MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Throughout the year we offer a variety of before or after school activities for children in grades 2-5. These include music, art, athletic, and service club programs and change according to student need and staff availability. Check for notices sent home concerning before and after school programs in the fall. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school for programs held before or after regular school hours.
FIELD TRIPS
Classes are taken on field trips when it is felt that such an experience would benefit the class and enrich the instructional program. Parental permission is always sought when a trip is being planned. Parents are often asked to accompany the classes. Blanket permission slips are sent home in the fall for all walking trips in Lenox. If children are bussed from one public school to another in Lenox for a special program we do not send home permission slips.
ASSEMBLIES AND CONCERTS
We try to provide several assemblies or concerts each year for our students. These programs come from various sources - South Mountain Concerts, Young Audiences, and the Lenox School Department and the Lenox PTO select and fund these programs.
MORNING MEETINGS
We hold Morning Meetings for all students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 or 2 on Tuesdays and for Grades 3, 4, or5 on Wednesday mornings. At this time we discuss good citizenship and courtesy topics, allow individual students or small groups to perform, and students compliment other students.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Individual student and group pictures are taken in September or October. Parents have a variety of options of the size packages they may wish to purchase. The Morris PTO is active in selecting the photographer each year.
YEARBOOK
A group of interested students and parents work on a yearbook available to students and staff for a low fee at the end of each school year. Special arrangements will be made for students wishing to order a yearbook whose families are unable to afford the cost.
PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
The Principal issues a newsletter every eight weeks. The newsletter highlights upcoming events, recognizes outstanding performance, and pays tribute to those who have helped contribute to our youngsters' education. If you have a contribution to the newsletter, it should be turned in to the Principal's secretary.
EMERGENCY DRILLS AND PROCEDURES
Fire and school evacuation drills are held on a regular basis. Emergency bus evacuation drills are held during the fall and spring. The school makes every effort to assure students that these are practice situations. Parents should also speak with their children about the occurrence of these drills and let the school know if your children need special preparation from school personnel because of their sensitivity to such situations.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found boxes are located in specified areas at the school. Your child may check with the teacher or paraprofessionals for any lost articles. All coats, hats, gloves, and boots should be labeled with your child's name. Parents may also come and check for missing items.
