regularly employed as a counselor for private or public elementary or secondary school or school system in the State of South Dakota, may divulge to any other person, or be examined concerning any information or communication given to him/her in his/her official capacity by a student unless:
- This privilege is waived in writing by the student.
- The information or communication was made to the counselor for the express purpose of being communicated or of being made public.
If the counselor has reason to suspect, as a result of that information or communication, that the student has been subject to child abuse or that the student's physical or mental health may be in jeopardy, this communication must be reported to county and/or state officials as required by SD Codified Law.
(CH. 161 1974 SD Law 266)
Student Retention and Promotion
Retention and promotion of a student, kindergarten through grade 8, will be determined by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of the building principal, the classroom teacher or teachers, and the parent or guardian. Retention shall be recommended on information provided to the team members by members of the team and by the parent or guardian. Criteria for a retention decision shall be based upon a wide variety of information about the student in order to assist the team in a decision that is educationally and emotionally best for the student. If conflicts concerning promotion and retention cannot be resolved, the administration has the authority to make the final determination.
Deubrook Elementary School
Parent Involvement Policy 2018-2019
We at Deubrook Elementary School recognize the importance of sharing the responsibilities for high student achievement with the parents of our students. This policy ensures the effective involvement of parents and demonstrates support in our partnership with the school, the parents and the community to improve student achievement.
- Deubrook parents will be recognized as their child's first and most important teacher and encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education.
POLICY INVOLVEMENT Each school served under this part shall –
1. Convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend, to inform parents of their school's participation under this part and to explain the requirements of this part, and the right of the parents to be involved;
- An annual meeting will be scheduled during our Fall parent teacher conferences in the Title I classroom. There will be two different meeting times offered to better meet the needs of the parents involved. In an effort to communicate and inform all parents of participating children of our school's Title I program we will be flexible in our meetings by making arrangements with those who may need individual accommodations to attend. This may involve scheduling morning or evening meetings, assisting with transportation or visiting the family at home.
2. Offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide, with funds provided under this part, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services relate to parental involvement;
- There will be a variety of opportunities offered to better meet the needs of the parents involved. In an effort to communicate and inform all parents of participating children of our school's Title I program we will be flexible in our meetings by making arrangements with those who may need individual accommodations to attend. This may involve scheduling morning or evening meetings, assisting with transportation or visiting the family at home.
3. Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under this part, including planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy;
- Deubrook parents will be given an opportunity to evaluate the Parent Involvement Policy and Title I Program by completing a survey near the end of the school year. The results of the surveys and suggestions made by parents throughout the year will be seriously considered when revising the Parent Involvement Policy, the School-Parent Compact, and when making improvements to the Title I program.
- Deubrook Elementary will have a Parent Advisory Council made up of parents, teachers, and an administrator. This group will promote parent involvement and create meaningful opportunities for parents to become more actively involved to improve student achievement. They will also assist with revisions to the Parent Involvement Policy and the School-Parent Compact as necessary.
- A system of documenting parent communication and participation will be established. This could be in the form of sign-in sheets, meeting notes, schedules, conferences and other ways of partnership as necessitated throughout the school year. This will help us become more knowledgeable and informed as to how we are including parents and where we need to make improvements.
4. Provide parents of participating children –
- timely information about programs under this part;
- a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet; and
- if requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible.
- Deubrook parents will be notified annually if their son or daughter has been selected as a participant in the Title I program. They will be given information as to how their child qualified for Title I services and the instructional objectives that will be addressed.
- Progress reports will be given at the end of each nine week marking period.
- Deubrook parents who have children in grades 3-6 will receive the results of their child's Smarter Balanced assessment results in the fall of the year. Teachers will explain the test results and answer questions about these scores. This is conducted at our fall parent teacher conferences.
- NWEA MAP Testing will be scheduled three times a year for all students in kindergarten through sixth grade. We will share the results with parents as we receive them. These tests measure the academic growth of our students and it provides our teachers with important information that will directly impact the instruction in the classroom. These results will be shared with the parents and meetings may be held to explain the results to be sure that they are understood.
- Our curriculum correlates to the SD State Standards. Our Reading and Language Arts curriculum is the Reading Street Series through Pearson with My Sidewalks as the remedial program. Math Investigations and Pearson Course One Mathematics are both used in our elementary. We also incorporate Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) into our math instruction. These research based programs provide our highly qualified teachers with many effective tools for high academic achievement.
5. If the school wide program plan is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, submit any parent comments on the plan when the school makes the plan available to the local educational agency.
- Involve the parents in an annual survey to improve the effectiveness of the school Title I program.
- Establish a comfortable working relationship and encourage parent visits and volunteer opportunities to maintain communication and knowledge as to what is occurring at school. This open communication will reassure parents and involve them more directly in the happenings of the school.
As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children served under this part a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.
- We at Deubrook Elementary will work together with parents to review and revise our School-Parent Compact. These opportunities to meet and collaboratively develop the compact show our shared responsibility in the education of all children in our school.
