Welcome To Builta!

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Dear New Families,

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Welcome to Builta School, Home of the Badgers! We are happy that you are joining the Builta School community. Builta School is focused on providing challenging and engaging learning experiences for all of our students.

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Builta has many exciting programs and events that occur throughout the course of the school year.

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I look forward to meeting and working with you and your children. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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Sincerely,

Ms. Adrienne Morgan

Principal, Builta School

(Adrienne_morgan@ipsd.org; 630-226-4400)

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Builta School Song Link

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Builta School Information

Builta School

1835 Apple Valley Road

Bolingbrook, Il 60490

Website: Builta Website Link

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• School Phone Number: 630-226-4400

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• Attendance Line Number: 630-226-4400 Wait for the prompt and Press #3

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• Please leave a message on the attendance line, if your child will be absent or late. Please leave a reason (illness, doctor’s appointment, etc.) for your child’s absence on the phone line. Messages can be left on this line anytime of day or night.

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• Absent messages can also be left in Parentvue

Main Office Staff Contact Information

Builta School Office Staff: (630-226-4400)

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• Ms. Adrienne Morgan~Principal (Adrienne_morgan@ipsd.org)

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• Mrs. Marybeth Sally~Student Service Coordinator (Marybeth_sally@ipsd.org)

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• Mrs. Marbella Padilla~Secretary (Marbella_padilla@ipsd.org)

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• Mrs. Colleen Hamilton~Health Office Assistant (Colleen_hamilton@ipsd.org )

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• Mrs. Sharon Bujak~Building Registered Nurse (sharon_bujak@ipsd.org )

Builta School Hours

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• Office Hours: 7:45 am – 4:15 pm

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• Student Hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• 8:50 am: First Bell Rings for Student Entrance
• 9:05 am: School Day Begins
• 3:35 pm: School Day Ends

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• Student Hours (Wednesday)
• 9:00 am: First Bell Rings for Student Entrance
• 9:15 am: School Day Begins
• 3:35 pm: School Day Ends
• On Wednesdays, Builta staff members do provide student supervision at 8:50 am for parents who have the need. Students are to enter the gym doors if supervision is needed before 9:00 am on Wednesday.
• On Wednesdays, the busses arrive at their stops for morning pick up 10 minutes later.
• In order to be considered on time for school, students must be in their classroom by the time the bell rings at 9:05 or 9:15 on Wednesdays.

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Helpful Links

Helpful Website Links:

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School website: https://builta.ipsd.org/

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Builta Staff Directory: https://builta.ipsd.org/faculty-staff/directory

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PTA Facebook Page: PTA Facebook Page

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District website: http://www.ipsd.org/

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IPSD 204 Calendar: 25-26 IPSD 204 Calendar

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District Food Services: https://www.ipsd.org/departments/food-services

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Online payment for lunch and registration: https://www.ipsd.org/resources/essentials/pushcoin

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District 204 Parent Information: https://www.ipsd.org/domain/82

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General Bus Questions: https://www.ipsd.org/departments/transportation/bus-routes

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My Stop Bus App: https://www.ipsd.org/departments/transportation/mystop-app

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Fee Waivers: https://www.ipsd.org/resources/essentials/fee-waivers

RIGHT AT SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAM

https://www.rightatschool.com/districts/indian-prairie-il/

Report Absences

Contacting Your Child’s Teacher

How do I contact my child’s classroom teacher?

• Each staff member has an email address and phone extension with voicemail. Email addresses and phone extensions can be found on the school website. https://builta.ipsd.org/faculty-staff/directory
• Please email or leave a voicemail for your teacher with any questions that you may have.
• If you would like to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher, please schedule an appointment to meet with them.
• Please note that classroom teachers are not available between 8:50 am-9:05 am because they are getting students ready for the school day.

Car Line Drop-off & Pick-up

School Subjects

Students participate in the following subjects every quarter (8 weeks).

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• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies

Art, Music, PE, LMC

Students participate in Art, Music, and PE on a weekly basis.

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ART (1 time a week for 50 minutes)

• provides for hands on creative expression
• develops art appreciation for artists and cultures

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MUSIC (2 times a week for 25 minutes each)

• provides opportunities for listening, moving, singing, and playing instruments
• develops appreciation for music from different cultures

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 times a week for 25 minutes each)

• Students do need gym shoes to participate in PE
• Provides opportunities for movement through exercise, dance, and games
• Encourages teamwork and healthy lifestyle

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Library Media Center (LMC)

• Students have the opportunity to visit the LMC to check out books and visit the maker’s space

