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MANZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1000 E. FILLMORE
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
852-3900 http://www.ecasd.us/Manz-Elementary/Home
MANZ MUSTANGS
FAMILY HANDBOOK
2016-2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome letter 4
Manz School Calendar 5
Manz School Staff List 6
Access to Student Records 7
Accidents/Emergency Procedures 7
Attendance/Absences 7
Behavior Expectations 7-8
Bicycles, Scooters, Skate Boards, and Rollerblades 8
Birthdays and Special Occasions 9
Bus Transportation, Disciplinary Action 9-11
Children of Separated/Divorced Parents 11-12
Code of Classroom Conduct 12
Controlled Substances 12
Crisis Evacuation Procedures 12
Disclaimer of School District 12
Drills 12
Dropping off/Picking up Students 13
Field Trips 13
Filming, Photographing or Videotaping in the Schools 13
Health Services 14
Homework 14
Information Change 15
Insurance 15
Lost and Found 15
Lunch Program 15
Parent Teacher Association 15
Parties 16
Pet Visits 16
Pupil Nondiscrimination Policy 16-17
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Recess 17
Request for Early Dismissal 17
Safety Patrol 17
School Closings 17
School Safety and Security 18
School Supervision-Before and After School 18
Student Dress Code 18-19
Students Bringing Electronic Devices/Phones 19
Technology Usage Expectations for Students 19-21
Telephone Calls 21
Title I Program 22
Visitor Procedures 22
Weapons Policy 22
YMCA Childcare Program 22
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September 2016
Dear Manz Families,
This Manz School Family Handbook is intended to familiarize you with general information
regarding our school procedures and policies. Please plan to keep it in a convenient place so you
can use it as a reference whenever you have a question. You can also access our handbook on the
Manz webpage under that Parent/Student Information tab at: http://www.ecasd.us/Manz-
Elementary/About/Parent-Student-Information
If you ever have any questions or concerns about the content of this handbook, please feel free to
contact us at 852-3900.
The most critical aspect of your child’s learning that you can help with is the communication
between home and school. This handbook is simply a reference for you. Other sources of
information include: the Manz home/school communication folder, the Manz website
(http://www.ecasd.us/Manz-Elementary/Home), the Manz Facebook page, and our newsletter.
District information is also available on our district web page at: www.ecasd.us.
Please check with your child each day to see if any important papers were sent home. Often the
notes we send home contain important information about deadlines for aspects of your child’s
school program. Also, please do not hesitate to call, email, or send a note if you think there is
something important that we should know about your child.
I am looking forward to having another wonderful year at Manz School. With your help and
support, we can work together to make this a successful and exciting school year!
Sincerely,
Heather Grant
Principal
In addition to this handbook, you can access the district-wide parent/student handbook at:
http://www.ecasd.us/District/About/Parent-Student-Handbook
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MANZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – 2016-2017 CALENDAR
2016 August 23-25 & 30-31 Staff Work Days
Thurs., Sept. 1 Orientation Day for all K-5 students
Fri., Sept. 2 Full day of school for all 1st-5th students & ½ of kindergarten
Mon., Sept. 5 No School - Labor Day
Tues., Sept. 6 Full day of school for all 1st-5th students & other ½ of kindergarten
Wed., Sept. 7 First full day of school for all kindergarten students together
Fri., Oct. 14 No School – Professional Development Day for staff
Thurs., Oct. 27 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fri., Oct. 28 No School – Fall Break
Fri., Nov. 18 End of first trimester
Mon., Nov.21 No School – Staff Work Day
Tues., Nov 22 No School – Professional Development Day
Nov. 23, 24, 25 No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 No School- Winter Break
2017 Tues., Jan. 3 Classes resume
Mon., Jan. 23 No School – Professional Development Day
Wed., Feb. 22 End of second trimester
Thurs., Feb. 23 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fri., Feb. 24 No School – Mid Winter Break
Mon., Feb. 27 No School – Professional Development Day
March 20-24 No School - Spring Break
Mon., March 27 Classes resume
Thurs., April 13 No School – Professional Development Day*
*possible inclement weather make-up day
Fri., April 14 No School - Break
Fri., May 5 No School – Professional Development Day
Mon., May 29 No School - Memorial Day
Tues., June 6 End of School Year – Last Day for Students
Wed. June 7 Last Day for Staff
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Principal Heather Grant
Secretary Meta Miske
Kindergarten Heather Hernandez
LeaAnn Richie
Sue Smith
1st Grade Monica Bauer
Lisa Brandt
Paula Decker
Kadelyn McCarty
2nd Grade Tim Lilly
Melissa Olson
Heather Seibel
3rd Grade Carolyn Helgeson
Adam Pettit
Sue Pisani
4th Grade Cory Galston
Sara Passint
Steve Winters
5th Grade Sarah Slaminski
Tracey Tumaniec
Brian Wiltgen
Art Samantha McKenzie
Assistants Nancy Anderson
Sherri Auleta
Kathy Holtman
Val Logan
Betsy Pribel
Kathy Phillips
Sandy Staber
Cooks Wiesia Babel
Ashlie Wallo
Counselor Sara David
Custodians Eric Bremness
Dean Schaaf
EL Teacher Becky Linderholm
EL Assistants Lizzie Castro
Cindy Yang
Gifted/Talented Sandy Flores
Literacy Coach Malia Markquart
Media Specialist Becky Wojahn
Music Teacher Liz Mosher
Occupational Therapist Shauna Ponty
Partnership Coordinator Val Logan
Phy. Ed Teacher Kris Chapman
Physical Therapist Laura Ecker
School Nurse Tori Hugo
School Psychologist Leah Keiser
School Social Worker Yia Lor
Special Ed Teachers Michele Dostal
Sara Kawell
Mariah Keller
Kylie Winegarden
Speech/Language Kelly Eaton
Special Ed Assistants Heather Beyer
Meg Seymour
Stephanie Thurner
JoAnn Vruwink
Title I Teachers Jaime Burse
Talia Stran
2016-2017 Manz School Staff
ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS
Parents of minor students may examine their children's school records. Access may be requested
through the school principal. See the district handbook for more information at the link below.