- Deubrook parents, students, and teachers will strive to work together. This intention will be documented in our School-Parent Compact that will be signed by the students, parents, and teachers at the beginning of each school year.
To ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, each school and local educational agency assisted under this part –
Shall provide assistance to the parents of children served by the school or local educational agency, as appropriate, in understanding such topics as the State's academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards, state and local academic assessments the requirements of this part and how to monitor a child's progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children;
- Literature pertaining to the State Standards will be distributed at parent teacher conferences.
- Data from all state and local assessments will be shared with parents in a timely manner. We will also provide parents with information on how to interpret the results and understand the data that they receive as it pertains to their children.
- Parents can monitor the progress of their children in many different ways. Some examples are the parent portal on the web-site, e-mail, conferences with teachers, and communication through school planners and telephone.
Shall educate teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff, with the assistance for parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and the school;
- Parent involvement activities will be coordinated and planned to provide opportunities for parent contributions.
- Materials, suggestions and training to assist parents in supporting their child's academic growth and achievement will be provided.
- Consultation with parents will be offered so that they may be better equipped when helping their children learn at home.
Shall, to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs and activities with Head Start, Reading First, Early Reading First, Even Start, the Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, and public preschool and other programs, and conduct other activities such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education for their children;
- Integrate parent involvement strategies and staff training to establish routines and expectations for shared responsibilities in enhancing the academic achievement of the students.
- Assist in the development of parent groups at the elementary school level.
- Provide resources and learning opportunities for parents so they may learn more about child development, best practices and academic strategies so they can truly be partners in the education of their children.
Shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and to the extent practicable, in a language parents can understand.
- School information will be posted on our district web-site: www.deubrook.com
- To the extent possible communication that is sent home will be translated into a format that parents can read and understand.
- This Parent Involvement Policy and the Student-Parent Compact will be presented at the Title I meeting and included in the Deubrook Elementary Handbook.
Shall provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under this part as parents may request;
- Encourage partnerships with the school, parents, and the community
- Timely responses to recommendations and questions will be provided to parents.
- The Deubrook Area School District will encourage and create opportunities for parent involvement for all parents regardless of limited English proficiency, disabilities, work schedules, need for child care, or lack of transportation. We will provide information and school reports in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language that the parents can read and understand.
- Deubrook parents will be given information about how to access and use the South Dakota Parent Resource Network. They may contact this resource by calling 1-800-219-6247 or reaching them on their web-site: http://www.sdpirc.org
We strongly encourage parental involvement in our school. Being involved in your child's education is of vital importance. It leads to greater understanding for teachers and parents and ultimately results in improved achievement for students. Communication between home and school helps us to solve problems more quickly and effectively because we have created a positive working relationship.
Parent Involvement comes in a variety of forms. It is important that we work together to strengthen the following components of parent involvement to create an effective and high achieving school district.
- Parent Education
- Parent Communication: home to school and school to home
- Parent Volunteers
- Learning at home
- Decision making-involving parents in school decisions: Some examples of such opportunities include Title I Parent Advisory Council, District Advisory Group, School Board
- Collaborating with the community to enhance the school district
Everyone (parents, visitors, etc.) must report to the main office upon entering the building. We welcome visitors to our school but please make arrangements in advance with the teacher, principal, or secretary.
School Volunteers
We encourage parents and community members to be involved in the daily routine of our school activities and extend an invitation to volunteer through the year for various activities and learning opportunities.
Please utilize our Deubrook web-site to receive current information, including the newsletter from the principal, the calendar of events, lunch menus and other important information. A paper copy may be requested by contacting the school office. We are shifting a majority of our communication to our web-site and we are excited about the changes. It has proven to be a very effective means of communication and we look forward to expanding it to make communication more effective between parents, students and staff members. Check it out – www.deubrook.com
Bus Expectations
We at Deubrook Area Schools are committed to transporting students safely to and from school and other activities. We want to protect everyone's well-being and we would appreciate your cooperation in working to make our busses a safe and enjoyable place for everyone to be. If you would please visit with your children about respecting others on the bus and following the rules of conduct on the busses it would be greatly appreciated. The children's safety is the primary concern and responsibility of the drivers and they need to keep focused on their driving.
The bus drivers will deal with the smaller, manageable issues with reminders and polite requests, but the following plan will be used when more serious behavior problems occur. Please visit with your children about appropriate bus behavior and have them report concerning issues to the driver. If you have any questions, please contact the Lanny Svennes, the bus contractor, at 794-2621. Thank you so much!
- The driver is in full charge of the students and the bus. The driver's relationship with the students should be on the same plane as that of a teacher in the classroom. Bus transportation for students is not entirely a right, but more like a privilege, conditioned upon courteous behavior and obedience to the established rules. The safety of the bus and its passengers demands complete cooperation from the students. It shall be the duty of the driver to report to the school administrator the names of any students who persist in violating the rules and regulations. The district may find it necessary to temporarily withhold the privilege of riding on the bus from those students who fail to cooperate accordingly.
- Students shall obey all instructions from the school bus driver and authorized student monitors as needed to assure safety.