Dismissal Form

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• A student dismissal form needs to be completed for each student. This form lets school staff know how children are to go home each day after school. Parents use the arrival/dismissal form to indicate how their child will arrive and depart from school each day.(Walk, Car-line, Bus, Right at School) Please note that teachers will not change a child’s dismissal plan based upon the child’s word. Teachers or the office must receive a note or phone call to change a child’s dismissal plan.
• The front circle drive is closed at arrival (8:45-9:15) and dismissal (3:15-3:45) due to the unloading of school busses. Driving around a school bus with the stop sign out is prohibited and against the law.
• Parents dropping off children in their vehicles are to use the car-line circle drive by the staff parking lot.
• Please remember that parking is prohibited from 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm on Apple Valley Road. The city has designated this a no parking area due to the car pick up line.
• Student Dismissal Form

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Student Dismissal

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We ask that parents talk with their child about how they will go home each day. (Right At School, Car Rider Line, Walker, Bus Rider, Day Care, etc.) Each door to our building is numbered. This system can help you make after-school arrangements with your child. Please determine where you will meet (outside the building) and share the door number with your child. Please find below a map that shows where students enter and exit the building each day as well as the car line process. Teachers will review dismissal procedures with students as well.

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Student Arrival & Dismissal

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Before & After School Supervision

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• Please remember that there is no adult supervision from Builta staff in the morning before the first bell rings at 8:50 am or in the afternoon after 3:45 pm.

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• In addition the playground is not available for student use before the start of the school day or at the end of the school day.

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• We ask that parents not have walkers and bike riders arrive at school before 8:45 am without being overseen by a parent or guardian.

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Before & After School Supervision

Car Riders

Door #5 - Car Riders

Car riders will use the circle drive around the staff parking lot. Car riders will enter and exit the building through Door #5 which is the gym door.

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Car riders line up and sit in the gym during dismissal. Car riders will exit the gym door when their car arrives.

The front circle parking lot is closed and reserved for buses at arrival and dismissal so that we can safely unload and load students off and on the buses.

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The front circle drive is closed to parents from 8:45 am – 9:05 am and from 3:15 pm – 3:50 pm every day.

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Car Riders

Students exit the car on the curb side while parents stay in the car.

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• Please follow staff directions.
• Pull your car all the way forward before stopping to let your child out.
• The entire semi-circle is used to unload and load vehicles. We load the circle with vehicles, exit students, and then allow cars to leave.
• Please do not back up in the car pick-up line.
• Remain in the vehicle at all times. If you should have a question, staff is equipped with radios and can relay information to the office staff.
• Please remember that state law prohibits cell phone usage in any school zone including the car pick-up line

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Busses

Bus Routes

Students qualify for bussing if they live over 1.5 miles from the school.

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Bus Routes in Parentvue

Families who qualify for bussing, parents will log into their Parentvue account to view their child’s bus route during the month of August.

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Bus Stop Times:

• The transportation department encourages families to plan to arrive at your bus stop location a minimum of 5 minutes prior to the arrival time.
• Weather, traffic, driver absenteeism, maintenance difficulties and unforeseen incidents are responsible for delays or early arrivals of school buses. Please know that the transportation department does everything possible to have all buses running on schedule every day and use of the MyStop App helps communicate estimated bus arrival times.
• Stops in District 204 are less than .5 miles from students' residences. However, please note that Bus stops may be up to 1.49 miles from a student’s residence.

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Busses

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MyStop-Bus Stop App

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• This app allows parents/guardians and students to view the bus stop time, location, and projected arrival time. This feature is available during scheduled route times only.
• MyStop updates approximately every 5 seconds and adjusts the scheduled arrival time as the bus is traveling along its route.
• Will show if the bus has already passed the assigned stop.

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To learn how to access and use the MyStop Mobile App, view the links below.

Using the My Stop App

My Stop App FAQs

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Busses

Door #2 - Bus Riders

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Bus Riders exit the building through Door #2.

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Please review with your child the location of their bus stop by having them look for you or a landmark before exiting the bus. Also, consider looking for a bus buddy who your child knows also gets off at their stop.

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It is important that your child knows to stay on the bus if they do not see you at the bus stop or recognize the stop location. Please make sure that your child knows to talk to and tell the bus driver if they don't know their stop or think they missed their stop. Students should not get off the bus at any stops other than their own

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Walkers

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Door #1 - Front Door Walkers (North)

Walkers who enter and exit from the front portion (north) of the building will enter and exit the building through Door #1.

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Door #5 - Gym Door Walkers (South Walkers who enter and exit from the playground portion (south) of the building will enter and exit the building through Door #5 which is the gym door.

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Student Early Pick-up

Student Early Pick-up

We understand that at times it is necessary to pick your child(ren) up before the end of the school day at 3:35 pm. We ask that you pick up your child before 3:15 pm.  The front parking lot is closed to cars at 3:15 due to the arrival of busses.  The dismissal process in the building begins at 3:15 which makes it difficult to pull students for leaving early.

