School
Attendance
It is important for your
child to have regular and prompt attendance to ensure his/her school success.
We begin our day right after the morning announcements. If your child
is tardy, please have him/her stop by the office to pick up a 'tardy' slip
for entry into the classroom.
School
Hours
Our school hours are
from 7:50 am to 2:24 pm each day. There are 5 early release days.
On these days the students are dismissed 2 hours early. Check your
PTSA handbook for these days.
Changes
in Transportation
During "Sneak-a-Peek,"
I will have a form for you to fill out that will let me know how your child
is to get home in the afternoon. You will choose whether your child
will be a bus rider (please provide bus number and route letter), car rider
or will go to the After School Program (ASP). This is the way I will
send your child home each day unless a written note is sent in with your
child. In the event of an emergency, you may call or fax the school
about the change before 2:00 pm. I encourage all parents to sign
up for ASP for such emergencies.
Snack
Snacks are provided by the parents in our classroom. At the beginning
of the year I will ask for a donation of a class snack-enough for the entire
class. When we are running low on snacks, I will let you know through
my newsletters. Therefore, it will not be necessary for your child to bring
his/her own individual snack each day. Some of the favorite snacks are
goldfish crackers, popcorn, pretzels, cookies, cheese crackers, gummi fruit,
raisins, marshmallows, and cereal. If for some reason your child
does not like the snack for the day, we will make sure that he/she gets
another choice.
Birthdays
Birthdays are special
days for young children. You may wish to send in a snack for your
child's classmates on his/her special day. If you do, please send
the snack (cupcakes, cookies, etc.) in the morning. Your child will
help serve his/her classmates during our snack time. Often children
have birthday parties outside the school setting. If you are planning
this, please do not send invitations unless the entire class is invited.
(Check with me for a current class list.) I realize that this may
be costly, but children's feelings are important. Thank you for your
understanding.
Book
Orders
Throughout the year your
child may be given the opportunity to purchase books through book clubs.
Outdoor
Recess
We will go outside on
most days weather permitting. During our Fall, Winter and Spring
seasons, dress your child appropriately for out door play.
Parent
Participation
There will be special center days where parents are asked to help manage
a center. I usually contact the parents who have indicated to me
that they are available for such activities to help out on these days.
If you are ever interested in helping on one of these days, please let
me know. I welcome the opportunity to have your support for your
child and his/her classmates.
Field Trips are also times when parent participation is welcome.
Please contact me if you are interested in helping out our any of our field
trips.
Usually our Head Room Parent will send home a letter in the beginning of
the year. We make a list of children, parents and phone numbers (with
your permission) and distribute to each student's family. It will
be updated as necessary. Throughout the year, you may be contacted
to help out with a classroom activity or PTSA project. Your support
of school activities are very appreciated!
Money
Anytime that you send in money for your child, please make sure that it
is in a sealed envelope. On the outside of the envelope, please include
the following information
