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 [email protected] and (920)786-0061