Students are responsible for bringing home all communication from the school to his/her parents. We ask parents to make certain that all communications are read carefully. Parents are responsible for keeping their email and contact information up to date on file in the office and on ParentSquare and Gradelink, and checking regularly for updates. Parents are responsible for logging into their Gradelink account on a weekly basis to check student progress and visiting ParentSquare for school and classroom communication.
Anyone wishing to send home or posting a flyer for any activity must have it approved and initialed by the principal before distribution. ENVELOPES ADDRESSED TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND SHOULD NOT BE OPENED BY STUDENTS. Please teach your child to be respectful of this practice.
An efficient system of communication between the school and the home is essential for maximum cooperation and understanding. The school has two main channels of communication:
- The ParentSquare engagement platform, including an electronic Family Envelope which is emailed weekly to families.
- Please make sure your phone numbers on ParentSquare are accurate for emergency purposes.
- E-mail communication may be used for the following:
- Parents should email the teacher directly to request a conference or with any questions. School personnel will try to return messages during the week within 24 hours. Please remember the faculty is busy during the school day. Messages sent over the weekend will be answered by the following Tuesday. All communication should be conducted in a professional and polite manner.
- Parents should report future absences, i.e. medical/dental appointments or other absences known ahead of time to the teacher and the school office. A written note with a parent signature is still required upon return to school.
- Please inform the school in writing of any changes in dismissal or after-school program instructions for your student(s). Students who will be dismissed with a party not previously authorized by their parent/guardian require a signed note from the parent, and those who will walk from from school or use a ride-share service require a signed release to be on file in the office.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact the school office. Students should not be using cell phones or checking personal email addresses during the school day. School issued email addresses are for school communication purposes only.
