2015-2016
“Where Children Come First”
Handbook For
Parents and Students
Table of Contents
Purpose of Handbook ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
Parkview Staff…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3
Parkview Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Administration/Board of Education……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
Parkview P.T.O. Board/Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…8
Academics
Conferences/Field Trips/Homework/Make Up Work………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
Human Growth/Non-Discrimination/Physical Education/Adapted P.E./Promotion, Placement, Retention/
Report Cards/Testing/RtI Framework/Uninterrupted Literacy Schedule………………….………………………………………10-11
Arrival/Dismissal/Parking
Bicycles/Bus Students/Bus Deviation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12
Parking/Safety Patrol/Walkers………………………………………………...…………………………….……………………………………………………..12
Attendance
Attendance-Truancy/Withdrawing Students…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………..13
Family Support
Counseling Services/Parent Portal/Psychological Services……………………………………………………………………………………….14
Food Service………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
Accidents/Administration of Medication/Animals in School………………………………………………………………………………….16
Asbestos Notice/Defibrillator/Drill Practice/Health/Immunizations/Pediculosis……………………………………………..17
Security
Visiting/Dropping Off/Picking Up/Building Doors/Snow Days/Inclement Weather/Student Abuse……………..18
Theft/Volunteers/Weapons/Wellness……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..19
Office Management
Birthday Invitations/Contact Addresses/Custody/Lost and Found/Newsletter………………………………………………...20-21
Student Records/School Fines/School Pictures/Telephone Use/Title I……………………………………………………………….21-22
School Expectations/Care of School Property/Cell Phones………………………………………………………………………………………22
Dress Code/Items From Home…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
PBIS Bussing Matrix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Office Discipline Referral…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………..25
Recess/Student Anti-Harassment/Student Code of Conduct/Student Network and Internet Policy…………..25-26
Winter/Elastic Clause………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
District Policies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, in partnership with the community, is
committed to excellence, empowering and challenging all students to learn while preparing
them for an ever-changing global society.
Purpose of Handbook
This handbook is distributed to parents of elementary school children to provide you with
information and procedures at all elementary schools. It is intended to answer the questions
you have about the regulations and procedures of school. You are encouraged to keep it handy
and refer to it when questions arise.
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Parkview Staff Directory
Administration
Melissa Olson
[email protected]
Kindergarten
Lindsey Thomas
Nichole Braaten
Mary Parker
Diane Meinen
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grade 1
Amy Hutchinson
Andrea Kupskey
Chelsea Bonney
Rebecca Schneider
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grade 2
Laure Shilts
Mindy Paszek
Branda Joswiak
Sandy Pickett
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grade 3
Michell Steagall
Sarah Shoup
Alissa Manning-Telisak
Wendy Exner
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grade 4
Sarah Peleschak
Shelley Hein
Stephanie Linzmeier
Tara Peterson
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Grade 5
Rosemary Broeren
Jennifer Markgren
Jacey Lea
Lynn Elbert
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Title 1
Sandy Warwick
Carolyn Melville
Gina Galeazzi
Jen Peterson
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Library
Dawn Totzke
Vicki Bresina
[email protected]
[email protected]
Guidance
William Grimes
Julie Petersen
[email protected]
[email protected]
Resource Coordinator
Shannon Larson
[email protected]
Art
Margaret Perri
Carly Pettingill
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Music
Nancy Coddington
Meghan Evsich
[email protected]
[email protected]
Physical Education
Terri Weichel
Rebecca Nette
Tim Leis
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Paraprofessionals
Lora Bowe
Julie Lyberg
Susan Wawrzaszek
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
School Psychologist
Dawn Kalsow
[email protected]
Learning Disabilities
Jill Koehler
Angela DeGidio
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cognitively Disabled
Meredith Stefonek
Ulla McClintock
[email protected]
[email protected]
Speech/Language
Rhonda Seckora
Jill Brandenburg
[email protected]
[email protected]
Special Ed Paraprofessional
Shari Hutchinson
Cindy Yohnk
Jayne Hoglund
Jennifer Bialik
Candy Hakes
Nathan Croteau
Kaleena Vetterkind
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretaries
Stacey Bowe
Nancy Reams
Josh Sedlacek
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Light Housekeepers
Amy Meinen
Pam Parkhurst
Maureen Schultz
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Health Services
Health Assistant
Kerrie Smithberg, RN
Shari Olson
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cafeteria
Cathy Barnier
Sally Bergeron
Kim Wiensch
Jerry Linzmaier
Nancy Petrich
Jamie Johnson
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Custodians
Noon Hour Monitors
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Parkview’s Mission Statement
(P)romoting
(A)chievement
(R) espect and
(K)indness
(V)aluing
(I)ndividualism and
(E)xcellence for a better
(W)orld
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ADMINISTRATION
Heidi Taylor-Eliopoulos
Superintendent of Schools
715-726-2417
Chad Trowbridge
Director of Business Services
715-726-2417
Jennifer Starck
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
715-726-2785
Christine McMasters
Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
715-726-2414
Randy Knowlton
Director of Buildings, Grounds and Safety
715-726-2417
Susan Lang
Director of Food Services
715-726-2400
Scott Kowalski
Director of Technology Education
715-726-2413
Michelle Golden
Director of Human Resources/Public Relations
715-723-2417
Dana Sommerfeld
Director of Assessment/Federal Policies
715-726-2785
BOARD OF EDUCATION
You are cordially invited to attend any of the regularly scheduled school board meetings. Unless otherwise
changed by public notice, regular school board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. At
each meeting, a time is provided for comments or questions from the public. If you have any questions for
a board member, please call 715-723-2417.
