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Mrs. St. Romain |
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What time does school start and end? School begins at 8:20 am. Students are not to be dropped off at school earlier than the times listed above. Dismissal will begin at 3:25. If you will be picking your child up after school, please be prompt. Late pick-ups and early drop-offs leave teachers without adequate time for preparation. Please help us make your child�s first school experience a positive one. What if my child is late for school? We understand that there may be instances when it is not possible to be here on time. However, please try to have your child at school on time so we can begin our day together. Learning begins immediately. If your child is late he or she will be missing many valuable learning experiences which may impact the learning process. What is the attendance policy? Regular, on-time attendance at school is vital to your child�s success. Most Pre-K learning activities take place in a large group setting and involve interaction with classmates, and our learning experiences begin within the first 30 minutes of class. Habitual absences may affect your child�s progress in Pre-K. What is the best way to contact Mrs. St. Romain? You may call the school at anytime during regular school hours. The office will take a message if I am not able to come to the phone and I will return your call as soon as possible. Of course, you may send a note to school with your child at any time. If you would like to schedule a conference at any time please feel free to call me or send a note and I will do my best to accommodate you. Should I send Money to School? There may be times during the school year when a note is sent home with your child requesting money for particular activities. Money should only be sent to school in a sealed envelope, or Ziploc bag. All money should be labeled with your child�s name, grade, teacher�s name, and the purpose of the money. Please do not send loose money to school for any reason. If your child is sick please keep him/her at home. Small children catch germs very easily and illness can spread rapidly around the classroom. Please DO NOT send your child to school with any of the following symptoms: � FEVER-all students must be fever FREE for 24 hours before returning to school � RASH � DIARRHEA � VOMITING � LICE � PINK EYE � CHICKEN POX ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT COULD AFFECT THE HEALTH OF THE OTHER CHILDREN IF YOUR CHILD IS SENT TO SCHOOL SICK, OR BECOMES ILL DURING THE SCHOOL HOURS, THE NURSE WILL BE CONTACTING YOU TO COME AND PICK UP YOUR CHILD. PLEASE KEEP ALL PHONE NUMBERS CURRENT SO WE MAY REACH YOU IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. What should my child wear to school? **See School Handbook for dress code. I encourage you to send your child to school in shoes that are conducive to running and jumping. Please label all jackets and coats with your child�s name. Does my child need a backpack? Yes. All students will need a functional backpack, large enough to hold a 9x12 inch folder inside without folding or bending. It should also be large enough to hold your child�s nap towel and snuggle. Backpacks with wheels are not allowed at school, they are too cumbersome and impractical for Pre-K students to handle independently. Backpacks will be used daily to hold your child�s many important papers and projects as well as other important notices. Many backpacks look alike; please label your child�s backpack with his/her name visible on the outside. PLEASE BRING THE BACKPACK TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY. What does my child need for naptime? Each child will need a towel or blanket for naptime. Your child�s towel will be sent home for washing every Friday, and will need to be returned to school on Monday. Please make every effort to remember to send them back to school on Monday. Children tend to get very upset when they realize they have been forgotten. Can I pick up my child if he/she is a bus rider or vise versa? Yes, but you will need to send a note in your child�s folder that morning. Each of you will be asked to fill out an EMERGENCY INFORMATION card. On this card you will be asked to fill out your child�s main mode of transportation to and from school. Without a note we will send your child home according to the information on the EMERGENCY INFORMATION card. Can I bring cake to school for my child�s birthday? NO. WE DO NOT ALLOW CAKES OR BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN THE CLASSROOM for several reasons. Our daily schedule does not allow a birthday party for each child. We will provide students celebrating birthdays with many special birthday privileges such as; birthday story, birthday sticker, and a certificate. We try to keep the rules simple due to the age of the children. 1. Helping Hands 2. Listening Ears 3. Looking Eyes 4. Quiet Voices 5. Walking Feet Does my child need to bring a change of clothes to school? YES. Please send an extra change of clothes to school enclosed in a Ziploc bag in your child�s backpack as soon as possible. The Ziploc bag should be labeled with your child�s name, as well as EACH article of clothing. **Please include the following items: Underwear, socks, shirt, pants, or shorts. ** **If your child is sent home in his/her extra clothing please send that article of clothing to school the NEXT day. For safety reasons please do not allow your child to bring any toys, candy or food to school. Toys can easily become broken, lost, or stolen. Teachers will not be responsible for toys brought to school. The only children that should bring food to school are those who bring their lunch. Please label your child�s lunch with his/her name. |
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