- Spanish Fort Elementary
- Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What color uniforms can my child wear?
SFES students wear khaki, white, navy, black and red uniforms. Please refer to our uniform policy on the homepage.
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Does SFES have after school child care?
Please refer to the link for more information. BCBE After School Child Care
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What time does school begin? End?
Students should not arrive on campus before 7:15 a.m., as supervision is not available before that time. Car riders should be dropped off in the designated area in front of the gym between 7:15 - 7:55 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:55 a.m. should report to the office for a late pass.
All students are dismissed for the day by 3:05.
1st Bell @ 2:50- 1st Run Buses
2nd Bell @ 2:55- Car Riders & Walkers
3rd Bell @ 3:05- Day Care Buses, 2nd Run Buses and After-School Child Care.
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Can I walk my child to class?
All students should be dropped off in the designated car-rider area in front of the gym. Parents are not to walk students directly to their class.
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How much is a lunch in the cafeteria?
The cost of lunch for PreK-12th grade students is $3.00. For those that apply and qualify, a reduced rate is $.40. Menus are distributed by the school monthly and can also be accessed on the website. If you join your child for a special occasion lunch, an adult lunch is $4.25.
Applications for free and reduced lunches are available at www.bcbe.org.
Lunch payments can be made through MySchoolBucks online payment system or in cash or check and sent to school with your child. Payments into your child's lunch account can be as much as $150. That money is only used for lunch, extra milk or a la carte items in the cafeteria.
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What should I do if I need to visit the school campus?
Per our district's safety plan, all visitors to campus must report to the front office and present their ID upon arrival. Our building doors remain locked throughout the school day.
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How can I volunteer at school?
SFES is proud to have such awesome parents who want to help and contribute to make our school great! The SFES Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the best and easiest way for you to get involved! By joining the PTA, you will be able to make connections with other parents and discover opportunities to serve. You may reach our PTA by email at spanishfortpta@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page linked here https://www.facebook.com/SpanishFortElementaryPTA.
Often, teachers need help with miscellaneous projects or crafts. Feel free to reach out to your child's teacher to see how you can be of assistance.
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Can my child have a birthday party in his/her classroom?
We do not have birthday parties in the classroom, but parents/guardians have the option to purchase a Birthday Ice Cream Package from their My School Bucks account for $25. This must be done at least one week in advance of the delivery date. Every student in the classroom will receive an ice cream snack, and it will be delivered to the student's classroom on the date requested. This will be the ONLY food option allowed for birthdays.
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What if my child needs medication during the school day?
All medication must be authorized and administered by the school nurses. Medication must be brought directly to our nurses by the child's parent/guardian. Students may not carry medication in their backpacks or on their person unless authorized by the nurses and the school principal. Authorization forms must be completed before leaving the medication with our nurses.
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What if my child is absent from school?
- An absence may be excused for:
- illness
- legal quarantine
- death in the immediate family
- inclement weather that is dangerous to life or health
- emergency conditions determined by school administration
- observance of religious holidays when verified by religious leaders
- A written excuse must be sent within THREE days after an absence.
- Make-up work should be turned in no later than THREE days following the absence.
- Parent-teacher communication is important, especially when a student is absent from school.
- An absence may be excused for:
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How can I find out about school safety policies?
You can read all about our safety policies in our School Safety Message.
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Will my kindergartener take a nap during the school day?
Kindergartners will not nap during the school day and will not need a nap mat at school.