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Please Note, Forgotten Items Are Not Accepted For Drop-off

• If your child forgets something at home or in the car, please do not bring it to school. Please note, that forgotten items are not accepted for drop-off. Teachers will make sure that students have the materials that they need to make it through the day.
• Please make sure that students come to school with the items that they need including coats and hats.

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Lunch Recess Schedules

2nd/3rd

• Recess: 11:45-12:00
• Lunch: 12:00-12:25

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4th/5th

• Recess: 12:25-12:40
• Lunch: 12:40-1:05

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Kdg/1st

• Recess: 1:05-1:20
• Lunch: 1:20-1:45

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Lunch/Recess and Snack Time

• Lunch and Recess
• Recess is 15 minutes. Recess is before lunch.
• Lunch is 20 minutes. Lunch follows recess.
• If students need additional time to eat, we allow them to finish their lunch.

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• Daily Snack Time
• Snack time is provided daily. Parents are encouraged to provide students with a healthy snack.

Lunch Drop Off Procedures

• Students bring lunch with them to school everyday unless they purchase school lunch from Organic Life.

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• If parents choose to drop off lunches for their students, they need to be dropped off at the lunch cubbies between 9:00 am - 11:15 am

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• Parents will label their child's lunch with the child's first and last name along with grade level. Builta lunch supervisors will bring lunches to the lunchroom.

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• Lunches are not accepted after 11:15.

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• If a student doesn’t have lunch by 11:15, we will tell students to select a school lunch from Organic Life. Organic Life provides vegetarian and peanut free options.

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School Lunch Program-

Organic Life

• How much does lunch cost?
• Organic Life is the District’s Hot Lunch Provider. Lunch is $3.55 White Milk is $.75 and Chocolate Milk is $.85. Breakfast is $2.50. Parents pay for hot lunch online through https://www.pushcoin.com/ .
• Free and Reduced Lunch support is available. Families can apply online for free or reduced at lunch at the following link. https://www.ipsd.org/departments/food-services/free-or-reduced-price-meal-information
• If parents need access to a computer, they can come to the school office to complete the free and reduced lunch application.
• Please use this link for questions about hot lunch or lunch charges. https://www.ipsd.org/Page/2695
• What if my child has a food allergy or other health concern?
• Parents should share this information with the school nurse and office staff in the Registration Packet. Please contact the office with questions.
• Students with severe peanut or other nut allergies have the opportunity to sit at a peanut free table during lunchtime.

Winter Recess Procedures

• In IPSD 204, elementary school outdoor recess is held when the temperature is 5 Degrees and Above (including the wind chill). Please make sure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather and have their coats, hats, and gloves with them at school. Students go outside for a 15 minute recess everyday.

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• Kindergarten & 1st: If there is snow in the field, kindergarten and first grade students are required to wear snowpants to play in the snow filled field.

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• 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th: Snowpants are highly encouraged but not required for 2nd-5th grade students who play in the snowy field. However, please note that the nurse's office does not have clothing available for 2nd-5th grade students who play in the field and get wet due to not wearing snow pants.

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Recess During the Winter Season

Recess During the Winter Season

• Students go outside for recess unless the temperature is 5°Fahrenheit or below (This temperature reading includes the wind chill factor.)
• Please make sure that students are properly attired with a hat, gloves, and appropriate weight coat.
• Students must have boots and snow pants if they want to play on the field and playground when there is snow on the ground.

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• Children without boots and snow pants must remain on the blacktop when there is snow on the field and the playground.

Student Illness Reminders

If your child is sick, please leave a message on the attendance line. Please leave a reason for your child’s absence on the phone line. Messages can be left on this line anytime of day or night. The Attendance Line Number is 630-226-4400. Please wait for the prompt and Press #3.

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Please review the following health tips and reminders for your children. The guidelines below will help you to know when your child is ready to return to school after an illness.

�Fever�•Children with a temperature above 99 degrees should remain at home until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.��Vomiting and Diarrhea�•Students with vomiting or diarrhea must stay home from school until they are vomit or diarrhea free for at least 24 hours. Diarrhea is defined as three or more loose stools within a 24-hour period. If your child has had any of these symptoms during the night, she/he should not be sent to school the following day.��Colds and Flu�•Students with viral colds and coughs may not have fevers. If they are experiencing excessive coughing or have excessive nasal secretions they should remain at home until symptoms have subsided adequately to prevent widespread exposure to others in the building. �����

Student Illness Reminders Continued

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Possible Pink Eye�•If pink eye is suspected while the student is in school, the student will be sent home and must be seen by a doctor. The student may return to school after a physician writes a note stating the student is not contagious or the student has received a prescribed antibiotic for 24 hours.��Rashes�•If a student comes to school with a rash, the student will be sent home and must be seen by a doctor. The student will be able to return to school after a physician writes a note stating that the student is not contagious, or the student has been taking an oral antibiotic or applying an antibiotic or antifungal cream for 24 hours.��Strep Throat�•Any student positive for strep throat should be treated with appropriate antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If your child is still feeling ill after 24 hours they should remain at home until they are able to function normally at school. ���

Student Medication at School

What do I need to do if my child needs to take medication during the school day?

