FAQS

"Frequently Asked Questions"

How do I enroll my child in school?

Click here to check the MCPS Enrollment Information web site.

What time does school start?

9:15 am

What time does school end?

3:30 pm

When is the first day of school?

Monday, August 29, 2011

When is "Sneak Peek?" (The time to meet your teacher for the new school year.)

Friday, August 26, 2011: 11: am - noon

When is new student orientation? (Students new to Wayside in grades 1 - 5; not Kindergarten students. )

Friday, August 26, 2011: 10:30 - 11:00 am

When is the last day of school?

Tuesday, June 12, 2012: Early Release, 1:00 pm

What is the telephone number for bus transportation?

301-469-1029

MCPS Transportation web site

Do we live in the Wayside attendance area?

Please call 301-279-3331 for this information or check the MCPS web site.

MCPS Attendance Area Boundary Information web site.

May I pick up my child in the carpool lane?

Each student must have a note from his/her parent.

What is the price of a lunch?

Lunch prices: Please see the MCPS Division of Food and Nutrition Services web site. Prices are listed on the lunch menu PDF files.

MCPS Lunch menus

MCPS Food Services Purchasing School Meal information

Do I have to telephone school if my child is sick?

Yes. Please telephone 301-279-8484 to report your child's absence.

School Attendance/Absence Information

What time is early dismissal?

1:00 pm

What is the school mascot?

The dolphin

What are the school colors?

Blue and white