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First Day of School: Monday, August 26, 2024

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Uniform Requirements: Navy blue tops, khaki colored bottoms, closed-toe shoes. No Crocs, flip-flops, or slides are allowed.


Important Reminders:

Morning Arrival: Students can begin to arrive at 8:30 AM for breakfast. *If the student is not eating school breakfast, then they should arrive at 8:55 AM. Teachers will meet their classes in the cafeteria at 9:00 AM.
Dismissal: It is imperative that parents/caregivers pick up students on time during regular and early dismissal days. Parents/caregivers are not permitted in the schoolyard during student dismissal due to safety concerns.

  • Kindergarten students are dismissed at 3:30 PM from the back door, entry either on Waterloo or Howard Streets. Kindergarten students must be signed out by an adult.
  • Students in grades 1-2 are dismissed from the front schoolyard at 3:35 PM. Students will stay in their line until the parent picks up the child.
  • Students in grades 3-4 are dismissed from the front schoolyard at 3:39 PM.
  • There is no supervision available after school hours unless the student is registered for the free YMCA after school club.
  • All students are required to wear a school uniform and closed-toe shoes. See uniform information above.
  • Student early dismissals are not permitted after 3:00 pm for safety reasons.
  • All school visitors MUST sign into the Main Office AND show identification, such as a driver’s license.

Parent Right to Know Letter

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For Parents and Guardians:

Please complete the Philly School Experience Survey / Favor de Completar la Encuesta sobre la Experiencia Escolar en Philly (PSES):

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