Jerry Smith, President
Amy Mason, Vice Pres.
Pat Allen,Treasurer
Staish Buchner, Clerk
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2017
2018
2018
Pete Lehmann
2017
Melanie Schaller 2016
Kathy Strecker 2016
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Parkview P.T.O. Board
President - Jennie Swoboda
[email protected]
Treasurer – Meredith Stefonek
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator - Ashley Nyhus
[email protected]
Fundraiser Coordinator - Tracy Crosby
[email protected]
Teacher Representatives - Laure Shilts
[email protected]
Teacher Representative – Lindsay Thomas
[email protected]
P.T.O. OBJECTIVES
1. To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community.
2. To bring into closer relationship the home and the school, that parents and
teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
3.
To develop between teachers and the parents such united efforts as will secure
for all children and students the highest advantages in physical, mental and social
education.
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ACADEMICS
CONFERENCES
We have conference times at Parkview. “Getting to Know You” is the first day of school. Then we have
academic progress conferences in October and January. See school calendar for dates.
FIELD TRIPS
Throughout the school year teachers schedule educational field trips. The trips are designed to
supplement the classroom curriculum and to introduce students to resources of our community. Parents will
receive advance notice of all field trips. Sometimes a small contribution may be requested to help defray
transportation or facility costs. No student will be denied the opportunity to go or be penalized for failing
to contribute. Please call the principal if you are unable to provide the cost of a field trip.
Field trips are a privilege and students must show their teacher that they are deserving of being allowed to
go on the field trip. If a student’s attitude or behavior is troublesome, he/she may not be permitted to go
on a particular field trip. In the event this is decided, the teacher will inform the parent/guardian that the
student may be held back at school while the class is on the field trip.
During the course of the school year we will be asking parents/guardians to consider chaperoning on
student field trips. It is important that parents and guardians know that, unfortunate as it may be, the
School District’s liability insurance only covers teacher, adult chaperones, and the students on the field
trips. It does NOT cover younger (non-student) brothers and sisters whom parents or guardians might
want to take along on the field trip. We realize that this may mean that some parents or guardians will not
be able to chaperone field trips, as they may not have child care available to them, but we need to abide by
this mandate. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
HOMEWORK/MAKE UP WORK
Each child is responsible to ask the teacher for assignments on the day he/she returns to school. If you
expect your child to be absent three or more days, you may call 715-720-3750 by 10:00 a.m. and a list of
assignments will be in the office by 3:00 p.m. You may also e-mail your child’s teacher to request
assignments.
Homework is important for improved student achievement. Homework is an extension and review of the
curriculum taught during the school day.
The expectation is very simple: All homework needs to be completed in the expected time frame as
assigned by the classroom teacher.
Failure to complete assigned homework or daily assignments will adversely affect a student’s grade and may
have a negative impact on the student’s ability to attend field trips.
Parents are encouraged to schedule a regular time for their children at home to complete homework,
assignments or review classroom material.
If parents have questions regarding homework or daily assignments, please contact your child’s classroom
teacher.
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HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2414.)
The Chippewa Falls School District recognizes the family as the primary source for developmental
experiences. In identifying its role, the district serves to reinforce that which is taught at home by
providing learning experiences that can be used to make healthy life choices now and in the future. If you
have any questions or concerns about the Human Growth and Development Curriculum, please feel free to
contact the counselor, principal or Jenny Starck, Human Growth and Developmental Coordinator at 715726-2580.
NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2260.)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All children in grades K-5 participate in the district’s physical education program. Safety dictates a pair of
tennis shoes be made available for use in the gymnasium. Running in regular shoes or stocking feet can be
dangerous on slippery floors. Going barefoot is not acceptable.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Students who are unable to participate in regular physical education programs are required to be involved in
an adaptive physical education program which is suited to their ability and limitations.
If a physician requests that a child not be permitted to take part in regular physical education activities,
the district, when so notified, will provide the parent with an adaptive physical education form that is to be
completed by the child’s physician. In doing so, the physician will indicate the types of physical activities in
which the child will be permitted to participate. Students will not be excused from attending regular
physical education classes without a physician’s completion of the adaptive physical education form.
PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5410.)
REPORT CARDS
In addition to six-week progress reports, reports cards are distributed approximately one week after the
end of each trimester. Watch the monthly newsletter for specific dates.
TESTING
Students are given group achievement tests and readiness tests during their years in the elementary
grades. The tests given vary from year to year and are used by the school to help determine the student’s
basic ability, his/her achievement in school subjects, and his/her readiness to begin new work.
