Policies and Procedures:



Absences/Lateness:

1. The school opens at 7:30 am.  If children arrive after 7:45 am, they need to report to the main office for a late slip.  They will be marked tardy (unless because of the bus). 


2. Children who will be out because of illness must have a parent call the main office the day they are absent. 


3. Children must be symptom-free/fever free WITHOUT MEDICATION for at least 24 hours before returning to school.  Upon their return, a note must be sent to school stating the date(s) and reason absent.  If absent for three consecutive days or more, this note MUST also be accompanied by a Doctor's note.



Birthdays:
 We will acknowledge each child's birthday this year.  If their birthday is
during the summer, we will celebrate their half-birthday if possible.  I will send out times so that each child has their own special day.

Change in Transportation:
 
If your child will be traveling home a different way than usual, a written note must be sent to school noting that change for the day.  If there is a last-minute change in your child's transportation, please call the main office.  Please do not e-mail this during the day as I may not always have a chance to check my e-mail.

   

Communication (Parent/Teacher):
    

1. Email - My e-mail address is on my home page at the bottom.  Feel free to e-mail me at any time.  If you have a specific concern, please express that in your e-mail.  Please allow for 48-hour response to your e-mail.  I will try to respond to you as soon as possible.

2. REMIND APP - Parents, don't forget to sign up for the Remind App.  It is a free text messaging system we use in Kindergarten to send out quick messages to the whole class at one time.
   
3. Notes - A written note is the quickest and best form of communication.  Folders are checked every morning and sent home every afternoon.  Please use this not only as a homework folder, but as a communications folder as well.
  
4. School Website and Teacher Page - Please try to check my teacher web page on a WEEKLY basis.  This is important information pertaining to our classroom and your child.  There is also important information on the school website.  Please get into the habit of checking both pages.

5. Folder: Each child will have one folder that will come home daily.  Updates, homework, and any other classroom or school communications will be included in this folder.  Please check it everyday.


Lunch:

You can pack a lunch for your child or purchase lunch through our ARAMARK program.  If your child is purchasing lunch, they must have an ARAMARK account set up and money in the account.    Please check out the ARAMARK tab on the STC webpage for more information regarding our hot lunch program. 



SNACK (AM only): 

All students must pack a morning snack on a daily basis.  Please try to make this a HEALTHY snack (no peanuts or tree nut products in the classroom).  We require that the children bring a small water only to drink.  We have our snacks at the same tables we work.  Spill cleanups are much easier with water.  Thanks for your understanding.