http://www.ecasd.us/District/About/Parent-Student-Handbook
ACCIDENT/EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
In the event of an accident or emergency, every effort will be made to contact the parent/guardian as
soon as possible. If the parent cannot be reached, emergency contacts listed on the Student
Information Form (SIF) will be called. The facts of the accident or emergency will be given and the
parent or contact person will determine if a doctor is needed. In the event of an extreme emergency,
an ambulance will be called. No child will be released to any person other than his/her parent
without written consent from the child’s parent/guardian or permission indicated on the Student
Information Form or Emergency School Closing Plan.
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES
All children ages 5 to 18 are required to attend school by Wisconsin state law. Any child who is five
years old before September 1 is eligible to attend kindergarten. Good school attendance is
important. Your help in reinforcing the importance of good attendance and being on time is critical.
Illness, medical appointments, legal proceedings, family emergencies, religious holidays, or pre-
arranged absences approved by the school principal are the only absences classified as excusable.
Appointments, vacations, sporting events, etc., should be scheduled outside of the school day so
there is little or no loss of school time.
Any absences for non-medical reasons (vacation, sports, etc) require prior written approval
from the principal. If your child must be out of town or on vacation during school, please send a
note to the principal requesting this approval. All tardies are considered unexcused unless due to a
medical appointment. State law defines truancy as 5 unexcused absences for all or part of a day.
If your child will be absent from school or late, please call the school office at 852-3900 before
8:30 a.m. Please leave a message giving your child’s name, and the reason for the absence. If the
office has not been contacted, the secretary will attempt to call to check on the absence.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
We use the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework at Manz. This is a
school-wide approach that involves teaching behavior expectations throughout the school. This
approach has been used in over 10,000 schools nation-wide with proven success. This model
focuses on teaching, reinforcing, and recognizing appropriate student behavior. We also use more
individualized methods to support students who are struggling with their behaviors. These
supports are intended to help the students to learn and demonstrate appropriate behaviors at
school. This school-wide behavior system teaches clear expectations for all areas of the school
(classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeteria, playground, etc.). Every person in the school is aware
of these expectations and works to ensure students are consistently following these expectations.
Our behavior expectations at Manz are based on our school-wide belief statement: “At Manz
School we will be kind, respectful, responsible, and safe. We will do our best and have fun.”
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At the beginning of the school year, each child will be involved in developing a classroom belief
statement based on our school-wide beliefs. Our purpose is to help students understand that the
goal is to strengthen them and to teach them so that they will view their mistakes as an opportunity
to learn a better way and will not be afraid to face their mistakes. Students will be responsible for
their decisions regarding learning or behavior.
Implementation Process
1. Behavioral Expectations are Defined: At Manz School we will be kind, responsible, respectful,
and safe. We will do our best and have fun.
2. Behavioral Expectations are Taught: Behavior expectations are identified for each area of the
school. The behaviors are taught to all of the students through direct teaching by all staff.
3. Appropriate Behaviors are Acknowledged: All staff are working hard to notice when students
follow our expectations. This is acknowledged in a variety of ways. You may even receive a
letter from a staff member regarding positive choices your child has made at school.
4. Data Collection: Office Discipline Referral data is collected on school-wide behaviors. A school
team reviews the data regularly to determine when and where the problems are occurring. This team
brainstorms ways to address the problems and re-teach behaviors or reinforce positive behaviors.
5. Active Support by All: The entire school community needs to be involved in order to make the
system successful. Thank you for your support at home!
We also have developed a list of BOTTOM LINE BEHAVIORS. These behaviors will result in a
referral to the office (office discipline referral) and may result in either in-school or out-of-
school suspension.
BOTTOM LINE BEHAVIORS Extreme inappropriate language
Fighting/physical aggression
Defiance or non-compliance
Harassment or bullying (including threats to kill or harm others)
Illegal Acts- vandalism, stealing, weapons (real or pretend), drugs or alcohol
BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, AND ROLLER BLADES
Bicycles are welcome at school, scooters with handlebars are permitted, but skateboards and
rollerblades are not allowed. Children are not to ride bicycles or scooters on the school sidewalks
or blacktop area of the playground. Students should walk their bikes or scooters to the bike racks
and secure them with a lock. We request your support by not allowing your child to bring
skateboards or roller blades to school in accordance with Board of Education policy and City of Eau
Claire ordinance. All bikes and scooters must be kept outside at the bike racks.
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BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Birthdays are special and we like to recognize students on their birthday. Students are also allowed
to share a treat with their class on their birthday. The treat should not be expensive or elaborate.
