Family Message August 1st, 2023
Good afternoon Cotee River families, this is Mrs. Slusser with important information. We are very excited for the upcoming school year. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, our families will begin to receive important messages from us and district. It is important that you stay connected in order to have the most up to date information as we start the 23-24 school year.
Mark your calendar for important upcoming dates and times:
- Updated School Hours are 9:50-4:00
- Monday, August 7th is Meet the Teacher Day, from 10:30-3:30. All families will start off in our cafeteria. In the cafeteria you will receive important information, pay school fees and receive your child’s teacher name. Our school supply lists are posted on our social media sites. When you attend Meet the Teacher Day, you may choose to bring in your child’s supplies. Please label all items with your child’s name and place applicable items in a pencil box or zipper pouch.
- Registration for new to Pasco County schools are conducted on-line. We will have devices set up on Meet the Teacher Day, in the cafeteria. In order to complete the process you must have all required documents available for upload prior to beginning the online enrollment process: Parent/Legal Guardian Photo Identification, Official Birth Certificate, Physical Examination, FL Immunization Form, Social Security Number, Proof of Residence, Applicable Legal Documents and Copy of IEP or 504 Plan if applicable.
- All information must be completed and kept updated in your Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal you can do so by going to the Pasco County School District Website. If you need assistance, please call our front office at 774-3000.
- If you are unable to attend Meet the Teacher Day you can access your child’s teacher name and bus information (if applicable) on the myStudent Parent Portal. Please check this on Wednesday, August 9th so you will know who your child’s teacher is for the first day of school.
- Thursday, August 10th is the first day of school.
- On the first day of school, we will only use one lane for drop off. Starting Day 2, we will open up both lanes for drop off, in the morning.
- On the first day of school parents only may walk their child to the classroom.
- Also, on the first day school, PTA will host our KG Boo Hoo Breakfast. The time will be from 10:00-10:30. If you are a KG parent and would like to attend, please check in at the front office, after you drop your child off to class.
- Tuesday, August 22nd we will kick off our first SAC meeting, starting at 9:00 and then will we host our annual Title 1 Meeting, starting at 10:15.
- Tuesday, September 12th is our Open House (additional information will be sent out when we start the school year).
Arrival
- Drop Off may begin at 9:40 (only drop student off if there is a Cotee River Staff member present)
- Starting Day 2 both car lanes will be utilized for drop off in the morning
- Breakfast Served from 9:40-10:10
- All students who arrive after the tardy bell rings (9:55 am) will need to enter the school escorted by a parent through the office. A tardy slip will be given to the child, and they will be sent to class
- Instruction begins promptly at 9:50 am.
Dismissal
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- Begins at 4:00 pm
- Parents needing to sign their children out for an appointment must do so in the office before 3:15 pm
- Hang Car Tag (provided by the school)
- Pull up along the sidewalk located in the front of the school and remain in your car. The right lane is designated for kindergarten-first grade and sibling pick-up only. Your child will be brought to your vehicle by an adult or a safety patrol.
- Please do not plan on parking and walking your child to the car. We will not release children to adults that are not in their vehicles.
- Early Release Day begins at 2:00 pm
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Mrs. Orndorff and I are looking forward to an amazing start to the 23-24 school year. If you have any questions, please call the front office at (727) 774-3000. Take care.
