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BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PLAYDATES At the back of this handbook, there is a signature page for parents/guardians to complete in order to authorize the release of their address and/or phone number to the class for the purpose of play dates, birthday parties, etc. This information will not be distributed unless you complete the authorization. PLEASE NOTE: PTO members may compile a list which will be distributed to the children to be taken home by the end of September. This will be the only list you will receive during the year. Please keep it in a safe place. We cannot be responsible for lost copies or for children who have not taken it home for whatever reason. Should you need another copy, it will be your responsibility to obtain one from another parent in your child's class. Neither the office nor the teacher will be responsible to provide copies. Staff are not permitted to distribute phone numbers or addresses of students. There will be no personal distributions to individuals in the classroom by staff, students, or parents/guardians. The school is not permitted to distribute personal invitations to children for birthday parties, play dates, etc. Also, if a birthday party or such is postponed, the school is not responsible for contacting parties involved. Personal business of this nature cannot be conducted during school hours. NOTE: The list will also serve as the PTO homeroom list. It will be used by the PTO homeroom parent for various classroom or school functions. GOODIES FOR CELEBRATIONS All deliveries to the classrooms will be made by office personnel only. Goodies coming into school must be store bought and labeled with ingredients. Peanut-free classrooms may operate differently. Teachers will notify parents in particular classrooms at the beginning of each school year of protocols in those rooms for everyone's safety. Please refer to Wellness Policy at the back of this handbook. FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS When the fire alarm sounds, we require every adult and student in the school to respond. Students are to: • stop all talking • follow teacher instructions and close all classroom windows and doors while exiting • pass in single file and walk quickly and quietly to the designated exit • remain with their classroom teachers during the entire fire drill unless otherwise instructed. CODE RED DRILLS Emergency drills to keep children safe indoors (requiring classroom lockdowns) will be performed a minimum of twice yearly. The children will be instructed by the classroom teachers of this procedure. It is similar to a fire drill - stop talking, go to a safe place in the classroom designated by the teacher, follow teacher instruction, wait for signal to resume activity throughout the classroom and building. 17