When bringing a treat, please bring enough for the whole class. If your child is having a party,
invitations may only be distributed at school if every child in the class is invited. Otherwise, other
arrangements must be made to distribute invitations. Please do not arrange for flowers, balloons,
gifts, or other “surprises” to be delivered to your child at school as this disrupts the
instructional day. Due to severe allergies in our school, please provide snacks that are free of
peanuts, peanut butter, or other nut products. Also, make sure to read all labeling to see if the
product may have been come into contact with nuts during the manufacturing process. If a student
comes to school with a product that is potentially unsafe due to these allergy issues, the item will be
kept in the office for parents to pick up later. We know this can be sad for a student, especially
when it’s a special treat for his/her birthday, so please make sure to check all foods before sending
them to school. Please share this policy with grandparents and others who may need this
information.
BUS TRANSPORTATION- Guidelines For Student Transportation
School buses are an extension of the school. The bus driver, like the teacher of a school classroom,
has the responsibility for the safety and welfare of the students. Because students’ behavior on the
school bus directly affects their safety and the safety of others, the following regulations apply at all
times when students are riding the school bus, including school field trips. 1. Students shall follow the instructions and directions of the bus driver at all times.
2. Students should arrive at the bus stop on time, waiting in a safe place off the road.
3. Students will wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to board.
4. During boarding or exiting from the bus, students will not run.
5. Once seated students will remain seated while the bus is in motion and will not obstruct the aisles
with legs, feet or other objects.
6. Students will be courteous to the driver and fellow passengers. Students, who have not already been
assigned to a seat by the driver, will be allowed to sit in any available seat on the bus.
7. Bullying, teasing, threatening or harassing are hurtful and will not be tolerated.
8. To avoid choking, eating or drinking on the bus is not permitted.
9. Loud talking, laughing, yelling, singing, whistling, throwing of objects, standing or changing seats
are prohibited. Serious safety hazards can result from noise and behavior that distracts the driver.
10. No part of the body (hands, arms, legs or head) will be put out the window.
11. Nothing will be thrown from the bus.
12. Students will keep the bus clean and be respectful of bus company property. Students and/or parents
of students who damage or deface the bus or bus equipment will be responsible for payment of any
repairs/damage.
13. Possession of cigarettes, chewing tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs while on the bus will not be
tolerated.
14. Possession of flame or spark producing devices, including matches, lighters, etc. are prohibited.
15. Aggressive and/or physical conduct such as hitting, punching, fighting and inappropriate touch are
unacceptable behaviors and will not be tolerated.
16. Possession of weapons such as knives, chains, guns, or any other dangerous item(s) including laser
pointers that can inflict injury are prohibited.
Violation of any of the above listed regulations will result in disciplinary action. (See Disciplinary
Action Plan addressing school bus behavior) Violations will not be tolerated. Students who do not
follow these guidelines can be suspended from riding the school bus.
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If actions result in the student or students needing to be removed from the school bus immediately, the
Eau Claire Police Department will be called to assist in removing the student(s) from the bus. The
student will be released to his/her parent or legal guardian by the Eau Claire Police Department.
Students are assigned to a specific bus to and from school. Parents must request in writing any
exception from this rule. Students will not be allowed on or off the bus at a place other than their
regular stop unless the bus driver is presented with a written parent request.
Parents and students are encouraged to contact Student Transit or the respective school official
regarding any problems with school bus transportation. Students are encouraged to discuss issues with
their bus driver (during appropriate times), the principal, counselor, teacher, parent or any appropriate
adult. To ensure safe transportation for all involved, it is imperative that the students, parents, school
officials, bus driver and the bus company work cooperatively together to solve any problems that may
arise.
The consequences of inappropriate or unacceptable behavior on the school bus is outlined in the
Disciplinary Action Plan below and will be imposed for violation of behavior/safety standards that
cause danger to students or drivers. Serious or repeated misbehaviors may result in long term or
permanent loss of bus transportation privileges. Serious consequences apply for students who
hit or bully anyone on the bus.
First Student Violation of Bus Policy
1) First Offense: The bus driver will counsel the student(s), discuss the behavior, and give a
verbal warning.
2) Assigned seating may be enforced.
3) Following the above interventions, a description of the violation will be written up by the
driver on a Bus Misconduct Form and submitted by Student Transit to the respective school
officials.
Disciplinary Action: First Violation
1) The school official may have a conference with the student, review the ECASD Guidelines
for Student Transportation as appropriate per age level, and remind the student of the
consequences of continued behavior. A copy of the report may be sent home to the
student’s parent/guardian. A copy of the Misconduct Form will be kept on file at the school
for future review.
Second Student Violation of Bus Policy
If the above actions have been taken and the student’s behavior continues to violate the policy:
1) A second Bus Misconduct Form is submitted by the driver and delivered to the respective
school officials.
Disciplinary Action: Second Violation
1) The school official may have a second conference with the student discussing
misconduct on the bus. A copy of the report may be sent home to the student’s
parent/guardian requiring a signature from the parent and student. The form will be
returned to the school. A copy of the misconduct form will be kept on file at the school
for future review.
2) The student may be assigned in-school consequences to be determined by the respective
school official.
