"Getting better ….. together”
NORTH VISTA
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
1100 N. Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501
Tel. 843-664-8159 * Fax 843-679-6752
Dear North Vista Elementary Parents and Students:
Welcome to a new school year. Our first day of school is August 17, 2009. A new school year is always exciting. Our focus will be on providing each child with new challenges that will result in a rewarding school experience. Academic emphasis on the core content areas of reading, language arts, science, social studies, and math will remain a priority as well as providing a learning program that builds on each year to reach local and state standards. Instruction in the fine arts, technology, and physical education complete our program providing each student with the opportunity to develop areas of interest and skill.
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. As we begin this year, please remember that this is your school and we welcome your involvement.
There will be a back-to-school night August 20 at 6:00 p.m. I encourage you to join us at school activities and participate in our school programs. Please utilize the school website, www.fsd1.org/northvista . Your participation in these activities helps us to establish strong foundations together and be positive role models for your children.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year to provide a productive and safe learning environment that supports student success.
Sincerely,
Sharon R. Dixon
Important Information
Registration Dates: Registration is August 5 & 6 from 8:30am-4:00pm in the school cafeteria.
New Students to our district: Please bring a copy of birth certificate, immunization record, most recent report card (if available), proof of residence and completed student information card.
New Students to our school: Please bring proof of residence, most recent report card (if available), and completed student information card.
Returning students to our school: Please bring proof of residence and a completed student information card.
You will receive: Parent information, PTA information, lunch applications, and extended daycare information.
You may purchase: Lunch will be $1.40 (full price) and $.40 (reduced) daily, breakfast will be $.70 (full price) and $.30 (reduced) daily and t-shirts will be $10.00.
· Important – Electrical, water, gas, land line telephone bills, real estate property tax receipt and rental agreements may be used as proof of residence. Driver’s license and checks will not be accepted as proof of residence. This bill must be paid at the home of the parent or legal guardian of the child. If the bill is in the legal guardian’s name, we must have a copy of the guardianship papers signed by a judge.
Please add your email address on the top of your registration card. Our district will send information and updates to you via email.
Dates for Kindergarten Students:
4 year old students will enter on August 17
3 year old students will enter on September 8
5 year old students will enter on August 17
First Day of School for all other grades (1-6) is August 17.
School Supply List: You may secure additional copies of your child’s school supply list at registration or download one from our school website at www.fsd1.org/northvista .
Tax-Free Weekend: The state of South Carolina offers tax free weekend on August 7-9. This is a great time to purchase school supplies.
Meet the Teacher/Open House: Please mark your calendars for our Back-To-School Night on Thursday August 20, 2009 from 6:00-7:30pm. Please join us so you can learn about our school staff and student expectations for the 2009-10 school year.
School Hours: 7:50am-2:10pm
The late bell will ring at 7:50AM. Students are considered tardy if they are not in their classrooms by this time. Parents are required to sign in all late students. Students cannot be signed out between 1:30 and 2:10. Please remember to pick your child up before 1:30 if he/she needs to be signed out at the end of the day. Also, when your child is absent, send an excuse the day your child returns to school.
School Office Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm
Students should not arrive prior to 7:00. Adult supervision of students will begin at 7:00.
Transportation:
When dropping off your child to school, please utilize the
following drop off pattern to ensure student safety. All car riders will need to
be dropped off in front of the school. Please use the horseshoe driveway. Please
drop your child off at the second sidewalk and continue through the parking lot
and exit the school on Irby Street. In order to ensure the safety of our
students, please make sure that you drive slowly and obey all traffic stops.
Just a reminder, dropping students off on the side of Vista Street is
prohibited.
Bus Information: Please see the attached enclosure of students on streets that may ride the bus.
Morning Arrival: Students are to report to the cafeteria for breakfast. After breakfast, students will sit outside of their classrooms. Staff members are on each hall to supervise students.
School Breakfast/Lunch: Beginning the first day of school, breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria. If your child has an allergy to specific food products, please notify the classroom teacher and cafeteria manager. Each month a menu will be sent home with your child. The menu for the first day of school is:
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks and Fresh Apple Half
Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun w/lettuce & tomato or Chef Salad w/crackers, French Fries, Fruit Cocktail, and half fresh apple.
Lunch and Recess Schedule: This schedule will be provided by each individual teacher.
Students may not bring in toys or games from home to play with during lunch or recess.
Health Room:
Our school nurse is Ms. Linda Hailes. She is here each day of the week. No
medication can be administered in school without the completion
of MCPS Form 525-13, "Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication." This
form requires both the written permission of the parent/guardian and a
physician's statement. Forms are available in the school office and are required
for each episode of illness and for each medication ordered.
Grading and Reporting:
A parent information session on the
grading and reporting policy will be conducted on Open House Night.
Dress Code: The following rules concerning student dress will apply at North Vista:
1. Short shorts or halter-tops are not permitted.
2. Straps on overalls must be fastened and worn on the shoulders in the appropriate manner.
3. Pants and shorts must be worn with the waist of the pants around the waist of the student (not below the hips).
4. Clothing with obscene or suggestive sayings written on them will not be allowed.
5. Hats, headbands, and sweatbands are not to be worn inside the building.
6. Flip flops are not permitted.
Student Insurance: Information will be available at registration