FAQ
1. How do I pick my child up early or what if we are running late?
We understand that family schedules do not always mix easily with school schedules. If a child is late to school - we ask that an adult personally check the child in at the office to obtain a pass to class. If a child needs to leave early - a parent/guardian must come to the office to sign the student out and the secretary will then call your child down to the office to meet you. Please call or send a seesaw message to your Childrens teacher, if leaving early from school. ANY & ALL changes - must come from the custodial parent/guardian.
2. What are the cold weather guidelines for recess?
Please have your child dress appropriately for outside recess. Students will go outside recess everyday unless the weather doesn't permit. The temperature rules that we follow are, if the air temperature is 0 degrees or colder or if the wind chill is a -10 or colder - we will stay inside for recess.
- coat
- hat
- mittens
- boots
- snow pants
3. Is my child well enough to attend school?
Here are some helpful guidelines when determining whether a child is too ill to attend school.
- temperature of 100 degrees or higher: students should not return to school, until fever free without medications for 24 hours
- vomiting or diarrhea: students should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode
- chicken pox: students should not return until poxes are dry and crusted
- head lice: students can return when lice and nits are adequately treated and removed
- impetigo: students can return 24 hours after prescription treatment has started or until sores are healed
- strep throat: students can return after 24 hours on an antibiotic
Students that are injured or ill during the school day, are to report to the Health Office. The school nurse or health Paras can be reached at 763-272-2821
4. What are the guidelines on student attendance?
Regular daily attendance is important to school success. It is critical for students to have consistent attendance in order to be successful and have a positive learning experience. If your child is ill or must miss school, please call the school office/attendance line at 763-272-2810 and leave a detailed message stating student name, teacher name, and reason for absence by 9:00 a.m. Parents will be contacted at work or home if an absence is not reported. School work missed during an absence must be made up.
The Board of Education defines the following reasons as excused absences: illness, religious observance, death of a family member or close relative, family emergency, or a medical, dental or mental health appointment that cannot be scheduled before or after the school day. Unexcused absences, such as missing the bus, oversleeping, or those that are not acknowledged by note, or telephone call, are subject to truancy procedures. When there is no excuse presented to the school, the absence will be considered unexcused.
You are strongly encouraged to take family vacations during school holidays such as winter or spring break. In the event this is not possible, the principal's office as well as the child's teacher should be informed in advance of any special vacation that will cause student absence from school. Students taking short trips with their family must get prior approval from the principal. All work must be done before, during, or after the trip. More than one trip per year and/or a total of more than five (5) individual days is discouraged.