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Third and Subsequent Student Violation of Bus Policy
If the above actions were taken in the first and second violation and the student’s behavior
continues to violate the policy:
1) A third and subsequent Bus Misconduct Form is submitted by the driver and delivered to
the respective school officials.
2) The school official may have a conference with the student and the student’s parent
may be notified. A copy of the Misconduct Form may be given to the parent for review
and signing. One of the following steps may be taken based on the severity of the behavior
(the action is left to the discretion of the school official):
1st Bus Suspension: 3 school days
2nd Bus Suspension: 7 school days
3rd Bus Suspension: 15 school days
4th Bus Suspension: 30 school days
5th Bus Suspension: loss of bus privileges for the remainder of the school year *
The following behaviors may merit suspension from riding the school bus. The respective school
officials will determine such suspensions.
A) Insubordination: Defined as a direct refusal to follow instructions of the bus driver or
others in charge.
B) Smoking, Drugs, or Alcohol: Defined to mean any act leading to or participating in
these activities.
C) Fighting: Defined to mean any act leading to aggression or harm, or physical assault
upon a person or persons, regardless of whether or not promoted by the action of others.
D) Abusive or Offensive Language: Defined to mean abusive or derogatory remarks
intended to be uncomplimentary or unacceptable (bullying or verbal abuse fall into this
category).
E) Destruction of Bus Property: Defined to mean any act relating to the marring, cutting,
tearing, or general destruction of the bus or bus property.
F) Repeat Offenders: Defined to mean students who have three completed Bus Misconduct
Forms in a calendar school year.
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. Students may lose their bus riding privileges
immediately for serious violations to the ECASD Guidelines for Student Transportation. These include:
physical fighting, destruction of property, use of a weapon, or making a dangerous threat to anyone
while on the bus. Other penalties may include suspension or expulsion from school.
*Wisconsin law requires a student’s attendance in school. If bus privileges are revoked, it will
remain the responsibility of the parent or guardian to transport the student to and from school.
CHILDREN OF SEPARATED/DIVORCED PARENTS
The Eau Claire Area School District will maintain strict neutrality between parents who are
involved in an action affecting the family, unless otherwise directed by Court Order.
Prior to the beginning of each school year, each parent enrolling a student will be requested to
provide the building administrator with current information regarding any Court Order, which
provides specific rights to the child’s parents. In the absence of a Court Order, neither parent will
be deemed to have rights superior to the other parent.
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Either parent may provide the building administrator with a certified copy of the most recent Court
Order. Unless directed in the most recent Court Order, both parents, custodial and non-custodial, are
entitled to all grade reports, newsletters, disciplinary action, and teacher/principal conference
appointments. The non-custodial parent must make a written request for the specific information
requested and provide address information.
CODE OF CLASSROOM CONDUCT
As part of Wisconsin Act 335, the Eau Claire Area School District has developed a “Code of
Classroom Conduct” that defines when disruptive students will be removed from class. Parents will
be contacted by phone or letter (office discipline referral) if a student is removed from class. Types
of violations that could result in removal include: 1) Acts of violence toward students, staff, or other
individuals, 2) Acts of inciting, 3) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues, 4) Other behaviors,
which seriously disrupt the learning environment.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
The possession or use of any controlled substance such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc. on school
property, school buses, or at any school-related event is prohibited. Students possessing or using
controlled substances will be subject to disciplinary action, including possible suspension and/or
expulsion, and reported to law enforcement officials.
CRISIS EVACUATION PROCEDURES
In the event of an evacuation that requires us to leave school property, we will evacuate to Trinity
Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd. If there is an emergency that requires us to leave the
school grounds, parents should report to Trinity to pick up their children. Students who ride the bus
will be transported home on the bus after the media has notified the public of the emergency
evacuation. Our secondary evacuation site is Peace Lutheran Church, 501 E. Fillmore Ave- we
would evacuate to Peace if Trinity is unavailable and parents would be notified of the evacuation
site.
DISCLAIMER OF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Eau Claire Area School District from time to time permits the distribution of information about
appropriate non-commercial activities sponsored by non-profit organizations. The fact that this
information is distributed through the school system does not mean or imply sponsorship of, or
support for, the activity by the school system. Any problems related to the operation of the activity
will be strictly between the participant and the sponsoring organization. Requests for further
information about the activity should be directed to the sponsoring organization.
DRILLS
All students are instructed on proper procedure to be used in the event of a fire, tornado, or other
emergency. Drills are held periodically to practice emergency procedures in an efficient and safe
manner. In the event of an emergency, every effort will be made to protect all students from harm
by following recommended emergency procedures. All students would be accounted for and no
student would be allowed to leave the area except with parents or guardians or with specific written
permission from them.
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DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP STUDENTS
The sidewalks and crossroads around Manz School are very busy at the beginning of the school day
and at dismissal time. Parents are reminded not to park near the crosswalks as the patrols have a
difficult time seeing the entire street when cars block their vision. The following guidelines will
make Manz a safer place:
Parents may drop off and pick up children on Fillmore Ave. and Eisenhower Street on the
school side of the street, in the designated areas. Do not park in these areas. Please park
across the street and walk in the crosswalk to meet your child at the building.
Parents may drop off and pick up children from YMCA Manz childcare by using the front
door on Fillmore before 8:15 a.m. and after 3:45 p.m. Outside of these times, parents will
need to park elsewhere for drop off as the parking lot is reserved for the buses.
