WINDSOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
FAMILY HANDBOOK
2017-2018
Windsor Early Childhood Program
C/o Freer Elementary
1800 Hanover Lane
Barnhart, MO 63012
Phone: (636)464-2951
Fax: (636)464-447
EARLY CHILDHOOD PERSONNEL
Staff members can all be reached by email using their first initial, last name @windsor.k12.mo.us. For example: .
ECSE TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS
Freer Elementary
Sarah Darnton, Teacher
Janice Stoll, Paraprofessional, Marsha Carranza, Paraprofessional PM
Kristen Barnowski, Teacher
Brittany Rosener, Paraprofessional, Marsha Carranza, Paraprofessional AM
Danielle (Rodriguez) Flamm, Teacher
Jamie Comia, Paraprofessional
Jenny Belmar, Teacher
Sandy Stites, Paraprofessional
Wendy Rosvall, Teacher
Michelle Kmetz, Paraprofessional
Dottie Smith, Floating Paraprofessional, AM/PM
TITLE ONE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Rachel Davis, Teacher
Terri Nunn, Paraprofessional
Brittni Boyette, Teacher
Cindy Kamp, Paraprofessional
THERAPISTS/ DIAGNOSTIC STAFF
Debbie Lever, Speech/Language Therapist
Rebecca Crawford, Speech/Language Therapist
Jaqui Kremer, Occupational Therapist
Tracie Smith, Physical Therapist
Sally Merchant, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Dottie Smith, Discrete Trial Implementer
Janelle Dinwiddie, Diagnostician
Karen Barbarash, Psych Examiner
Laura Wilcox, Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (email: )
Windsor School District Website: www.windsor.k12.mo.us.For the ECSE web pages, click on the Freer Elementary tab, then click on teachers, then click on your child's teacher's name. Some teachers also use blogs or class Facebook pages.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Freer Elementary Principal: Charles Bouzek (636)464-2951
Windsor Elementary Principal: Denise Funston (636)464-4408
Special Education Director: Christin Greenlee (Elementary) (636)464-4467
Title One Coordinator: Christin Greenlee (636)464-4467
ECSE Process Coordinator/PAT Coordinator: Janelle Dinwiddie (636)464-2951 ex. 4500
Director of Transportation: Gary Drury (636)464-5572
Freer Elementary School Nurse: Angie Bulmahn (636)464-2951
PAT Parent Educators: Mindy Ford and Cathy Theiss (636)464-4499
WELCOME TO WINDSOR EARLY CHILDHOOD!!!
Windsor Early Childhood includes 7 preschool classrooms for children ages 3-5 all housed at the Freer Elementary building. Five classrooms are Early Childhood Special Education classrooms. Children qualify for this program if they have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for an educational disability identified through formal evaluation. In each of the ECSE classrooms, we place several typically developing peers. Our ECSE program is a half day model, Monday – Thursday. Morning session is 8:30-11:30 and the Afternoon session is 12:30 – 3:30. NO CLASS ON FRIDAY.
Freer Elementary also houses two Title One Preschool Classrooms. Children qualify for this program if they score below average in at least one area of the DIAL-4 administered by PAT or meet other criteria such as Headstart eligibility, homelessness or English as a Second Language. One of the classrooms is also a half day model, Monday – Thursday. The other Title One Preschool Classroom is an extended day model, running 8:30 – 2:30, Monday – Thursday. Children are put on a spread sheet after qualifying for Title One. Those with the greatest need are placed in the extended day program. NO CLASS ON FRIDAY.
MISSION STATEMENT
To support our students in reaching their highest developmental, social, and academic potential.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
Beginning at the Beginning: As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your child will learn more during the early years than any other time in life. How your child grows and learns during these years – beginning at birth – will affect his or her later development and success in school.
Free Services and Materials: Parents as Teachers is a volunteer and free program that provides practical, effective help for all Missouri families with children birth to age five. It offers:
1. Personal Visits – Mindy Ford and Cathy Theiss, Certified Parent Educators trained in child development, provide home visits to families who qualify. They can help you understand each stage of your child’s development and offer practical tips on ways to encourage learning.