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• A Medication Form from your child’s physician needs to be completed and turned in to the office. If you are in need of a medication form, please contact the school office.

Building Security Procedures

• Doors are locked at all times.

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• Visitors must identify themselves through the buzzer system and then will be “buzzed” in through the main office by office staff.

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• Guests/visitors must turn in a photo id, be scanned through the Raptor System, and indicate the location that will be visited in the building.

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• All visitors to the building must have a photo id to visit or volunteer in the school.

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• All visitors must wear their visitor’s tag while in the building.

Cell Phones & Smartwatches

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• Per the district parent/student handbook, here are the rules regarding cell phones and smartwatches.
• All electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced and out-of-sight during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student’s lunch period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
• The adults at Builta are here to help and support any student needing assistance or help. If your child is feeling ill or needs help during the school day, please direct your child to talk to her/his classroom teacher.
• We appreciate your support in helping us prioritize learning and instruction during the school day. Also, please note that in elementary school, we do not allow use of electronic devices during lunch.

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Holiday/Cultural Displays

Builta School has provided our families with opportunities to share a little about themselves, by putting together displays that represent our families' cultural and holiday celebrations. If you are interested in signing up to decorate the front office hallway display case for an upcoming holiday or cultural recognition, please click on the blue link and complete the form. Parent Cultural/Holiday Display Case

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After you sign up, Mrs. Hamilton will contact you to assign you a time frame to set up your display.

Lost and Found

We encourage parents to clearly label lunchboxes, backpacks, jackets, hats, gloves, and other items. If we know whom the item belongs to, we will gladly return it to the child. Remind your child to check with the office for lost items. Feel free to come in to look for the lost items yourself at any time during the school year.

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Lost and Found

The lost and found box is located in the multi-purpose room. We regret that many valuable items are never claimed.

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Student Birthdays

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Due to student food allergies, edible birthday treats are not allowed for student birthdays. Parents interested in recognizing student birthdays are welcome to donate a birthday book or game to the classroom or visit the classroom to read a story. Please note that any birthday activity or contribution is completely optional.

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Throughout the course of the school year the office announces student birthdays and calls students down to receive a birthday book. Each classroom also recognizes student birthdays in a grade level appropriate manner.

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Birthday Party Invitations: Please note that unless there is a birthday party invite for all students in the classroom, birthday party invitations cannot be distributed at school,. This helps to avoid hurt feelings which can result for those children who do not receive an invitation.

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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Builta School has an active Parent Teachers Association that sponsors many student and family programs and activities. There are many ways for parents to get involved.

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You can learn more about the Builta PTA at the Builta PTA Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/BuiltaElementaryPTA

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Contact the PTA at: pta.builta@gmail.com

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Steps to Become a School Volunteer

Builta parents/family members have the opportunity to volunteer at Builta for PTA parties, grade level field trips, classroom activities, PTA events, etc.

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In order to volunteer, parents need to complete a quick volunteer sign up process through the district. Volunteer information can be found in the link below.

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District 204’s Volunteer Program, GIVE (Growing Involvement, Valuing Education) is continuing this year through the Raptor Technologies system. The GIVE Program, aligned with the district’s Strategic Plan, helps recruit and support volunteers across the district in areas such as Boosters, Fine Arts, LMC, PTA, and IPPC events.

To volunteer, please be sure to:

1. Complete the district’s Consent Form (English or Spanish)

2. Submit a new Online Application (English or Spanish) through the Raptor Technologies system.

3. Upload the Consent Form into your Online Application.

Both forms are available on our Volunteer Program webpage. This process keeps volunteer records consistent across all District 204 schools.

Returning Volunteers (2025–26 School Year):�If you are a returning volunteer, you will need to reapply once your application expires. Raptor Technologies will email you directly when your volunteer status is about to expire.

If you have questions about the program, please contact Jeannie Dina, Assistant Director of Community Relations at jeannie_dina@ipsd.org.

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Field Trips

Each grade level attends various field trips during the school year.

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Field trip permission slips are signed online through https://www.pushcoin.com/ .

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Field trip fees are paid online through https://www.pushcoin.com/ as well.

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