Bus drop-off and pick-up is located on the north side of Manz on Fillmore Ave at Door #1.
(front door). Do not enter this area from 8:15-8:45 and 3:15-3:45.
Dismissal for K & 1st grade students: Please wait on the sidewalk along Fillmore rather than
walking up the sidewalk that leads into the building. The teachers and students will come out
Door #3. Then the teachers will release the students to walk to you after seeing you. By having
parents wait on the Fillmore sidewalk, the teachers will be better able to see each student’s
parent. This will also help us to know where each student is in case of emergency or a late
change of pick-up plans.
FIELD TRIPS
Occasionally a field trip or outing is offered to particular grades or classes. Students must submit
written parental permission in order to participate in such an activity. All trips are adequately
chaperoned and are of educational value to the children. Prior to each field trip, your child’s teacher
will send a notice of the field trip destination, date, time, and mode of transportation for parent
permission. If your child does not return a signed permission slip, he/she will not be able to
participate in the field trip.
FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHING/VIDEOTAPING
We encourage the media to come and learn about our school. However, we are also sensitive to the
fact that some families may not want their child to appear in the media. If this is a concern for you,
please contact the principal to fill out the appropriate form. If we do not hear from you, we will
assume that you give us permission to allow your child to be photographed or videotaped. Use of
Student Photographs on the web: Pictures may be published on school/school district websites
unless a signed parent exclusion form is turned in. Last names will not be used to identify students.
First names may be used.
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HEALTH SERVICES
Hearing and Vision Screening
Each fall, volunteer parents, under the direction of the City-County Health Dept, will give a hearing
test to students in grades K/1 and a vision screening to all students in K/3 who do not wear glasses.
Should either test indicate a problem, a retest is given. If the child does not pass the retest, the
parents will be notified in writing by the Health Dept. with a recommendation to consult a doctor
for further examination. The vision and hearing testing we conduct is simply a screening measure
and is not meant to replace regular medical appointments.
Immunizations
Wisconsin State Statute 140.5 requires that all students entering public school have basic
immunizations or they will be refused entry unless the child has been exempted for religious or
medical reasons. It is the parent’s responsibility to make sure that their child meets this
requirement. We require evidence of these immunizations to be kept in the child’s cumulative file.
If immunizations are not up-to-date, your child may be excluded from school until the proper
immunizations are received.
Medications
Whenever possible, all medications should be administered at home; however, under certain circumstances
it may be necessary for a student to take medication while in school. No prescription or over-the-counter
(OTC) medication shall be given to a student by any employee of the District unless written instructions
for administering medication, signed by the prescribing physician/licensed prescriber, along with written
authorization from the parent(s)/guardian(s), authorizing school personnel to give medication in the
dosage prescribed by the physician/licensed prescriber, have been delivered along with the drug to
designated school personnel. In order for school personnel to administer the medication,
parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete and submit the approved child/student medication management
forms. School personnel authorized to administer medications must complete the district-approved
medication management training. The Eau Claire Area School District assumes no responsibility in
circumstances where students bring and consume medication at school without benefit of the procedures
outlined within the medication administration policy. For questions about medications, contact the School
Nurse.
Sick Child Guidelines
Please keep your child home if he/she currently has or has had these symptoms in the last 24 hours:
Temperature of 100° or more, diarrhea, vomiting, persistent coughing, or a draining or spreading
rash. If you have any questions about these guidelines, please contact the school nurse for further
direction.
HOMEWORK
Homework is defined here as taking books, materials, and assignments related to the school
curriculum home after school for the purpose of independent study. K-3rd students may have
occasional assignments of general homework which they can do by themselves. They may also have
specific assignments such as practicing reading and solving math problems, which require parental
guidance. 4th-5th grade students may have homework. That does not necessarily mean that all
children will have homework every day.
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INFORMATION CHANGE
It is extremely important that we maintain current data on our students (address, phone number,
emergency contacts, etc). You will update this information in our online database during
Orientation Day. Please remember to update this data any time there is a change.
INSURANCE
The school district does not carry insurance to cover medical or dental costs should your child have
an accident at school. If insurance needs exist, families should consider the low cost insurance, for
which information is provided at the beginning of each school year through the district fall mailing.
LOST AND FOUND
We keep our lost and found items in the lobby entrance near the school office. Should your child
lose anything, be sure to have him/her check this area. Please place names in jackets, boots, hats,
lunch boxes, etc., to help us identify lost items. Small items such as money, jewelry, and keys can
be claimed in the office. Each month we take unclaimed items to charity, so please check for lost
items immediately.
LUNCH & BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Breakfast and lunch are served at school each day. Prices are listed below.
Student Breakfast- $1.00 per meal Adult Breakfast- $1.50
Student Reduced breakfast- $ .30
Student Hot lunch - $2.65 per meal Adult Hot lunch- $3.50 per meal
Student Reduced lunch- .40 per meal Milk - .50 per carton
A monthly menu is sent home with each child. You can also access the menus on the district web
site at: http://www.ecasd.us/District/Departments/Food-and-Nutrition/Breakfast-and-Lunch-Menus
Parents/guardians are required to prepay money into an account for each child. Every child is
assigned a PIN (Personal Identification Number) that the child will enter every time he/she eats
lunch or takes milk. Your cooperation in maintaining a positive balance is appreciated. If you
have questions about your child’s account, please call the school cook at 852-3906. An Account
Activity Report showing the account activity and current account balance for your child can be
provided. If your family income makes you eligible for free or reduced meals, please file an
application as soon as possible. New applications must be approved before free or reduced prices
begin. Students who received free or reduced lunch in Eau Claire last year, have 30 days to re-
qualify. A new application must be completed each year. You can also pay for school meals online
at: www.mySchoolBucks.com.Watch our newsletter for more information about how to do this.