RtI FRAMEWORK
The Chippewa Falls Area School District is implementing a service delivery framework known as Response to
Intervention (RtI). Response to Intervention is the educational practice in which high quality instruction is
delivered to all students based on their individual needs, and using the related data to drive educational
decisions. It is a prevention-based framework for all students that applies to academic subjects as well as
to behavior support in a concept known as Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). These
educational “best practices” are nationally accepted standards of service delivery and evidence based,
resulting in more efficient and effective education services being delivered to all students.
As a part of our service delivery model, professionals may team up with other staff members, or by
themselves, to engage students in group-based interventions based on data identified needs. If it is the
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belief that your child would benefit from a group-based intervention, you would be notified prior to the
group intervention beginning and given the chance to ask questions you may have or to opt your child out at
that time.
INTERVENTION/ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE
Through the state funded REACH grant, Parkview was able to work through a needs assessment process
and create solutions to some areas of concern. We found a need at Parkview in the areas of literacy and
math. In an effort to be proactive, and through extensive research and discussion, we have continued
intervention blocks and will be adding an enrichment component. We have adjusted our schedule over the
summer to best maximize support for our students. We will have an “all hands on deck” approach. The
intervention time is pivotal to assist those who struggle, or who are achieving at a different rate than the
rest of the students. We are asking parents to help us in supporting this time.
Intervention/Enrichment Blocks
School-wide- 10:00-10:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
Students should not arrive at school before 7:28 a.m. There is no supervision on the playground until this
time.
When dropping off students in the morning or picking them up in the afternoon, please do not park in the
bus-loading zone. Signs in front of the school indicate this area.
Do not park in handicap area unless you have a handicap permit. Those areas need to be available for
students/parents/guardians. Do not block other vehicles when parking.
BICYCLES
For safety reasons, once on school property, children need to walk their bikes to the bike racks. Parents
make the decision on when a child is old enough to ride his/her bike to school. The school discourages
students in Kindergarten thru Grade 2 from riding bicycles to school. Helmets are strongly encouraged.
Children are advised to lock their bicycles in racks if bicycles are ridden to school. Schools are not
responsible for damaged, stolen or lost bicycles.
BUS STUDENTS
Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and safe manner on the bus. Students are
expected to remain seated while the bus is moving. We ask that all parents review this policy throughout
the school year. If you have concerns call the bus company at 715-726-2454. Revocation of bus privileges
may occur when a student behaves in a disruptive or unsafe manner.
BUS DEVIATION
Any parent desiring a change in the child's regular bus transportation for any reason must complete a Bus
Deviation Form (See Appendix).
Parents are asked to please pick up the form in advance (or have their child pick up the form from school)
and have it completed and returned for their child.
It is important for Parkview Staff to know how your child will get home from school.
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Parkview staff WILL NOT permit a child to change their usual way of going home unless we have a
written note from the parent. If a child needs to ride a different bus after school, a bus deviation
form needs to be completed by the parent/guardian. (See Bus Students section).
To request a change, the note must be specific as to the dates for the change and who is picking up
the child. This note must be signed and dated by the parent/guardian.
PARKING
The parking lot entrance closest to Jefferson Avenue is the entrance for the school busses ONLY. It will
be the exit for automobiles. Automobiles will enter the 2nd entrance (further down Edward Street, nearer
the fairgrounds). The busses will continue to exit the 2nd entrance/exit.
Signs are installed to help direct this flow of traffic. THANK YOU for helping us keep this traffic flow
and providing for the safety of our children.
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All students need to be dropped off/picked up at the island and everyone should cross with the
crossing guards.
The drop off island is for stopping and dropping off students only. Do not park at the island.
Parking at the island does not allow those parked in the reserved parent spaces to back out safely.
The row of parking spaces next to the island is reserved for parents who wish to walk their children
to and from the building. Please use these reserved parking spaces.
The speed limit is 15 MPH in the school zone.
Thank you for following our parking lot expectations and keeping our students safe.
SAFETY PATROL
A group of grade five students are trained by Mr. Ralph Coushman and school staff to be the school safety
patrol. The purpose of our safety patrol is to influence and encourage other students to refrain from
crossing streets at points other than at designated crossings and to assist students across such designated
crossings in a safe and respectable manner.
Our safety patrol students arrive at the designated crossings each morning, Monday through Friday, from
7:20 AM to 7:50 AM and after school from 2:30 PM until the last bus leaves school.
At the discretion of the building principal, safety patrol students may be detained from their assignment
due to inclement weather or other situations that may jeopardize their safety. No liability shall attach to
the school district, or any individual, school member, administrator, teacher or other school authority by
virtue of the organization. (State Statue 118.10)
Any questions related to safety patrol, please refer to the safety patrol handbook or e-mail Ralph
Coushman at [email protected].
WALKERS
Walkers are to cross school intersections with the safety patrols. They are expected to stay on sidewalks
and cross at corners on the way to and from school. Students are to conduct themselves in a proper, safe
manner at all times.
