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KDM Operating Procedures and
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School Hours
School hours for students are from 8:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. School buses begin
to arrive at 8:25 a.m. and the KDM staff provides supervision coverage at that
time. I am concerned for student safety and am requesting that no child be
brought to school before 8:25 a.m. Students arriving before 8:45 a.m. must wait
in the gym until they are permitted to enter classrooms.
Absences
It is important that a child be present each day that school is in
session. However, we are aware that illnesses do occur and absence from school
is appropriate. If your child is absent, please call the Absentee Verification
line at (973) 627-7512 before 8:30 a.m. The student’s name, classroom teacher,
reason for absence, and length of absence should be clearly stated. This number
is available 24 hours each day. If you forget to call in, the office will
contact you. Please send in a written excuse following each absence.
Student absences for family vacations can be disruptive to the
educational process and are discouraged. When a student is absent due to a
family vacation, the student and parent/guardian will assume responsibility for
making arrangements to complete missed assignments and/or tests.
Tardiness
Students are tardy if they arrive at school after 8:45 a.m. and they
need to report to the main office before proceeding to class. We wish to
emphasize that punctuality is important and that a meeting with parents and
administration will be necessary for students who are frequently late.
Dismissal
Any
student, who is not going home in the usual way, must bring a
note in the morning notifying the teacher of the change. If there is
an emergency and you must call in to request a change, please call
the main office at (973) 627-7512 ext 200 and speak to one of the
office personnel. Do not leave a message on a teacher’s voice mail.
Early Dismissal
We
feel that it is important for your child’s education that they
arrive at school on time and remain for the entire day. We request
that parents schedule medical appointments etc., after school. We
recognize that parents occasionally need to bring their child in
late or pick them up early due to family responsibilities; however a
full day’s participation by your child is important for his/her
education and we request that parents make all attempts to adhere to
this policy. Students who need to be dismissed before the end of the
school day are to submit a note from a parent/guardian, stating the
reason, to the child’s teacher, which will be forwarded to the
office. Parents are required to meet their children and sign them
out at the main office.
Bus Changes
Bus changes are not permitted for play dates. If there is an
emergency situation and your child needs transportation to a
different stop for childcare purposes, send a note to your child’s
teacher, which will be forwarded to the office. Should this change
be necessary after your child leaves for school, please call the
office (973) 627-7512 ext. 200 as soon as possible and speak to one
of the office personnel. Do not leave this type of message in a
voice mailbox. You must speak to one of the office staff.
If your child is being picked up rather than taking the bus, please
send in a note or call the office before dismissal. If your
child is already at school and something pressing necessitates that
you pickup your child, be sure to call the school office.
Visitors
Visitors to the school are always welcome. Upon entering the
building each visitor is required to report to the main
office. Articles to be delivered to children during school hours
should be left in the main office.
Lost and Found
A
Lost and Found Box is maintained at the entrance to the gym. It
would be helpful if all articles of clothing, school bags, lunch
bags or boxes, musical instruments, etc. were clearly marked with
your child’s name and grade.
Miscellaneous Parent
Information
1. If your address, or
home, business or cell phone number should change during the school year, please
notify the school office (Mrs. Wallin) at (973) 627-7512 ext. 201.2. Students are not
permitted to bring the following items to school:
a.
Electronic devices
(i.e. Walkmans, Game boys, cell phones, etc.)
b.
Playing cards and
collectible cards.
c.
Toys, stuffed animals,
except by teacher direction.
d.
More than $5 (except
for trips, Book Fair, etc.)
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