Ferson Creek
Returning to In-Person Learning
From the Principal...Kristy McKnight
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Looking forward to seeing your children soon,
Kristy McKnight
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Here you will find specific procedures regarding our arrival procedures. Please be sure to access this information prior to your first day of school. Part of this arrival plan includes having most classrooms use their exterior doors for classroom access. Below is a map of the building which will allow you to see where your child’s classroom is located. Another item referenced in these procedures is a name placard. To help expedite our dismissal process, we are asking that those choosing to pick up their child have a name placard visible during pick-up. It can be placed in your window, on your windshield, or attached to the underside of your passenger visor. Placards will be sent home with your child during their first week of attendance.
Here you will find specific procedures regarding our dismissal procedures. The traffic flow is different than in the past, as there are two pick up locations. Please view the map included in the document for a visual of the procedures. We are asking that you treat dismissal as a pick-up window. Not every car can, or should, be here at 1:40. Cars coming to pick up students should be here from 1:45-1:55. Arriving after 1:45 will allow you to miss the bulk of our traffic, and is recommended.
In order to help our daily procedures, we ask that you complete this form. This will help us know your child’s daily dismissal plans. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to make arrival and dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.
Student Self-Certification
- Step 1: Log-in here, using your HAC credentials. Answer the questions honestly. If you receive the green "you are good to go" screen, your child is clear to come to school. You do not need to print the green ticket.
- Step 2: Initial your child's luggage tag (that we will be providing you) signifying your completion of the online form.
We will be providing every student with a luggage tag and a weekly dated insert. This tag should hang on their backpack and serves as a quick way for teachers to check that children have been certified, prior to them entering school. Children who are not certified will not be allowed in school until they are certified. Teachers will have the students replace the weekly insert on Fridays, prior to them leaving for the day. If your child is absent on a Friday, feel free to just flip the previous week's insert over, date and initial it, and we will replace it with a new tag when they return to school.
If your child does not have a luggage tag yet, we will provide one on their first date of attendance.
Extra Extra!
With that, we are trying to limit unnecessary trips to the nurse's office. Frequently, students need an extra shirt or pants because of a spill or getting dirty outside. I am suggesting that all students pack an extra change of clothes in a labeled ziplock bag to keep at school. This way, if they are in need, we have a quick change of clothes ready to go and they won't need a trip to the nurse's office.
School Materials
- Math manipulatives
- Math workbooks (they do not need the books from the already completed modules)
- Assignment notebook
- Handwriting books
Your child's teacher will let you know what schools Supplies they should bring in. Due to space, some supplies were being left at home. If you have any questions about what your child should bring, please reach out to their teacher.
Lunch Procedures
Only one grade level eats at a time, with two classes in each setting. With class sizes range from 14-17, the spaces do not exceed the 50 person maximum, even with the inclusion of the supervisors.
Students have the option to order hot lunch if they choose. Additionally, students may order a grab and go breakfast that will be sent home with them at the end of the day, to enjoy the next morning. Because of our food program, both lunches and breakfasts are currently free for all students who order.
Snacks
I am also suggesting flip top/straw water bottles. These typically prevent spilling and are easier to access with masks.
Ferson Creek Elementary
Website: fersoncreek.d303.org
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300