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WINDSOR ELEMENTARY

K-2

HANDBOOK

2016-2017

District Mission Statement

The mission of the Windsor C-1 School District is to inspire all students to develop a vision within themselves and become contributing members of society, by providing excellent educational opportunities founded on the fundamentals of a caring family, school and community. The Windsor C-1 School District is one in which all stakeholders work collaboratively to be academic leaders in an atmosphere of mutual respect. It is a true learning community where everyone strives to improve our academic excellence through progressive curriculum and instructional practice. The schools of our district exhibit high standards, with the needs of our students as the top priority.

Windsor Elementary Mission Statement

The mission of Windsor Elementary is to provide students with an academic and character education that will enable students to forge their own path in the world through independent and critical thinking. Windsor Elementary students will be respectful and respectable members of the Windsor C-1 community.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Windsor Elementary…………………………………………….636-464-4408

Windsor Intermediate Center………………………………636-464-4451

Transportation………………………………………………………636-464-5572

Latchkey ……………………………………………………………….636-464-4406

Parents as Teachers (PAT) ………………………………….636-464-4408

School’s Mailing Address: School’s Physical Address:

6208 Highway 61-67 6003 5th St.

Imperial, MO 63052 Kimmswick, MO 63053

Website Address: http://www.windsor.k12.mo.us


Windsor Elementary Handbook

(Information is listed in alphabetical order for your convenience.)

504 Public Notice

The District seeks to identify, evaluate and provide free and appropriate educational services to all qualified students with disabilities within the definitions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any district program, including nonacademic services and extracurricular activities.

The District will provide a free appropriate public education to each qualified student with a disability in the District’s jurisdiction. An appropriate education is the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services that are designed to meet the individual education needs of students with disabilities as adequately as the needs of students without disabilities are met, and complies with applicable federal regulations.

For more information regarding the District’s obligations under Section 504 more information contact the District’s Director of Special Services, Ms. Christin Holmes, at #(636) 464-4400.The Windsor C-1 School District has developed a 504 Procedures Manual for the implementation of federal regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Subpart D. This Procedures Manual may be reviewed at Windsor C-1 School District Central Office, 6208 Highway 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Academic Consequences

Students, who are suspended from school for more than 10 days, will not be allowed to earn credit for course work completed during the term of the suspension. Students suspended for 10 days or less will be able to make up their work,in accordance with building procedures. The district will provide appropriate due process in accordance with law prior to finalizing the student's grade for a course.

Allergy Information

The Windsor C-1 School District is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students. The Student Allergy Prevention and Response Policy was designed to increase awareness and communication, to prevent possible exposure to identified allergens, and to create an emergency procedure for allergic reactions.

We ask that all parents and guardians adhere to the following:

· All processed/prepackaged foods served to students must be labeled with a complete list of ingredients. For this reason, all food provided by parents/visitors for students (other than for own child, as with a lunch packed from home), must contain a label. Foods without labels will not be served. Please make sure that all food brought in meets these criteria. Contact Nurse Cindy Fraley for any questions or more information at 636.464.4489.

· Please be understanding and work with the classroom teacher and/or nurse in regards to classroom treats if your child is placed in a classroom with allergen concerns. The teacher/nurse can help you select foods that should be safe for all children in the classroom.

· Please be cooperative with the classroom teacher during holiday parties in regards to party treats and food provided in treat bags. Please ensure that all food contains labels and that the food provided at the party is safe for all students.

· Birthday treats must be purchased from Chartwells (school food service providers). Contact Windsor Elementary Food Service at 636.464.4458, or the school office for more information. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the school nurse.

· Select other items in lieu of food for birthday and holiday celebrations, such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.

· Inform the school nurse as soon as possible if your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy.

Again, please contact Nurse Cindy Fraley, or feel free to visit the district’s website at www.windsor.k12.mo.us .

Arrival- 8:20 A.M.

Buses will use the circle drive in front of the building for A.M. arrival. Adult supervision will be provided during the drop-off process. Parents bringing their children to school should park in the back of the building or use the parent drop-off location on Vine Street.

8:00 A.M. Latchkey students are released to class.

Students may be dropped off 7:50 A.M.- 8:20 A.M. Students should not arrive prior to 7:50 A.M. The drop-off location will be on Vine Street (Northeast door of Kdg. Wing). Students will be supervised during the A.M. Drop-off. Arrival after 8:20 A.M. requires your child to be walked into school and signed in through the office (park in the back parking lot and enter main doors at rear entrance).

The district will not be responsible for supervising students prior to 7:50 A.M. Parents should not drop off or leave children at the school during unsupervised times.

Parents who wish to walk their child into the building should park and walk their child in the building using the rear main entrance. ALL visitors to the building must ring the doorbell and be buzzed into the building by office staff. Parents wanting to walk their children to class may do so the first week of school provided that they sign in through the office. After that time they should say their good-byes at the building entrance so as to protect building security.

School staff members are available for those students who need an escort to their classroom.

8:20 A.M. School-wide morning welcome, birthdays, Principal's “The Windsor's Way” announcements, with classroom instruction beginning at 8:30 A.M.

Attendance

www.attendanceworks.org

Parents should always encourage perfect attendance for their children. This includes arriving to school on time and remaining at school until the scheduled dismissal time. The parent should contact the school office each day that the student is absent. Please note that Early Out days are included in your child's attendance, and attendance in school is expected on these days. Instruction in the core subjects is delivered prior to the early dismissal, so absences on these days cause your child to miss instruction that all other students receive. Doctor and dentist excuses should be provided when applicable. Attendance awards will be given to students who are able to keep a record of perfect attendance quarterly and for the entire school year. Perfect attendance at Windsor Elementary is considered no absences, early dismissals, or tardies.

