South Lebanon Elementary News
August 15, 2022
Building a Community of Leaders
A Message From the Principal
Back To School Information
Skyward
The Skyward portal opened to families on Monday, August 8, 2022. By accessing the portal you will be able to find out who your child's teacher will be for the 21-22 school year. You will also be able to access transportation information through the portal. Please check to very that your transportation information is correct. Even if you intend to drop your child off or pick him/her up on a daily basis, it is important to verify that your transportation information is correct in case of an emergency or an early dismissal situation. Students will not be permitted to ride a bus that is different from their assigned bus.
Kindergarten Bus Ride Night
We will be hosting a special bus ride and meet the teacher night for Kindergarten students on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. All students should have received information in the mail with information for this event. Bus tags will be distributed at this event for students to hang on their backpacks. If you are unable to attend on the 25th, you may pick up your child's bus tag during the day on the 25th or on Friday the 26th.
We will be hosting our annual open house on August 31, 2022 from 5:30-7:00 P.M. All families and students are welcome. This event is an opportunity for families to see their child's classroom and meet our staff. If you have specific questions or concerns that you would like to share with your child's teacher, please contact them via phone or email to set up an appointment.
School Hours
Office Hours - 8:00-4:30
Student Day - 8:45-3:30
AM Kindergarten - 8:45-11:35
PM Kindergarten - 12:55-3:30
Busing
Protocols While Riding
Students must follow riding procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.
- Students will be assigned seats and must remain in these seats.
Bus Arrival at School
- Students will be granted entrance to the building at 8:45. They will be greeted by staff members as they exit the bus and enter school.
- Teachers will be in the hallways ready to greet students.
- Extra staff will be at the entrances to escort new or younger students to their classes.
Bus Dismissal From School
- Buses will be called and loaded 2 buses at a time.
- Students will sit in assigned seats and will be expected to follow all bus rules and expectations.
**Please note that transportation delays before and after school may occur during the first week or two of school as our drivers and families adjust to new bus routes. If there is an issue with a bus, families will be contacted by a district representative**
Parent Drop Off and Pickup
Parent Drop Off Procedures
Please note that we anticipate very long lines and an increased wait time for parent drop off until the students and families become familiar with the routine. If you choose to drop your child off in the morning, we encourage car pooling with other families when possible. We are limited by the design of our facility and are unable to modify our procedure.
- Doors will open for students at 8:45. Children will not be supervised prior to 8:45.
- When dropping children off, all families MUST enter the parking lot from the entrance off of Endress road. This allows cars to line up down the driveway by the baseball fields.
- When entering and exiting the parking lot, please be mindful to yield to bus traffic coming off of Route 897. Please leave space between the yield sign and the parking lot entrance so that buses can enter our facility.
- Please follow the direction of our staff as they direct traffic.
- We will have cones set up outside of the office doors. Please drop your child(ren) off at the cones without exiting your vehicle. Our staff will ensure that children get to the correct class. Parents are not allowed to escort children to class.
- Please note that our parking lot is one way. Also, please do not pass cars when in line. This creates a safety hazard for children exiting vehicles.
- P.M. Kindergarten families must wait outside with their child. We will allow P.M. kindergarten students to enter the building at 12:55.
End of Day Parent Pick Up Procedures
- If your child will be picked up from school, you must provide a note so that we are able to dismiss students efficiently.
- If you plan to pick your child up everyday, you may provide a blanket note for the year. (If a daily parent pickup needs to ride the bus home for any reason, please call the front office).
- When dropping children off, all families MUST enter the parking lot from the entrance off of Endress road. This allows cars to line up down the driveway by the baseball fields.
- When entering and exiting the parking lot, please be mindful to yield to bus traffic coming off of Route 897. Please leave space between the yield sign and the parking lot entrance so that buses can enter our facility.
- Parents are not permitted to begin lining up for parent pickup prior to 3:00.
- Parents who will be picking up students on a daily basis will be issued two watermarked cards containing your child's name. These cards can be shared with others if you would like your child to ride home with someone else. If you do not have a card, you will be required to show photo identification prior to the child being released.
- Students will be called to the LGI at 3:25.
- Please remain in your vehicle and follow the direction of our staff. Students will be brought from our LGI to the car.
- While the line looks long, our dismissal process typically takes less than 15 minutes.
- We strongly encourage car pooling for families who intend to pick up children.
- A.M. Kindergarten parents must wait outside using the process described above. Students will be released for pickup beginning at 11:35. Please have I.D.'s ready to show.
Meals and School
School Lunch Prices
Elementary Breakfast - $1.90
Elementary Lunch - $2.75
Reduced Lunch Price for Qualifying Students - $.40
Breakfast will be available to students in the morning as the enter the school building. Breakfast will NOT be free to all students this year and will be charged to the student's lunch account. Please let your children know whether or not you would like them to get breakfast.
- Breakfast will be eaten in the classroom.
- Anyone wishing to apply for free/reduced meals through the federal lunch program may do so by visiting the district website.
Lunch
- School lunches are NOT free to all students this year.
- Anyone wishing to apply for free/reduced meals through the federal lunch program may do so by visiting the district website.
- Students may pack if they choose to do so.
- Students who are purchasing lunch will have a choice of a hot or cold lunch. You may access the school lunch menu on the district website.
- All students will have assigned tables by class.
- Items such as ice cream and additional snacks can be purchased. You may control the extras that your child is permitted to purchase through Skyward. If a child does not have money in his/her account, they will not be permitted to purchase extra items.
South Lebanon Elementary School
Website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us
Location: 1825 South 5th Avenue, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: 717-273-4546
Twitter: @SLebFalcons