FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What are the school hours?

 

How do I notify the school of changes in our address or phone number?

 

What do I need to do if my child will be absent from school?

 

Can I send aspirin or cough syrup with my child to school?

 

Is Child Care available?

 

How much is lunch?

 

What are the arrival and dismissal procedures?

 

Can I have lunch with my child?

 

Who do I contact if I have a question or problem?

 

Is the uniform policy mandatory?

 

Can I send in birthday treats?

 

How do I schedule a conference with my child's teacher?

 

How can I get involved?

 

Hours of Operation

Before Care            6:30 – 8:15

School Day            8:30 – 3:15

After Care            3:15 – 6:00

 

Student Information

Vital student information is kept on file in both the school office and the health room. If you haven’t already done so, please return student information cards and notify the office of any changes. Important information includes:

Correct home address

Current telephone numbers (home, work, cell)

Medical information

Emergency contacts

Family visitors

Release of information

Permission for student contact

Please note that all visitors must be listed in our school records. Individuals whose names do not appear in our school records will not have access to the student for any reason.

 

Absence

Please phone in daily absences as soon as possible and follow up with a written note to your child’s teacher.

 

Health Room and Medications

All prescription and over the counter medications must be in the appropriate labeled container and are to be kept locked in the health room and administered only if the school has on file a copy of the Sarasota County medication permission form. These forms are available in the health room.

 

Food Service

Breakfast: $.75

Lunch: $2.00

Milk: $.50

Application forms are available through the cafeteria manager for free/reduced breakfast and lunch

Payment for school meals can be made by cash or check. All payments should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked with the student’s name, PIN number and teacher’s name. Checks should also be marked with the student’s name and PIN number. Payments should be turned in to the teacher. Students are not permitted to bring money to the cafeteria.

 

Arrival and Dismissal

We value the safety of our students and staff, and therefore, access to the building is monitored. Students should arrive on campus no earlier than 8:15. All students who arrive earlier than 8:15 will be directed to the Before School Care program, and a fee will be charged. Once students arrive, they are to travel directly to the appropriate area. Parents and guardians will not be permitted to walk students to classrooms.

 

Any student who arrives at school after 8:30 or departs before 3:15 is tardy. Tardies will be reflected in loss of work habit points.

 

Early dismissals affect instruction and are discouraged. In the event an early dismissal is planned, a note must be sent to the office in care of the homeroom teacher. To protect valuable instruction time, early dismissals will be permitted after 2:30 only with proof of a doctor’s appointment or for a family emergency. Daily early dismissals will not be permitted. When students are to be released from school earlier than dismissal, they will be dismissed from the office only.

 

Before students leave home each morning they should know how they will be going home that afternoon. The office must be notified in writing on mornings when dismissal or after care arrangements are to change. Unless it is an emergency, please do not call the office to change afternoon dismissal or after school arrangements.

 

Students should not be on campus after 3:30 unless enrolled in the After School Care program or a school sponsored activity.

 

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

The rear entrance is only for buses and staff parking, so please use the front entrance when visiting or parking. We ask that all motorists drive with extreme caution and remain in their cars; and we strongly discourage students and family members from walking through the parking lot during dismissal.

 

Car riders are to be met in the “Parent Pick-up” area located in the front of the school. Parents and guardians should remain in their cars, display the student card in the right dashboard and pull into the line in an orderly fashion. Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria and will wait at a designated flag.

 

Walkers and bike riders are dismissed from the west side of the front of the building. Parents may wait for students under the covered area.

 

After Care students meet in the media center and are dismissed from the cafeteria.

 

Bus riders are escorted to the buses by their teachers. Students may not ride any bus other than the one they are assigned.

 

Visiting Campus

All visitors must report to the school office, show photo identification at each visit, and sign the visitor’s log. Please secure a visitor badge, wear it in a visible spot, and return the badge to the office and sign out when your visit is complete.

 

If you are joining your child for lunch, we have a special family table for you and your child to enjoy lunch together.

 

Remember, if your name does not appear on our school records, you will not have access to the student for any reason.

 

Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy

School uniforms are mandatory. Uniform shirts (with or without the school logo) are collared polo-style shirts in the solid colors of navy, gold, white, hunter green and maroon. Uniform shirts do not include stripes, designs or product emblems.

 

Uniform bottoms include slacks, shorts, capris, skorts, skirts, and jumpers in navy or khaki. Uniform bottoms do not include sweat pants, cargo pants, or denim, nor should they have extra zippers, multiple pockets, stripes or emblems.

 

Please remember, that any outer-ware that is worn indoors must adhere to our school uniform policy and colors.  Sweaters, zippered or sweatshirt jackets must be solid navy, maroon, gold, white or hunter green. In addition to long sleeve collared polo shirts, students may also wear matching turtle necks under short sleeve shirts. For example, a navy turtleneck with a navy short sleeve collared polo is permitted; a navy turtleneck with a gold short sleeve collared polo is not permitted.

At all times, shoes must be closed-toed athletic or dress shoes. Sandals, flip flops, heels, and exposed wheelie shoes are not permitted.

 

Only solid colored socks are to be worn with uniforms. 

 

Belts are optional and should be solid colors.

 

School Spirit Days are every Friday - school spirit shirts with uniform pants, jeans, shorts, capris, skirts, skorts, or jumpers are permitted.

 

Free Days will be announced by administration (including picture days).

 

Treats for the classroom

According to School Board policy only commercially prepared and packaged food should be brought to school for classroom parties, etc. The School Board of Sarasota County has entered into a contractual agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company. All beverages served at school functions must be Coca-Cola products.

 

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions or concerns please contact your child's teacher first.  Unresolved issues should then be addressed to the Guidance Department. 

 

Conferences

It is imperative that families, faculty and staff communicate throughout the school year.  Families can expect to be contacted by teachers and staff either by letter, progress report, or phone to discuss student progress and accomplishments.  Mutually convenient meetings will be scheduled when families prefer to meet personally with faculty and/or staff members.  Requests for meetings should be made in writing.

 

SAC, PALS and PTO
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Made up of parents, community members and staff members this group acts as an advisory panel to the principal. Members participate in the development of educational priorities, school needs assessments and identification of local resources.

PALS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
People of all ages and talents are invited to become a part of the Lamarque Elementary School community. Volunteers are welcomed in all areas of the school setting.

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
The Lamarque PTO is committed to making Lamarque an outstanding family community. Its fund raising efforts provide assemblies, field trips and supplemental classroom materials.