Important Things to Remember this School Year

Absenteeism:  In the event that your child will be absent from school for any reason, please call the school office 586-5200 by 9:00am.  Upon return to school, a written excuse is required by New York State. 
     If your child will be late to school, please call the office 586-5200 by 9:00am.  An adult must accompany the child into school, sign-in the child and a note must be sent with the child to the classroom teacher.

Allergies:  If your child has an allergy which requires medical attention, please inform both the school nurse and the classroom teacher before the first day of school.

Birthdays: Birthdays are very important to us in KK!  We will celebrate your child's birthday as close to the date as possible.  For Summer Birthdays, you may choose to celebrate in June or the month of the child's half-birthday.  I will leave that decision to you and your child!
(Birthday celebrations at St. Louis School no longer include an edible treat.) 
The Birthday Child will be given a badge to wear for the day and also on the birthday celebration day, a special person (parent/parents, grandparent) is invited into the classroom to read a book, or do a craft.  You may want to set this up for lunch/recess time and join your child for recess with his/her class.

Buddies:  We participate in a Buddy Program with the upper grades.  Our Buddies are Mrs. Diamond's Fifth Graders!  We will get together with them during the year to work on special projects, play games, create art activities and learn from each other.

C.A.S.E. Training (Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment) 
     Before you may come into the classroom as a volunteer or participate with Field Trips, the Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Rochester require you to attend a C.A.S.E Training course.  The course is offered at schools and churches throughout the Diocese of Rochester, are listed in bulletins and on St. Louis School's Website, are about two hours in length, and need only to be attended once during your child's Catholic School career!  After you attend a training course, you will submit your certificate to the Main Office and a Safe Environment badge will be made for you.

Celebrations:  We will have several classroom celebrations throughout the year.  Sign-up sheets will be available at orientation.

Checks:  Any payment brought to school must be in the form of a check...(EXCEPT for the $2.00 that is part of your child's school supplies list.  That can be cash.)  All checks and/or order forms must be in an envelope labeled appropriately... Child Name, Teacher Name, Activity (Book Club, SAC, Clothing Order, etc) and To Whom the payment is going.

Chess Club:  This club meets weekly during lunch time and begins in October.  There is a fee and enrollment form.  If the program runs this year, you will receive more info in an upcoming Thursday Envelope.

DayStar:  This has been the Kindergarten Mission for many years.  DayStar is a nonprofit organization founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph.  It is a highly specialized foster care and day care program designed to provide care to infants and toddlers with special needs. 

Dress Code:  The Kindergartners do not wear the school uniform.  The "Dress Down" requirements, located in the School Handbook on the web, do apply to Kindergarteners.  Please dress your child appropriately for the weather.  Sneakers are the best choice every day and must be worn on Friday, our P. E. day!!!

Field Trips:  We will go on several field trips throughout the year.  Adult chaperones are requested for all trips.  This year, we will again have bus service instead of parent drivers.  Field trip forms will be sent home well in advance.  All chaperones must have completed the Creating a Safe Environment (C. A. S. E.) course.

Milk:  The milk order is delivered and stored in our classroom refrigerator each day for lunch time.   

Mass and Prayer Services:  You are invited to attend all School Masses and Prayer Services.  You may join us as we enter the church doors and walk down the aisle with us to our seats toward the front of the church.

Notes to Teacher/School:  Please place any "notes to school" in your child's "Take Home Folder".  The note does not have to be placed in an envelope.  Please make sure that the note is clearly addressed.

Parent Conferences:  Conferences are held in November for all students.  Sign-up sheets will be available at orientation.  If a parent or teacher deems an additional conference is necessary, contact may be made. 

Room Parents:  I am hoping to have two Room Parents who will assist me with various activities, organize celebrations, contact parents for special events, etc.

Scholastic Book Club:  Once a month, your child will bring home an order form for Scholastic Book Club.  You are not obligated to purchase anything.  Instructions and a due date will come with the form.  Each time you order, the classroom receives bonus points to use toward purchasing books and materials for the classroom.

Snack Time:  Please send a nutritious snack with your child every day.  We will eat some time between 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning.    Please remember a fork or spoon, if needed.  

Special Classes:  Monday...Art, Tuesday...Library, Wednesday...Computer, Thursday...Music and P.E.,  and Friday...P. E.

Thursday Envelopes:  These are communication envelopes that are sent home with the oldest or only child at St. Louis School, every other Thursday.  Contents may also be found on the website.  When you receive your envelope, please empty the contents, sign the front of the envelope and place the envelope back into your child's backpack to be returned the next day!!!

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