- Students must occupy the seat assigned to them, if seats are assigned, and must not stand in the aisle.
- The same courteous conduct as is expected in the classroom must be observed while on the bus. Ordinary conversation is permitted. Loud and vulgar language is not permitted.
- Students must refrain from unnecessary conversation with the driver. The driver's job requires full attention.
- Students must be on time at the designated bus stops; the bus cannot wait beyond its regular time schedule for tardy students. A time schedule will be available and must be followed.
- Students must stand in orderly lines while waiting for the bus.
- Students will assist the driver in keeping the interior of the bus clean, sanitary, and in orderly condition. Students must not throw items on the floor or out of the windows of the bus.
- Students will not open or close the windows without the permission of the bus driver.
- Students must not, at any time, put hands, arms, or heads out of the bus windows.
- Students must not stand or move about inside the bus or try to get on or off while the bus is in motion.
- Students will immediately report to the driver any damage occurring to the bus.
- Students must follow the instructions of the driver when entering or leaving the bus, and when they must cross the road or highway.
- Students must follow the instructions of the driver to cross a road or highway, then cross promptly. The crossing should be approximately 10 feet in FRONT of the bus, in FULL VIEW of the driver.
- Students desiring to leave the bus at other than their designated bus stop MUST PRESENT THE DRIVER WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION from their parents/guardian.
- Students will be courteous to the driver, fellow students, and the general public.
- Students must ride their assigned bus to and from school with any changes to be approved by the transportation provider.
- First Infraction. The completion of the bus conduct report will be considered the first infraction of student rules for conduct on the bus. The driver will discuss the violation and review the rules with the student. The transportation director will notify the parent/guardian about the first infraction and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
- The second bus conduct report that is completed will result in the student being suspended from all buses for two (2) school days. The transportation director will talk with the student and notify the parent/guardian of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
- Third Infraction. Upon completion of a third bus conduct report, the student will be suspended from all buses for five (5) school days. The transportation director and building administrator will talk to the student about the suspension. The parent/guardian will be notified of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them. Parents/guardians and their student will be asked to meet with the bus driver, transportation director and building administrator to see if a solution to the problem can be reached. If no contact is made with one of the above, the student will not be allowed to ride the bus.
- Fourth Infraction. Upon completion of the fourth bus conduct report, the student will be suspended from all buses for the remainder of the school year. The transportation director and building administrator will talk to the student about the suspension. The parent/guardian will be notified of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
- Fighting: Physical violence in an angry or quarrelsome manner with intent to harm another person.
- Insubordination: Refusing to obey; failure to follow instructions or directions of a staff member; defiance; rebelliousness or lack of cooperation.
- Profanity: Swearing; use of obscene, threatening or flagrantly disrespectful oral or written language; gestures.
- Intimidation: Threatening attitude and/or sexual harassment of students and teacher/driver.
- Destruction or Vandalism of Bus: Any act relating to the marking, cutting, tearing, breakage or other acts of general destruction of the bus.
- Weapons:Any violation of Policy #717 and/or 718 regarding weapons.
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Continually too noisy_________________ Improper Language_______________
Will not follow directions_______________ Fighting on bus___________________
Bothers others continually_____________ Destroying school property__________
First Infraction. The completion of the bus conduct report will be considered the first infraction of student rules for conduct on the bus. The driver will discuss the violation and review the rules with the student. The transportation director will notify parent/guardian about the first infraction and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
Second Infraction. The second bus conduct report that is completed will result in the student being suspended from all buses for two (2) school days. The transportation director will talk with the student and notify the parent/guardian of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
Third Infraction. Upon completion of a third bus conduct report, the student will be suspended from all buses for five (5) school days. The transportation director and building administrator will talk to the student about the suspension. The parent/guardian will be notified of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them. Parents/guardians and their student will be asked to meet with the bus driver, transportation director and building administrator to see if a solution to the problem can be reached. If no contact is made with one of the above, the student will not be allowed to ride the bus.
Fourth Infraction. Upon completion of the fourth bus conduct report, the student will be suspended from all buses for the remainder of the school year. The transportation director and building administrator will talk to the student about the suspension. The parent/guardian will be notified of the suspension prior to the suspension and a copy of the bus conduct report will be sent to them.
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The district maintains the right to by-pass the number of infractions and discipline at a level that the severity of the conduct infraction warrants. (i.e. – weapon on bus, 1st infraction, move to 4th infraction if deemed severe
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We never really expect celebrities to leave Hollywood because they have kids. We've seen them in many movies over the years and we assume that they will still follow their career paths even though they are starting families. But surprisingly there are a lot of celebrities that do just that. They decide they don't want to be away from their kids or have them raised in the spotlight so they simply just walk away.
Then there are the other celebrity moms who love the work that they do and they couldn't imagine walking about from their careers. They want it all, their families as well as a successful career. It's not a bad thing, of course. These career-driven moms have decided to hire nannies so that they can have it all.
