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Student Drop Off/Pick Up
Fourth grade parents will need to drop off and pick up their students on the East side of the building (by the gym).
Fifth grade parents will drop off and pick up their students in front of the cafeteria. Important Dates:
March 13 - SIP DAY - Early Dismissal March 13 - End of 3rd Quarter March 16-22 - SPRING BREAK April 10 - NO SCHOOL April 13-24 - IAR TESTING WINDOW April 29/30 - 5th Grade Science Test May 1 - SIP DAY - Early Dismissal May 28 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Transportation
As a reminder, families are now allowed only one daily pickup and drop off location. If you need to report a change in your child’s afternoon transportation (parent pickup or bus), please make every effort to report the change to our main office, prior to 1:00pm. Half days, the time is 10:00 a.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Driver’s License Photo ID Is Required When Signing Out Students DURING The School Day. Tips for Spending Quality Time with Your Child By Jessica Alvarado Let’s face it—life is busy! Between work and life responsibilities, the days pass us by in the blink of an eye. Many parents worry that they don’t spend enough time with their children, wondering if this will lead to developmental delays. Some parents feel guilty about working full time, or experience anxiety about choosing to work out at the gym or go to dinner with friends. But have no despair! A recent study in the Journal of Marriage and Family questions the impact the amount of time mothers spend with their children has on the academic achievement, behavior, and emotional well-being of their children. This is not to negate the importance of time spent with children, but rather, to reinforce the point that quality of time is much more important than quantity of time. Children need high-quality time with parents and caregivers—that is what is most beneficial to children and what can have a positive effect on them as they grow. It isn’t about endless hours of time—it’s about how you choose to spend that time that truly matters. As parents and caregivers, we can make choices to ensure time spent with our children is high-quality. Here are nine tips for busy families: 1. Have a daily “connect” time with your child. Do this face-to-face, if possible; but if this isn’t an option, create a routine for doing so in other ways, such as leaving a note in your child’s lunch bag, posting a note by his toothbrush, or writing an encouraging saying on a shared whiteboard in the house. 2. Create a special ritual for you and your child—something that can be done every day. For example, let your child choose and read one book with you at bedtime. 3. Tell your child you love her every day. And tell her how important she is to you and how she makes you feel. 4. Reinforce positive behavior. For example, if your child completes his chores without your asking, acknowledge it with words of appreciation—even if you don’t have the chance do so until the next day. 5. Make and eat meals with your children whenever possible. If time is limited, look for simple meals that require very little preparation, or grab a healthy snack such as an apple and sit for a few minutes and chat with your child. 6. Schedule time for doing an activity of your child’s choosing. Be sure to follow through and complete the activity without any distractions. 7. Play with your child, even if it’s during bath time or outside before you drop her off at preschool. Every little bit of time makes a positive impact! 8. Laugh and be silly with your child. 9. Turn off technology when you spend time with your child. Try not to text, answer calls, scroll through social media, or watch television. Meaningful connections are about quality of time, not quantity of time. Keep it simple and connect with your child in ways that make sense for your lifestyle and relationship. Each connection has a lasting impact and provides the support and reassurance that your child needs. |
School Schedule
7:30am - Students may enter building, breakfast is served
7:55am - Warning Bell
8:00am - Morning Meeting
9:30am - 9:45am 5th Grade Recess
11:00am - 1:45am 4th Grade Lunch
11:50am - 12:35pm 5th Grade Lunch
1:10pm - 1:25pm 4th Grade Recess
2:15pm - Student Dismissal
3:20pm Teacher Work Day Ends
Main Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
7:30am - Students may enter building, breakfast is served
7:55am - Warning Bell
8:00am - Morning Meeting
9:30am - 9:45am 5th Grade Recess
11:00am - 1:45am 4th Grade Lunch
11:50am - 12:35pm 5th Grade Lunch
1:10pm - 1:25pm 4th Grade Recess
2:15pm - Student Dismissal
3:20pm Teacher Work Day Ends
Main Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm