Student Handbooks

 

Mission 

It is the mission at William Cappel Elementary to Work together, Create relationships, and Educate ALL.

 

Values 

In order to achieve our mission, William Cappel Elementary students and staff are accountable for their words and actions by being: Respectful, Responsible, and Safe

 

Arrival 

Students may begin entering William Cappel Elementary at 8:00 a.m. Students need to be in their classrooms by 8:20 a.m., ready to learn. Students may enter through the front entrance if they are not riding a bus.  Students will report directly to the cafeteria if they are purchasing breakfast, then report to their classroom or morning meeting.  Staff members are stationed by the front doors and inside the building to assist students in finding their classroom and the cafeteria in the mornings.   If dropping off your student, please pull as far forward as possible in the circle drive.

Students who arrive after 8:20 a.m. will need to be accompanied by an adult and signed in at the office.

 

Dismissal

Please call the office prior to 1:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays) if you need to change your child’s transportation.

 

Car riders will be dismissed at 3:20 p.m. (2:10 p.m. on Wednesdays) and will walk with a staff member. Parents are asked to remain in their cars and drive around the circle driveway to pick up their child. Arrangements should be made to allow children to board on the passenger side of the car. 

Students leaving William Cappel Elementary as car riders will only be allowed to leave with adults who have a Kid Account card or adults who can present an ID to verify that they are on the child’s contact list as a designated adults to pick up.

 

Bus Riders are dismissed at 3:20 p.m. (2:10 p.m. on Wednesdays). Their teacher will walk them to their assigned bus. Students who ride an R3 School Bus will be outfitted with a Bus Tag to scan on and off the bus. Please leave these attached to your child’s backpack at all times.  will then walk to their bus with a 

 

No student is to be dismissed early, except in case of an emergency. No student is to leave school early without checking out through the office. Students leaving early must be signed  out in the office, using the iPad in the vestibule, by a parent/guardian or a previously designated person. A parent, guardian, or designated person must have identification to check out a student.

All visitors are expected to check in at the office with a photo ID at the office upon entry.

Attendance

Our goal is for students to be at school 90% or more of the time. Students will set goals around attendance. If your child will be absent from school, please contact the office at (636)356-4246. Absences will impact your child’s attendance even when a doctor’s note is provided, however it is appreciated for documentation of the absence.

LOCATION AND BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS 

ALL SETTINGS 

 VOICE LEVEL:  Teacher's Choice

 RESPECTFUL:  Use kind words, follow directions, and be a good listener

 RESPONSIBLE:  Use materials as instructed and keep the school neat and clean

 SAFE:  Keep your hands and feet to yourself

 

CLASSROOM

 VOICE LEVEL:  Teacher's Choice

 RESPECTFUL:  Raise your hand for help and take care of classroom supplies

 RESPONSIBLE:  Be ready to learn and complete assignments to the best of your ability

 SAFE:  Stay in your seat, keep all chair legs on the floor, and maintain personal space

 

HALLWAY

 VOICE LEVEL:  Silent to whisper

 RESPECTFUL:  Walk and wait quietly

 RESPONSIBLE:  Be ready to learn and complete assignments to the best of your ability

 SAFE:  Stay in your seat, keep all chair legs on the floor, and maintain personal space

 

RESTROOM

 VOICE LEVEL:  Silent to a whisper

 RESPECTFUL:  Give others privacy

 RESPONSIBLE:  Use supplies properly, place all trash in the trash can, and return to class promptly

 SAFE:  Walk and wash your hands with soap and water

 

CAFETERIA

 VOICE LEVEL:  Inside talking voice 

 RESPECTFUL:  Use inside talking voices and only eat your food

 RESPONSIBLE:  Gather all lunch items needed before sitting down

 SAFE:  Raise your hand for help, report spills, walk, and wait quietly

 

PLAYGROUND

 VOICE LEVEL:  Outside voices

 RESPECTFUL:  Take turns

 RESPONSIBLE:  Be a problem solver

 SAFE:  Use the equipment as instructed and stay in approved areas

 

MORNING MEETING/ASSEMBLIES

 VOICE LEVEL:  Teacher’s choice

 RESPECTFUL:  Keep voices off during assemblies or performances, eyes on the presenter or performance, and stay seated. 