Whether they decided to leave Hollywood or whether they hired a nanny, these women have their own stories as to why they chose what they did. Check out these 10 celebs who gave up Hollywood to be mommas, plus 10 who hired nannies. After all, it's impossible to be everywhere at once.
20 Ditched Hollywood: Sarah Michelle Gellar Went Part Time
Sarah Michelle Gellar walked away from Hollywood when she started having children with Freddie Prinze Jr, the man she has been married to for the past 17 years. She was at the height of her career in the '90s when she married him. She was the star of the hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and she starred in movies such as I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scooby-Doo.
"It was a cultural phenomenon, but the hours were insane," she said, as E! News reports. "I could barely make it home to bed."
Sarah made it a rule to be at home more than work, even coming into work later and leaving earlier, the site adds.
19 Hired A Nanny: Kim Kardashian Has An Empire
We could never imagine Kim Kardashian ever retiring so that she could be at home with the kids. She has become a household name and she has an empire to run. She has three children with Kanye West and also a bunch of nannies to help her keep everything in order. We rarely see the nannies and they are never presented on her social media. She prefers people to assume that she has family or friends helping her out.
Radar Online reports KimYe have a team of nannies on call around at the clock, and each one makes a salary of approximately $100,000.
18 Ditched Hollywood: Poppy Montgomery Wanted Some Time
Poppy was working really hard on the TV series Without A Trace but when it ended, she decided to take a break from Hollywood.
"I had just had my son. I had been away so much for the first year of his life. I needed to take the time and actually be like mommy for a minute," Montgomery shared with USA Today. But she also revealed that being a stay-at-home mom was "more challenging than anything I've ever done at work." She added, "I can do a 20-hour day on set easier than I can do a full mommy day without a break... But I loved it."
17 Hired A Nanny: Jessica Alba Praises Her Nanny
Jessica Alba is someone who walked away from Hollywood to be an entrepreneur instead. She has a nanny who helps her make things work and she can't say enough good things about her. She also helped her nanny, Connie, promote her childcare book.
"I'd like to introduce y'all to a very special person," Alba captured the pic of her, Hayes and Connie, on social media. "It truly takes a village to raise kiddos- whether it's your blood family or chosen family. I am so thankful for Connie who has been there for me and now she is sharing her wealth of knowledge with all of you with her new book."
16 Ditched Hollywood: Kyra Sedgwick Just Wanted To Be Home
Kyra Sedgwick had a successful career in Hollywood when she decided to have children with her famous husband Kevin Bacon. Kyra wanted to raise her two children by being home with them.
"[Your children] are the first thing you think about in the morning and the last thing you think about before falling asleep," she told Redbook. She added, "And suddenly, you're fired!," referring to the empty-nest syndrome, since both her kids are grown up and have left the house.
15 Hired A Nanny: Jennifer Garner Needs Some Help
Jennifer Garner actually took a step back from Hollywood and allowed her husband Ben Affleck to go to work. She didn't completely leave Hollywood but in 2009 after she filmed Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past, she definitely cut back significantly on projects.
She is divorced now and seems to be returning to Hollywood with the big-budget movie, Peppermint. She told The Daily Mail in 2018 that she took six months off acting because being a mom to three kids "knocks you flat on your [butt]."
14 Ditched Hollywood: Alicia Silverstone Wants To Save The Environment
Alicia Silverstone was another actress that was super popular in the '90s and early 2000s. She was in the thriller Crush which was her big break movie and then, of course, the classic Clueless. She has peeked back into Hollywood from time to time, but for the most part, she left to raise her kids.
"I can happily have a husband and a child and a life, and I get to contribute in a really meaningful way to the world and I also get to be an actress. And that's a wonderful thing to be," she told the Guardian in 2015.
13 Hired A Nanny: Mariah Carey Is A Diva
We could never see Mariah Carey retiring because she is a diva and she loves the luxurious lifestyle that she leads. She loves having nannies to help her out but she is also very strict with her nannies. She did an interview with the radio show The Breakfast Club where she talked about firing nannies.
"Unfortunately, I have to have nannies but I'm very hands-on. I fire nannies like this," she said, as News24 reports. "And I hate doing it, but I have to because if they try to make themselves more important in the baby's mind than me..."
She clearly didn't have to finish that sentence.
12 Ditched Hollywood: Shania Twain Surprised Everyone
Shania Twain truly surprised the world when she chose to leave her wildly successful career as a singer to raise her children. She even moved to Switzerland so that she could raise her children in peace.
When she took a break from Hollywood she didn't intend to be gone for that long. But Lyme disease caused damage to her vocal cords. "I wanted a break – but not for 15 years," she said, as The Guardian reports.
11 Hired A Nanny: Beyoncé Has Eight Nannies
She has three children now and she's easily one of the busiest women in the industry. The Mirror reported that Beyoncé has eight nannies working for her to make sure that there is round-the-clock care for her children.
"The twins don't sleep at the same time, so she decided she needed three per child, working in eight hour shifts," a source told The Mirror.
There are also two nannies for Blue Ivy.
