Facts at a Glance
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
FACTS AT A GLANCE:
Wahlstrom Academy Reporting Times for Students
Drop off :
Pre-Kindergarten: 8:10am (Early Care 7:30 per signup)
Kindergarten: 8:15am (Early Care 7:30 per signup)
Dismissal:
Pre-Kindergarten: 2:45pm (Full day) - (Half day) 12:30pm Specified Doors
Kindergarten: 2:45pm (Full day) n- (Half Day) 12:30pm Specified Doors
If parent/caregiver arranges for someone NOT on the Emergency Contact form, they will need to call the Front Office and notify them of any special arrangement in advance or we will be unable to release your child.
Do we offer Before and After Care ?
Wahlstrom Academy will be offering Before Care program. Before Care doors open at 7:00am. Students must arrive before 7:55am. Please bring your child to the rear parking lat entrance. The Before Care Program will not be in operation on inclement weather days.
How do I find out if the school will be closed for inclement weather?
School closings will be posted on the district website at www.eastorange.k12.nj.us
You can also find out about school closings:
| On the radio | WINS 1010 AM | WOR 710 AM | WABC 77 AM |
| TV stations | WABC 7 | WNYX-FOX 5 | |
| Cable stations | NEWS12 NJ | WRNN-TV |
Attendance
- Attendance
- All students are required to attend school on a regular basis. It is the responsibility of the parent(s) guardian(s) to ensures that their youngsters develop and maintain good standards of attendance as part of their overall training for life.
- Tardiness
- the orderly conduct of class activity is dependent upon the prompt and precise beginning of each class. Tardiness imposes a distraction, which leads to a loss in instructional time for students who arrive in time. Students are considered tardy if they report to school after 835an
All Students are expected to be in attendance daily and on time. Students must be picked up promptly at dismissal time.
I know my child is expected to be in school each day, but what if they are sick?
From time to time children do become ill. In the event your child is ill please keep them home and notify the school that day between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM at 973-395-1210. Please be prepared to provide the following information:
Child’s name, grade and teacher’s name
The reason for the absence
Expected date for child’s return to school
Please call back and notify the school if the expected return date changes.
Do I need to present a doctor’s note when my child returns to school after an absence?
If your child has been absent for an illness lasting 3 or more days - Yes a doctor’s note is needed.
If your child has been absent as a result of a contagious condition (ringworm,” pink eye”, etc.) - Yes a doctor’s note is needed.
If in doubt, please contact our school Health Office on 973-395-1210, ext. 204 for more information.
I know my child is expected to be in school by 8:10 AM each day, but what if there is an emergency and we are late?
Please make every effort to get your child to school on time. Arriving late makes it difficult your child to catch-up and get back on pace with the daily classroom routine.
In the event that a late arrival is unavoidable, please notify the school immediately 973-395-1210. Please be prepared to provide the following information:
Child’s name, grade and teacher’s name
The reason for the lateness
Expected time for child’s arrival
Please be aware, multiple late arrivals are accumulated and will be viewed as an absence
Transportation
Is transportation To/from School provided?
Transportation is NOT provided for preschool students.
There is busing available for kindergarten students BUT it is based upon your child’s home address. Please contact our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore on 973-395-1210 for more information.
If my kindergarten child does qualify for transportation what do I do?
You will need to contact our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore on (973) 395-1210 and arrange to meet with her to complete a bus authorization form. Without your written authorization we cannot place your child on any bus.
What if I no longer want my kindergarten child to ride the bus?
The parent/guardian will need to provide a written and signed letter to our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore, at least 24 hours BEFORE the change in busing is to occur. Without your written authorization we cannot change your child’s transportation arrangements.
What if “something comes up” and I need to stop my kindergarten child’s bus transportation?
If you need to suspend transportation for any length of time, the parent/guardian will need to provide a written and signed letter to our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore at least 24 hours BEFORE the change in busing is to occur. Without your written authorization we cannot change your child’s transportation arrangements.
In the event it is a “last minute emergency” and 24 hour advanced written notice cannot be provided, the parent/guardian will need to make arrangements to have an authorized person, identified on their Emergency Contact Form, pick up their child No Later Than 2:10PM - before students are dismissed to their buses. If the child is not picked up by 2:10 PM they will be placed on the bus as per the written authorization on file.
If parent/guardian arranges for someone NOT on the Emergency Contact form to pick up their child, they will need to call the Front Office and notify them of any special arrangement in advance or we will be unable to release your child.
Transportation is NOT provided for preschool students.
There is busing available for kindergarten students BUT it is based upon your child’s home address. Please contact our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore on 973-395-1210 for more information.
If my kindergarten child does qualify for transportation what do I do?
You will need to contact our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore on (973) 395-1210 and arrange to meet with her to complete a bus authorization form. Without your written authorization we cannot place your child on any bus.
What if I no longer want my kindergarten child to ride the bus?
The parent/guardian will need to provide a written and signed letter to our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore, at least 24 hours BEFORE the change in busing is to occur. Without your written authorization we cannot change your child’s transportation arrangements.
