Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Little Miami Kindergarten Annex Building

1. Where will my child be attending First Grade?
Little Miami Schools will be opening a fourth elementary school beginning in 2008 - 2009. The following areas will be attending elementary school at this new school located on Welch Rd. in Morrow where the current Intermediate School is.
Morrow Meadows Subdivision: Morrow Meadows Drive Misty Meadow Lane Orchard View Lane Misty Woods Court Welch Road Area: Houston Avenue Highlawn Avenue Garfield Avenue Pattison Avenue Burton Avenue Pomerene Avenue Welch Road Indian Lakes Reserves: Erie Drive Coyote Drive Delaware Drive Apalachee Drive Bannock Drive Willow Pond Blvd Riverbend Area: Grandin Ridge Drive Ridgeview Lane Grandin Pass Court Ridgevale Court Michael's Farm: Saddlecreek Lane Country Oaks Drive Hearthstone Court Rollingwood Drive Cedarwood Court Eaglecreek Court Hidden Oaks Court Driftwood Court Azure view Court Arbor Glen Court Pepperridge Court Everwood Drive Water Ridge Court Turning Leaf Subdivision: Woodbine Court Turning Leaf Way Honey Locust Court Beechtree Red Cedar Court Cherry Laurel Court Wyntree Bear Run Subdivision: Crossbow Drive Misty Dawn Drive Meadow Springs Drive Midnight Sun Drive Price Place Wolf Run Lane Whitegate Drive Cochran Road Sterling Court Windsor Court McIntire Road Mounts Road Nunner Road Beeler Drive Zoar Road (Joy Acres side) Other Areas: Dallasburg Road from Morrow Cozaddale Road to Morrow Rossburg Road Morrow Cozaddale Road from Mc Intire Road to Dallasburg Road Morrow Rossburg Road from Welch Road toDallasburg Road
All other areas will remain as they are now. More areas will be added to the new school in 2009 - 2010. .

2. How many days of absence is my child allowed per year? The Warren County Attendance Policy states that after 8 days of absence, an excuse from a doctor is required for additional days of absence. These 8 days include the 5 days of vacation that may be taken if pre approved by the principal.

3. If my child has missed 8 days will vacation days be approved for additional days of absence? No, in this case, vacation days are usually not approved.

4. What time should my child arrive at school? Our A.M. buses are normally all unloaded by 8:40. Teachers would like to be able to start instructing at 8:45. Our P.M. buses are normally all unloaded by 12:50. Teachers would like to start instructing at 12:55. When students enter the classrooms after 8:45 or 12:55, it is usually a disruption. Classroom routines are very important for our teachers and students. When students are in their classrooms and ready to listen by 8:45 or 12:55, their days are usually better. This also prepares students for what will be expected in future grades.

5. May I talk to my child's teacher when I drop off or pickup my child? No, this is not a good time to have a conversation with a teacher. Your child's teacher has responsibilities to all of her students at this time and should not be kept from attending to the class. If you would like to discuss something with a teacher, please send in a note or leave a message for the teacher to call you. Teachers are usually available to make calls between 8:20 and 8:30, between 11:50 and 12:30 or after school until about 4:00.

6. May I park in front of the steps, in front of the playground or next to the dumpster when I drop off or pickup my child? No, please only park in the front lot. The side and back lots are for buses, day care vans and staff vehicles. The gravel drive that leads out of our back lot is a private drive and should only be used by school vehicles.

7. May I send in party invitations for my child to pass out? No, we ask that students not bring in non school related invitations.

8. May I have a birthday gift or flowers sent to my child during school? No, please do not have gifts, balloons or flowers delivered to the school. This is a huge interruption to the day. Birthdays are recognized for educational reasons, such as teaching the students when their birthdays are, what the different months are, etc. No food items may be sent in to celebrate a child's birthday. Small, nonfood treats are fine to send in.

9. Should I call in and send a note when my child is absent? Yes, please call the school before 9:45 or 1:55 to report an absence. You may leave a voice mail. We only have one call in line. If you call and get voice mail, it usually means that the line is being used. A note should also be sent in when the child returns to school. A doctor's excuse will be necessary after 8 days of absence.

10. What should I do if my child's transportation needs to be changed for a non emergency reason? We cannot accept phone calls or e-mails for a change in transportation. You must send in a signed note or fax in a signed note to 513-683-3104 before 11:00 or 3:00. If you have an emergency, please call us at 513-683-0190. Our buses are boarded at 11:40 and 3:45. It is very important that all car riders be picked up before this time. It will be too late for us to put a student on the bus after these times if a parent forgets to come or is going to be very late. If you know you are scheduled to pickup your child but are not going to be able to get here by 11:30 or 3:35, please call us so that we can put the child on the bus if necessary.

11. Can I bring in a child who is not a Little Miami Kindergarten Annex student when I come to volunteer or help with a party? No, we ask that only our students be here.

12. May I e-mail an absence excuse for my child? No, please call for this.