 RESPONSIBLE:  Follow expectations 

 SAFE:  Keep your hands and your feet to yourself

 

DISMISSAL

 VOICE LEVEL:  Silent to whisper

 RESPECTFUL:  Walk quietly, whisper voices only when necessary

 RESPONSIBLE:  Be a good listener, go to your assigned location promptly

 SAFE:  Line up or sit with your hands and feet to yourself

 

BUS

 VOICE LEVEL:  Inside talking voice 

 RESPECTFUL:  Keep the bus clean 

 RESPONSIBLE:  Take all of your belongings and watch for your stop

 SAFE:  Sit seat to seat, back to back, and with your bookbag in your lap

 

WCE uses Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).  We teach expected behaviors for each location in the building to all students.  Students practice these expectations.  Teachers use interventions to teach expected behaviors and recognize/reward appropriate behavior.  Students at WCE are Accountable for their actions and words by being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe. 

Placement Continuum

1. Chill zone in the classroom
2. Buddy room 1
3. Buddy room 2
4. Office/Focus Room 

Students will work their way back through the continuum before they rejoin the class.

 

School Counselor

Our school counseling program is here to support every student’s growth - academically, socially, and as future learners and leaders! Through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual support, our school counselor helps students develop essential skills for success in school and life.  To connect with our school counselor, please refer to the contact information on our school website.

The counseling program includes: 

Classroom Lessons: Our counselor leads monthly classroom lessons focused on academic success, personal and social development, and early career exploration and awareness.

Small Group Support: Small groups provide students with a space to build skills and navigate challenges such as making friends, managing emotions, staying organized, boosting confidence, handling stress or grief, and adjusting to family changes. Groups are formed based on student needs and referrals.

Individual Student Planning: Students are supported with transitions between grade levels and are introduced to career awareness through classroom activities and discussions.

Individual Counseling: Brief, one-on-one support is available to help students manage emotions, develop coping strategies, and address personal or school-related concerns.

504 Case Management: The school counselor serves as the 504 Case Manager, coordinating plans and accommodations for students who qualify under Section 504 to ensure their individual needs are met.

Community Partnerships: The counseling program collaborates with local agencies to connect families with helpful resources and referrals when additional support is needed.

Parent Communication: Families can expect communication from the school counselor to occur via ParentSquare, email, and/or phone.

 

Student Birthdays

As part of our building wellness policy, please do not send in sugar-based treats (cake, cupcakes, cookies, and candy) for your child to share with their classmates on their birthday.

Instead, we have a “birthday menu” that will be sent home with your child a week or two before his/her birthday. You and your child may select an option from the menu and submit your choice by your child’s birthday. (For students with summer birthdays, you will be sent home menu on your child’s half birthday. This is to avoid a large number of students celebrating his/her birthday in May.  For more information, please contact the office or your child’s teacher.

While we understand that your child’s birthday is a special occasion, please refrain from sending deliveries of flowers or balloons to school. These items disrupt the school day and must be picked up at the end of the day. Additionally, these items may not be allowed to go home with your child on the bus. 

Check with your child’s teacher to receive a “birthday menu” a week or two before your child’s birthday.

When sending in healthy treats, please send individually wrapped, store-prepared items for each child. Suggested items: fruit snacks, packaged crackers, granola bars, etc. Please refer to the “birthday menu” for choices.

Please do not send drinks, cakes, cupcakes, big cookies, or candy. 

A nonfood item, such as pencils or stickers, is also appropriate. Please refer to the “Birthday Party Menu” for your choices.

 

If you send birthday party invitations to school, please be sure to include all girls, all boys, or all members of the class.  If you choose to only invite, select students from multiple classes, please make other arrangements to deliver the invitations.

 

Water Bottles/ School Wellness

We kindly request that students bring only water in water bottles. Students are not allowed to bring caffeinated drinks, such as soda, coffee, or energy drinks. Families are strongly encouraged to consider healthy lunch and snack options and to limit any candy or sugary treats at school.

 

Stay Connected to William Cappel Elementary 

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ParentSquare will be used for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. It automatically generates an account for each parent, using your preferred email address and phone number. We encourage you to access your account so you can download the mobile app and update your preferences on when and how you are notified.

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