The classroom teacher will be informed about your child's absence and if requested by the parent, homework assignments may be picked up in the office after 2:00 P.M.

Attendance letters will be sent home on a regular basis to help parents monitor his/her child's school attendance. If necessary, parents should schedule a meeting with the classroom teacher, counselor, and/or principal to discuss reasons for absenteeism so that a plan can be established to improve school attendance. Continued absenteeism may result in a referral to proper authorities and will require a meeting with school personnel.

Windsor Elementary wants to emphasize the importance of your child attending school every day possible. Students who have 90% or higher attendance throughout their school careers are have a better chance of graduating high school on time (www.americangraduate.org).

Audio and Visual Recording

The district has established limits on the use of recording equipment in order to minimize disruption and protect instructional time essential to improving student achievement. Any recording activity, even activity permitted under this policy, will be prohibited if the activity creates a disruption to the education process. The district prohibits the use of video or audio recording equipment on district property or at district activities by students except:

1.  If required by a school-sponsored class or activity.

2.  At performances or activities to which the general public is invited such as athletic competitions, concerts or plays.

3.  At open meetings of the Board of Education or committees appointed by or at the direction of the Board.

4.  As otherwise permitted by the building principal.

If a student possesses electronic pictures or texts, the district will consider it the same as hard-copy possession.

Birthday Treats

Birthday treats are welcome at Windsor Elementary. Please be advised that all birthday treats must be purchased through Chartwells, the school district’s food service provider. Please give the cafeteria two weeks advance notice when you would like to order birthday treats for your child. You can call the Windsor Elementary cafeteria at 636.464.4458 or the office at 636.464.4408 for more information. Order forms can be obtained at http://windsor.k12.mo.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Windsor-School-District-Birthday-Treat-List-15-16-SY-Revised-10-13-15.pdf.

Board Policy Manual

A copy of the district’s school board policy manual is located in the principal’s office. Contact the school secretary if you would like to access the manual. Board policy, as well as Annual Parent Notifications, are also available on the school website at http://www.windsor.k12.mo.us.

Box Tops for Education

W.E. participates in the Box Tops for Education Program. Watch for the Box Tops stamp on many products and send those you find in to your child’s teacher. General Mills will then send W.E. money for each Box Tops collected.

Bullying

Any kind of bullying is in NO WAY TOLERATED. If you suspect that your child is being bullied, please contact your child’s teacher, the school counselor, Mrs. Shannon Jansen, at 636.464.4412, or the principal, Mrs. Denise Funston, at 636.464.4410.

Cafeteria

A centralized cafeteria is provided for the use of our students. Breakfast and lunch are provided at a nominal charge (see below) for all students K-2. Parents should send lunch money to school in a marked envelope with your child’s name. Please keep your child’s account up-to-date. Letters with account information are sent home to help with this process. Children who wish may bring their lunch from home.

Free and reduced lunches are available for students whose families qualify according to government guidelines. The criteria for determining a student’s need and the procedures for securing free and reduced-cost lunches for the student will be outlined and published each year by the district. The students who participate in the free and reduced-cost meals program will not be overly identified, distinguished or served differently than other students and will have the same choice of meals or milk as other students. The district will charge all students for a’ la carte menu items. The names of students receiving free and reduced-cost meals will be kept confidential and will only be released to district personnel or persons administering the district’s program on a need-to-know basis, in accordance with law. Contact the school office for more information regarding the free and reduced lunch program.

2016-2017 School Lunch Prices

Student Breakfast: $1.35 per meal

Adult Breakfast: $1.85 per meal

Student Lunch: $2.25 per meal

Adult Lunch: $2.85 per meal

Single Milk: $.35

Student Reduced Breakfast: $.30

Student Reduced Lunch: $.40

Parents are welcome to visit during lunch. Students are not allowed to drink soda in the cafeteria. Parent visits must end when lunch is over. Windsor Elementary does not allow guests on the playground during recess.

All children eat with their classroom under the supervision of cafeteria supervisors. The cafeteria expectations will be introduced to students prior to going to the cafeteria. Lunch detention may be enforced for those students who are not following expectations. This includes sitting by himself during lunch, or having a “working” lunch.

IMPORTANT Please inform your child’s teacher, the school nurse, and the cafeteria if your child has any specific food allergies (e.g. peanut, milk, etc.) or any special dietary needs.

Character Education/Student of the Month

The district is committed to providing character education to the students of the district. Students are involved in activities based on the designated character words of the month. Students who demonstrate the character word of the month will be selected as the “Students of the Month” (1 student per class each month). These students will be honored at a monthly assembly. Students will receive a letter to notify parents of this honor a few days prior to the event. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly for which their child is honored.

Classroom Behavior Systems

Each classroom will use a “Clip System” for daily behavior management. Students will begin each day with their clip on the white area of the chart. The student may earn his or her way up to the brown or yellow area, or may fall back to the orange or red area. Clips may be moved up or down throughout the day; therefore, students constantly have an opportunity to turn their days around. Students begin each new day with their clip on the white area. The chart below explains the color and corresponding explanation of day. Each grade level will have age-appropriate consequences for students who fall to an “Orange” or “Red” day.

Color of Clip Area / Explanation of Day
Yellow / I worked through my struggles and completed all of my work. I was a leader today.
Brown / I am taking risks in my learning and being a good citizen of the classroom.
White / I am ready to learn. Today is a great day to make mistakes and overcome challenges.
Orange / I need to adjust to the challenge I have and get back on track.
Red / I am having a struggle and will need to make a plan with an adult to help me.

Classroom Birthday Treats