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ATTENDANCE
The Chippewa Falls Unified Schools recognize regular, punctual attendance as essential for satisfactory
school progress. An excuse is required when your child is absent or tardy from school. It is the parent's
responsibility to call the school office at 715-720-3750.
The principal will determine if an absence is excused or unexcused as defined by state statute. Excused
absences may include illness, death of a family member and/or medical appointments. It is critical that the
school office knows where a child is and his/her reason for not being in school to ensure the safety of
every student.
It is important that parents and students assume responsibility for seeing that students arrive at school on
time. Any student who arrives after 7:48 a.m. on regular school days is considered tardy. For attendance
and lunch count purposes, all students arriving after 7:48 a.m. must first report to the office for an admit
slip.
School attendance is the legal responsibility of all parents and guardians as stated in the Wisconsin
Statutes. The State Statute 118.16 reads a student is considered a “habitual truant” when he/she has been
absent from school without an acceptable excuse for:
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Part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a semester
All students are expected to attend school regularly and be on time for classes in order to benefit from
the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility.
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If a student comes to school after 7:48 a.m., but arrives before 9:00 a.m., he/she will be
counted as tardy.
If a student comes to school after 9:00 a.m., he/she will be counted a half day absent.
If a child is in attendance until 1:30 p.m., he/she will be counted in attendance for a full school
day.
ATTENDANCE - TRUANCY
(State Statute 118.16)
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5200.)
Students are to be at school, ready to be in their classrooms when school starts or they will be recorded
tardy (unexcused). The Wisconsin state mandates indicate that more than 5 absences and/or tardies a
semester are excessive.
Truancy letters will be sent after three unexcused absences and/or tardies. A meeting will be held with
parent(s) and student after five unexcused absences and/or tardies occur within a given semester.
Students who are habitual truants may also be referred to Chippewa County Juvenile Service for violation
of the Wisconsin Compulsory Attendance Law.
If there are any questions concerning the above information, please contact Parkview Elementary at
715-720-3750.
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WITHDRAWING STUDENTS
Parents are required to notify the school office when their student will be changing schools. At the time
of withdrawal, all school materials must be returned (e.g. textbooks, library books) and outstanding bills
paid. Student records will be forwarded to the new school.
FAMILY SUPPORT
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
If your child has a problem at school, or if you feel (as a parent/guardian) there is something you should
discuss or have clarified, be assured there is someone at Parkview to help you. Do not hesitate to call the
school. Problems cannot be solved nor rumors dispelled unless the school knows about them.
The people to see (in this order) are:
1. Your child’s teacher
2. The principal
First, the staff at Parkview requests that you take your concern to the person nearest the problem. The
concern you face may be the result of an oversight or misunderstanding that can be quickly and easily
corrected if brought to the attention of the Parkview adult most directly involved.
If you feel the Parkview adult closest to the situation has not satisfactorily addressed your concern, please
make an appointment to see the principal.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Parkview has two full-time licensed guidance counselors. Parkview’s developmental guidance program
teaches children the importance of developing a positive attitude toward themselves, others, home and
school. Counseling services include classroom sessions, small-group sessions, individual counseling for
students and parent education opportunities.
PARENT PORTAL
The parent portal provides online access to view student information including attendance and grades from
anywhere you have Internet access. Contact Technology Help Desk at 715-726-2413 if you have questions.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The district employs school psychologists. They are responsible for individual testing of students and the
evaluation of possible learning disabilities. A child may be referred for testing by teachers, principal, or
parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be contacted before these individuals provide service. A
referral is handled by a team of specialists and other persons involved with your child.
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FOOD SERVICE
 Morning Snack –
The school Morning Snack program is available to all students every day. Since Morning Snack must
meet the USDA’s guidelines for nutrition, you can be confident that your child’s meal will provide
the fuel necessary for learning. Elementary schools serve breakfast in the classroom at the start of
each day.
Menus can be found at the district website http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/. The cost of breakfast is
35 cents/day. This will be deducted from the student’s meal account. All students who qualify for
free or reduced price meals can eat breakfast free of charge. The application is also available on our
website. Completing this application even if your child does not participate in school breakfast or
lunch can result in improved resources for our schools.
 School Lunches - Lunch prices for the 2015-16 school year will be $2.00 for elementary lunch.
Families may apply for free/reduced priced meals at any time during the school year. Applications
are available on the district website or requested at the school. Morning Snack/Lunch Menus can
also be found on the district website. If you have any questions, contact Peggy McKillip 715/7262417.
Lunch Changes - Our foodservice will be using Infinite Campus for our lunch program where
information regarding balances, purchases and making payments will be available through the parent
portal. Each student will have an individual account to purchase lunch or milk. Accounts are
prepaid, no negative balances will be allowed. If your lunch account is negative, your child will
receive a peanut butter sandwich and a milk.
Qualifying for free/reduced lunches and morning milk/snack - If you qualify for free or reduced
lunches, your child automatically qualifies for free breakfast.
Free/reduced lunch forms will be made available to you on registration day in September. You must
re-apply each school year. If your income status changes anytime during the school year and you wish to
apply or re-apply, contact the school office for an application.