10 Ditched Hollywood: Meg Ryan Had Enough
As most people likely already know, Meg Ryan was one of the most popular actresses in her generation and many people were very sad to see her leave Hollywood. She had been in a lot of amazing movies like Sleepless In Seattle, Top Gun and You've Got Mail. But just like a lot of other parents, Meg decided that she wanted to spend more time with her kids.
Meg has one son, Jack (with actor Dennis Quaid), and she adopted a daughter Daisy True, in January of 2006.
9 Hired A Nanny: Gwen Stefani Interviewed 67 Nannies
Gwen Stefani is not only an artist but an entrepreneur as well so when she was having children, she needed to get some help. Female First reports her saying,
"I'm super-unorganized, a real procrastinator, time management is non-existent. When I had them, I realized I couldn't be selfish anymore. My time away needs to be productive, and my time with them needs to be productive. It's a lot of depending on a lot of other people. I had to interview 67 nannies alone... to get the people I have now."
8 Ditched Hollywood: Hilary Duff Was A Single Mom
Hilary Duff was another popular actress that stepped away from Hollywood to raise her child, a son named Luca. She was married at the time to Mike Comrie. The two separated and Duff found herself as a single mom - with mom guilt. She told Glamour,
"I always feel torn or guilty about something. I'm not working right now, and at first I stressed about that, like, 'Oh, I shouldn't stay still this long.' And that's ridiculous. I have a child; it's totally fine to not be [pressured] all the time. It feels really good to not be on someone else's schedule—besides Luca's. I'm basically his chauffeur!"
7 Hired A Nanny: Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks Nannies Are Important
Gwyneth Paltrow is another busy Hollywood woman. She not only still acts in Hollywood but she has a Goop conglomeration that takes up a lot of her time. She is one woman who is very grateful for the nannies that she has in her life. She told People,
"I have an amazing nanny. I didn't have one [until] Apple was 14 months old, but then, because we were going on tour [with Coldplay], we found someone fantastic. She's been with us ever since."
6 Ditched Hollywood: Phoebe Cates Kline Chose Her Family
Phoebe Cates Kline was the cute girl from movies such as Gremlins and Fast Times At Ridgemont High. She decided to leave Hollywood for her family and she has been married to her husband, Kevin Kline, for over 25 years.
She made the decision to retire from acting in 1994 and only returned once in 2001 as a favour to her friend, Jennifer Jason Leigh who wanted her to star in her movie The Anniversary Party which she directed.
5 Hired A Nanny: Angelina Jolie Has Two Nannies Per Child
At one point Angelina Jolie hired two nannies per child with a total of 12 for her children, as The Daily Mail reports. During her split from Brad, she hired her brother James Haven to run the nannies in the household but it was even too much work for him.
"It was his job to be there if any of the kids woke up during the night and to deal with the nannies if they had any issues. He was virtually running the household and it became very draining," a source said, as Oregon Live reports.
4 Ditched Hollywood: Elizabeth Hurley Became A Single Mom
Elizabeth Hurley decided to leave Hollywood for a period of time to raise her son, Damian.
"Looking after my son became my number one task, and it was a joy to have someone else on whom to focus," the actress said, as Nicki Swift reports. "I was 36 and had been worrying about myself for quite long enough. I stopped doing movies and TV for the first eight years of his life, and I don't regret it for a moment. I always put him first."
3 Hired A Nanny: Serena Williams Tries To Be Present
Not only does Serena have to compete but she also has to spend a lot of hours training for her sport. She has stated in interviews that she doesn't like not being around her daughter. However, she still requires a nanny to allow her to have the career that she does. Pop Sugar reports the champion saying,
"I haven't been away from her, but when I am, I don't do well, she doesn't do well, she gets irritated, I get irritated, I get emotional. I need to be around her, so I schedule my days making sure I can spend the maximum time with her possible."
2 Ditched Hollywood: Jamie Lynn Spears Was A Young Mom
Jamie Lynn Spears was only 16 years old when she got pregnant with her daughter. She was at the height of her popularity at the time with TV shows like Zoey 101. She told Tinseltown Mom,
"It wasn't hard for me because I was in a place where I wanted to be away from Hollywood. I needed to take time to figure out who I was as a woman and focus on being a mom so it was the only option for me."
1 Hired A Nanny: Julia Robert Uses Nannies
Julia Roberts raises her kids away from the spotlight in New Mexico. Forbes reports that she once claimed she wouldn't be able to travel the world filming Eat, Pray, Love without a "village" supporting her. This team includes her husband, family, friends and "amazing women" who help her take care of her three kids.
It was reported by Baby Gaga that when the kids were still young, she required her nanny to wear a red wig so that her kids would think it was her putting them to bed. Not sure how well that worked.
Sources: USA Today, Redbook, The Daily Mail, News24, The Guardian, The Mirror, Female First, Glamour, Oregon Live, Nicki Swift, Pop Sugar, Tinseltown Mom, Forbes, Baby Gaga


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In the #METOO age, businesses struggle to keep up
NORWALK — When news anchor Matt Lauer was fired for a complaint about sexual misconduct in the workplace, many struggled to reconcile the news with the Lauer they believed they knew.
