K-4 August Newsletter August 20, 2021
Dear Families,
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL and the 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
It’s that time of year again…time for school supplies and adjusted bedtime schedules. We are very excited to get back to our classrooms, gymnasiums, playgrounds, and activities. We have been working hard all summer to clean our building, update our playgrounds, and plan for the coming year. It is our hope that your children are ready to return and make this their best year yet!
School begins on Monday, August 30, at 9:00am. We will have a staggered start just for Kindergarten, with girls attending on Monday/Wednesday and boys attending on Tuesday/Thursday. All Kindergarten students begin attending together on Friday, September 3.
OPEN HOUSE will be Thursday, August 26th from 4:30 – 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Feel free to bring your school supplies at this time.
Attendance Information
Attendance is EXTREMELY important to your child’s success at school. If your child must be absent, please report these absences by 9:20am each day by calling 937-548-3185 (x3002).
Transportation Information
If your child is riding the bus, the Transportation Department will be contacting you soon with your bus number, pick-up spot, and pick-up/drop-off times. Student drop-offs each morning will take place in the front of the building. Please do not drop off your student prior to 8:30am as there may not be adequate supervision outside of the building.
Pick-ups each afternoon will take place in the front of the school, according to the following schedule:
Kindergarten: Release at 3:40pm @ Door #2
1 st Grade: Release at 3:42pm @ Main Doors
2 nd Grade: Release at 3:44pm @ Main Doors
3 rd Grade: Release at 3:46pm @ Door #21(Middle School side)
4 th Grade: Release at 3:48pm @ Door #21 (Middle School side)
Parents are asked to park their vehicles and walk up to the flag pole area to wait for their children. Parents will not be permitted to drive up to the front of the building.
Buses will depart from the back of the building by 4:00pm each day for the return home.
If your child has a change of plans regarding their transportation for the day, a note, phone call, or email must be communicated to the building secretaries. We will not allow students to make changes without a parent’s consent. If you need to make permanent changes to their schedule, please contact the Transportation Department at 937-548-3185. Also, should you need to pick your child up prior to the end of the school day, a picture ID will be required.
Breakfast & Lunch Information
All school meals will be free to all students this year due to governmental funding programs. Should your family need other Free and Reduced benefits, you are encouraged to fill out these forms at the beginning of the school year.
Medical Information
If your child will need a prescription medication during the school day, a Medication Administration Form must be completed by a physician and signed by the parent or guardian before any medications can be given. Over-the-counter medications do not require a doctor’s signature but do require a medical form to be filled out by the parent. Medications must be delivered in the original packaging and may NOT be brought in with students in a book bag.
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We are anticipating a GREAT year, and we look forward to meeting you.
Should you have any questions, please reach out by calling 937-548-3185
Go Wave!
Susan Dankworh, K-2 Principal
Kitty Davis, 3-4 Principal