2. Screenings – PAT offers periodic screening of overall development, language, hearing and vision. The goal is to provide a clear understanding of your child’s growth and development. Call us for a screening if you:
- Have a developmental concern for your child.
- Would like a screening to place your child on the waiting list for a typical peer spot in one of the ECSE classes.
- Would like to see if your child qualifies for Title One Preschool.
- Would like confirmation that your child is developing appropriately.
3. Referral Network – PAT helps families link with special services, if needed, which are beyond the scope of this program.
4. Group Activities – PAT partners with ECSE, Title One to provide fun activities your family can attend. We also have Story Time with the parent educators several times during the year. Please see our calendar page for details.
The Home-School Partnership that Works
Research has shown that children whose parents were involved in PAT
were significantly advanced over their peers in language, social development, problem solving and intellectual abilities. Children whose parents were involved in PAT also scored significantly higher on standardized measures of reading and math achievement than did comparison children. Give your child the best possible start in life! Join the more than 100,000 Missouri families who are benefiting from Parents As Teachers. To be part of Windsor PAT, contact Mindy Ford and/or Cathy Theiss at Windsor Elementary at (636) 464-4499.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Windsor Parents as Teachers (636)464-4499 (Mindy Ford and Cathy Theiss) or
(636)464-2951 ext 4500 (Janelle Dinwiddie) *** Call for FREE developmental screenings for children birth – age five.*** Call to see if you qualify for a home visit. Anyone can participate in screenings and group events. See calendar page.
St. Louis Regional Center of Jefferson County-Intake
1-800-358-7665 Jeffco Office: (636)931-0013
Providing service coordination to families with children who have disabilities.
Missouri First Steps Intake/Assessment: 1-866-583-2392
Serving children from birth to age 3 with disabilities.
Head Start – (636)797-4743 or (636)789-3563 Hillsboro main office
Windsor Head Start - (636)467-5495
Comtrea – Dental and medical care free to families without insurance. Counseling and psychiatric services are also available. Dental and medical care available at Hillsboro Hickory Plaza: (636)481-6040. Medical care only at Byrnes Mill: (636)677-9977.
Jefferson County Library Windsor Branch – (636)461-1914
Story time every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 A.M.
Jefferson County Rescue Mission: (636)475-3030
Food pantry, gently used clothing, furniture, other services available.
Hand In Hand Pregnancy Help Center: (636)464-8400
Has gently used baby equipment, clothing, and sometimes diapers for families in need.
Helping Hands and Horses: (314)409-9961. email: . Call or email to be placed on waiting list. Providing therapeutic horseback riding to children with special needs.
Jefferson/Franklin Community Action Corporation: WIC, Energy Assistance, Housing. (636)789-2686
Arnold Health Dept: (636)282-1010 Arnold Food Pantry: (636)287-6565
Double Up Food Bucks – www.DoubleUpHeartland.org
Low Cost Car Seats: Jefferson County Dept. of Health - $25. Call 636-282-1010
Free Car Seats: High Ridge Fire Protection District – Call 636-677-3371 to make an appointment.
HOOT CARES? WE CARE MART!!We are pleased to announce The HOOT Cares? We Care! Mart. This is a resource for families in our district in need of clothing. Some items we have include gently used children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories (hats, scarves, gloves, belts).
If this is a program that would be helpful for your family please contact the Windsor District Social Worker, Chrissy Immken at 636-464-4428 or . She will ask for sizes and check availability, and then set up a meeting time for pick up.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Your child will need a backpack (big enough for a folder, papers, and art projects) with a change of clothes in it. Your child will be served a snack at school (not breakfast or lunch), in both the ECSE and Title One programs. We ask that you help us out by sending a package of store bought snack and drink for the class each month. If your child is not yet toilet trained, we ask that you send plenty of diapers each day (3-4), along with a container of wipes. If you prefer to send a package of diapers to keep at school, the teacher will let you know when they are running low, and you can send more. Your child's teacher will provide a more specific list of school supplies if more are needed. Please leave personal belongings such as toys at home, unless requested for a “Toy Party” or Show and Tell.
HEALTH POLICIES – PARENT INFORMATION
The nurses of Windsor C-1 Schools would like to welcome you and your child. Our role as school nurses is to provide first aid and emergency care, to conduct health and developmental screenings, to participate in the prevention and control of communicable diseases, to promote wellness through health education, and to meet the special needs of any chronically ill or disabled child.
