Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Q: If my child and I arrive at school early, can we wait inside, especially if it’s raining or very cold?
A: Unfortunately, it is unsafe and against fire code to have parents and children waiting in the vestibule. Instead, please wait outside in the line or inside your car until a teacher opens the door at the designated school start time (8:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.)
Q: If my child and I arrive at school late, can I walk my child up to the classroom.
A: When you arrive, please ring the doorbell and wait for a teacher or Ms. Anne Marie to greet you at the door and take your child upstairs.
Dismissal
Q: How do you dismiss if it’s raining?
A: If it’s raining, we will have a car-line dismissal. Please see page 10 of your Montessori House Parent Handbook to review the car-line rules. There are two very important things to remember: 1) We form two lines (not just one) along the East side of the building in order to keep cars from blocking Riveredge Rd. and 2) A teacher places the child in the car seat and closes the door, then you pull far ahead in the parking lot, turn off the car, and secure your child into the car seat. This helps to keep the car line moving.
Q: If I need a friend or another parent to pick up my child from school, what do I need to do?
A: We need photos and written notification from you identifying the each person who has permission from you to pick up your child from school. We already have photos of other school parents on file, but ask that you designate in writing the individual parents eligible to pick up your child. Note, on any given day, we need instructions from you regarding an alternate pick-up person. You can let us know in two ways: 1) at the entrance door you’ll find pre-printed slips you can fill out with instructions, or 2) you can call the office with your instructions (be sure to call at least 30 minutes before dismissal).