If you have any questions, please contact Peggy McKillip at (715)726-2417.
Payment can be made several different ways.
Money may be deposited to your account by:
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Online via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All payments are over a secure
connection, there is no charge for making online payments, and the money is
immediately available for the students.
Sending payment to school with students; elementary students may give payment to
teacher or school secretary; middle school students can bri ng payment to the office
or pay during breakfast/lunch; and high school students can pay in the cafeteria
during lunch
Mailing payment to the district office at 1130 Miles St.
Dropping off payment at the district office; a secure night box is available aft er
hours
All payments will be split equally between all students in the household unless specified at
the time of payment. Money will only be transferred between accounts at the request of
parents. Please contact Cindy Meyer at 715-726-2581.
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HEALTH/SAFETY
ACCIDENTS
Children are asked to report accidents that occur not only in school, but also on their way to and from
school to their teacher and/or principal as soon as possible. If a child is injured in an accident while at
school, first aid will be administered and parents notified, if necessary. First aid is interpreted as
immediate temporary care given to an injured person.
The Chippewa Falls Board of Education does not carry medical or dental accident insurance for students.
For this reason, the board has approved a medical and dental accident insurance plan available to parents at
the beginning of the school year.
ADMININSTRATION OF MEDICATION/EMERGENCY CARE
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5330.)
Parents are encouraged to give medicine before or after school hours if at all possible. All medications
administered at school must be handled through the office or nurse’s office. Any medication that is given
during the school day must be in accordance with the following Chippewa Falls Unified School District Policy
for Administration of Medication.
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Written instructions from the prescribing physician for the administration of the prescribed
medication must be provided and the medication form needs to be signed by the prescribing
physician. The physician’s office may fax the medication order to Parkview School at 715-7203755.
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The medication prescribed by the physician must be brought to school BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN
in the container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy and must indicate the student's name, name
of medication, dosage, route and time of medication.
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Students may carry inhalers as long as a doctor has signed a medication form and circled (YES) that
the student may carry the inhaler.
A request from a parent/guardian for permission for their child to receive other non- prescription
medications must be accompanied with a signed medication form signed by the parent/guardian. Nonprescription drugs must be in the original sealed container.
ANIMALS IN SCHOOL
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2521.01.)
The Chippewa Falls School District Board of Education recognizes animals in the classrooms are a valuable
educational component in support of the curriculum or educational enrichment programs. The Board also
recognizes that the health, safety and welfare of students and staff are paramount. An animal permission
form must be completed TWO WEEKS prior to the date of bringing an animal on school grounds.
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ASBESTOS NOTICE
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District hereby provides notification of the availability of
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Management Plan for each building. Plans for each school are
available in the office of the Principal during normal business hours 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for your inspection
and review or at the Administration Office, 1130 Miles Street, Chippewa Falls.
The plan is made available for your inspection without cost or restriction in accordance with AHERA
regulation 763.93 (g) (3) and if copies are necessary they will be made available to you within 5 working
days at a cost to copy.
DEFIBRILLATOR
A HEARTSTART defibrillator is located outside the gymnasium doors.
DRILL PRACTICE
The staff will guide students to prepare for possible emergency situations in the following ways:
 Fire Drills: Students practice exiting the building in a quiet, orderly fashion.
 Lockdown: Students practice going to a safe spot in the room that is out of the view of a dangerous
intruder.
 Tornado/Severe Weather Drill: Students go to their designated area with their heads down,
should severe weather occur during the school day
HEALTH
Good nutrition, proper clothing, plenty of rest and personal hygiene are factors that influence a child’s
physical and mental attitude towards learning.
Periodic vision and hearing screenings are done each year with all students. If there is a concern with the
screening results, the school nurse will contact parents and/or guardians. When a student's appearance or
performance reveals a possible health problem, the parents will be contacted to discuss steps to correct
the problem.
All students are given the opportunity to have 30 fluoride dental treatments during the school year to
insure a good start to dental and oral health. The information is provided to each family at the start of
the year. Please sign the fluoride permission line if you wish your child to participate in the fluoride
program. The cost for each student is $2.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Wisconsin Statute 140.5 (16) requires children to be immunized prior to the admission to school. When a
parent/guardian registers a child for school he/she should come prepared to provide evidence of required
immunizations.
PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE)
The Chippewa Falls School District has a “No Live Lice” policy to provide a safe and healthy environment.
Upon admission to school, each family has received a copy of the “guidelines for Handling Head Lice”.
Additional copies are available by request in our main office.
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SECURITY
VISITING
We welcome visitors to the school. WE DO ASK, HOWEVER, THAT YOU CALL IN ADVANCE. Teachers
like to prepare students for visitors so instruction and classroom procedures are not interrupted.
All visitors to our schools during operating hours will be identified and enter through a door controlled by
office staff. A video intercom system will allow tow-way communication and for the visitor to be seen. A
form of identification may be required for entry. Individuals unwilling to comply will not gain entry and will
be met by school or police representatives.
