Important Information
SUPPLIES You will need to provide supplies listed on the supply list. We will have gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure your child has gym shoes for gym days. All other supplies will be at school. Please do not send extra supplies for your child.
LUNCHES Breakfast and lunches will be provided to students at no cost. If you wish
to purchase extras, you are welcome to do so. Please send in a note if your child plans to purchase any extras. Money can be added to your child’s account using the “Pay School Central” mobile app or money/check (made payable to Marlboro Cafeteria) can be sent to school. Please put any money in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag clearly marked with your CHILD’S NAME and WHAT IT IS FOR.
RECESS Please send appropriate clothing for the weather. We go outside in various weather conditions. Boots, mittens, and hats are necessary winter articles. Also, please do not send a note saying, “Keep my child indoors for recess,” as we cannot leave a child by him/herself in the classroom.
LABELING It is very important that all clothing and school materials have your
child’s name on them.
PERSONAL All personal Toys and electronics must stay at home unless we have
BELONGINGS a special day for show and tell, which will be communicated to you.
WATER Your child is expected to bring a water bottle to use at school.
BOTTLES If needed we can refill the water bottle at school. Please use leak proof
water bottles and fill them with WATER ONLY. Water bottles will go home daily to be cleaned and refilled.
BIRTHDAYS You are welcome to send a treat on your child’s birthday. Please
make arrangements with your child’s teacher PRIOR to sending in birthday treats. ALL treats MUST be prepackaged and store bought. Homemade birthday treats will NOT be accepted. Non-food items are also a great option! If your child has a summer birthday, we will choose an unbirthday so your child can still celebrate with us. We will recognize all August birthdays the first month of school and June and July summer birthdays at the end of the school year.
SCHOOL School begins at 8:25 a.m. Tardy bell rings at 8:40 a.m. By 3:00 all
HOURS students will be dismissed. Busses will begin boarding at 2:45, Pick-up will be dismissed at 2:45 and Latchkey at 3:00.
DISMISSAL Parents dropping off or picking up students will use the far west
driveway. Cars are not permitted on the loop in front of the school at this time. Please send a detailed note regarding any change in your child’s routine whether it be going to latchkey, riding home in a car, or riding the bus. Due to the current situation we are requiring all students to wear masks while on the bus.
BUSSING When your child is being dropped off by the bus after school, an adult
must be visible or your child will be returned to school and you will have to come pick him/her up. When your child is boarding or exiting the bus it is very important that he/she watch and follow the bus drivers signals and stand far enough away from the bus to see the bus driver and his/her signals. Bookbags should be free of dangling material that can be caught and no breakables are permitted on the bus.
SCHOOL FEES This year’s fees are $30.00. School fees can be paid using the “Pay School
Central” mobile app or a check made payable to Marlboro Elementary.
EMERGENCY All school forms are filled out electronically. Forms are located at
Forms”
IMMUNIZATION Please be sure to provide us with this information immediately if
RECORD you did not do so already. The state requires these immunizations for your child to stay in school.
HOMEWORK Your child will be expected to complete Math, Fundations, and Poetry notebook homework throughout the school year. Please check Duke Pride Folders coming home each night for any homework assignments. Students will earn trips to the treasure chest throughout the year if they are completing and returning all their homework.
ILLNESS If your child is ill and needs to miss school please call them off using the phone number: 330-935-2469. When your child returns to school he/she needs to bring a signed note stating their name, date(s) absent and the reason for their absence.
SAFETY At this time for the safety of students and staff parent are not permitted in the building to eat lunch with their child. Only regular volunteers who have submitted proper paperwork will be permitted in the building.
REPORT CARDS Report cards are found online. Please see the included page in the information packet for detailed instructions on how to access your child’s report card.