| Frequently Asked QuestionsThis page will always be a work in progress. I am a PTA committee chairperson, how do I get notes, flyers or brochures out to the Northwood community?All items must be approved prior to copying, printing and distributing. There are NO exceptions to this. Please bring in a copy of the item you wish to be sent home with Friday notes to the office or email. Do not process these until you have received confirmation of approval. All notes must have the chairperson's name, phone number and email somewhere on the note for those who may have questions.As a PTA Chairperson, how do I get my flyers printed?After you have approval from the office, you may get one of the green Print Shop forms from in the office (located on the brick wall seen as you enter the office), fill it out and leave it with Mrs. Quist, the school secretary. Turn around time is typically a couple days. You may check back for your flyers or they will be placed with notes to be stapled on Fridays.My child needs medication dispensed during school hours, how do I handle that?The only medication that can be dispensed to children during the school day is prescription medication. A form must be completed by the parent and placed on file in the office.My child has an injury or broken bone, how do I arrange for my child to come back to school?In order for a child to return to school after an injury or broken bone, they must have a Doctor's note to state this is permitted. An RX or note from Doctor on letterhead can be brought in to the school by the parent or faxed to the office. This is required also for the school to know when there are limitations on activities, recess or participation in gym class. A follow up note or RX will be required when the restrictions have been lifted by the physician as well.I think my child might have lice, what do I do?Please call and advise the office so that checks may be conducted in your child's classroom. If you have questions and concerns, attached is a manual from the Oakland County Health Department, Public Health Fact Sheet for Head Lice.I would like to put money on account for my child to buy lunch w/out having to send money each time, how do I do that?Lunches can be pre-paid in 10 or 20 units. Please bring a check or money in to the office. Lunches are $2.25 each. If you are paying by check, please make payable to:I am signing my child out for lunch...........do I need to sign them back in after lunch?Not if they come back on time. Attendance is taken again in the afternoon, so no need to sign the student back in.I am signing my child out for an appointment, do I need to sign them in when he/she returns to school?Yes. The student needs to be signed back in.I am interested in the after school child care program at Northwood. I need child care until 6:00pm most days. Who do I contact to get pricing and to sign my child up?The after school program offered by Royal Oak Schools is the Young Oaks Latch Key program. This program is a pay program and is available from the 3:35 bell until 6:00 pm. Please refer to the linked website for further information regarding pricing and contacts. Young Oak Latch Key Website.I am interested in the additional 1/2 day Kindergarten enrichment program for my child, as I am a working partent and require the longer school day. How do I go about signing my child up and getting cost information?The program is offered by the Royal Oak School District, the program is called Acorn. Please call go to attached link for further information Acorn Program WebsiteWhere can I find more information about the International Baccalaureate School (IBO)?To learn more about the International Baccalaureate Organization, which will be piloted at Keller Elementary school in the 2007-2008 school year, you can go to the following website or contact Carol Hansen or John Houghton. IBO website: http://www.ibo.org. Carol Hansen, Executive Director of Student Services, 1123 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak, MI 48073 Phone: 248-435-8400 ext. 232. John Houghton, Principal of Whittier/Keller Elementary, 815 E. Farnum Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Phone: 248-541-1552.How can I enroll my child in the IBO (Keller Elem.) school?Enrollment in the IBO school will be handled through the Open Enrollment process. If Whittier/Keller is your resident school, your child will automatically be included in the IBO program. If your resident school elsewhere, you will need to write a letter requesting that your child attend Keller Elementary in the Fall of 2007 and send a copy to Carol Hansen, John Houghton and your resident school Principal. Carol Hansen, Executive Director of Student Services, 1123 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak, MI 48073 Phone: 248-435-8400 ext. 232 John Houghton, Principal of Whittier/Keller Elementary, 815 E. Farnum Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Phone: 248-541-1552. |