Immunizations
According to Missouri State Law Section 167.181 RSMo, students must have the required immunizations before enrolling or attending school. Immunizations may be obtained at the Jefferson County Health Department in Arnold (phone 636-282-1010) or in Hillsboro (phone 636-942-3101). Appointments are necessary. Call for days and times.
Exams
Physical Exams are recommended for all students entering Kindergarten and all students every two years thereafter. Dental and vision exams are also recommended for students each year. Please give a copy of these exams to the school nurse to be kept in your child’s health file.
Health Care Plans
Any parent who has a child with a medical diagnosis is asked to contact the school nurse to discuss their child’s condition and to determine if a health care plan needs to be developed for school to accommodate his/her individual needs.
· Asthma
All students with a diagnosis of asthma should have an "Asthma Action Plan" on file in the school nurse's office. Please obtain a copy of this form for your physician to complete. The purpose of this plan is to assist the school nurse in managing your child's asthma at school.
· Allergic Reactions / Anaphylaxis
True medical emergencies are rare but may happen at school. In the case of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), time is of the essence.
Students with a known severe or potentially severe allergic reaction are strongly encouraged to have an “Allergy Action Plan” completed by their physician and kept on file in the nurse’s office. The parent must also provide any medications required as part of that plan to the school nurse. It is the parent’s responsibility to discuss with the appropriate school staff, including the school nurse, any accommodations that need to be made at school, especially in the case of food allergies. At the parent or school’s request, a meeting can be arranged for this purpose.
NOTICE
Illnesses
In an attempt to control the spread of illness, any student will be sent home who has: a fever (100° F or greater), vomiting, diarrhea, or as otherwise determined in the best interest of the student and/or the classroom. STUDENTS SHOULD BE FREE OF THESE PROBLEMS FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT FEVER REDUCING MEDICATION BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL. Students with any illness or communicable disease will be allowed to attend school in accordance with their doctor's recommendation and/or guidelines of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
District Sponsored After-School Programs (e.g. Tutoring, Detention, Sports, etc.)
For any student participating in a district sponsored after school program, parents should to discuss any medical needs that their child has with the assigned coach/teacher and/or the child’s Section 504 or IEP team.
Communicable Diseases
In the event of any communicable disease, control measures and interventions will be implemented in accordance with state statutes governing disease control, and in consultation with the student's physician and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Health Screenings
Annual Health Screenings Performed by GradeHeight / Weight / Vision / Hearing / Blood Pressure
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10th grade / Screenings performed as needed or by request of teacher, parent or Special Services Dept.
11th grade / Screenings performed as needed or by request of teacher, parent or Special Services Dept.
12th grade / Screenings performed as needed or by request of teacher, parent or Special Services Dept.
An opt-out form is available for you to sign if you do not want your child screened.
Birthday Treats and School Parties (ADF-AP1)
All birthday treats will be allowed only if ordered through the school district’s contracted food service provider. A selection of treats available for purchase is provided by the food service provider. Birthday treats will be allergen safe for peanuts and tree nuts. The food service provider will accommodate other allergens when possible. No profit will be made by the food service provider on the sale of birthday treats. For snacks brought to school for parties (Halloween and Valentine’s Day parties), patrons will comply with policy EFEA, Distribution of Noncommercial Foods.
All forms are available for download online under the nursing tab on the district website. If you are unable to obtain these forms online, they will be available in the nurse’s office.
We hope this information will help you understand some of the health policies of our district. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, or if your child has any special need with which we can assist.
MEDICATION POLICY – PARENT INFORMATION
This information is provided as a reference to parents regarding the district's medication policy. The policy in its entirety is available for review on the website under policy JHCD.
Prescription Medication
All prescription medication must be sent to school in a currently dated and labeled prescription bottle (request an extra bottle from the pharmacy) and accompanied by a signed PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM.
Over-The-Counter Medication (Physician and Parental Consent Required)
No over-the-counter medication (e.g. cough syrup, allergy meds, etc.) will be administered at school without a written consent/order from the student's physician. This order must state: