HEALTH
The health and safety of your child is our primary consideration. WE CANNOT KEEP SICK CHILDREN AT SCHOOL. SICK CHILDREN WILL BE SENT HOME. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE IS NOT FEELING WELL OR IS UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR ACTIVITIES.
For the protection of all, children with colds (runny noses and coughs) should be kept home for two or three days, the time during which they are the most contagious. A child should be free of fever or diarrhea for a 24-hour period before returning to class. A note from the pediatrician may be requested when a child returns to school after a contagious illness or has a frequent runny nose due to allergies.
If a child becomes ill while at school, he/she will be isolated from the rest of the group and the parents will be notified IMMEDIATELY. If we are unable to reach either parent, the emergency numbers listed on the child's information form will be called. It is our expectation that parents (or those authorized by parents) who are called will pick up the sick child without delay. We may require a doctor's note on return of child to school.
Please notify us immediately if you child has developed, or comes in contact with, any communicable illness (chicken pox, measles, etc.). All parents are notified when there is a case of communicable disease in school.
Each child must have a current immunization record and health form on file in our office before he/she may participate in any program. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS TO KEEP EMERGENCY NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS UP-TO-DATE. PLEASE INFORM PERSONS WHOM DESIGNATE AS EMERGENCY NAMES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
MEDICATION
"Medications shall be administered to a child only on the written, dated and signed request of a licensed physician. The original label must be on the container with the physician's name and instructions. All non-prescription medication shall be labeled with the child's name and dated." -Department of Human Resources Minimum Standards
Please help us comply with these standards by sending medicines in the appropriate containers. Do not put any medications in your child's lunch box. It is imperative that a medicine form be filled out by the parent or guardian and returned to the school with the child's medication.
WEATHER EMERGENCIES
In case of flooding or other inclement weather, please listen to the radio station KTRH 740 and all local television stations. If HISD cancels school due to a weather emergency, we will do the same. There are times due to area flooding or problems that school will be canceled even if HISD is in session. If this occurs, you will be notified to pick up your child. Please pick up your child as soon as possible.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
The success of our program and the optimal development of each child is dependent upon a shared commitment between staff and parents. This joint commitment makes the educational experience at Mrs. Wagner's School one in which home and school cooperate for the best interest of the child.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Your child's teacher will schedule a minimum of two parent conferences during the course of the year. Parents are requested to inform the school of any unusual events the home (new baby, trips, visitors) so that the teachers can better understand the behavior of the child. Parents will be informed of any special problems or occurrences.
We welcome your comments. Feel free to call the school to speak to either your child's teacher or the Director. Please understand: our primary focus during the day is your child. It is not always possible to come to the phone or respond to your call immediately; however, your call will be returned as promptly as possible.
Orientation Meeting and Open House
Parents are invited to an Orientation meeting before school begins to meet the child's teacher before school begins. You are encouraged to ask questions about the school year at that time.
Parents and children are invited to an Open House prior to the first day of school to acquaint the children with their new teacher and room.
Annual Open House
We hold Open House for parents and children in the fall and spring semesters. This gives your child an opportunity to share his/her work with you in the school environment.
Parent Observation
You are always welcome to visit our school and observe your child's classroom. You are also welcome to observe other classes to become familiar with the different programs and activities that we offer. Since we have frequent visitors at our school, please make arrangements in advance with the Director, so that we do not have too many adults in the classroom at one time.
BIRTHDAYS
Celebrating a birthday at school is an exciting experience for every child! You are always welcome to bring a treat (cookies preferred) for your child's birthday. Please do not bring any treat that has icing or frosting. Prior arrangements should be made with the teacher, so that there will be no conflict with other activities. Invitations to home birthday parties will NOT be distributed at school unless the entire class in invited.
PARTIES
Each class will have a short party for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and End of School. Parents will be asked to help with the parties and are encouraged to sign up for the party of their choice. Please ... no cupcakes with icing or red or purple juice!
FOOD
Preschool / Kindergarten
A morning snack is provided for each child. If your child has a food allergy, please note this on the Health Form so that the teacher is alerted.
For those parents wishing a full day program for their child, Lunch Bunch is held from
11:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. The children either bring their own lunch or they may purchase the lunch available to the upper grades.
If the child brings his/her own lunch we ask for your cooperation in a number of ways. Please send healthy foods and in portions that are appropriate and pre-cut (if necessary) for your child. DO NOT SENT RED OR PURPLE COLORED JUICE - when it spills, it is impossible to remove from carpeting! Send juice that is packaged in a box or other firm sided package - no soft sided packages, such as Capri Sun. Juice may be purchased for $.50 at school.
PLEASE LABEL LUNCH BOX, THERMOS, AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS.
Grades One - Three
Your child may bring their own lunch in a lunch box clearly labeled with their name. Please send nutritious foods in appropriate portions for your child. NO RED OR PURPLE COLORED DRINKS WILL BE ALLOWED. Snacks, juice or soft drinks may be purchased for $.50 at school.
DRESS CODE
Mrs. Wagner's School does not require uniforms, However, we feel that appropriate dress is conductive to instilling a proper attitude toward education. Students should be well-groomed and modestly attired. No halter tops, tank tops or bicycle shorts will be allowed. Tennis shoes are required on P.E. days. No sandals or thongs.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are sent home at the end of each six week grading period. Progress reports are sent home at the end of the third week grading period.
HOMEWORK
Homework is sent home in a daily folder. Corrected papers will be sent home on a weekly basis. NO BACKPACKS, except in the third grade.
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are an important part of your child's education. Notices of field trips requiring a parent signature will be sent home. No child will be taken on a field trip without a signed permission notice. Your voluntary participation as a driver will be appreciated by all concerned, especially your own child. If you agree to drive, you are requested not to bring siblings.
PLEASE OBSERVE CAR SEAT BELT LAWS. ALL CHILDREN MUST WEAR SEAT BELTS. The law states: "Any child under four years of age or under 40 lbs needs to be in a car seat."
FORMS
Certain forms must be included in each child's Permanent Record Folder. These forms are very important and, in most cases, are required by the Texas Department of Human Services, our licensing agency. The forms are:
- Student Information Card
- Immunization Record
- Enrollment Information Sheet
These forms must be completed, signed and returned to the school office no later that the first day of school.
