School Information
School Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30am-3:20pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-2:00pm
Lunch & Recess Times
Kindergarten lunch is from 12:20 - 12:50 and recess is from 2:05 - 2:35, Wednesdays from 9:40-10:10.
Grade 1 lunch is from 11:45-12:15 and recess is from 10:55 - 11:25.
Grade 2 lunch is from 11:10-11:40 and recess is from 1:00 - 1:30.
Grade 3 lunch is from 12:55 -1:25 and recess is from 12:25 - 12:55.
Grade 4 lunch is from 10:55-11:25 and recess is from 11:25 - 11:55, Wednesdays from 10:25-10:55.
Grade 5 lunch is from 1:05-1:35 and recess is from 1:35-2:05, Wednesdays from 11:45-12:15.
Absences
The preferred method of reporting an absence is to leave a message on our voicemail (860-521-0110) as soon as you know your child will be absent. When notification of an absence has not been received, parents/guardians will be called. Emailing your child’s teacher may result in an unverified absence as the teacher may be absent or not able to check email prior to attendance reporting.
Tardiness
Children who arrive after 8:35am are considered tardy and must sign in at the main office before going to class. Children must be present for at least half of the regular school day in order to be considered in attendance.
EARLY DISMISSAL
If your child needs to be dismissed from school early, please have your child bring a note to the teacher the morning of the change. Unexpected/emergency dismissal changes for the same day should be called in to the main office. Children must be signed out by an authorized adult in the office. No student may leave the building unescorted during the school day. Children must be present for at least half of the regular school day in order to be considered in attendance.
* We expect students to attend school on time and have minimal disruptions to their school day. Chronic absences, tardiness, or early dismissals negatively impact student learning and will be addressed by the principal.
Cell Phones & Watches
If a student brings a cellphone to school, it must be turned off and stored in backpacks during school hours. This policy is also in effect during after school activities, field trips, and while riding the bus, extending to the time students arrive home.
Many students are coming to school with a watch/Fitbit. Some just tell time, some tell time and track steps, and some have cell phone capability. Students may not use a watch to call, text, take photos, or play games during the day. All technology guidelines apply. Minimizing disruption to learning and ensuring student safety are our number one priorities. We ask that parents refrain from sending their children text messages during the day, especially regarding dismissal changes. All same day dismissal changes should be called in to the school office, where this information can then be shared with students and teachers. Teachers will only make dismissal changes upon parent notification.