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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the regular school hours?
9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What are the hours when it is an early release day?
9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
What do I do if my child will be absent for the school day?
Call 301-431-7622. Please report the child's name, teacher, and reason for the absence.
If I know my child will be absent in advance, what do I do?
Write the teacher a note as soon as you know he/she will be out.
When my child returns to school after an absence, what do 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.
What do I do if my child is late for school?
The child is late if he/she arrives after 9:15 a.m. The parent is to bring the child(ren) into the office and sign them in.
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 concerning any change in the child's routine, such as taking a different bus home or staying after school for supervised activities.
What time is breakfast served and how much does it cost?
Breakfast is at 8:45 a.m. and costs $1.30. Reduced breakfast costs $.30. Breakfast is not served on late opening days.
What time is lunch served?
For Grade 3: 12:00 noon. - 12:25 p.m.
For Grade 4: 1:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
For Grade 5: 12:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
How much does lunch cost?
$2.50 for lunch including milk. Milk alone is $.60. Reduced lunch is $.40. Breakfast is $1.30.
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 "Cresthaven E.S. Cafeteria" with the child's full name on the check. The cost of the meal is deducted automatically from the computer.