Miscellaneous Information

Lost & Found

Students occasionally misplace things.  A Lost and Found Box is located at the Mary Finn School. Parents should check the Lost and Found Box from time to time for misplaced items.

Labeling each child’s clothing, lunchbox, and backpack reduces the number of items that are placed in the Lost and Found Box.  The school cannot be responsible for items lost by students. All items in the Lost and Found Box will be disposed of during vacation periods and at the end of the school year. 

 

Recess

All children enrolled in the preschool classrooms have the opportunity to use the playground equipment on a daily basis throughout the school year, weather permitting.  Children should come to school with clothing that is appropriate and comfortable for outdoor play.

 

School Pictures

Early in the fall, the SOS (Support Our Schools Parent group) arranges to have school pictures taken.  Photographs include both class and individual portraits.  Pictures require prepayment and parents may choose from a variety of packages tailored to meet their preference and budget.  In the event a child’s picture is unsatisfactory or the child is absent, retakes can be taken.

 

Field Trips

Classes may take field trips throughout the year.  A student must have a signed parent/guardian permission slip to participate in each trip.  Prior to a field trip date, parents/guardians are notified with details about the trip, including the cost for each student's participation and timelines for payment.   Since field trips are closely related to activities going on in the classroom, students are expected to participate.  No student will be denied access to a trip due to financial concerns.  Parents should contact their child's teacher if this is the case and scholarship support will be provided in a discrete, as needed basis.

A nurse accompanies each field trip.  If medicines need to be administered on the trip, parents need to inform the nurse prior to the field trip.

 

Visitor Sign-In Policy

All visitors, including parents, are required to sign in at each school's office and wear a visitor’s badge/sticker.  All visitors must report to the office before going to the classrooms or other locations within the school.  Parents and other visitors may only visit those areas where they are expected.

 

Snack

Snack is a wonderful opportunity for children to enhance social skills and practice manners in a naturalistic environment.  Parents are asked to send in a snack for their child daily. For the safety of all children enrolled in preschool classrooms, parents must inform their child’s teacher of any and all food allergies. 

The preschool teachers are happy to help celebrate children’s birthdays at school.  Parents need to speak with their child's teacher prior to planning this celebration in order to discuss the school's policy for celebrations.