Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common
questions of students and parents.
- What time does school start and end?
- What if my child is late for school?
- What is the attendance policy?
- What is the best way to contact Mrs. St. Romain?
- Should I send Money to School?
- What if my child is sick?
- What should my child wear to school?
- Does my child need a backpack?
- What does my child need for naptime?
- Can I pick up my child if he/she is a bus rider or vise versa?
- Can I bring cake to school for my child's birthday?
- What are the classroom rules?
- Does my child need to bring a change of clothes to school?
- TOYS, CANDY, AND FOOD?????
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.
What if my child is sick?
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
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.
What are the classroom rules?
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.
TOYS, CANDY, AND FOOD?????
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.