Arrival - Plan to arrive at school between 7:50 and 8:10am. We will be waiting to greet your child.
Absence - If your child is sick or will be absent from school for any reason, please email that information to attendance@stjstr.org. Please copy me on that email. If you do not have access to email, a phone call followed by a note upon your return would be fine.
Dismissal - The Pre-K children will be dismissed from the main door at 2:55pm. If someone other than you will be picking your child up, please make sure they are on your enrollment paperwork and send in a note or be sure to call the office.
Snack - We eat a morning snack daily. Please pack one small snack for your child. Please, also send a filled, spill-proof water bottle. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY FOOD ALLERGIES.
Uniform - It is expected that your child wears the school uniform every day except for special “dress down” days that are designated throughout the year. The uniform is the school maroon shorts(summer), maroon sweatpants(winter) and gray t-shirt with sneakers and school sweatshirt. We think you’ll find it very practical for Pre-K. Jewelry and nail polish are not permitted. Boys’ hair should be neatly trimmed above the collar.
Clearances - It is the school’s policy that any adults who volunteer or regularly visit the classroom have certain criminal clearances. Please plan to begin that process now - it is a pleasure to have parent volunteers. There is information on the school website about how to do this. You can also contact the rectory at strobertsecretary@verizon.net if you need further assistance.
Please note that to volunteer in our classroom you would need to have your criminal clearances and attend an Archdiocesan Seminar. If you are interested, check the school website for information. Or, you can call the rectory at St. Robert’s for help to get the process started. You can also contact the rectory at strobertsecretary@verizon.net if you need further assistance.
Communication
There are so many ways that we can communicate about the needs of your child. We will be sending home progress reports three times a year and a report card twice a year to formally communicate your child’s progress in Pre-K. Also, the class website and weekly email updates communicate information about our week. Emails will be sent as the need arises. The best way to reach me is at kdarby@stjstr.org. However, we do not always have the opportunity to check email during the school day. If there is something that needs immediate attention, please call the office at 215-343-5100 so we are sure to get the information.
SJR schedules formal conferences with parents for October. But please, if you have any questions or concerns at any time, be in touch. We can schedule an appointment.
Your child will receive a folder that will be sent home everyday. This folder will be our way to communicate with each other regarding early dismissal, lunch orders, CARES and any other notes or information as well as your child’s work. Please check the folder daily.
SCHOOL WIDE EVENTS
School-wide communication is sent via email from Mrs. Durkin. Please be sure to read it weekly.