Learning & Daily Life at WECC

Preschool Daily Schedule

• Arrival: 8:45 a.m.
• Full-Day Preschool Dismissal: 3:25 p.m.
• Half-Day 3-Year-Old Preschool Dismissal: 12:30 p.m.                            

Preschool Morning Drop-Off

• Parents must stay with their child until they enter the building.
• 3 and 4-Year-Old Preschool enters at Door E.

Preschool Afternoon Pick-Up

• Pickup occurs at the same location as morning drop-off.
• A parent or guardian must be present at pickup.
• Preschool students are not escorted to vehicles.

Daily Schedule (Y5/K/1st)

• School hours: 8:45 a.m.–3:40 p.m.
• Morning drop-off: 8:30–8:45 a.m.
• Students may not be dropped off before 8:30 a.m.
• Arriving after 8:45 a.m.? Park in the front lot and sign your child in at the office.

Morning Drop-Off

• Enter the parking lot from Grove Street.
• Follow the drop-off lane and pull all the way forward.
• Parents/guardians should remain in the vehicle.
• Students should be ready to exit when the vehicle stops.
• Students must exit from the passenger side onto the sidewalk.
• Staff will be available to help students safely exit.

Before School

• Students choose breakfast in the cafeteria OR playground time.
• Staff will help students get where they need to go.
• At 8:45 a.m., students are taken to their classrooms.

Safety Reminders

• Maximum speed on school grounds is 5 mph.
• Follow staff directions and keep the drop-off lane moving.
• Please avoid mobile phone use while driving through the school zone.

BusRight App

• Families are encouraged to use the BusRight App for real-time bus updates.
• The app provides arrival notifications, route adjustments, and important transportation alerts.

Transportation Expectations (YK–1st)

• All changes to after-school transportation must be communicated directly to the WECC office.
• Students must follow bus safety expectations at all times.
• Parents/guardians should ensure their child knows their bus number and stop location.

Please note: Transportation is not provided for preschool students.

Additional district-wide transportation details can be found through the CAPS Transportation Department.

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How to Report an Absence

• Please call the WECC Attendance Line before school begins.
• Include your child’s name, teacher, and the reason for the absence in your message.

Call the Attendance Line to report an absence now → 616-997-3604

When to Keep Your Child Home

• Fever of 100.4°F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Persistent cough
• Major cold or flu symptoms
• Severe sore throat
• Headache, fatigue, or body aches

How Sick is too Sick for School?

Return-to-School Guidelines

• Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication.
• Vomiting and diarrhea must be resolved for 24 hours.
• Overall symptoms should be improving before returning to school.

Medications at School

• A Medication Administration Form is required for any prescription or over-the-counter medication.
• The form must be signed by a physician.
• Medication must be brought to the office by a parent or guardian—students may not transport medications.
• All medication must be in its original container with the child’s name clearly labeled.

Medication Administration Form Contact School Nurse

Allergies & Health Plans

• Please inform the WECC office and your child’s teacher of any allergies or medical conditions.
• Health Care Plans (including allergy, asthma, or seizure plans) must be updated annually.
• Epinephrine, inhalers, or other emergency medications require a physician-completed plan on file.

View Allery Care Plan Forms  Contact School Nurse

If Your Child Becomes sick at School

• Parents/guardians will be contacted if a child is ill or unable to participate in learning.
• Students displaying fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or concerning symptoms must be picked up promptly.
• Please ensure emergency contact information in Infinite Campus is up-to-date.

Preschool Breakfast is served after morning drop-off.

• Preschool students eat breakfast in their classroom once they have settled in for the day.
• Meals follow the Early Childhood/Great Start Menu, which differs from the Y5–1st Grade menu.

Breakfast Time: 8:30–8:45 a.m.

• Drop off for breakfast takes place at Door A. Please let the parking attendant know that your child will need breakfast and we will guide them to the cafeteria.
• Bus riders who need breakfast are guided straight to the cafeteria when they arrive.
• Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. if your child plans to eat breakfast at school.

Preschool Lunch is served daily in the classroom environment.

• Preschool students receive meals from the Early Childhood (P3–P4/GSRP) lunch menu.
• Menus may differ from Young 5s, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade options.
• Please notify the WECC office and your child’s teacher if your child has food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Lunch is available daily through the district’s elementary food service program.

• Students choose from daily entrée options, fruits, vegetables, and sides.
• All allergy or dietary needs should be shared with both the WECC office and your child’s teacher.
• Families can manage meal accounts through the district’s food service system.

• Students go outside for recess every day, weather permitting.
• Please send your child dressed for the weather, including coats, hats, and gloves in cold months.
• In snowy weather, students need boots and snow pants to play in the snow.
• Indoor recess is held only during unsafe conditions (severe weather, extreme cold, lightning, etc.).
• We encourage families to keep an extra set of clothes at school in case of wet or messy play.

• Weather-related school closings and delays are determined by the district and communicated directly to families.
• Families will receive notifications through Infinite Campus, district email, and local media outlets.
• Please make sure your contact information in the Parent Portal is up-to-date so you receive alerts promptly.
• Updates are also posted on the district website and on the official Coopersville Area Public Schools Facebook page.

• Students should bring a backpack large enough to carry folders, lunch items, and winter gear.
• Please avoid rolling backpacks, as they do not fit well in classroom spaces.
• Label your child’s backpack with their first and last name.

• Please send a complete extra set of clothing in a labeled bag (shirt, pants, underwear, socks).
• Clothing should be replaced seasonally or as needed.
• Extra clothes are important for spills, outdoor play, and bathroom accidents.

• Students are encouraged to bring a labeled water bottle each day.
• Water bottles should be spill-proof and easy for your child to open independently.
• Please send only water—no juice or soda.

• Please send appropriate outdoor clothing based on the weather.
• Cold weather: coats, hats, gloves or mittens.
• Snowy weather: snow pants and boots are required for playing in the snow.
• Warm weather: sunscreen should be applied at home before school.
• If your family needs assistance with seasonal gear, local support is available through community organizations.

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