But Amy Williams, human resources officer at the Wilton-based toy company Melissa and Doug, immediately thought of the people who had to handle the high-stakes complaint.
"I sat there, and the first thing I thought about was the poor HR person who had to sit through and navigate the firing of America's male sweetheart," she said.
Similar thoughts crossed the minds of many of the 100 human resources representatives and business leaders who gathered at the Shorehaven Golf Club on Wednesday morning to discuss harassment policies.
Six months after Harvey Weinstein made headlines and sparked the #metoo movement for allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment is still driving the conversation in workplaces across the state.
Nick Zaino, partner of Stamford law firm Carmody Torrance Sandak and Hennessey LLP, said the impact of the #metoo movement showed no sign of abating.
"There's no question," he said. "Employers are calling more, they're calling earlier."
In fact, the movement may even shape legislation statewide on how businesses must educate employees.
A bill called the Time's Up Act proposes a host of changes, including widening the pool of companies that have to provide sexual harassment trainings. It passed the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday largely along party lines, criticized by opponents for its financial burden and high penalties and called a necessary step by supporters looking to enforce workplace safety.
"Connecticut has always been at the forefront of these laws, and it was time to update them," State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, said later Wednesday.
Against criticisms that expanding mandatory harassment trainings from companies with more than 50 employees to those with more than three, he said, "They should be protected as well. Most people do work in companies with under 50 employees, and they should have the same protections as anyone else."
In the Norwalk golf club's dining room, Maureen Mackey, partner of the Fairfield employment agency Mackey & Guasco Staffing, LLC, shook her head and raised her eyebrows.
"Many of my companies are smaller. They're calling me and saying, 'Oh my God ... I don't know how to do it myself,'" she said of harassment training. "'What do I do? Where do I go? I don't have a budget!'"
But the panel revealed confusion about harassment in the business world.
"There's a lot of questions in people's minds as to what constitutes harassment," said James Daly Jr., chief human resources officer of the Stamford-based Affinion Group.
Many of those present seemed anxious about those questions, and panelists agreed that the #metoo movement has pushed workplace relationships into new territory.
"It's really quite remarkable," Zaino said. "It's moved the ball to somewhere we haven't seen before."
Daly said the line between gruffness and harassment, "which has moved given the current environment, and which is often not entirely clear," often came down to a matter of respect and repeated behavior. He believed policies should emphasize avoiding behaviors that make people feel uncomfortable and disrespected.
Zaino emphasized that all companies need a way to file complaints, a policy on how it will deal with complaints and training to ensure managers live up to that policy ("Because otherwise, it will become a nightmare in deposition").
When it comes to workplace relationships, which panelists agreed was a tricky issue, they recommended romance be avoided, especially between supervisors and employees.
"It's a messy, messy thing," Williams said. "I'll be using Matt Lauer as a fantastic example forevermore — because even in that moment, that consensual relationship may seem fine to both parties. But the minute it's over, the problem is in your organization. It's not just in your personal life, it's in your organization."
In fact, the #metoo movement has made some view even platonic relationships between men and women as fraught. Williams shared that senior members of some hedge funds would not have one-on-one meetings with members of the opposite sex.
"They will always have another person in the room," she said. "Just for simple protection."
"That's smart," whispered a member of the audience.
However, Daly pointed out the dangers of such an approach. He knew a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers who had similar concerns about the mentorship dinners he had with employees.
"Well, you can't just keep doing that with the guys. Right?" Daly said. "You've got to think through: Now, what are the alternatives."
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Mr. Benne is currently the General Manager of Bevo Farms Ltd., the Company's wholly owned subsidiary. Leo Benne gained advanced knowledge of modern horticultural methods at Rijks Middlebare Tuinbouwscholl in Holland. With experience in the application of computer technology to the production of healthy, high-yield plants, he has been a key figure in the development of Bevo Agro. Leo Benne is a hands on executive, overseeing every stage of the company's operations, from planting to shipping. Leo Benne has been with Bevo for 10 years.
Mike comes with extensive experience in senior management positions including CFO in various public and private companies. He brings strong corporate finance, treasury, finance administration, and business strategy experience, most recently providing management advisory services to various companies (including as interim CFO at a BC greenhouse where he initiated a cannabis growing relationship with a respected Canadian cannabis company.) Prior, he reported to the CEO of global fund manager Lionhart Canada Limited in Toronto. In his career Mike has worked as Treasurer for Bell Canada in Montreal and played a key role on the financial risk advisory team at KPMG.
Mr. McGinty has extensive experience in large-scale coordination and planning. Prior to this role, Mike served as the Head of Risk and Security for UBC Okanagan. He was also a post-graduate tutor in leadership and planning for senior government and military staff from Canada and over 25 allied nations worldwide. Mike was a senior officer in the British Army and served widely overseas, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was responsible for more than 1,000 people with $2bn in capital assets. Mike remains an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Natasha has over 15 years experience as a health and nutrition researcher, speaker and educator. She has a PhD in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia, a Master of Science degree, and a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba. She has published seven first author peer-reviewed publications, two first author reviews, and co-authored eight peer-reviewed publications. Natasha is also cofounder of Ryz Rémi Skincare & Therapeutics, and she designs topical products for pain and inflammatory conditions as well as beauty.
