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Dear Parents\/Guardians:<\/p>\n

On behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!\u00a0 I trust that you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with your respective families.\u00a0 While much information has been provided to you through our summer correspondences, there is still more to share.\u00a0 Please take the time to read on so that you will be well informed with regard to other school policies and procedures.<\/p>\n

I look forward to working with you as partners in education.<\/p>\n

Student Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Student\/Parent Handbook<\/a>\u00a0 is an important reference tool for parents and guardians.\u00a0 An updated version is now available on our Washington School website.\u00a0 Please visit our website at www.rutherfordschools.org<\/a>.\u00a0 Click on Washington School and then on Washington Quick Links.\u00a0 The Rutherford Public Schools Code of Conduct for K-3 can also be accessed via Quick Links.<\/p>\n

Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 8 First Day of School for all students
\nSeptember 21 Back to School Night
\nSeptember 22 School Pictures
\nOctober 4 PTA meeting<\/p>\n

Attendance and Tardiness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial to student learning and efficiency in our classrooms.\u00a0 Students in grades 1-3 should report to school between 8:20 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and enter via the \u201ctriple doors\u201d (door #6) unless otherwise noted.\u00a0 Students arriving after 8:35 a.m. will be considered tardy. \u00a0 If you are in danger of being late, do not drop your child off and leave the area.\u00a0 Please do not put your child in this predicament.\u00a0 Students arriving after 8:35 a.m. must report to the main office and be signed in by a parent.<\/p>\n

Notification of Absences<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents\/guardians are to notify the school secretary prior to 8:30 a.m. if their child is going to be absent.\u00a0 This is an essential safety measure, which allows us to readily account for each of our students.\u00a0 Upon returning to school, the student must deliver a note written by a parent or guardian explaining each day of absence as per Rutherford Board of Education policy.\u00a0 Medical excuses from doctors should be submitted immediately upon a child\u2019s return to school.\u00a0 These medical notes become part of a student\u2019s attendance record and are necessary should a student exceed the limit of allowable absences and the parents need to make an appeal.\u00a0 The school district will not honor retroactive medical excuses from doctors.<\/p>\n

Student Dress Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students are expected to be dressed appropriately for a school setting.\u00a0 Frayed jeans and frayed or cutoff shorts are not permitted.\u00a0 Shorts should be long enough to provide adequate coverage.\u00a0 All students should wear shirts and tops that cover their shoulders and chests sufficiently.\u00a0 Tank tops and basketball style jerseys with open sleeves are not permitted.\u00a0 For safety, no open backed footwear (flip-flops, etc.) is permissible.\u00a0 For our complete dress code, please consult the handbook.<\/p>\n

Forgotten Items<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parent\/guardian visits to drop off forgotten items will be limited.\u00a0 Acceptable items for drop off are glasses, forgotten lunches, and sneakers.\u00a0 This should not occur, however, on a regular basis.\u00a0 Parents should not come to school to drop off non-essential items such as water bottles, pencils, and other items that the school already has.<\/p>\n

Drop-Off Lane<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Washington Avenue side of the school has been established as a \u201cdrop-off only\u201d zone.\u00a0 Wait to have your child exit your vehicle until yours is one of the first three cars at the front of the drop-off lane.\u00a0 Parents will not be permitted to exit their cars at all in this area. Prepare your child to exit your car from the passenger side only.\u00a0 Depart immediately once your child has safely exited your vehicle.<\/p>\n

Parking and Student Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you choose to walk your child to the door, park on the blocks near the school, but not on those adjacent to the property.\u00a0 There can be no sustained parking in front of the school on Wood Street or in the designated Washington Avenue drop-off lane.\u00a0 There is a crossing guard at the corner of Wood Street and Washington Avenue.\u00a0 All students should cross into the supervised, safe zone.\u00a0 Students and parents should not cross the street in front of, or through, the drop-off lane.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Double parking will not be permitted at any time, including during dismissal.\u00a0 Please allow yourself extra time to park on the blocks near the school and walk to the building.\u00a0 Do not block intersections by illegally parking near corners. With the safety and well-being of the children in mind, strict adherence to these policies will be enforced with assistance from the Rutherford Police Department.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.<\/p>\n

Bill Mulcahy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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