Addison, IL 60101

phone: 630-458-2900

fax: 630-628-2736

School Hours:

Attendance:

It is extremely important that your child attend school each and every day that he/she is well. All future learning is based on the foundation that he/she is developing now.
If your child is to be absent, please use the “CALL IN” number listed below:

458-2938

This number is available 24 hours a day.
Call each and every day your child is out of school. Please state your child's name, AM or PM, child's teacher, and reason for absence.

Emergency Numbers:

If you have a change of home, work, or cell phone number, please inform the office. Let the office know if you have a change in your emergency contact person. This will aid the office in contacting you in the event of an emergency.

Busing:

Parents of Kindergarten, PEP and EC students are expected to be at the bus stop. It is your responsibility to be there at the pick-up and drop-off times.

The first day your child attends school, he/she will receive a personalized, color coded bus tag. This needs to be attached to your child's book bag/backpack. This needs to come to school daily.
There is to be one address or schedule for pick-up and one address for drop off.
If you select the busing service, it needs to be every day of the week.
Bus changes will be made only for moves or a new baby sitter address. This will be limited in number. For safety reasons, a change could take five to ten days to arrange. During that time, parents will be responsible for transporting their child to and from school.
Please reinforce proper behavior on the bus with your child. Discuss the bus rules listed in the District 4's handbook. Failure to follow the rules may result in the loss of bus privileges.

Parking:

Drive slowly in the parking lot. Be aware of children crossing the lot.
Take the hand of young children who could dart in front of cars or buses.
Bus loading is in the FRONT and BACK of the school.
Honor the NO PARKING ZONES. They are for either District 4 buses or the private day care buses.
When special events are occurring during the day, please observe all parking signs.

Early Dismissals:

Early dismissals should be limited and used only when absolutely necessary.
Please send a note to your teacher/office.
You will be asked to produce photo identification when picking up your child. This requirement is for your child's safety.
If you are unable to pick up your child, please call the Ardmore office. Please inform them the name of the person who will be picking up the child. Their name must be on the emergency card. In addition, they must have photo identification that can be copied.

Building Security/Visiting:

To ensure a safe environment for children and staff, all doors are locked.
Please enter Ardmore school by the front door only. Use the buzzer to the right of the outside doors. The office will release the lock. Upon entering Ardmore school, visitors must report to the office. Visitors will be required to sign in and wear a “visitors” pass.
For your child's safety, no adult will be able to take a child from the bus line without first signing the child out in the office.

Medicine/Illness:

A Medication Permission Form must be filled out by your doctor in order for your child to receive any medication at school.
An adult MUST bring the medication with the completed form to the office. Do not sent the medication with your child or on the bus.
All medication is to be kept in the office and administered by the health aide or secretary.
Do not send any cough drops or syrup.
After a fever (99.6 or higher), your child needs to stay at home at least 24 hours once the temperature is back to normal.

Picture/Videos:

Throughout the year, staff, parents, and possibly other media sources may take pictures of your child. If you rather that we did not take pictures of your child please contact the office within ten days of enrollment. The request for not having pictures taken needs to be written and dated, complete with your child's name, and signed by you.

Communication:

Please check your child's backpack and folders daily. A newsletter will be sent every other week with important dates and information regarding Ardmore Activities.
Talk with your child about not making any threats or mean comments, even for fun. Violence or threats of violence will and cannot be tolerated, even in young children.

Other:

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher or the school office.
Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Dress for the weather, especially in the winter months.

School Tips:

A smile and a good breakfast/lunch can do wonders to help your have a productive day.
Emphasize prompt arrival to school and regular attendance.
Let your child know you are interested in his school experiences by asking how his day went and by displaying schoolwork and art projects in your home.
Check your child's backpack daily and read any teacher's notes or handouts from school.
Mistakes will be made. Try not to dwell on them and praise accomplishments. Building a positive self-concept and a good attitude toward school is important.
Read to your child!

Directions

Bus Rules:

these rules often with your child

Obey the bus driver.
Stay in my seat at all times, unless getting on or off the bus.
Will not shout, fight, spit, kneel on the seat, or put hands out of the window.
Will not eat on the bus (including candy or gum).
Will not annoy others.
Will not bring animals or insects on the bus.
I understand that the rules are to keep me safe and if I do not consistently follow the rules I could lose my privilege of riding the bus.

Note:

(1) Your child needs to have the bus tag on his/her backpack each and every day

(2) These safety and courtesy rules may be found in Addison School District ‘s Parent Student Handbook.

Supply Lists:

Kindergarten