Autumn is here.
The sun does not rise as early and the temperature is getting lower, but our operating hours remain the same. Breakfast begins at 8:10am, class begins at 8:45. Students who arrive early will not be allowed into the building for any reason prior to 8:10am. The only exceptions are 5th grade students whose parents have agreed that they can participate in Mr. Bergfalk’s breakfast program.
Here’s why:
Faculty and staff report to duty at 8:00am. Between 8:10 and 8:40 teachers are preparing for instruction or collaborating with their colleagues, coaches or principal. Aides are preparing classrooms for breakfast. No one is available to supervise students prior to 8:10.
Students are encouraged to play on the playground prior to 8:10. However, it is important that they be supervised for their own safety. It is the responsibility of the parent to watch their own child when school is not open.
If assistance is needed with Before Care please contact Mr. Davis (Robert.Davis5@dc.gov)
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