Food and Nutrition
The Department of Education believes that good health habits and proper nutrition are critical to learning. Children’s ability to learn at optimum rates is adversely affected when their dietary needs are not met. Therefore, parents are highly encouraged to promote a healthy lifestyle and serve balanced, nutritious meals at home. Parents are further encouraged to provide their child with nutritious snacks and/or lunch (such as fruits, vegetables, and, 100% juice) to bring to school. [Please note: Parents are asked to remind their child not to share their snacks/lunch with other children as they may have allergies. Also, hot foods/chips and candies are not permitted.]
 
Board Policy 705: Food and Nutrition Services Management
Board Policy 705 requires DOE to maintain participation in the USDA Food and Nutrition program in accordance with the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. In keeping with federal nutrition guidelines, DOE has taken the position that there shall be NO PARTIES during the school day.
 
Cafeteria Services
The school cafeteria promotes healthy living and serves balanced, nutritious meals. As part of our school’s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, meals are provided to students at no cost to the families.
 
Meal times are as follows:
Breakfast
7:15am-8:15am              All students

Lunch
10:30am-11:15am         Kinder & 1st
11:15am-12:00pm        2nd & 3rd
12:00pm-12:45pm         4th & 5th
 
 
Cafeteria Rules
Like every other part of campus, students are expected to respectful, responsible, and safe. Some specific rules of behavior in the cafeteria are:
1.     Wait your turn.
2.     Be considerate of others when standing in line.
3.     Sit at your grade’s area.
4.     Speak softly in the cafeteria.
5.     Finish your food in the cafeteria.
6.     Return your food tray and milk carton.
7.     Walk in the cafeteria.
8.     No horse playing or inappropriate behaviors.
 
Counseling Services
MAUES supports the development of the whole child and offers counseling services for students. Elementary level school guidance is based upon the following beliefs: that elementary guidance is primarily preventive rather than remedial; that services are provided for all children, not only children who exhibit problematic behaviors; and that child growth is developmental. The services offered by the school counselors are supportive and complimentary to the efforts of the classroom teachers. Students may be referred to the counselors, or students may request to see a counselor. The primary duties of a school counselor are to:
·       promote the social and emotional welfare of all children.
·       help guide students in discovering their interests, abilities and capabilities.
·       act as a consultant for parent conferences and home visitations.
·       provide interventions for at-risk students
·       mobilize community resources to the extent possible.
 
School Health Counselor (Nurse)
The School Health Counselor, also known as the school nurse, attends to the health needs of students. The nurse provides first aid in case of injuries, assesses illness and treats them accordingly, and delivers a number of other health services. The nurse’s office is open from 8:30 am to 2:43 pm. Should a child become ill or injured, the child should ask the teacher for permission to be seen by the nurse. Other protocols will be followed depending on the nature of the illness or injury. In some cases, parents will be contacted to pick up their child. In other extreme cases, parents will be informed that their child will be transported via ambulance to a medical facility. Since the child’s health and safety are a top priority in school, parents are expected to cooperate with school officials and to ensure that their contact numbers and their child’s emergency health information is ALWAYS CURRENT.
 
Medication
Parents must inform the school in writing if their child is required to take medication. Parents must also provide the medication to the school nurse personally. The nurse will dispense medication to students who must take them during school hours. A doctor’s verification of the type of medication and required dosage will be required. All forms of medication must be in their original container. Students are prohibited from bringing any type of medication to school.
 
Library Services
MAUES supports the literacy and technology development of children. To that end, the library is a great place to find information, explore technology and discover the love of reading and learning. The library is open from 8:15 am to 2:43 pm.  The library offers reference materials, literary texts, and informational resources (printed and digital) to students. Classes are scheduled to visit the library throughout the day. Library classes are scheduled for 30 minutes daily for each grade level from Head Start, Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Students are able to check out books, access and read eBooks, assist peers with technology, explore library/maker space centers, conduct research, and use available technology. The librarian also teaches students how to become better consumers of information. If teachers need additional printed materials or media for their lessons, the librarian can help locate those resources in our collection or from online sources. Occasionally, teachers will schedule special classes in the library. The librarian may also host special events or put up special displays.

Students may request from their teachers a pass to visit the library. While in the library, students are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and responsibly. Books and other materials are available for check out and must be returned when due. Only students whose parents or guardians have signed a library promissory form will be allowed to check out books from the library.

Students must submit an approved Technology Use Policy form signed by parents or guardians to use and access technology devices and the internet in the library and on school campus.
 
Bus Transportation Services
The Government of Guam through the Department of Public Works (DPW) provides bus transportation for students. Every student who rides the bus to school is expected to behave and follow the instructions of the bus driver.  Parents must be aware that students:
·       being transported by bus are under the direct authority of the bus driver.
·       shall be courteous to the driver and fellow students.
·       may be assigned seats by the driver.
·        shall be waiting at the bus stop and ready board the bus when it arrives.
·       shall remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
·       shall not extend hands, heads, or arms outside the bus window.
·       shall converse in normal tones.  Loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
·       shall not deposit refuse of any kind in the bus.
Students who violate these rules will be reported to the principal and may receive disciplinary consequences including, but not limited to: a reprimand, mandatory parent conference, and loss of bus-riding privilege. Parents may be held liable for any damages to the bus caused by their child. Parents who have questions about bus operations may contact the Dededo Bus Operations Station at 632-2026 or the DPW Bus Operations Superintendent at 646-3208.