David has spent more than 15 years working with incubation and entry stage brands. He has a proven track record of helping companies capture market share and develop their brands from zero to mass market. He has also worked closely with large multi-chain accounts in the retail and consumer packaged goods industries.
Dr. Zeid Mohamedali, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Clinical Associate Professor, leads the Zenabis medical team, with over 20 years of experience in medical research and clinical practice, specializing in pain management, oncology, and urological disease. He is a recipient of numerous awards and honours and has over 8 years of experience with medical cannabis pain management. He is an active clinician with a large practice of patients dealing with chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and other ailments. Dr. Zeid currently holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia.


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By Megan Corsano, Capital News Service
RICHMOND – Religion plays a role in legislation involving everything from firearms to health care to marriage in the Virginia General Assembly.
Like their constituents, the vast majority of legislators are Christian. Religious lawmakers say that their faith shapes their values and outlook on life – but that they don't impose their religious beliefs on others.
"We have a very rich, diverse General Assembly, and that's a good thing in the sense that we have so many people that come from so many types of backgrounds," said Del. Jason Miyares, R-Virginia Beach.
He said being raised in the Christian tradition affects his legislative priorities – instilling in him, for example, a strong belief in an individual's rights.
"I think my faith influences my worldview in the sense that every single person is created in the image of God and every single person has worth and has value," Miyares said. "Every person also has conscience, and I think freedom of conscience is one of the hallmarks of how we were created by our creator: freedom of that choice to make decisions as your conscience dictates. Government should be very careful about forcing people to violate their conscience."
Miyares said his religious background influenced which bills he supported during the General Assembly's 2017 session – such as HB 1406, introduced by Del. Greg Habeeb, R-Salem. Although the bill was left in committee, it would have allowed nonviolent felons to carry firearms once their civil rights have been restored.
"I believe in the power of redemption for nonviolent offenders," Miyares said. "Part of the reason I became a lawyer is that I have a deep appreciation for the law and for how it protects individuals."
However, Miyares cites more than just religion as a factor on his politics. In 1965, his mother fled Cuba for the United States.
"My story doesn't begin in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it begins in Havana, Cuba, with a scared 19-year-old girl who got on an airplane with a hope of a better life," he said. "What I appreciate about this country is the fact that it's a nation of second chances. My faith, Christianity, is also about second chances and the redemptive power of second chances."
Based on the religious identification reported by each member of the Virginia General Assembly, about 90 percent identify with some denomination of Christianity. In comparison, about 73 percent of adults in Virginia identify with a form of Christianity, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2014.
At the federal level, the religious makeup of the legislative branch has a similar breakdown. According to an analysis of data about the 115th U.S. Congress conducted by the Pew Research Center in January, 91 percent of congressional members describe themselves as Christians, while 71 percent of U.S. adults do the same.
Del. Marcia Price, D-Newport News, agreed that religion plays a role in how a legislator will vote on bills, but she cautions against religious convictions getting out of hand in the legislative process.
Price was raised in the Episcopal Church and attended Howard University School of Divinity for her master's degree in theology. She has paid particular attention to the concept of religion and its role in her own life and the lives of her colleagues.
"When we're out-rightly infusing religion into something that we're doing on a policy basis or on a legislative basis, then we have to make sure that it is super-accurate, and we have to be careful about what the unintended implications may be with the words that we choose," Price said.
Price used HB 2025from this year's legislative session as an example of a policy coming from a religious basis.
The bill, introduced by Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpeper, was ultimately vetoed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. It would have spelled out the right of pastors and other wedding officiants to refuse to "participate in the solemnization of any marriage," and would have protected this refusal when the marriage contradicts "a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction that marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman."
Price said that such a law would impose a "singular Christian view of marriage" into state policy.
"What I see as problematic is when people confuse holy matrimony with marriage," Price said, referring to "marriage" in the sense of the state function. "That's when they start to talk about their own values or beliefs. I'm a Christian, and I believe in marriage equality, so how can someone say that the Christian view is against gay marriage? It doesn't allow for the diversity even within Christianity when people purport to speak from the 'Christian perspective.'"
Like Miyares, Price said she sees her own religious experience as an influence on the way she conducts herself in her House district in Newport News and in the General Assembly.
"The way I was raised in my home church definitely impacts how I vote for certain legislation," she said, noting that religion has instilled in her the values of equality and justice and a commitment to "love thy neighbor."
According the Price, most of the bills she advocates for concern social justice. That emanates not just from religion but also from her family's history in the civil rights movement.
"I do think my religion has some impact on what it is that I do, but I also know that other areas of my upbringing had that as well," Price said. "Not all of us are Christian; not all of us subscribe to a religion in general. But we are making laws that impact all of those lives. I would think it silly to think that religion wouldn't play a part because of what we bring to the table, but it has to play a part in productive ways."


