Concerns
If questions arise concerning any aspect of the school or class program, send a note your child’s teacher requesting a conference. If you do not hear back from them, please reach out again. He/she will make an appointment with you either before school begins or during a scheduled preparation period. If you come to the school without an appointment, the teacher may not be able to accommodate. Additionally, parents may not request to go to the classroom while the teacher is teaching. After you have communicated with the teacher and you feel that the issue has not been resolved, please contact the supervisor who is responsible for your child’s grade. If the matter is still unresolved please contact the principal for further assistance.
Lateness
Children in grades Pre- K, K-5 who arrive at school after 8:00 am are considered late, after 8:10 they will be issued a late pass. A major factor in determining your child’s success in school is attendance. Work begins promptly after arrival, so lateness means your child misses critical instruction and also disrupts the teacher and other students as work begins.
Students in Grades K-5 who have not been picked up will be brought to the cafeteria. Those students attending our after school program will gather in the cafeteria.
Students in Grades K-5 who have not been picked up will be brought to the cafeteria. Those students attending our after school program will gather in the cafeteria.
In case of an emergency
If you need to pick up your child early due to illness, doctor’s appointment, etc. bring a picture I.D. to be presented to the Security Agent. Your child will be released only to individuals whose names appear on the blue BLUE EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD. This is for your child’s safety. One EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD will be kept in our Main Office and one is for the classroom teacher. Include the name of relatives/friends who are responsible and dependable. Also provide at least one working cell phone number and email address so that you can be reached immediately in the event of an emergency. If a phone number or other contact information changes, please write a note to your child’s teacher requesting that the BLUE EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD be updated. Also note that if you need to change dismissal arrangements on a particular day, we must have a written note, in advance, from you.
Absences
After an absence and on the first day back to school, a note signed by a parent, detailing the reason for the absence, MUST be given to the child’s teacher. If an absence is three days or longer, a doctor’s note is required. If your child contracts a serious illness or sustains an injury necessitating a cast, boot, sling, crutches, etc., we must have a doctor’s note.
Extended Absences
Pupil lateness and absence directly affect the quality of class work and homework. Please consider this when planning family vacations. An extended absence before or after a school break is considered illegal, unless your child is ill and you have medical documentation. Your child’s permanent record reflects all absences. Depending on the length of the absence, it may become necessary to discharge your child from the school. You will have to re-register upon return.
Moving
Please notify our Main Office, if you are moving or your child will be attending another school. We will need your new address and telephone number, as well as, the name and number of the new school. We are required to send records directly to the new school. Official school records cannot be given to parents.
Supplies
It is imperative that students report to class ready to work every day. Supply lists were provided in June, and are also available by clicking on the button below.
Each day, your child should come to school prepared with the following:
Each day, your child should come to school prepared with the following:
- At least two writing implements
- Appropriate notebooks and school supplies
- Completed homework
- Their learning device (laptop, ipad or chromebook) fully charged and ready.
Medications
Teachers may never administer medication to a student nor can a student self-medicate. This includes aspirin and/or any other over the counter medication. If your child needs to take medication during the school day, you may come to school to administer the medication. If your child requires medication on a regular basis, your doctor must complete a 504 form, which is available from our Parent Coordinator. Once the nurse receives the completed form, she can then administer the medication to your child as directed. All medications must come to school in a labeled container from the pharmacy. Medications will be stored in the nurse’s office.
Homework
Homework is your child’s responsibility and should be completed each night. It is a factor in evaluating and rating a pupil’s overall performance. Your child’s teacher will provide specific information regarding grade and class homework guidelines. In general, parents are expected to monitor and assist, as appropriate. If there is a problem, encourage your child to request help from the teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to make sure all students understand and can complete the homework. If homework becomes an issue with your child, please discuss this with the teacher.
Visitors to our school
Visitors to the school MUST use the main entrance and may not go directly to classrooms, offices or any other area of the building. All visitors must show photo ID and sign in at the security desk. Visitors will be given a pass that must be carried with them at all times while in the building.
NEW for 2021-2022
Visitors must show proof of vaccination and proper identification. They must also
complete the NYCDOE health screening.
NEW for 2021-2022
Visitors must show proof of vaccination and proper identification. They must also
complete the NYCDOE health screening.