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     Lore School in a Nutshell 2024-2025

    http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us

     

    MAIN OFFICE:  (609) 538-9800 Ext. 6100                                                 NURSE:  (609) 538-9800 Ext. 6125

                               LESMainOffice@ewingboe.org                                                      csobey@ewingboe.org

    Morning Drop-off Options:

    • 7:00 AM - Morning Extended Day Program (EDP) Begins (must be registered).
      • Park your car and walk your child into the building using Door 9 (side of the building).
      • Your child must be registered for EDP.  To register or make a payment, go to https://ewing.revtrak.net/.
    • 8:15 AM - Breakfast Program Begins
      • Your child can enter the building through Door 1 any time after 8:15.
      • Please do not block the driveway for other families trying to drive through the lot.  If you are going to park your car and walk your child to the door, please park in a designated parking spot.
    • 8:50 - 9:10 AM - Morning Drop-off (in the front loop) 
      • If you plan to drive your child to or from Lore School, please read the attached letter carefully.
      • Children must remain in their parent/guardian's car until the bell rings at 8:50 AM.
      • Parents/Guardians are to remain in your car, pull forward in the drop-off line, and allow your child to exit your car with the Lore School staff at the curb.  Please remain in your car.
      • Do not pull out of the line or pass cars in the parking lot to exit.  Remain in your car and pull forward in the car line to exit the parking lot.
    • After 9:10, you must park your car and walk your child into the Main Entrance (Door 1), and sign them in late.  

    Tardy or Late to School:

    • 8:50 - The bell rings and students are welcomed by Lore School staff.
    • 9:00 - The start of Morning Meeting.  This is when the school day officially begins.
    • 9:10 - We provide a "grace period" from 9:00-9:10.  At 9:10, you must park your car and sign your child in to school.  He/She/They will be marked "tardy".

    Early Pick-up from School:  

    • Only a parent-authorized contact may pick up student (photo ID required).
    • Please do not pick your child up after 3:15, as staff members need to prepare for the movement and safe dismissal of 500+ children.

    Afternoon Dismissal Procedures:

    • Bus Dismissal
      • Students will be dismissed to their buses as each bus arrives.
      • A parent note is required if a student is assigned to a bus but will not be riding the bus on a particular day.  If you forget to send a note, email LESMainOffice@ewingboe.org.
    • Walker Pick-up
      • Pull into the line in the parking lot or on Westwood Drive.  Do not pass cars waiting in the line.
      • Display your child's Walker/Pickup sheet with his/her/their name on your dashboard, which will allow the staff to call for students in the order that parents/guardians arrive.
      • Please be prepared to show photo ID when picking a child up from Lore School.  While this may be inconvenient, it is for your child's safety, so we thank you for understanding.
      • Enter the second driveway and pull into the loop in front of Lore School.  Please remain in your car; children are called outside in the order of cars in the driveway.
      • Please do not block the driveways of our neighbors, and please do not drive past this line of cars, as it creates a safety concern for students and staff at dismissal.
      • If you must park your car during arrival and dismissal times, we ask that you park on Westwood Drive, opposite Star Drive, and walk to Lore School using the sidewalks.

    Changes to Dismissal Procedures:

    • If there is a change in your child's dismissal plan for the day, you MUST provide a note, an email or call the main office BEFORE 12:00 PM.  A note or email is preferred and is greatly appreciated.
    • Please make every effort to contact the Main Office at LESMainOffice@ewingboe.org BEFORE 12:00 PM for any dismissal changes.

    Absences:     Please email the Main Office at LESMainOffice@ewingboe.org to report an absence by 9:15 AM.  Please also send a note to school with your child when he/she/their returns, stating the reason for his/her/their absence.  If you visited a doctor's office, a note from the doctor is appreciated, as this will "excuse" the absence.

    SchoolMessenger - Text, Email and Social Media Notification System:  

    • Download the app from the Apple or Android stores or go online (http://go.schoolmessenger.com)
    • Be sure your email address and phone numbers are kept current in Genesis, as SchoolMessenger will be our main mode of communication for announcements and updates such as snow days, delayed openings, and grade level or bus information.
    • You must create your own account.  Call the Main Office if you need assistance.

    Emergency Schedule Changes (Closing, Delay, Virtual):  You will receive a message via SchoolMessenger, so be sure to create an account and keep your email and phone information current in Genesis.  The Ewing Public Schools and Lore School websites are updated as well.

    Extended Day Program (EDP):  

    Lunch Account:  The cost of breakfast for this school year is $2.00 ($0.35 reduced).  The cost for lunch is $3.15 ($0.45 reduced).  There will be a charge for breakfast and lunch this school year, unless a family qualifies for free lunch.  To complete an application for free/reduced lunch, you can apply online at www.PaySchoolscentral.com.

    Birthday Treats:

    • Prepackaged items preferred (e.g., cupcakes, gummies, Rice Krispy treats, granola bar, veggie chips, donut or brownie minis).
    • Do not send snacks that have to be cut, plated, and served.  Please, no full cakes.
    • For the safety of everyone, nut-free snacks and treats are preferred in all classrooms.  Given student and staff allergies, your child's teacher will let you know if the classroom is Nut Free.

    Lost & Found:  Located in the cafeteria.  Please label all clothing and other items with your child's name.

    Medicine at School:  Call Nurse Sobey at ext. 6125 for information and forms or go to the Lore School Website<Parents and Students<School Health Office.

    Homework:  Each teacher will share his/her homework expectations at Back to School Night.  Some will assign weekly homework, and some nightly.  Homework will be communicated using a weekly folder or daily agenda book. 

    Weekly Bulletin:  Posted on website under Lore School<Site Shortcuts<Bulletin.

    Monthly Calendar:  Posted on the district website under Lore<Upcoming Events.

    Code of Conduct:  Please refer to the district website for the Elementary Behavior Guide (District Regulations 5600.1).  

     

     

    For further details go to the district website http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us)<Lore School<Site Shortcuts<Lore Virtual Backpack.  This information is updated daily.