This page will answer questions commonly asked by students and parents.
- What about lunch?
- Will children get a snack time?
- Can children bring a water bottle to school?
- What is the uniform code?
- What is Spirit Day?
- What if my child gets to school before 8:45?
- What if my child is going home a different way than usual?
- How do I get in touch with the teacher?
- What if my child is absent?
What about lunch?
Children can buy lunch in the cafeteria for $1.75 or they can purchase lunch tokens from the
cafeteria before school (packs of 5 for $8.75). Hot lunch includes milk.
Packers can bring their own drink or they can buy milk for $.25.
Our class is scheduled to eat during the first lunch period at 11:15 AM.
Will children get a snack time?
Children will have an afternoon snack time at around 1:55 PM, just prior to afternoon recess. Your
child may bring a DRY snack (i.e. cookies, crackers, chips, grapes, apple) to eat during this time.
They will have the opportunity to get a drink of water from the drinking fountain.
Can children bring a water bottle to school?
Since we do not have air conditioning in our classroom, children may bring a water bottle if the
forecast calls for temperatures over 75 degrees.
All water bottles should be covered with a koozie (can holder) or an old sock to keep the bottle from
sweating on the desks.
Children should not bring other types of drinks - WATER only.
What is the uniform code?
Navy blue uniform shorts are allowed during the months of August, September, October, April,
and May. (No cargo style shorts or slacks are allowed)
Name badge must be worn clipped to the shirt collar.
Girls: White school tailored blouses including knit shirts may be worn. Plain white turtlenecks can
be worn under the shirt in the winter or alone with the uniform jumper. Any undershirts must be
plain white.
Boys: Solid white or light blue dress shirts or knit shirts with navy blue uniform pants/shorts (no
cargo style)
Sweaters must be navy blue classic cardigan or slip over (crew or v-neck). Gray or Navy uniform
sweatshirts may also be worn.
Socks should be solid white, black, or navy blue. Girls may wear solid navy, black, or white tights
or tight leggings under the uniform jumpers.
No makeup, tattoos, or nail polish.
Girls may wear only one pair of post style earrings (no hoops or danglers)
See the front section of your child's planner for more detailed information on the uniform code.
What is Spirit Day?
On the last Friday that school is scheduled each month, students may participate in spirit day.
Participants will donate $1 to the charity of the month or write a prayer. They can be out of uniform
but must wear spirit wear (including St. I sports jerseys or t-shirts) over plain blue jeans or capris or
uniform pants. (No athletic style sweats, shorts, or pants. No sleeveless shirts)
What if my child gets to school before 8:45?
Morning care is available in the cafeteria beginning at 7:15 AM until 8:15 for $3.25 (Cold breakfast
included). Arrivals between 8:15-8:45 must go to the cafeteria. They sit at the first grade table which
is the second set of tables from the windows, nearest the kitchen. They will be released to their
classrooms at 8:45. Children are not allowed in the classrooms unattended by an adult.
What if my child is going home a different way than usual?
Your child should bring a note to school and give it to the teacher in the morning if he/she will be
going home in a different way than is normally scheduled or if he/she will be leaving early for an
appointment.
If you find out about the change during the day, please call the office to arrange for the change in
transportation. They will let me know about it. Please do not leave a voicemail as it may not be
answered before school concludes.
How do I get in touch with the teacher?
My school email is dmenzer@saintischool.org (preferred).
A voicemail can be left at extension 2205 after calling the school number 389-3242.
I usually return calls/emails before or after school or in the evenings.
What if my child is absent?
Please inform both the office and the teacher of the absence via email or call the office to
inform them of the absence. Please be aware that the office does NOT pass on the information
to the classroom teacher so it would be helpful to get an email especially if the absence is for
an extended period of time and so I can arrange to have any homework sent home with a neighbor
or a relative.
(office@saintischool.org; dmenzer@saintischool.org)