If your child will be absent for school for any reason, please call the main office.  It is important to call the main office rather for absences and early dismissals rather than emailing me since I am not always able to check my email during the school day or in case there is substitute in the classroom. When you call the main office, you can request that make-up work for your child to be ready for pick up at 3:30. If you are taking a planned vacation, it is not always possible for me to have the work ready prior to your trip. Therefore, I will work with your child to catch them up when they return.

First graders benefit from a consistent and familiar school day routine. To assist with our daily schedule, please avoid early pick-ups from school. At times, this will be unavoidable for events such as a doctor’s appointment or a family event. If there is no other alternative for a regular dismissal, please send in a note in your child’s folder. This will allow for a smooth transition and will minimize parent wait time in the main office. Unforeseen schedule changes that occur in the middle of school day need to be called in to the main office. Thank you for your help with this!