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Vakash Mistry
19:37 16 Jul 18
I have known Zak, the owner of Fine Tuned Auto even before he became an automotive expert. He is a kind hearted person and very professional as it requires in this trade. However, it's really hard to get hold of him to inspect your car correctly and provide you necessary cost estimates. I have seen improvement over the years and hope it continues. Well Zak you need to realize when you schedule someone then please kindly stay on schedule time because it has been long wait time.
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Winter Wonderlands: Scenes from Howard Fogg's Holiday Cards
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Acclaimed railroad artist Howard Fogg produced a large body of work over his lifetime. Leanin' Tree Publishers used many of them to produce holiday cards for the public. Railroad modelers have chosen three of Fogg's cards from the museum's collection to produce 3 dimensional dioramas inspired by the scene depicted. They still inspire today!


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Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts - Orlando
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Great for families
- Collect nights
Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts - Orlando
More Info: 6823 2342from S$163
- Suite, 1 Bedroom
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King and 2 Single Beds)
- Condo (Run of the House)
- Villa, 3 Bedrooms
More great choices
What's around Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts - Orlando
- Disney Springs® - 45 min walk
- Lake Bryan - 33 min walk
- Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets - 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
- Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course - 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
- Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
- Lake Eve - 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
- Little Lake Bryan - 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Getting around
- Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) - 22 min drive
- Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 15 min drive
- Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 49 min drive
- Orlando Station - 25 min drive
- Kissimmee Station - 31 min drive
- Winter Park Station - 35 min drive
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 408 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
- Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Required at check-in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking (limited)
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Poolside bar
- Barbecue grills
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Spa tub
- Basketball on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Volleyball on site
- Golfing nearby
- Pool cabanas (surcharge)
- Tennis on site
- Arcade/game room
- Business center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Picnic area
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- English
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Premium bedding
- Balcony or patio
- Separate sitting area
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- IPod docking station
- DVD player
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchenette
- Stovetop
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- In-room safe
- Access via exterior corridors
Recommended hotels
Special features
On Site
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor tennis court
- Spa tub
- Tennis on site
- Basketball on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Volleyball on site
- Golfing nearby
Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts - Orlando's small print
Also known as
- Grande Resort Villas
- Grande Villas Resort Diamond Resorts
- Grande Villas Diamond Resorts Orlando
- Grande Villas Diamond Resorts
- Grande By Diamond Resorts
- Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts Hotel
- Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts Orlando
- Grande Villas Resort by Diamond Resorts Hotel Orlando
- Grande Villas
- Grande Villas Resort
- Grande Villas Resort Condo
- Grande Villas Resort Condo Orlando
- Grande Villas Resort Orlando
- Resort Grande
- Villas Resort
- Grande Villas Resort Diamond Resorts Orlando
PoliciesPlease note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
Deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 14.95 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
- Pool access
- Fitness center access
- Sporting facilities or equipment
- Partner property pool access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access (may be limited)
- In-room safe
- Self parking
- Parking
Inclusions may be listed elsewhere on the page as free or for a surcharge.
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Superb 9.0 From 2,798 reviews
My family of three spent a few days in the Orlando area to go to Disney World. The property will not disappoint. Spacious accommodations with quality linens. We would definitely go back.
I am never disappointed with Grand Villas in Orlando. Very close to everything, lots of activities for the grandchildren and adults, and the faciilities are clean and cared for. Lots of room for everyone (we were 6 adults and 2 children.)
We had a great experience, well located hotel, clean and organized. Just a little to noise at night.
We really enjoy this property - it's reasonably priced and has everything we need for everyone in our family. Our concern is repeated disappointing interactions with the Diamond reservations line. The support personnel point to the front desk for questions and concerns. The front desk points back to them, claiming they have no control and that seems to be true. Nothing ever seems to get resolved, bu
1 bedroom suite has very small living area but large bedroom and bathroom. Lots of beds in the 2 pool areas. Close to Disney Springs which gives access to all the parks
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Hey everyone,
We're working on some early features and content but they aren't quite ready for prime time just yet.
If you want to help us out by becoming a BETA TEST WARRIOR, you would do us a huge favor in ensuring that our weekly patches go smoothly and testing out new features and content.
To participate, simply open Properties and go to the "betas" tab. There will be an option to opt into the beta branch.
The beta is full of wacky and changing things. New builds will be pushed frequently, there will be new content with unfinished art, cards that seem too strong, enemies that slay you instantly, and spoilers. On that topic, when discussing beta content and issues we kindly ask you to do so in the Beta Discussions section of the forums or the Beta Discussions channel within the official Discord channel.
What's Different?
- New content that needs to be tested for balance and "interestingness".
- Features that need to be tested for stability and quality.
- Community translations as official translations will be behind during Early Access.
- Any and all content that will be pushed to the Weekly Patch.
- Any and all bug fixes that will be pushed to the Weekly Patch.
Unlike the weekly patches, there won't be a notice every time we push a build. We'll just be cranking out builds so expect chaos and broken things.
However, there will always be patch notes in-game.
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