• If wearing a mask, make sure it does not inhibit your child from seeing.
• Make-believe weapons such as swords, guns, knives, etc. are not to be brought to school as part of the costume.
• If make-up is used, it should be simple enough to be applied by the student in a short time.
• We request that students bring their costumes in a sack in the morning.
• Before school is dismissed, the costumes should be removed and put back in the bag to take on the bus.

• Contact the classroom teacher to discuss the classroom needs.
• Discuss any special guidelines for party.
• Ask if there are any allergies, if so, get allergy information sheet.
• Verify the dates and times for all class parties.
• Note amount of classroom space for parties and if a table is available.
• Notify the teacher at least one week prior to the party with your plans.
• Set up time should not take longer than 15 minutes.
• It is helpful to send home a note or email prior to planning each party asking for help from parents. If you plan a meeting, please utilize all parents interested. Some may not be able to attend the meeting and/or the party, but would be able to send items for the party.  

• Plan for 1 or 2 games (enough to occupy the allotted time). The Fall Party will include a costume parade and the Valentine party will include opening valentines. Please include those activities in your planning.
• Games that involve the sharing of hats, blindfolds, etc. should be avoided due to the risk of head lice transmission.
• Games or relays that involve eating items in a contest type situation should be avoided due to the risk of chocking.
• Bobbing for apples/other items should be avoided as it can spread many germs.
• No games or activities are allowed in hallways.
• No water games are allowed.
• No movies.

• In light of the wellness policy, try to have only 1/4-1/3 of sugary treats (candy, cupcakes, cookies)
• Plan to have no more than 3 treats (individually wrapped items can be taken home for later.
• Make sure ALL parents who are bringing treats are aware of any allergies, including those to latex. If there are allergies, please make sure that the student gets some kind of treat.
• Provide treat bags to take home candy, stickers, trinkets, tattoos, etc.
• Individual drinks such as Capri Sun (no red drinks).
• Party supplies - cups, plates, napkins, prizes, etc. are not provided by the teacher and need to be included in party planning.

• Don't plan something that takes 30-60 minutes to set up. Respect the allotted party time.
• Please do not ask for money, give a supply list to parents or ask for donations.
• Younger siblings are not allowed to participate in the games or be given party favors/treat bags.

• Complete a request for Administration of Medication form.
• The medication must be in the original container.
• The medication must be current. Expired medication will not be administered.
• The medication must be age appropriate. Any medication for a person older than the child will require a signed form from the doctor.
• All prescription medications require a signed form from the doctor.  
• All prescription medications must have the pharmacy label with the student's name on the bottle box.
• Students may not self administer medications in the elementary schools.

• Stop for pedestrians
• Drive slowly
• Refrain from using electronic devices
• Do not park in handicap parking unless you have an issued permit
• Please do not park in our reserved itinerant teacher parking
• Please keep the no parking area open when there is no movement in line.

• Please enter from the southeast entrance of the parking lot, follow the arrows around the new parking lot, and exit from the southwest.
• Please pull up to the farthest possible drop off or pick up point.
• Students should exit and enter from the passenger side of the car directly to the sidewalk.
• Students should be ready to exit the vehicle quickly.
• Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
• Please do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle or step out of your car in the parent pick-up lane.
• There should only be one lane of traffic in the loading zone.
• When waiting to pick up, if vehicles in front of you have left, please carefully move your vehicle up in the line to allow more vehicles to get in the line.
• Adults must walk all students through the parking lot and across the school crossing for safety reasons.
• Parent may park and come up to the school building to collect their child at dismissal. Please do not enter the building. Use the sidewalk in front of the cafeteria and you may collect your child from the east cafeteria doors. 
• Keep your child with you in the crosswalk and all the way to your vehicle. Students must be escorted by you when using the crosswalk. Students will not be allowed to use the crosswalk by themselves.
• Students must walk their bikes on the sidewalk in front of the school.
• Please remember to drive slow and watch for children who might be using the crosswalk. We do have students who walk or ride their bicycles to school.
• Please refrain from using electronic devices when dropping off or picking up to ensure all attention is on the safety of the students.

• Pants, capris, shorts and skirts must be worn properly and not sag.
• Shirts should be modest and appropriate for school. Straps must cover undergarments and midriff. No halter tops are allowed.
• Shoes must be worn at all times.
• Hats are not to be worn except on special days as approved by the administration.