Principal Nancy Parks, M. Ed.
Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,
Welcome back to Holly Hill Elementary and the 2008-09 School Year. It is a privilege that I continue to work in this school with such highly qualified teachers and staff that are ready to help your children have a successful academic learning year as well as making sure that they are safe and secure here at Holly Hill Elementary.
Please be aware of the following information for school:
· Arrivals: The school day begins at 9:10. Drop off for breakfast can begin at 8:55. Regular student drop off is 9:00. Please be aware that students can not be dropped off sooner as there is no supervision for children before the assigned time.
· If your child is tardy, it is your responsibility to sign in the child at the office. Please do not drop off your child at the front door and let the child walk in alone.
· Dismissals: Family members or others picking up students can sign them out between 3:20-3:30 at the left side of the building. You will wait in the gym and these students will be the first called for dismissal. If you are not here by 3:30, we are required to put the student on their home buses. Please have a back-up plan to have someone to get your child off of the bus if you are unable to arrive by 3:30.
· It is very important that we have a working phone number for the entire school year. By law, we need to be able to contact the child’s parent/guardian in case of emergencies or illnesses.
· When filling out the “Permission Release Forms” make sure that you have listed all the persons that you will allow to pick up your child (ren). To add or delete any names you must come in person and bring a photo ID. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT phone calls or notes for changes in pick ups. All persons on the list must show an ID to pick up a student. This is required by law.
· If you have an appointment for your child during the school day, please send a note to the office so that we are aware of the early dismissal.
· Bus passes can not be set up or changed over the phone. Any changes must be in person or a note sent in with your child in the morning. Bus passes are not carried over from year to year. Please make sure you read the Student Hand Book regarding more information about transportation issues.
· Parents are required to call our attendance line at 943-8904 before 10:00 a.m. to report a student’s absence for any reason. This 24 hour number is also the number you use for homework requests. Homework is available for pickup at 3:30 pm or can be sent home with a designated student.
· Holly Hill continues to offer free and reduce meal applications for breakfast and lunch, which is enclosed in the packet. These can be filled out and sent back to the school office. If you were on Free or Reduced last year, it will carry over until September 30. A new application must be submitted to continue after September 30. Lunch prices are $2.25 for lunch and $1.00 for breakfast. Milk is .50 and extras are .25 to .50. To keep the lunch lines flowing smoothly, please have your child learn their student ID#. You can prepay for lunch by sending checks with your child with their student ID# and name on them. You may also send cash in an envelope with the student ID# and name. You may pay daily with the change being applied to the student’s account for future purchases. You can check your child’s account online at www.myschoolaccount.com. You will need the student ID#. If you have any questions, please call the cafeteria at 943-8906.
Today your child has embarked on a brand new school year. Some of you have been with this school for many years while others are just beginning this journey. I look forward to our work together as a team, supporting our children at school and at home. We will continue to strive toward “Excellence” at Holly Hill Elementary. And with your support and help, I know that we will attain this goal.
Sincerely,
Nancy Parks
Principal
parks_n@westcler.org