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (P.T.A.)
Manz has an active and supportive Parent-Teacher Association. Early in the school year you will
receive a newsletter from the PTA with contact information and other details about PTA events for
the year. Our PTA helps to provide many things for our school through fundraising and planning
special family events. We hope you will be an active member of our Manz PTA.
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PARTIES
There are three regularly scheduled parties during the year: Fall, Winter, and Spring (Valentine’s
Day). Your classroom teacher will inform you of these party times and dates ahead of time. Please
make sure your child brings one treat/Valentine for each child in the class as this allows all students
to be included.
PET VISITS
If you wish to bring your pet to visit your child’s classroom, you must complete and return to the
teacher a “Pet Visiting Form”, which can be obtained in the office. Please make sure that your pet
meets all of the requirements listed on that form. Due to health concerns and allergies, many pets
are prohibited at Manz School. Please make sure to check ahead of time before bringing an animal
onto school property.
PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
If any person believes that the Eau Claire Area School District or any part of the school
organization has failed to follow the law and rules of §118.13, Wis. Stats., the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Title IX, Title VI, or Section 504 or in some way discriminates against students on
the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or
parental status, sexual orientation, or disability, he/she can bring or send a complaint to Kay Marks,
Executive Director of Human Resources, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Ms. Marks can be
contacted at 715-852-3051. Complaints relating to the identification, evaluation, placement or
provision of a free appropriate education of a child with a disability shall be resolved by procedures
authorized in state and federal law. Also, complaints under federal law commonly referred to as
EDGAR complaints (i.e., that the state or a subgrantee is violating a federal statute or regulation
that applies to a program) shall be referred directly to the State Superintendent of Schools. Other
complaints will follow the steps identified below:
Step 1 A written statement of the complaint shall be prepared by the complainant and signed. This
complaint shall be presented to the building administrator (principal). The building administrator
shall forward a copy of the complaint to the appropriate administrator. For complaints related to
school personnel, Kay Marks, Executive Director of Human Resources, should be contacted. For
complaints related to the identification/placement/other issues of a special education student, Robyn
Criego, Director of Special Education/Student Services, should be contacted. The building
administrator shall also send a written acknowledgment of receipt of the complaint to the
complainant within 15 working days.
Step 2 The appropriate administrator as identified in Step 1, along with the building administrator
and other staff where appropriate, shall be responsible for the investigation of all formal complaints.
Following the completion of the investigation, a written report shall be prepared. Unless the parties
agree to an extension of time, the findings from the investigation shall be delivered, in writing, to
the complainant within 45 days of the receipt of the complaint.
Step 3 If a complainant wishes to appeal a determination by the Executive Director of Human
Resources or the Director of Special Education/Student Services, he/she may appeal, in writing, to
the Board of Education within 30 days of receipt of the written findings. Within 15 days, the Board
shall send a written acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal to the complainant. The Board shall
consider all appeals and render a written decision within 45 days of receipt of the appeal.
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Step 4 If a complainant wishes to appeal a negative determination by the Board, he/she has the
right to appeal the decision to the State Superintendent within 30 days of the Board’s decision. In
addition, the complainant may appeal directly to the State Superintendent if the Board has not
provided written acknowledgment within 15 days of receipt of the complaint or made a
determination within 45 days of receipt of the written complaint. Appeals should be addressed to:
State Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 125 South Webster Street, P. O.
Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707.
Step 5 Discrimination complaints on some of the above bases may also be filed with the federal
government at the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street,
Room 1053, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
RECESS
Students will go outside for recesses everyday unless it is raining or the temperature is dangerously
cold. The school staff will make that decision based on district guidelines. Please send your child to
school with appropriate clothes for the weather. Warm winter coats, hats, boots, and mittens are
essentials of every elementary school child in the Eau Claire Area. If a child must stay inside for
medical reasons, parents are required to send a note from the doctor detailing the period of time of
restricted activity. When this is the case, the child will remain in the office and can read or play
quietly.
REQUEST FOR EARLY DISMISSAL
District school policy does NOT allow early dismissal for such activities as choir practice, private
music lessons, YMCA classes, etc.
SAFETY PATROL
Mrs. Tumaniec, 5th grade teacher, is in charge of safety patrol. Safety patrol is used to facilitate safe
crossing for students walking or riding their bikes to and from school. Fifth graders will have an
opportunity to serve on patrol this year. Patrollers will be on duty at these times: 8:20-8:40 a.m.
and 3:35-3:45 p.m. The corners where safety patrollers are assigned are: Fillmore/May;
Fillmore/Eisenhower; Taft/Eisenhower. We also have an adult crossing guard at the corner of May
Street and Hamilton Avenue. All children who live south of Hamilton are encouraged to cross with
the adult guard’s help at that location.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
During times of bad roads, inclement weather, or snowstorms, bus routes may be cancelled, schools
may be closed all day, or school may start late. Please listen to local TV/radio broadcasts. School
closing announcements will be made after 6:30 a.m. Please do not call the school or the Transit
Company to see if school is closed. Our phone lines must be kept open for emergency calls. At
times, it may be necessary to close school early. In this case, radio stations will broadcast
notification between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Elementary schools will close at 1:30 p.m. for all
students and students would ride their regular bus home. Parents should make appropriate
arrangements for childcare during that time if necessary.
