Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the regular school hours?

9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2. What are the hours when it is an early release day?

9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. What time is lunch served?

For Grade 5: 11:30 a.m.

For Grade 4: 12:00 p.m.
For Grade 3: 12:30 p.m.

10. How much does lunch cost?

$2.40 for lunch including milk. Milk alone is $.60. Reduced lunch is $.40.

11. 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.

 

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Maintained by Carol Dowling

Updated October 30, 2008