How can I find out if school is cancelled?
Log on to the Internet to site http://www.milforded.org. or Call the Milford Board of Ed at 783-3400 for a recorded message after 6:15am. Listen to your local radio stations (WICC, WEZN, WAVZ, and WPLR) and/or television newscasts (WTNH-TV, WVIT-TV, or Channel 12 News). Please avoid calling the school office for school closing information. We prefer you use this as a last resort as we only have two phone lines entering the school and in case of emergency, we try to keep these lines open.Back to Top
What time does school start if there is a delayed opening?
John F. Kennedy School will begin at 10:00am. However, parents should continue to check the website or listen to announcements as weather conditions may require that a delay be changed to a full cancellation. All Milford Public Schools will have a 90 minute delayed opening.Back to Top
What time does school end if there is an early dismissal?
John F. Kennedy School will dismiss at 1:00pm. When afternoon sessions are to be canceled, please check the website or listen to the stations listed above.Back to Top
What should I do if my child is being dismissed in a different way than usual?
My child is going home to a classmate's house which requires his/her to be dismissed a different way than usual. What should I do? A note must be brought to school with your child stating that you have given your permission for him/her to go home by alternate means. If an emergency occurs during the day that requires you to make other plans for your child, you may call the school office and we will pass the information on to your child as well as their teacher.Back to Top
Do I have to report my child's absence?
All absences must be phoned into the main office as soon as possible on the day of the absence. When your child returns back to school following an absence, they must bring in a note explaining the nature of the absence. If your child is under the care of your doctor, please bring in a note from the doctor.Back to Top
Can I request that homework be sent home to my child when they are ill?
Homework pick-up can be arranged through the main office. We ask that you request work after two days absent. When you are calling in your child absent, please let me know at that time if you are requesting homework. You can pick it up at the end of the day or ask another student to bring it home.Back to Top
If I have a question about my child's lunch account, who do I speak with?
The person in charge of our lunchroom accounts is Sue Scucci. She can be reached by dialing 783-3607. Mrs. Scucci can give you a computerized printout of your child's account activity if you so desire.Back to Top
My child has an appointment during the school day, What is the procedure?
My child has a dentist/doctor appointment in the middle of the school day, how do I go about getting them dismissed early? If at all possible please have your child bring a note to school stating that they will be dismissed early. You must come to the main office to pick up your child and sign them out of school. Please do not go directly to your child's classroom, as this is a disruption for the rest of the class.Back to Top
My child forgot their homework, lunch etc. at home. What is the procedure?
My child forgot their homework, lunch etc. at home and I need to bring it to the school. Can I go directly to the classroom and drop it off? No. All forgotten items must be left in the main office. We will notify your child that they have a delivery in the main office.Back to Top
When volunteering at or visiting the school, what procedure should I follow?
I have signed up to volunteer for an activity in my child's classroom. What procedure should I follow when I arrive at the school? You must sign in at the main office and receive a visitor's pass. Don't forget to sign out in the main office when you leave.Back to Top
Can I bring in a treat for my child's birthday celebration at school?
You must discuss this with your child's classroom teacher. There is always a possibility that one of your child's classmates has a food allergy or a medical condition that needs to be considered.Back to Top
How can I reach the school nurse?
Mrs. Maguire can be reached at (203) 882-5173.Back to Top
Does John F. Kennedy School have a fax number?
(203) 783-3688 - FaxBack to Top
I received a school phone call and didn't hear the message. What can I do?
I received a phone call from the school with an important message, but for some reason I didn't hear the message or I want to hear it again, what can I do? All you need to do is call l-877-737-5291. The ConnectEd message will play again in its entirety for you. Keep this number handy in your wallet as an extra measure for convenience.Back to Top
What is the earliest time I can drop off my child at school?
You should not drop off your child(ren) before 8:20am unless you have made special arrangements with a staff member.Back to Top