Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

My child is going to miss school today.Who do I need to notify?

A

Please call the office at 582-3200 as soon as you can if your child won't be in school that day.

Q

My child is coming in late for school today.Do I need to notify the school?

A

If your child is coming in late, give the office a call at 582-3200 and have them stop in the office before they go to class to pick up a tardy slip.

Q

I need to take my child out of school early today.What do I need to do?

A

Children leaving the school during the day must bring a pink slip or signed note from home permitting us to excuse them.Anyone calling for a child must come into the office to sign the child out.

Q

If I drive my child to school or pick my child up, where do I drop off/pick up?

A

Our parking lot is very congested just before and after school. If you drop off and/or pick up your child, please read the following information and follow directions of school safety staff:

  1. Our parking lot is one way; east to west
  2. Enter the main parking lot on the east end of the campus. Exit on the west end. This is also the exit for the Boys & Girls Club. It can and will be congested.
  3. Pull ahead as far as possible along the sidewalk curb closest to the building and stop only long enough to pick up your child. Please don’t pull into the upper parking area and have your child cross in front of other cars. Children should enter your car directly from the sidewalk. Once your child is safely in the car, pull out into the other lane and proceed out of the parking lot.
  4. Or: park in the parking lot and go to meet your child. Do not allow your child to walk through the parking lot without an adult.
  5. Or: use the pickup/drop off area on Fir St. You can pull in, have your child exit/enter the car onto the sidewalk and pull out.
  6. Please park only in designated parking slots.
  7. Go slow - be aware - stay safe - buckle up.

Q

My child will be attending Haller Elementary soon.What information do I need to bring to the office to register my child?

A

  • Original birth certificate
  • Immunization records
  • Copy of IEP if applicable

Q

My child seems to have lost their coat (lunchbox, backpack, etc.); do you have a lost and found?

A

To help us reunite your child with their missing items, please take the time to mark your child's first and last name on their coats, lunchboxes and backpacks. Check the coat rack outside office for missing items.

Q

I'm interested in volunteering at the school. Who should I contact?

A

Volunteers need to complete a volunteer registration form each year. The process is all online. Please see the Volunteer tab under Parent Resources on our web page.

Q

Do you have a dress code?

A

We ask that children are dressed appropriately for weather, recess and physical education. Flip flops and open toed shoes are not allowed. A child's appearance should not in any way interrupt their learning or the learning of others.

Q

Do I have to send lunch money in with my child every day, or can I buy a week's worth of lunches all at one time?

A

All students receive breakfast and lunch free of charge for the 2023-2024 school year!

Q

Do you offer Free or Reduced lunches?

A

Yes!

Q

How much does lunch cost?

A

Free for the 2023-2024 school year

Q

How do I find out if school in cancelled due to bad weather?

A

You will receive an automated call from the district announcing cancellations or delayed starts.You may also access the district website or listen to various local or Seattle radio/TV stations.