1. August Queen’s Messenger—Contains pertinent information concerning the beginning of school.
2. First Day Parent Packet—The family packet is given out the first day of school and contains: Parent Letter, Administration of Medicine, Sept. Calendar, Yearly Calendar, Bookstore Price List, and Staff List. Also included are the forms that need to be filled out and returned: Emergency Medical form, Student Medical Information form, Physical Educational form, Room Mothers Volunteer List & Sign-up Sheet, Internet Acceptable Use Policy User Agreement form, Household Income form, Children’s Choir, and Yearly Milk Ticket. The bingo team list will be sent out at a later date with a schedule of your turn to work.
3. Yearly Overview of Events – Monthly Calendar—A yearly calendar is given at the beginning of each year. A monthly update of events is given out the last week of the previous month, so everyone will be informed of upcoming events.
4. Principal’s Newsletter—The oldest/only child of the family will be given a “Principal’s Newsletter” in the family envelope along with other information you will need. It is important that you ask your child for the envelope because it will contain any updates and information about our schools events. Parents are to sign and return the envelope on Tuesday to be recycled. There is a $1.00 fee for replacing each envelope.
5. Meet-the-Teacher Meeting—This meeting will introduce the faculty, and provide general information such as school goals and building procedures. Classroom sessions will follow the general meeting. P arents will go to the child/children’s classroom to hear the teacher present the goals and procedures of the classroom for the year.
6. Parents Evening – Sacrament & Program Information–Parent evenings are scheduled at various times during the school year. There are usually several adult education meetings for parents of children receiving the sacraments for the first time. Other meetings are scheduled throughout the year to keep parents informed of the various programs presented to their children.
7. School Directory—A list of school families that includes phone numbers and addresses is published at the end of September each year. It will be distributed via Monday’s envelope. Participation in the school directory is voluntary.
8. Education Commission Meeting—Members of the Commission receive the agenda, reports and last meeting’s minutes one week before the meeting date. Items discussed at the meeting are those items on the agenda.
9. Calls to Principal/Teachers—Calls concerning school policy, procedures or student progress are encouraged and welcomed by the principal and teacher. Generally the principal will deal with questions concerning school policy and procedures. The teacher will respond to questions involving student progress. The principal and teachers are always happy to speak with parents to help students have a successful school experience. If a concern requires an extended period of time, it is suggested that the school office be contacted to schedule a conference convenient for all parties involved. All contacts are welcomed and encouraged and are handled promptly. Parents should not call or phone teachers and/or principal at home, unless there is an emergency requiring IMMEDIATE attention.
10. How to Handle Concerns—To clarify methods of problem solving involving students, parents, teacher and school administration, and to encourage interest in school affairs, the quality of education and discipline at Queen of Peace, the following steps should be taken. The parent should discuss any problem or complaint involving students and teachers with the appropriate teacher. The parent should take the initiative by making an appointment with the teacher. If this discussion does not provide a satisfactory solution or plan for resolving the concern, then they should contact the school principal. Again, the parent must take the initiative in contacting the principal for an appointment. The principal will investigate the situation and objectively attempt to present a solution to the situation. Subsequent discussion steps, when needed, include the pastor.
Supplies—Students may purchase some basic supplies at school. A list of supplies and their costs will be posted in each classroom.
Birthday Parties—Student may bring in a small treat for his/her classmates and teacher on his/her birthday. It will be given out sometime during the day. Students may not distribute birthday invitations or other party invitations at school. Halloween and Christmas gatherings will be held. Valentine and Easter celebrations will include only a treat.