All visitors whom have been granted access will proceed to the office for sing in and to receive a visitor
badge, which will be worn during their stay. Staff members will question any visitor not displaying a visitor
badge, or anyone who seems to need assistance.
Items being dropped off at school must be left in the office for delivery in the classrooms. We want to
keep interruptions to the classroom at a minimum. PLEASE LABEL ANY ITEMS YOU LEAVE FOR YOUR
CHILD.
DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP CHILDREN
If you enter the building, please say your HI and GOOD BYE in the front entrance area of the school. This
area includes all entrances in the morning and Central Park by the office in the afternoon.
BUILDING DOORS
All doors will be locked during the school day. This is only for entering the building; the doors are not
locked from the inside. Please use the buzzer (there are instructions by the buzzer) by the main entrance
and a staff member will let you in.
SNOW DAYS/INCLEMENT WEATHER
The following procedures will be observed when snow or ice prevents school busses from operating.
Decision to close school is usually made by 5:30 AM.
Listen to local radio stations for an announcement of school closing or early closing if a storm occurs during
the day. DO NOT CALL YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL. The district Messenger will also send out messages for
early school closing
Please do not drop your children off at regular starting time when school has been delayed by an hour or
two. Also, please have an action plan of where or what your child is to do when school dismisses early.
If school is closed for the day or school is closing early, all activities scheduled for that day, including
evenings, are cancelled.
STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #8462.)
Wisconsin state law requires licensed school employees to report to the local Department of Family and
Social Services any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. Failure to comply with this requirement may
result in prosecution of the school employee.
Once a report is made, official representatives of the Department of Family and Social Services have the
right to come to the school to interview the child. This department need not obtain parental permission to
interview the child.
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THEFT
The school cannot assume responsibility for money and valuable property brought to school by students.
Each student must take proper precaution to protect his/her own property.
It is strongly recommended students:
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Leave electronics at home (cell phones, music players, and all gaming devices).
Secure bicycles to the bike rack.
Keep private about any money brought to school.
Valuable objects should be left at home.
Report thefts they may have witnessed or any information they might have concerning a theft to
the teacher or principal.
VOLUNTEERS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #3120.09.)
Volunteers play a vital role in the educational process. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you would like
to volunteer your time. You must fill out a volunteer form prior to volunteering in the classroom or
attending a field trip with your child. These forms will be available to all parents/guardians at registration
time in September.
WEAPONS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5772.)
WELLNESS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy # 8510.)
Class Parties and Fundraising
 Food sales and parties for students held during the school day will not conflict with the lunch
program. Parties shall take place after lunch.
 Parents are encouraged to provide healthy snacks and treats for student celebrations. To reduce
the risk to students who have allergies, parents are encouraged to provide fresh fruit or vegetables
or food items commercially prepared or prepared by a state health inspected bakery .
 Elementary schools are to provide at least one celebration each year that focuses on healthy
activity such as heart healthy Valentine’s Day party.
 The use of soda or other high sugar drinks is discouraged during classroom parties. Milk or 100%
juice is available to purchase from food service.
 Nutrient dense foods including fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese sticks, whole grain crackers,
etc. are available for staff to purchase from the food service department for classroom parties.
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OFFICE MANAGEMENT
BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS/BALLOONS
Since the delivery of birthday invitations in school can create hurt feelings among students, it is our policy
that all birthday invitations are mailed to each child’s home or families are called.
It is not the responsibility of the school to provide student information to families. This is very time
consuming and not all families in a class wish to have their personal information given out.
Balloons delivered to students during the school day will be delivered to the office to keep classroom
disruptions to a minimum. Students will be notified and may pick up balloons after school to take home. We
recommend you provide transportation home that day, as managing balloons on the bus can be difficult and
dangerous for travel.
CONTACT ADDRESS OF STUDENTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Parents and/or guardians are requested to promptly notify the school office at 715- 720-3750 of any
change in an address and/or phone numbers. Please provide any phone number, parent’s work number
and/or emergency contact number changes that may occur during the school year. This is extremely
important in the event an emergency should arise. Please provide a current email address on your child’s
enrollment form and update as necessary.
The school office must have a local emergency telephone number on file for each student. The emergency
contact numbers should be that of someone who could come for your child and provide care until you return
home. It is the parent's responsibility to contact the office as soon as possible should the emergency
telephone number change at any time during the school year.
Should your child incur an emergency situation and a contact cannot be made, the police department will be
called.
It is important that we have on file in the school office the names and addresses of those persons to whom
your son and/or daughter may be released during the school day. You will have the opportunity in
September to record these names on the student release form provided in your registration packet.
Students will not be released to persons other than parents/guardians unless the parents/guardians have
given the school permission. Parents/guardians can record these names on the student release forms.
Parents should not report to the classroom when picking up your child. Children will be called from class to
the office. This is for the safety of all children.
CUSTODY
If custody or guardianship changes after enrollment, documents should be provided to the school office as
soon as possible. Upon request, the school system will give to non-custodial parents all information required
under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and laws of the State of Wisconsin, unless there is a
valid court order directing the school system not to divulge such information. If such an order exists, a
certified copy must be delivered to the principal’s office.