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SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety at school is our utmost concern. For that reason, all school doors remain locked
throughout the school day. Visitors and parents are asked to enter the building through the front
door and must buzz in and show identification prior to entry. This rule applies at all times of the
day- including the start of school and dismissal. Also, we require all people who enter the building
to sign in and wear a visitor badge. We realize this may be inconvenient when you are just stopping
in for a minute to drop something off, but safety comes first.
If you are picking your child up from school during the school day for an appointment, please come
to the office and we will call the classroom teacher to send the child down to the lobby to meet you.
Please do not walk down to the classroom to get your child as this disrupts instruction. Please
help us to keep our school secure by following these rules at all times.
SCHOOL SUPERVISION - BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL
There is no supervision on the playground before 8:20 a.m. Children should not arrive before
8:20 a.m. All children who walk, ride bike, or are transported to school should arrive no earlier
than 8:20 a.m. as there are no crossing guards or playground supervisors on duty before that time.
The morning bell rings at 8:40 a.m. Children are not to enter the building until the bell rings, unless
the weather is inclement. Playground supervision is not provided after school. Children are to
go directly home at dismissal.
STUDENT DRESS
Responsibility for the personal appearance of students enrolled in the Eau Claire Area School District shall
normally rest with the students themselves and their parents/guardians. Student dress or grooming shall not,
however:
a. affect the health or safety of students;
b. disrupt the learning process within the classroom or school; or
c. be destructive to school property.
In order to assure a healthy and safe school environment for students, the following student dress
code guidelines will be enforced:
1. During the school day headwear of any type is not to be worn (unless prescribed by a physician
due to medical reasons or for documented religious beliefs). Outdoor jackets and coats should not
be worn.
2. No student shall be permitted to wear any clothing or jewelry that contains pictures and/or
writing referring to alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, sexual references, profanity, promotion
of gambling, illegal drugs and/or gangs. Clothing items that cause intimidation or disrupt the
learning of others are prohibited. Students will not wear clothing that defames, insults, threatens,
harasses or injures any racial or cultural groups or individuals.
3. Students are expected to wear hairstyles and clothing that will not present a health or safety
hazard. Special requirements may be necessary in certain areas such as physical education, art,
band, science labs, kitchens, and technology education work areas; i.e. safety glasses, aprons, hair
nets, etc. Appropriate footwear must be worn unless exceptions are granted.
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4. Students will dress in a way that does not endanger themselves or others and will wear clothing
that covers their stomachs, chests, backs, buttocks, and undergarments. Tops are not to be worn that
are 1) open backed or totally off the shoulder; 2) overly sheer so undergarments can be seen; or 3)
low cut so that cleavage is exposed. Tops and bottoms are to touch or overlap. There should be no
exposed midriff.
Students who violate the rules for school attire shall be asked to change or further disciplinary
action will be taken, which may include suspension. This code is not intended to limit the right of
the building and/or district administration to establish rules or restrictions regarding other
paraphernalia or dress that disrupts or threatens to disrupt the learning environment of any school. If
there is a disagreement between students and/or parents/guardians and the staff regarding the
appropriateness of clothing or other paraphernalia, the principal will use his/her discretion to make
the final decision.
STUDENTS BRINGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES/PHONES
At our elementary schools, we discourage students from bringing electronic devices (cell phones,
iPods, video game systems, etc.) to school. If a student must carry a cell phone to school for
emergency purposes to and from school, the phone must be turned off throughout the school day
and kept in the student’s backpack. Any phones that are found in use during the school day will be
turned in to the office and the parent will be called to come pick it up. Exceptions will only be
made to this guideline for situations in which the classroom teacher asks students to bring in these
items for instructional use.
TECHNOLOGY USAGE EXPECTATIONS FOR ECASD STUDENTS For the purpose of this document, “technology” includes the use of any of the following at ECASD:
The school network
The Internet
Any sites or software that supports learning
Any technological devices that belong to the school
Any personal technological devices used while on campus (cell phones, iPods, computers,
etc.)
Any private or commercial network accessed while on Eau Claire Area School District
property
Expectations
All use of personal and District technology resources must be in support of, and consistent
with, the educational objectives of the Eau Claire Area School District.
Students are solely responsible for use, security and protection of any personal technological
devices that he or she brings onto District property or while participating in school events.
Students are solely responsible for their behavior and language at all times. All District
policies prohibiting bullying, harassment, and discrimination apply with full force to an
individual’s online and other technology-based activities and communications.
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Students will follow the school rules, board policy and all applicable state and federal laws,
including adhering to the Eau Claire Community Core Values
(http://www.ecasd.us/ECASD/media/District-
Site/PDFs/Board%20Policies/boardpolicy443_7.pdf ) while using technology. (Board
policies 443.7 and 364.1)
Any attempt to circumvent security or filtering systems is a violation of school rules and
board policy.
Utilizing District technology resources for commercial purposes is prohibited.
