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Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. A student arriving after 8:50 a.m. will be marked tardy. Morning announcements begin at 8:50 a.m. so please help your child be prompt.
Attendance: A written excuse is required if your child is absent.
Transportation: Please be sure to send a written note if there is a change in your child’s transportation. If your child is going home on a different bus or a different bus stop for the day the following information must be on the note: parent signature, date, bus # involved, address of the friend’s home, first and last names of children involved and a phone number where you can be reached. Please be sure your child is aware that he or she has a note in their book bag. The note should be turned into me first thing in the morning. E-mails concerning bus changes are not accepted.
Lunch: Our lunchtime is 12:40 – 1:05 at table 13. Student lunches are $2.25. Checks may be written to cover the cost of lunch for the week/month.
Ice Cream: Ice cream is sold daily in the cafeteria for $1.00 during our lunchtime.
Snack: We will have a daily snack time in which your child may bring a nutritious snack from home.
Money: When sending money to school it must be placed in a sealed envelope. Please write your child’s name, teacher’s name, amount of money and what the money is for on the outside of the envelope. This is very helpful!
Friday Folders: Friday Folders will be sent home each Friday. Please initial in the Behavior Calendar and return information as needed.
Homework : A homework packet will be sent home each Friday. The completed assignments should be returned the following Thursday. Please be sure to read and sign your child’s homework sheet each week. Homework should be in your best handwriting and done neatly!
Library Books: Your child will be checking out books from the Media Center. Please be aware of the date your child’s book is due and help him/her return it on time or earlier so that he/she may check out another book.
Birthdays: A simple treat such as cookies or cupcakes (not drinks) may be sent to the school office for your child’s birthday. Please send me a note concerning your child’s birthday treat several days in advance.
Handwriting: The D’Nealian Handwriting Method will be taught to your child.
Specials: We attend Specials each day at 1:30 – 2:15pm. We are on a 4 day schedule. During this nine weeks, students will attend STEM, PE, Art and Music. Students should wear tennis shoes especially on P.E. days.
Supplies: Thank you for purchasing your child’s school supplies. Be sure jackets, book bags and lunch boxes are labeled with your child’s name.