- Daphne Elementary
- F.A.Q.
FAQ
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Are birthday celebrations allowed at school?
Birthday ice cream packages will be sold again this year for students in grades K-3. Ice creams are individually wrapped and can be shared during snacks on a day approved by the classroom teacher. We are unable to accept birthday treats to be brought to school. Birthday ice cream celebration packages are $25 and are available for purchase on My School Bucks.
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Are student's allowed "vacation" days from school?
The only vacation days are those on the official Baldwin County Public School System Calendar. Please schedule vacation days when school is not in session. Students are allowed nine absences during the school year to be excused by a parent note. Any absences (other than doctor notes) will be unexcused after this time. Any missed work during absences will be assigned once the student returns to school. Attendance procedures through the Baldwin County court system will be followed. For attendance questions, please contact our school registrar.
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Arrival and Dismissal Times
- Arrival times: Students should arrive at school by 7:50 a.m.
- Students are considered tardy after 8:00 a.m.
- Students can arrive at the back carline between 8-8:30 a.m., and parents must come inside to sign in their child.
- After 8:30 a.m. parents must come in the front lobby to check in their child.
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Can I drop off snacks or other forgotten items?
Please plan ahead so snacks and school items will be brought with your child. To protect instructional time, please do not drop off items after 8:00 a.m. Important items will be taken at the front door.
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Can I eat lunch with my child?
At this time, we will only allow lunch visitors if it is the student's birthday. Cafeteria capacity limits the number of individuals we can accommodate.
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Can my child walk home from school?
For safety purposes, only students living in adjoining neighborhoods are allowed to walk home from school. These students will be given a special walking pass. Students will meet in the designated area at the third wave dismissal at 3:10 p.m.
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Do student's have snack or a break?
Yes! Please send a healthy snack and drink daily with your child to school. Students have a 10-15-minute break to refuel with snacks, restroom, movement, and a brain break. Those with an early lunch, have an afternoon snack. Those with late lunch have a morning snack time. Educators are trained to pace their teaching and give students opportunities for engagement, movement, and brain breaks throughout the day during instruction. Physical Education allows students to engage in interactive play, release energy and develop social interactions through team challenges. Physical education also allows students to have 10 minutes of unstructured play on the playground daily, weather permitting.
Students can purchase a snack in the morning with their homeroom teacher.
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Do you offer AfterSchool Childcare?
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Baldwin County Public Schools offers AfterSchool Care at elementary and some intermediate schools in the county. AfterSchool Care Programs serve students beginning in Pre-K at elementary schools. All students must attend the AfterSchool Care Program on the campus of their day school. Busing students is not an option.
All registration and payments for the Afterschool Program should be made online via the Parent Portal. Cash is not accepted. The site manager or designee can assist you at the site if needed. Payments are due one week in advance of attendance.Students may participate in the AfterSchool Care Program on a full-time basis only. The non-refundable registration fee is $25.00. Fees are charged based on registration and are not influenced by attendance. Pre-payment for services is required.
The program operates from 3-5:30 p.m. (or 3 – 5:45 p.m. at select sites) and follows the school calendar. Parents must complete online registration, and pay the $25 non-refundable registration fee, and the fee for the first week prior to the first day of attendance in the program. Payments are made online. Payments not made by Sunday at midnight are subject to late fees. Questions may be directed to the AfterSchool Care Department, 251-580-0678.To learn more about AfterSchool Care click here: https://www.bcbe.org/afterschool
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Early Dismissal
No check-outs after 2:30 p.m.
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How can I check my student's grades?
Student information is available on PowerSchool. You will also receive a progress report at mid-quarter and a report card at the end of the quarter. Weekly grades and papers will be sent home with your student.
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How can I contact my child's teacher?
Communication between the teacher and parent is very valuable. You may send a note with your child in the student’s school agenda, send an email to the teacher, or call the front office to leave a message. Teachers will also communicate to parents through Remind. Email or written note is the preferred method. Please give teachers 48 hours to respond. If there is an emergency situation, contact the front office.
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How can I join the PTO or learn more information?
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Please join PTO! We have the most amazing group of parent leaders who partner with administration and staff to make our sweet school thrive. Be on the lookout for flyers and emails sent home at the beginning of the year with more information. You can also find the membership form on our school website or request one by email at DaphneElementaryPTO@gmail.com
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How do I add money on my child's lunch account?
School payments made easy: From the cafeteria to the classroom, pay anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone or computer. Click here to make payments: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
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How do I find out what school zone my child is zoned in?
Click this link to locate the school zone that your student is zoned in by address: https://www.bcbe.org/Page/236
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How do I pickup and dropoff my child at Daphne Elementary School?
Please watch this video to learn more about dropoff and pickup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id0pQY-2fCQ&t=4s