Request for attendance enrollment documentation for tax purposes should be submitted in writing to the
office 5 business days before it is needed. Attendance and enrollment reports can be printed from
Infinite Campus.
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LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES
Please put your child’s name on all personal property. Lost articles, marked with a name will be returned to
the owner. Other articles will be kept in the “Lost and Found” area near the office. Keys, watches, rings
and small items are kept in the office. Any remaining unclaimed lost and found items are donated to local
charities.
NEWSLETTER
A monthly school newsletter is electronically sent to each family to keep all informed of school events and
activities. Paper copies are available upon request. The staff at Parkview encourages all parents/guardians
to become involved in our school. Through your cooperation and participation, Parkview can become an even
better school. An electronic version will be posted each month on the district’s web page http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/. Read the newsletter to see what’s coming up.
STUDENT RECORDS
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #8330.)
The School Board of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District shall allow persons to have access to
school district records in accordance with Wisconsin statutes and district implementing procedures.
SCHOOL FINES
No rental charges are made for books or school equipment. Books, supplies, and equipment are very
expensive and loss, damage, or misuse of these materials will result in fines.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Individual student pictures will be taken on the first day of school as part of registration day. Retakes will
be taken in October. All children will have their picture taken, as Parkview staff wishes to include all
children in the memory book. Group pictures are taken in the spring. Parents are not obligated to purchase
any pictures.
TELEPHONE USE
The office, gym area and classroom telephones are not available for the general use of the students. Calls
for permission to go home with a friend, to stay after school, to check to see if someone is picking them up,
etc. will not be permitted. These matters need to be arranged at home before the student starts for
school. The office and classroom telephone is available for emergency calls and school business.
TITLE 1—PARENT’S RIGHT TO KNOW (TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS)
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #2261.02.)
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
School-Wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
Purpose:
School Rules:
*Create a sense of community in our schools
*Reduce problem behavior and increase positive behavior
*Create consistent language, expectations, and consequences
*Gather and use data to guide decision-making
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1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Safe
Parkview Behavior Matrix
Hallway
Playground
Lunchroom
Bathroom
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Walk at all times.
Keep all outside doors
closed.
Be quiet in the hallways.
Keep hands and feet to
yourself.
Stay with your class.
Keep right.
Use equipment
appropriately.
Stay within
playground area.
Ask adult for help.
Keep hands and feet to
yourself.
Invite others to play.
Take turns and share
the equipment.
Use polite language.
Keep hands and feet to
yourself.
Use good table
manners.
Listen to adults.
Use kind words and
inside voices.
Give privacy to others.
Use soft voices.
Keep hands and feet to
yourself.
Line up when bell rings.
Dress for the weather.
Follow the rules.
Eat your own food.
Stay seated while
eating and until
dismissed.
Use two hands on tray
while walking.
Wash hands with soap
and water.
Keep water in the
sink.
Eat food in the
lunchroom.
Have a calm, quiet
body while waiting in
line and eating.
Clean up your space.
Keep the bathroom
clean.
Be timely.
As a staff we will: positively reinforce and reward expected behaviors and enforce
meaningful consequences for violations.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5513.)
Any student who needlessly damages school property or equipment shall be held responsible and shall make
restitution to the school in the amount determined by the administration. When a student is unable to make
restitution, the parent or guardian shall be held liable.
CELL PHONES
Cell phone use during the school day is strictly prohibited. Students who have a cell phone at school must
turn it off and keep it in their backpack. Students found using their cell phone during the school day will
have it confiscated and held until a parent comes to pick it up.
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DRESS CODE
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5511.)
Personal appearance of students attending the Chippewa Falls Area Schools remains the responsibility of
parents and/or guardians. One goal of the school personnel is to maintain a school climate that fosters
learning, safety and respect for self and others.
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Clothing attire and accessories like low riding pants or jeans, wallet chains and exposed
undergarments are examples of inappropriate dress.
Bare midriff, fishnet or off-the-shoulder tops are not to be worn to school.
Shorts are acceptable provided that they are even with or below the bottom of their fingertips
when standing.
Clothing with advertisements or depictions of drugs, alcohol and tobacco products or displays of
offensive messages are prohibited.
Students are required to remove hats once they have entered the building.
Flip flop sandals are examples of unsafe attire. Flip flops are not allowed to be worn at school.
Injuries have resulted when students run on the blacktop and sand.
If in the judgment of the teacher or principal, attire is disruptive to the educational process, the child may
be required to change. Inappropriately dressed children will wait in the school office until parents can be
called to provide a change of clothing.
ITEMS FROM HOME-ELECTRONICS/TOYS
Every year situations occur that cause students to argue, fight and have hurt feelings due to toys brought
from home that have NO purpose at school. These toys are a disruption at recess time and can cause
negative issues in the classroom.
Some examples of toys that have caused issues in the past are:
 electronic games
 cell phones & smart phones
 trading cards of various kinds
 dolls
 cars, trucks, remote control vehicles
 other items
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laser lights
It is our expectation that students not bring toys to school unless requested by a staff member for school
related purposes. Toys can be a negative temptation (theft) to some students and toys can be broken at
school, which will result in hostile or hurt feelings. For those reasons, we ask that toys stay at home.
