Procedures

Even in warm months, the air conditioning can cause the classrooms to be cold in certain spots. Dressing in layers is best so that changes in temperature will not cause the student to get too hot or too cold.
 * Recess** is outside everyday unless the weather is too wet or the temperature is below 32 degrees. Since weather can change quickly, children should come with warm jackets/coats every day between October and April.

**Water bottles** are allowed, but must be taken home and washed and refilled every day. Water bottles left at the end of the day will be thrown away.

Remember all **medications**, even cough drops, must be accompanied with a physician's note and be kept in the nurse's office.

**Restroom breaks** are scheduled no more than two hours apart. ALL children are urged to use the restroom and get a drink at these designated times to reduce time out of the classroom to a bare minimum. However, if there are physical conditions or medicines that require special schedules for particular children, that is easily arranged with a call or note from the parent and/or doctor.

**Lunch money** is handled by the cafeteria staff. If a student brings money for one meal, the student is expected to keep the money in a safe place (pocket or school bag) and carry it to the cafeteria at lunch time. If parents want to buy a large number of lunches at one time, the student should take check to the cafeteria in the morning before school starts or pay online. If a student forgets to bring lunch money or pack, a charge will be issued and the parent should then send the payment the next day. If a child is absent, the parent should call the office the morning of the absence so the office can keep accurate attendance records and make the mandated calls home. When the child returns, the parent should ALSO send in a written note to the teacher concerning the **absence**. If an absence lasts //more than one day,// parents may call the office to request make-up work, but it may not be available until 24 hours after the call to allow adequate time to collect, copy, and deliver necessary materials to the office.
 * Absences **
 * Make-up work **