Parental Involvement
School/ Parent Meetings
It is expected that parents will faithfully attend school/parent meetings.
Field Trips
During the course of the school year opportunities often arise to take classes on field trips pertaining to different units of study. Through field trips children experience social conditions beyond the ordinary realm. Trips also provide a wonderful opportunity to expand students’ horizons and to stimulate language development through conversation. Costs associated with field trips will be kept to a minimum.
Parents will be notified of the purpose, date, time, destination, dress required, and cost prior to each trip. A blanket permission slip is to be signed at the beginning of the year.
Parents may be needed to help transport students; this help is greatly appreciated. Parents who are transporting students need to have proper insurance on their vehicles. All drivers must be 25 years or older unless a regular staff member.
All students riding in vehicles shall adhere to the Transportation Policy. If a child is disobedient and/or disrespectful during a field trip, the parent will be notified.
Volunteers
Opportunities are available for parents who are interested in sharing their hobbies, talents or career, with our students, e.g., speaking at either the elementary or high school chapel services.
Monthly Calendar
A monthly calendar will be sent home containing special events and upcoming school activities.
Notices/Announcements
From time to time teachers may also communicate with the parents. All communication that is sent home should be read. Please check backpacks for notices and announcements. If you have further questions concerning announcements, please call the school office or your child’s teacher.
Lunch Procedures
1. Microwaves are available during all five days under the supervision of an adult. Some foods, like Ramen noodles, are not allowed due to the length of time to heat the product
2. Good manners will prevail at all times.
3. Students are responsible to keep their eating area clean.
4. Students normally eat in their classrooms, but may use the Community Center cafeteria. No students will be allowed in the kitchen area nor will they be allowed to borrow utensils (plate, bowls, silverware, cups) unless involved with a class-sponsored lunch program.
5. Students will sit in chairs (not on tables).
6. Teachers are in charge of the lunch period.
7. White milk (2%) is available at a cost of 25 cents per cup.
Classroom Supply Needs/Donations
Due to class parties, birthdays, cold season, etc., a continual need for tissues, paper plates, plastic eating utensils, and paper cups exists. Donations to your child’s individual classroom are greatly appreciated and especially needed.
From time to time you will be notified of needs that may arise that have not been covered by the budget. Donations to meet these needs will be gratefully accepted.
Other areas where donations are helpful include gym equipment and computers. Any donations in these areas would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the school if you would like to make any donation of this type. We have forms available to send to the IRS for donations of goods.
Booster Club/Fund Raising
The Booster Club and fund-raising events are the most vital assets to our school. As the school’s budget is set up to cover only the wages and salaries of the staff, the fund-raising efforts of the Booster Club are the only funds available for classroom materials and other school necessities. We would encourage all parents to become involved in these activities in whatever way they are able. Information will be provided continually as to the meeting dates and activities of the Booster Club.