What if “something comes up” and I need to stop my kindergarten child’s bus transportation?
If you need to suspend transportation for any length of time, the parent/guardian will need to provide a written and signed letter to our school facilitator, Mrs. Vanessa Moore at least 24 hours BEFORE the change in busing is to occur. Without your written authorization we cannot change your child’s transportation arrangements.
In the event it is a “last minute emergency” and 24 hour advanced written notice cannot be provided, the parent/guardian will need to make arrangements to have an authorized person, identified on their Emergency Contact Form, pick up their child No Later Than 2:10PM - before students are dismissed to their buses. If the child is not picked up by 2:10 PM they will be placed on the bus as per the written authorization on file.
If parent/guardian arranges for someone NOT on the Emergency Contact form to pick up their child, they will need to call the Front Office and notify them of any special arrangement in advance or we will be unable to release your child.
MEALS
Can my child get breakfast at school?
Yes, breakfast is served each day. Kindergarten students should arrive between 8:10 AM and breakfast will be served in the cafeteria at Wahlstrom’s “Breakfast Club”. Students have a choice between a hot or cold meal.
Pre-K students will be provided the same breakfast options in their classroom after arrival time.
What is the cost for breakfast?
Breakfast is provided FREE of charge for all students.
The cafeteria serves a balanced hot meal each day as well as a cold lunch - sandwich, fruit, and beverage.
Students can also bring their own “bagged” lunch from home. Bagged lunches should be healthy (no candy or soda) and “ready to eat.” Staff members are not permitted to heat student’s bagged lunch items.
What is the cost for lunch?
Lunch is offered at a cost of $1.00 per day.
Upon the District’s review of the completed “ New Jersey Lunch Applications”, families will be notified if they qualify for free or reduced fee lunch.
How will I know what breakfast or lunch meal is being served?
The cafeteria provides a menu at the start of each month showing the breakfast and lunch which will be offered on each day of that month.
In addition to the hot meals offered daily, students may also select cereal for breakfast or a sandwich plate for lunch.
What about snacks?
A snack time is provided daily - please consult with your child’s classroom teacher.
Parents are responsible for providing snacks - please consult with your child’s classroom teacher regarding his or her specific snack routine.
Yes, breakfast is served each day. Kindergarten students should arrive between 8:10 AM and breakfast will be served in the cafeteria at Wahlstrom’s “Breakfast Club”. Students have a choice between a hot or cold meal.
Pre-K students will be provided the same breakfast options in their classroom after arrival time.
What is the cost for breakfast?
Breakfast is provided FREE of charge for all students.
All students are encouraged to participate in the free breakfast program.
What options are available for lunch?The cafeteria serves a balanced hot meal each day as well as a cold lunch - sandwich, fruit, and beverage.
Students can also bring their own “bagged” lunch from home. Bagged lunches should be healthy (no candy or soda) and “ready to eat.” Staff members are not permitted to heat student’s bagged lunch items.
What is the cost for lunch?
Lunch is offered at a cost of $1.00 per day.
Upon the District’s review of the completed “ New Jersey Lunch Applications”, families will be notified if they qualify for free or reduced fee lunch.
How will I know what breakfast or lunch meal is being served?
The cafeteria provides a menu at the start of each month showing the breakfast and lunch which will be offered on each day of that month.
In addition to the hot meals offered daily, students may also select cereal for breakfast or a sandwich plate for lunch.
What about snacks?
A snack time is provided daily - please consult with your child’s classroom teacher.
Parents are responsible for providing snacks - please consult with your child’s classroom teacher regarding his or her specific snack routine.
School Dress
Is there a dress code? YES.
Wahlstrom has an adopted uniform dress code that is mandatory for all students. Students are required to dress in uniform everyday except on days when they are scheduled for Physical Education (GYM) class. On gym days, student are permitted to wear their gym uniform to school. The school's dress code does not include a "dress down" day.
Girls: Navy Jumper or navy pants with Light Blue Long or Short Sleeve Shirt.
Boys: Navy Pants with Light Blue Long or Short Sleeve Shirt.
In warmer weather students may substitute navy uniform shorts for the jumper or long pants.
Uniforms can be purchased at:
Girls: Navy Jumper or navy pants with Light Blue Long or Short Sleeve Shirt.
Boys: Navy Pants with Light Blue Long or Short Sleeve Shirt.
In warmer weather students may substitute navy uniform shorts for the jumper or long pants.
Uniforms can be purchased at:
Youth World at 538 Central Avenue in East Orange, NJ.
For your child’s safety, shoes should be sturdy with a rubber sole.
For your child’s safety, shoes should be sturdy with a rubber sole.
NO flip flops, high heels, open toe, or open back shoes are allowed.
On gym days, students need to wear sneakers and the school tee shirt or sweat shirt and navy shorts or sweatpants.
On gym days, students need to wear sneakers and the school tee shirt or sweat shirt and navy shorts or sweatpants.