All students have a responsibility to respect the privacy, property, including intellectual
property of others. Students will only modify data, files, communications, applications, and
other content that they own or have permission to modify. Students will always provide
citations for the work of others.
Students will respect and comply with proper use of copyrighted text, images, video, and
music, including transmitting, downloading, reproducing, or using copyrighted material.
Students will only use their own credentials for accessing the network and will take full
responsibility for the impact that their actions and words may have on themselves and others
when using technology.
Students will carefully and critically consider their privacy and personal and electronic
safety before sharing personal information, including last name, phone number, or address.
Students should never share passwords with others.
Students will follow technology safety practices such as always logging off or otherwise
terminating network or Internet sessions before leaving any device connected to a network
and/or the Internet.
To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, monitoring of users activities may include
the use of applications, services, equipment, or other methods by which school personnel
can:
o track and review users’ Internet histories; online communication; uploaded,
downloaded, saved, or deleted data, files, applications, programs, or other content; or
other online activities;
o track and log network access and use by any person or under any account; or
o monitor fileserver space utilization by district users.
The Internet has inappropriate materials that do not support student educational or District
goals. Students will practice self-discipline and good judgment in choosing the web sites
that they visit: students will immediately notify a staff member should they see
inappropriate information or pictures while using the school network and/or Internet.
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Inappropriate information includes anything that is hateful, racist, obscene, or anything else
that makes them uncomfortable.
Failure to meet the expectations established within this document or in related district
policies will result in consequences to be determined based on the infraction, and can
include suspension or expulsion. Inappropriate use of technology while at school or under
the supervision of school authorities can have non-school consequences when the conduct is
also unlawful or violates the rights of others.
TELEPHONE CALLS
Please refrain from contacting students at school unless it is an emergency. In case of emergency,
please call the school office. Students are then called to the office to receive messages. Please place
calls to teachers before 8:30 a.m. or after 3:35 p.m. Students are only allowed to make calls for
urgent issues. Please make all after school arrangements before sending your child to school. Also,
please do not call school between 3:00-3:30 in an attempt to get a message to your child (unless it’s
an emergency). This is the busiest time of day in our office and we can’t guarantee that the student
or teacher will get the message in time for dismissal.
TITLE I
Title I is a Federal program to assist schools with meeting the needs of students who live in
households with income levels that qualify for free and reduced lunch. Last year, over 50% of
Manz families qualified for free or reduced meals at school so we are considered a Title I “School-
Wide Program” school. This means that all students at Manz are considered “Title I students”.
Through Title I, the Federal government provides additional money for staff, resources, training for
teachers, and other resources to help ensure that the students at Manz who have the highest
academic needs get the highest quality programming possible to meet their needs. Title I
requirements are also very specific about the schools’ responsibility in communicating and
partnering with parents/guardians. The Manz School Compact that you are asked to sign on
Orientation Day each year is part of that Title I communication and partnership requirement.
Because we are a school that receives federal funding through this Title I grant, the federal law
requires that we share with you the qualifications of teachers in our school. There are questions you
may ask, including:
• Is my child's teacher licensed to teach the grades or subjects assigned?
• Has the state waived any requirements for my child's teacher?
• What was the college major of my child's teacher?
• What degrees does my child's teacher hold?
• Are there instructional aides working with my child? If so, what are their qualifications?
All teachers have at least a bachelor's degree in all Wisconsin schools. In ECASD, a large
percentage of our teaching staff also have advanced degrees. In addition all of the teachers at Manz
are licensed for their assignment. If you want to see the state qualifications for your child's teacher
you may ask us or find it on the DPI website at: https://elo.wieducatorlicensing.org/datamart/publicSearchMenu.do
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In addition, we have a couple instructional assistants who are funded partially through Title I funds.
These instructional assistants are qualified for this work. If you would like more information about
staff qualifications at Manz, please feel free to contact the principal.
VISITOR PROCEDURES
As part of our building security procedures, we do not allow visitors at school without parent
permission. When relatives such as grandparents, aunt/uncles, or older siblings wish to visit Manz
and join a student for lunch, a parent must notify the school office in advance either by phone call,
written note, or e-mail. Additionally, lunch visitors should not plan to go outside to recess with
students as we don’t allow visitors to have access to all students. These procedures are in place to
protect the safety and privacy of all students. All visitors must sign in at the office upon arrival and
sign out upon leaving, as well as wear a visitor badge while in the building. Please pass this
information along to anyone who may need it, such as family who may wish to visit the school. If a
visitor shows up and asks to have lunch with a student or talk with a student, we will not be able to
allow this unless we have received prior notification from the parent/legal guardian. We appreciate
your cooperation in order to ensure the safety and security of all students.
WEAPONS POLICY
No one shall possess a weapon on school property, school buses, or at any school related event.
Any object which could be used to cause bodily injury or property damage and which has no school
related purpose will be considered a weapon. Students who violate this policy will be expelled from
the regular program for a period of not less than one year. The superintendent shall have the
authority to modify such expulsion on a case-by-case basis. A referral to the criminal or juvenile
justice system will be made for any student who brings a weapon to school.
YMCA CHILD CARE
Before and after school child care is offered by the YMCA at Manz School. Please call the YMCA
at 836-8479 to register or for more information. More information can be found at their website at:
http://www.eauclaireymca.org/#!before-after-school-care/c242r