If a student brings any item from home that is not acceptable at school, parents will be informed that the
item will be kept in the principal’s office until picked up by the parent.
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BUSSING PBIS MATRIX
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OFFICE DISCIPLINE REFERRAL
An Office Discipline Referral Form will be used by school staff should a behavior warrant one. If a student
receives an Office Discipline Referral, the student will be required to meet with the principal. This
referral form has been created by the district and will be used by all schools in the CFSD.
RECESS
We have adjusted our schedule to eliminate the mid-morning recess and extend the lunch recess. A 25minute recess is included as part of the school day. For your child’s safety, parents are not allowed on the
playground. Please check in at the office.
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Students will need a note from a doctor to remain inside during recess for health reasons.
Students are required to go outside for all recess periods.
Our playground tends to have ice and water even though the snow may be melted in several
areas. If your child does not have boots or snow pants, they will need to stay in an area
designated by the playground supervisors.
Students must have shoes to wear in the building. When students do not have shoes, they are
not dressed appropriately for physical education activities, they track mud, ice and snow onto
the carpeted areas, their feet get hot and sweat and we notice an unpleasant smell around the
building. Boots are typically big and clunky, so they present a safety issue not only for the
student wearing them, but also for others.
Snow pants are required in order to play where there is snow. Students who do not have snow
pants will need to stay in a designated area on the playground.
Students must hang clothing items in their lockers so that the floor space is clear of items that
make walking unsafe. All lockers should be empty at the end of each school day so that the
custodial staff can clean the areas appropriately. (This includes sweeping and mopping).
PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILDREN’S CLOTHING. Each year we have many items that are not
claimed and are donated to local charities.
STUDENT ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5517 & 5517.01.)
STUDENT CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT
(http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #5500.)
Students shall be expected to abide by the code of conduct adopted by the School Board and any other
appropriate school expectations and classroom rules established by the building principal and/or classroom
teacher for the purpose of maintaining a favorable academic atmosphere.
STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY
http://cfsd.chipfalls.k12.wi.us/ Go to Policy Manual, view policy #7540 and #7540.03.)
Students in the Chippewa Falls School District may have use of e-mail, the network, and internet at school
district sites during school hours via district provided accounts. This use is a privilege, not a right.
Students having access to e-mail, the network and/or internet shall do so through the supervision of
faculty and staff and shall adhere to the guidelines established as appropriate by school board and
WiscNet policies, and their guidelines.
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The district and/or its designee retain the right to inspect, monitor, or view student-generated content
stored on district owned equipment, or accessed with district-owned equipment.
E-mail, network, and internet use shall be for educational use, consistent with the educational objectives
and mission of this school district. Misuse of district e-mail, internet, or network, may result in the loss of
access privileges, school disciplinary action, fines, or legal consequences.
Each year parents are required to give permission for their child to use the internet at school by signing on
the designated line of the student’s enrollment form.
WINTER
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All students must be dressed appropriately for cold weather, which includes boots, winter coats,
snow pants, mittens/gloves, and hats.
Students are expected to wear boots as long as the playground conditions necessitate such attire.
This will be at the discretion of the staff. If a student does not have a separate pair of boots for
outside wear, he or she will be required to remain in a designated area on the playground. Parents
will be notified if a student does not wear boots over a period of days.
Sliding on the ice and playing on snow hills is a common cause of serious injuries and is not permitted
on the playground,
Students not wearing snow pants will be expected to stay in a designated area near the building.
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Throwing snowballs or ice chunks is absolutely NOT PERMITTED on the playground.
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Every effort is made to protect children from sub-zero weather. The district guideline reads: If the
actual temperature is -6 or below or the wind chill is –6 degrees or below, the students will remain inside
for recess. All schools will make decisions based on these guidelines. The district uses
weatherunderground.com to make weather related decisions.
ELASTIC CLAUSE
The school and administration reserve the right to establish fair and reasonable rules and regulations for
things requiring action that are not covered in the handbook and/or student behavior that may arise. In all
cases, rules, regulations, and possible consequences shall be as consistent as possible with previously
established rules, regulations, and consequences for similar incidents. Matters omitted from the list should
not be interpreted as limitations on the scope of the school’s authority in dealing with any type of
infraction that may not be in the best interest of the safety and welfare of the students of Parkview
Elementary School.
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District Policies
Administration of Medication/Emergency Care 5330
Animals at School 2521.01
Attendance 5200
Care of School Property 5513
Dress Code 5511
Human Growth and Development 2414
Non-Discrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity 2260
Promotion, Placement, and Retention 5410
Public Attendance at School Events 9160
Student ABUSE AND NEGLECT 8462
Student Anti-Harassment 5517 & 5517.01
Student Code of Classroom Conduct 5500
Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety 7540.03
Student Records 8330
Title I – Parents’ Right to Know (Teacher Qualifications) 2261.02
Volunteer 3120.09
Weapons 3217
Wellness 8510
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