Grace Lutheran School

Parent Orientation 2011

Confirmation

07th and 8th grade parents, please meet with Pastor Graham following the class meeting with Principal Iles and Mrs. Duquaine.

Absent Students0 If a student is ill, parents should call the school office 231-

89570 If a student arrives after 9:00 A.M., the student will be marked

absent for ½ day

Arrival and Departure

0A small area with a sign will be set near the curb on 10th street0 Please do not park, idle, or wait between these cones0 This will help keep the intersection clear and reduce the

possibility for accidents

0Doors open at 7:40 and the day begins at 8:000Dismissal is 3:00

0 Please use the designated crosswalk areas at all times so that the teachers on duty can focus on helping all of the children safely cross our streets

Before and After School Care

Deb Paulsen0 Before 7:20, drop students off at main office and office will

inform students which classroom to go to0 Between 7:20-7:40, drop students off on 10th Street to wait

outside until doors open at 7:400 ASC 3:00-5:30 pm. Registration forms are available in the

Narthex. Fill out a registration form and turn in $10 registration fee to the office if child will be using program0 Pre-paid program 0 $10 minimum balance.

Lunch and Busing

Both begin on September 1st 0 When public school has early dismissal, Grace bus students

will depart at 2:50.0 When public schools are not in session, there will be no

busing or hot lunch for Grace students.0 If your child rides the bus, you should receive info in the next

few days

School Lunch Program

0Milk begins on the first day of school0Free and Reduced applications are available in the

narthex0Lunch prices are $2.60 and milk prices are $.400Online payments are no longer able to be accepted0Please keep a minimum balance of $10 in your

account to avoid a lapse in meals0Payments for lunch and after school care should be

dropped off at the office0 Separate payments are needed for these two programs - this will

help us in accurate bookkeeping

Medications0State and Federal laws have forced some

changes to our medication policy0Students with inhalers must have written

documentation from a doctor kept in the office0All OTC and prescription medication must be

brought to school by the parent in its original container and be kept in the office0The office is not able to change prescription dosages

without notice from a physician0Cough drops must be given to the teachers0Nonprescription dosages will require parent administration

of medicine0New forms are available in the office and must be

filled out for this school year0No medication can be dispensed until all proper forms are

submitted

Handchimes and Jr. Choir

Mrs. Schmitzer0Handchimes: Students in grades 5-8 should

sign up on music door.0All upper grade students are in Jr. Choir0Miss Rick and Mrs. Schmitzer will be offering

piano lessons0 Speak with them at your convenience

Background Checks

Volunteers in the following positions will need to undergo a background check before serving…

0 Pre-K and Kindergarten Aid0 After School Care Aid0 All Coaches0 Lunch Room Supervisor0 Chaperones that are alone with children0 Office Staff0 Substitute Teachers0 Sunday School Teachers and Helpers

Please Keep These Things Home

0Portable media players0Handheld gaming systems

Cell Phones

0Please keep them off and in the lockers at all times01st Offense – Parent has to pick it up

02nd Offense – Parent has to pick it up and a $10 fine

03rd Offense – Your child has lost the privilege to bring the phone to school

Internet Privacy

0If you would prefer to not have your child featured on the school blog, please complete the form in the narthex0 You may elect to withdraw at any time

0The school blog can be found at www.pawportal.wordpress.com

Dress Code

0Modesty is the best policy0An extra pair of gym shoes is required to be in

the gym0 On rainy days we hold recess in the gym, students should be

prepared for these days as well

0Neat-Clean-Appropriate

PTF (Parents-Teachers-Friends)

Pam Schroeder0All parents are encouraged to be active

members0We support the school in a variety of ways0We meet every second Tuesday of the month

at 6 p.m. in the Qually Room

Chapel

0Chapel services will be held from 8:00-8:30 on Fridays0Parents are invited to attend every week

Terra Nova Testing

0September 26th – 30th 0Please do not schedule dentist or doctor

appointments during this period, if possible

0www.engrade.com/gracelutheran0Your login and password are still

active from this past year0If you have problems accessing your

child’s grades inform your teacher

Principal Office Hours08:00-8:50 A.M. on Tuesday and Thursday012:30-4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday0piles@graceoshkosh.net and (920)786-0061