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ROCKWOOD AREA SCHOOLS

 

439 Somerset Ave Rockwood PA 15557

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Mr. Mark Bower - Superintendent   

Kingwood Elementary Daily Bulletins

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 May 8th,2008    ART Day

 

There will be an ice cream party on Friday (5/9) at 2:00 in the afternoon in appreciation of the aluminum can recycle drive.

The Kingwood Elementary students will be going into Rockwood on Tuesday, May 13th for the Matinee Performance of the High School Choral Program.

Menu Changes:  On Thursday (8th, 15th & 22nd) the BBQ rib sandwich will be substituted for the Hot Pork Sandwich with Gravy.

There will be no school on May 26th, this is Memorial Day.

May 22nd and 23rd are track and field days rain dates are the 29th and 30th.

 

STUDENT LUNCH POLICY

·                                 When a student reaches a balance of less than $ 2.50 in their account, the cashier will remind them that they need to deposit money into their account.

·                                 When a student reaches a -$ 2.00 in their account, they will not be permitted to purchase additional items other than a regular breakfast or lunch.  This includes all items in the ala carte line and individual purchases in the regular lunch line.

·                                 When a student reaches a balance of -$ 5.00, the student will be served a peanut butter and jelly lunch or similar alternative.

·                                 When a student reaches a balance of -$10.00, the parents will receive a courtesy call from the food service director, to inform the parents of their child's status.  The food service director will keep a phone log of the date, time and person with whom they discussed the situation.

·                                 When the student reaches a -$25.00 balance, a formal letter will be sent home by the food service director.  This letter will inform the parents that unless the balance is corrected, a meeting with the building principal and the food service director will be requested.  Additionally, further action may result with the local magistrate.

Just a reminder to parents, Request for bus changes made by telephone WILL NOT be permitted.  Our goal is not to inconvenience you, but to ensure safe and proper transportation for your child. (student handbook page 15)

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Some changes to our school day.
Classroom run time will be 8:05 to 3:12.  A student will be marked late if arriving after 8:20.
Early dismissal will be after 2:40pm to not be counted as 1/2 day.
End of Day student pickup policy. Parents will enter the side door to cafeteria and a supervising teacher will monitor the sign out process. Parents will then wait in the cafeteria area for their student to be dismissed. Please do not enter the hallways until after the bell has rang.


Student Announcements

A reminder to all students, all electronic toys, such as ipods, gameboys, cd players, etc are not permitted in school.

Students turning in lunch money, please include your pin #’s on the envelopes.

Students are reminded to make sure they have all homework assignments, books and coats needed for the evening before they leave the school. Students are not permitted back in the classrooms after dismissal for the day.

Show your school spirit on every Friday; wear Red and White for the Rockwood Rockets.


EVERY DAY STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students are reminded that if you will be riding another bus (other than your home bus) a parent request must be turned into the office.

All excuses are due in the office 3 days of the student’s return or they will be counted as an illegal absence.

Students who will be taking prescription medication in school need to pick up a form in the Nurse’s office. Remember this includes inhalers or Epi-pens. It is against school policy to carry any medication in school without a signed paper from their doctor.

In the event of an early dismissal, students should have an action plan on were they are to go.

Upcoming Events
 

May 12 - 4th Grade Field trip- Harrisburg

May 12 - 1st Grade Field trip

May 13 – High School Choral concert Matinee 1:15

May 15th – 6th Grade Field Trip to Washington D.C.

May 16 - 2nd Grade field trip

May 19 – School Board Meeting 7:30

May 22 & 23 - Tentative dates for Elementary Track & Field Days

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

May 28 – 3rd Grade Field Trip

May 28 – Kindergarten Field Trip

May 29 & 30 – Rain Date Track & Field

May 30 – Rain Date Kindergarten Field Trip

June 2 – Kindergarten Graduation - Hayloft

June 3 - Last Day of School

 

Student Excuses/Medical Info/Busing:

All excuses are due in the office within 3 days of the student's return or the days absent will be counted as unexcused.

Students are reminded that if there is an unscheduled early dismissal they are have an action plan and know what to do.

Students are reminded that if they are riding another bus (other than your home bus) a parent request must be turned into the office.

Students who will be taking prescription medications in school need to pick up a form in the office. This includes inhalers too. It is against school policy to carry an inhaler in school without a signed paper from your doctor.

Students who are going to other students homes MUST have a excuses from both parties.

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