Do I need to call the school to let the teacher know that my child is absent?
No, it is not necessary to call the office to announce an absence. You must send in a written explanation of absence on the day that he/she returns stating the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.Back to Top
Can I get homework if my child is absent?
Yes. Call the main office by 9:30 AM to request homework for your absent child. This gives the teacher enough time to get the assignment and materials together. Homework can be sent home with another student or picked up at 3:10 PM in the main office.Back to Top
What happens if school closes early due to inclement weather?
If school must be dismissed due to inclement weather, Elementary Schools will close at 11:30 AM. Morning kindergarten students will ride home on buses according to the normal daily afternoon schedule and will be dropped off at regular school bus stops, not at their homes. All students will go to the destinations indicated on their emergency cards. Please confirm with Vail Farm Elementary a single emergency drop off location. Please discuss this plan with your children.Back to Top
Will parents be notified of early dismissal, closings, or delays?
Vail Farm does not call parents to alert them of an early dismissal. We can alert you by e-mail immediately when there is an early dismissal. To receive this e-mail, you must register with NEWS FLASH. Click on the NEWS FLASH page of this website and enter your e-mail address. If you are unsure of how to do this, call the main office and we can enter your e-mail address for you. There are a variety of sources of information for school delays, closings, and early dismissals: Website: www.arlingtonschools.org; www.cancellations.com Radio stations: WPDH 101.5 FM; WHUD 100.7 FM; WSPK 104.7 FM; WBNR 1260 AM; WRWE 107.3 FM. Television: WRNNTV SCHOOL CALL:437-3260 Central Office Hotline: 486-4450 option #8.Back to Top
I have to change my address and/or phone number.
Click on our "FORMS" page and download a copy of the change of address form. Fill in the information that needs to be changed and send to the Main Office. Address changes MUST must be accompanied by proof of residency, eg. a copy of your mortgage statement, school or property tax bill, or your lease.Back to Top
I need to pick up my child who normally rides the bus. What should I do?
Please send a note addressed to your child's teacher. Include the date, what time you will be here to pick up your child, or who other than yourself will be here to pick up your child. The teacher then informs the office and your child's name is added to the pick up list. Early dismissal is at 3:10 PM. Wait in the lobby until the announcements are made. Proceed to the cafeteria to retrieve your child. Be prepared to provide identification to the check out lady.Back to Top
I forgot to send a pick up note to school. What should I do?
You may fax your forgotten pick up note to 227-1940. In extreme cases, you may call the office. We will add your child's name to the list. You must then bring a note to the main office prior to getting your child from the cafeteria. Please do not make last minute changes involving pick up and transportation arrangements by telephone on a regular basis. The office makes every effort to accomodate all of our students different needs. Last minute changes can create confusion.Back to Top