TIME PERIOD – School begins at 9:05 AM 

8:50-9:05AM: General drop-off period 

School doors open at 8:50 AM. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria located to the left of the main entrance. 

Students wait in their classrooms until the homeroom bell rings at 9:05 AM. Students who enter the building after 9:05 AM must report to the office for a late pass. 

TRAFFIC PATTERN

• Enter the parking lot through the Pleasant Street entrance
• Take a right at the soccer field and drive around the building

ROLLING DROP-OFF

• Drop students off at the Main Entrance
• Staff will be there to help! Students must get out of the driver's side door for safety.
• To help arrival run quickly and smoothly, please pull up to the car in front of you as close as possible, and stay in your car.

BICYCLES

Older children, with parent permission, are allowed to ride bicycles to/from school. Bicycles need to be secured in the bike rack in the front of the school by Door 1.  At the end of the day, children riding a bike will be dismissed with “walkers” and they will walk their bike across the crosswalk. Parents must contact the Principal to complete a form stating that the student can ride his/her bike to school and review expectations.

CROSSWALKS

There are various entrances to use when walking your student to school. Walk to the Main Entrance utilizing crosswalks and being mindful of traffic. Staff will be there to greet your student. Do not leave until they are in the care of an adult!

TIME PERIOD – Dismissal is 3:20 PM

The front building doors will be locked until the bell rings and students are dismissed.

CAREGIVER PICK-UP
Students will walk out and line up according to grade level.

REPORTING AN ABSENCE OR TARDY

• Absence line: 508-626-9158 
• Call between 4:00 P. M. and 8:30 A.M. if your child is to be absent OR tardy.  
• Late students must report directly to the office upon arrival.

DISMISSING A STUDENT EARLY

A written request from a parent is necessary for ANY dismissal changes. Requests should be emailed or brought into the school office before the start of the school day. No requests will be taken after 12:30 PM unless it is an emergency.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 

Teachers hold parent teacher conferences twice a year. These are usually held during school hours on early release day. Teachers will communicate directly with parents for date/time slots.  The fall conference is a progress report. The spring conference is a summary of the year and an assessment of your child’s progress. 

REPORT CARDS 

Report cards are shared twice a year. Report Cards can be found on the SIS (Aspen X2) portal. 

CURRICULUM NIGHTS 

In the early fall, the school hosts Curriculum Nights. Teachers and administration will discuss the general curriculum for the year and the expectations in each grade.  Parents will also see classrooms and have time to ask questions to the staff and teachers. It is recommended that children do not attend.

The lost and found is located in the lobby to the left of the main entrance door (outside the cafeteria). Items not claimed (after a certain period of time and with notification) are donated to goodwill.

SCHOOL PARKING LOT

Parking is limited in the school parking lot, and it’s best to avoid it during the morning and afternoon rush, except for scheduled meetings. 

ON-STREET PARKING

There is NO on-street parking.

CORI FORMS

CORI, Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information, is good for 3 years.  It is required if you are going to be working or volunteering in the school or on a field trip. Please check in with the office to confirm your CORI hasn’t expired before signing up for an event this year. An online CORI form can be found here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Helping with events 

The PTO is excited to host fun activities and events each year. Information about these events is posted on the lobby bulletin board and in our weekly PTO newsletter. There is always a need for volunteers and chaperones for events and field trips – we cannot do it without your help!  Please be sure that you have a processed CORI prior to volunteering in school or field trip.   

Mystery reader 

Kindergarten Only 

Teachers may ask for various “mystery readers” during the course of the year to read books to the class. The “mystery” is that the students don’t know who is coming to read, and your arrival will surprise and delight all! Please note that you MUST bring a photo ID. Once you arrive at the school the office will enter your information into the Raptor system and issue you a visitor’s badge.

Bulldog Updates are the school’s weekly newsletter. It is sent to parents via ParentSquare and includes messages and important school announcements from the principal and staff. It is an informative resource for parents and a great way to stay connected.