Arrival & Dismissal

How long is the school day?

Kindergarten and Grades 1-3 (8:05 A.M. - 2:25 P.M.)

It is vital that your child be in school on time.

What if I want to drive my child to school?

• Arrive on time.
• Do not block bus lanes.
• Park in the lot.
• Escort your child to the main office.

Why is good attendance important?

• It is vital for learning.
• It teaches responsibility.
• It is the law.

What if my child must be absent?

• Call school.
• Send an absence note upon return with:
  • child's name
  • teacher's name
  • date(s) of the absence
  • reason for absence.

For an extended absence due to illness, call the school for alternate learning.

How can I get my child's work due to absence?

• Call the main office in the morning.
• Arrange for work to be sent home with a sibling or neighbor.
• Arrange for work to be left in the main office for you to pick up at the end of the day.

What if my child is absent due to a vacation? 

This is not advisable and it is not legal.

What do I need to know about dismissal?

• All children wait for their buses on bus lines monitored by teachers.
• They are escorted onto the bus and seated safely.
• Children can only ride on their assigned buses.
• Alternate transportation arrangements must be cleared with East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) Transportation.

What if I have to pick up my child at school?

• Send a note to your child's teacher.
• Come to the main office to sign out your child.
• Be at school on time.

With no note, your child will be sent home on his or her regular bus.

What if my child goes to day care?

• Inform us of any day care arrangements.
• Fill out the green Day Care Form.
• To arrange for transportation to or from a day care provider, call (845) 577-6490.

Alert the main office of any changes.

What do I need to know about early dismissal?

• Please check the school calendar for specific dates.
• Alert your day care provider to the schedule.
• Notes will be sent home regarding early dismissal.