Special Thanks for our Food Services Staff
I want to give special and extra thanks to Karen Bryan, Nellie Barbera, and Melanie Lawhorne. These three women prepare and serve lunch for all of our students that order with SMILES ON their faces! We are fortunate to be serving more options that are fresher and according to my lunch poll each day in the cafeteria, better than ever. Although I know that preparing a healthy meal for my own children is an important part of their growth and our family time together, I can honestly say it isn't where I shine. Sometimes we are out of someone's preferred vegetable--the chicken isn't thawed in time and this mom isn't serving up three options-. I just have to cook for three kids, these three women make sure that our students now have multiple options and are cutting, chopping, mix and cooking so much fresh food every day. Lunch is always on time and they have plenty of food for our students. I am so thankful for their service to our school.
Remember, school lunches are once again free for students in the Commonwealth. We look forward to providing nutritious meals for our students!
Reading Public Schools Food Service/Lunch Menus: http://reading.k12.ma.us/departments/food-services/
SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!
Arrival
- Please drive slowly up Edgemont to keep everyone safe; remember, it is one way.
- Do not park in the indented section by the gym. This is the "kiss & go" area for a quick drop-off.
- Doors open at 8:15 and close at 8:25. Your child needs to be in the doors by 8:25 AM. If your child gets to school after the doors have closed, they must come to the front door and be marked tardy.
Dismissal:
- At dismissal time, there is no live pick-up in the driveway except for students who take the bus. Kindergarteners exit the building at 2:40 PM. The rest of the students dismiss at 2:45 PM from the same doors they enter in the morning.
As a safety reminder, the staff parking lot is staff-only. We respectfully ask that caregivers park along the streets. With our students exiting from their external doors in the parking lot, having cars drive in and out is not safe. You need to walk around the school on the blacktop to the back. Thanks for helping us out.
Ready to Play the Best Way
Please do not have your children wear flip-flops. Sneakers are best, but flip-flops are dangerous when running at recess.
Dogs and Puppies on School Grounds
School Committee policy prohibits dogs on school grounds as much as we all love dogs and puppies and as much fun as it is walking them. If you'd like to walk your dog as part of your pick-up routine, the dog has to stay off school property. If you'd like your child to walk to you on the sidewalk or to the driveway entrances at dismissal so you can wait with your dog, please make that plan with them.
Art & PE on Instagram!
Please follow Art and Physical Education on Instagram! You must request to follow these private accounts. We post images that give you a quick glimpse into your child’s day during these Special class times. Mrs. Hurley for Art can be found here @mrs.hurley_art and Mrs. Atwood for Physical Education can be found here @barrowspe
