However, parents are encouraged to participate in all PTA Meetings or events regardless of whether or not you have officially joined the PTA and paid the required dues. Parents are encouraged to contact their child 's teacher to discuss intervention strategies and techniques if necessary. In addition, students in grades 3-5 may receive progress notes at the mid point of the marking period if they are having difficulty. The kindergarten report stresses the emotional, social, physical and mental development, while the report for children in grades 1-5 stresses the academic areas with consideration for the child's work, personal behavior and attitudes. Bicycles must be secured in the bike rack located in the playground area as soon as children arrive a school.
Bicycles are never to be ridden on school grounds.
Bike locks are recommended and the school assumes no responsibility for stolen or damaged bicycles. Bike helmets must be worn at all times by all students riding bikes to or from school. Bus students may not ride bikes to school unless parents call the principal and receive special permission to do so. Schools in Manchester are in session for 183 days. A school calendar has been included in this handbook for your convenience.