Frequently Asked Questions About Beall

Beall's student day starts at 8:50 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. when Bus dismissal begins. Our doors open for breakfast at 8:30 a.m., before that time no student will be allowed in the school unaccompanied by an adult.

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What are Beall's hours on an early release day?

On early release days our school's hours are 8:50 a.m. - 12:35 PM for students in grades K-5.
HeadStart classes will dismiss at 10:00 AM.
Pre-Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 10:30 AM.
On early release days there is NO Pre-K Speech Language Classes held.
KidzClub is open on early release days.

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What should I do if I know my child will be absent?

Call the main office (301-279-8460) between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and give your child's name, teacher and reason for the absence.

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When my child returns to school after being absent, what should I do?

The child must return with a note explaining the absence. The dates and your signature are required. The note is to be given to the teacher. A note must explain every day of absence or the child will be marked with an unexcused absence.

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How do I take my child out of school early?

Send your child to school with a note for their teacher that tells that you will pick them up early and what time you will coming to school. When the time arrives, please report to the Main Office and sign your child out in the early release binder. Your child will be called out of class to leave.

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What do I do if my child is late for school?

Any child arriving to school after 8:50 a.m. is considered late and must be brought to the office to be signed in by a parent.

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What do I do if my child wants to go home with a friend after school?

A note from the parent must be sent to the homeroom teacher in the morning concerning any change in the child's routine, such as taking a different bus home, going home with a friend or staying after school for supervised activities. Please do not contact the office with last minute transportation changes unless there is an emergency. These are disruptive to classroom instruction and often confuse the student about the appropriate way to get home.

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What time is breakfast served and how much does it cost?

Breakfast is served from 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. and costs $1.25. Reduced breakfast costs 30¢.

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What time is lunch served?

The lunch schedule for 2007 - 2008 is:

PreK and Head Start - Lunch: 10:20

Kindergarten - Lunch: 11:15 - 11:45; Recess: 11:45 - 12:15

First Grade - Recess: 11:00 - 11:30; Lunch: 11:30 - 12:00

Second Grade - Lunch: 12:00 - 12:30; Recess: 12:30 - 1:00

Third Grade - Recess: 11:45 - 12:15; Lunch 12: 15 - 12:45

Fourth Grade - Recess: 12:15 - 12:45; Lunch: 12:45 - 1:15

Fifth Grade - Lunch: 12:30 - 1:00; Recess: 1:00 - 1:30

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How much does lunch cost?

Lunch prices for 2007 - 2008 are:

Lunch, including milk: $2.25
Milk only: 50¢
Reduced lunch: 40¢

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If my child forgets his/her lunch, what do I do?

You can bring his/her lunch into the office and it will be sent to your child OR your child will be given a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with milk. No money is loaned for lunches.

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Can I pay for lunch in advance?

Yes. The cafeteria has a computerized cash register system. You can pay in advance by sending a check made out to “Beall ES Cafeteria" with the child's full name on the check. The least amount recommended is $10.00 for a child who receives a reduced-priced lunch and $30.00 for full price lunches. The cost of the meal is deducted automatically from the computer. A notice will be sent home when your child’s account runs low and it is time to add more money to the account.

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Can I write one check for all my children for lunch?

Yes. Write the complete (first and last) name of each child on the check you send so we can make sure all your children get credited. The amount you send in will be split equally between your children.

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What do I do if the bus doesn't come to pick up my child?

Any problems with the bus, the bus stop, or the bus driver should be reported to the Division of Transportation, Shady Grove North Depot at 301-670-8260. Also, please call the school to tell them the bus is late and the number of the bus.

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If my child's bus is routinely late, who should I call to complain?

Call the Division of Transportation, Shady Grove North Depot at 301-670-8260.

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How can I volunteer at the school?

You can become a volunteer a few different ways:

Call your child's teacher and ask to set-up a time to come in
Call the PTA volunteer coordinator: LaToya Jenkins: 301-279-8460 or email: LaToya_J_Jenkins@mcpsmd.org

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How do I contact my child's teacher if I have a question?

Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled for each child in grades 1-5 at the end of the first marking period in November.
If you wish to speak with your child's teacher at any other time, a parent can write a note to the teacher or call the school office (301-279-8460) to set up a conference on the phone or in person. The conference needs to be set up in advance with the teacher.

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If there is an emergency closing of school what happens?

Please listen to the radio, TV news or go to channel 34 on Comcast Cable to find out if school has been closed due to weather. ...

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