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?

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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

Monday, August 25, 2008: 11: am - noon

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

Monday, August 25, 2008: 10:30 - 11:00 am

When is the last day of school?

Tuesday, June 16, 2009: 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 ticket?

Lunch: $2.40

Reduced lunch: 40¢

Milk: 60¢

Breakfast: $1.30

Reduced breakfast: 30¢

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