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Important
Information
Click
here
for Summer
Readings.
Click
here to order
Math Summer Skill Sharpener.
It
is strongly recommended that you order the workbook
for the grade your child has just completed. Please
note 5th graders are working from the 6th grade workbook.
Supply
lists:
Dates
to Remember
Monday,
August 11
New Parents' Reception
5:30 - 7:30 pm in the VPAC
&
New LS Student Social (Grades 1-5)
5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Choir Room/VPAC
&
New PK-K Student Social
5:30 - 7:30 pm at the K Playground
Wednesday, August 13
Student Orientation/Picture Day
Click
here for schedule
&
Used Uniform Sale
Thursday, August 14
First Day of School
Monday, August 25 - Friday, August 29
Melrose School Supply Drive
Friday, August 29
Deliver School Supplies to Melrose
&
Pizza Day
Monday, September 1
Labor Day
Wednesday, September 3
LS Parents' Night
Tuesday, September 23
PK - 2nd Grade Level Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Alumni House
Thursday, September 25
Greenery Sale Begins
Friday, September 26
Pizza Sale
Tuesday, October 7
3rd - 5th Grade Level Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Alumni House
Friday, October 10
Greenery Sale
Ends
Thursday, October 16 - Friday, October 17
Fall Holiday
Friday, October 24
Pizza Sale
Please refer to the
2007-2008
Academic Calendar for more dates.
Extended Care Policy
Extended Care will be offered for the 2008-2009 academic
year. Parents who are interested in having their children
participate in the Extended Care program must complete
an enrollment form and a hold harmless statement.
This is required for families who will be using Extended
Care services on an occasional basis as well as for
those who will take advantage of our services daily.
Extended Care hours will be from 3:30 pm – 5:30
pm on regular school days.
Option 1: Pre-Paid/Pre-Registration
Program
• $250 per student for the academic year
• $450 maximum fee per family for the academic
year
• Form and payment due by August 1, 2008
• Late pick-up fees of $1.00 per minute will
be billed as applicable
To be eligible for the program rates,
the enrollment forms, payment, and hold harmless statements
must be received in the Business Office no later than
August 1, 2008.
Please note that if your application
and/or payment is not received by the program enrollment
deadline, use of the Extended Care program will be
billed under option 2.
OR
Option 2 : Pay-As-You-Go Program
• $10 per visit per student
• Maximum billing limit equal to $450 per student
or $650 per family, whichever is less
• Late pick-up fees of $1.00 per minute will
be billed as applicable.
You must complete an enrollment form
available from the business office.
Authorized Adults
We have a list of adults who are authorized to pick
up each student, including carpool drivers. Please
contact Casie Burley, giving her your child's name
and the adults you'd like on the list. burleyc@ehsbr.org
or 753-3180 x 1137.
Tardy Students
When children arrive late (7:50 am or later) a parent
or other adult must walk in with them and sign
in, using the book in the office. Students should
obtain a Tardy Slip before going to class. Morning
Meeting begins promptly at 7:50 am and all students
are expected to be in attendance. We ask that students
arrive by 7:40 to give them time to put their book
sacks away before Morning Meeting begins.
Lower School Cell Phone Policy
Please read the policy
regarding cell phone use by Lower School students.
If your child has a cell phone at school, he/she must
sign the permission
notice.
Reporting Absences and Late Arrivals
Please let us know in advance when your child will
be absent or late. We need to have an accurate account
of all students. You can email or call the office.
Casie Burley will then pass the message on to the
teacher(s). If you choose to notify the teacher, you
should cc Casie Burley. If the teacher is absent,
your message may not be received otherwise.
In order to minimize classroom disruption, we ask
parents to report to
the lower school office to check out their children.
Change in After-School Arrangements
We know there will be times when your child's after-school
arrangements will change. To ensure the safety of
the child and to become aware of these changes, please
call or email Casie Burley. We will make sure the
message is delivered to the teacher.
Visitors: Please Sign In
Please stop by the Lower School Office when you arrive
on campus to obtain a Visitor's Pass. Passes are also
available in the Alumni House, Upper School Office,
and Middle School Office. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Lower School secretary, Casie Burley,
can be reached at 753-3180 ext. 1137 or Burleyc@ehsbr.org.
Cheryl Ollmann, Division Head, is at extension 1111
or Ollmannc@ehsbr.org. The Lower School fax number
is 756-2754.
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