Important Phone Numbers

Principal: Dr. Kimberly Licato, 767-5250, klicato@portnet.org

Assistant Principal: Matthew DiCarlo, 767-5250, mdicarlo@portnet.org

School Nurse: Ms. Ort, 767-5260

Attendance Only Messages: 767- 5261

Psychologists: Dr. Tijen Eron, 767-5264 and Dr. Victoria Bucci, 767-5265

Librarian: Mrs. Mody, 767-5270

Guidance Counselor: Ms. Alkan, 767-5268

Principal’s Secretary: 767-5251 and Veronica Mastandrea 767-5250

Lunch Schedule

Kdg. 10:30-11:30

1st 12:00-1:00

2nd 12:30-1:30

3rd 1:00-2:00

4th 11:00-12:00

5th 11:30-12:30

Lunch bags/boxes should be labeled; no glass jars or containers please.

Parking

Visitors are asked to use the side parking lot and to park near the FENCE. PARKING IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING IS RESERVED, AT ALL TIMES DURING SCHOOL HOURS, FOR STAFF ONLY. After 8:40 am visitors may also park along the side of the building.

Visitors

School security and student safety are of utmost importance. Visitors must report to the security vestibule in the lobby, leave a photo ID, sign in and obtain a visitor's pass.

Communication

If you have any concerns with respect to school, please do not hesitate to contact the teacher by sending an email, leaving a message with office personnel, or writing a note. No phone calls to the classrooms during school hours are permitted. If you feel it necessary to contact Dr. Licato regarding your child, we ask that you adhere to professional courtesy and speak to your child's teacher first.

Homework

The primary purposes of homework are to reinforce skills and/or content being taught in class, to allow students to do independent research, and to pursue projects which do not lend themselves to a classroom setting. Homework is considered a necessary part of the learning process and a legitimate demand on the non-class time of students. Your child's teacher will discuss homework policy at Open House.

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Absent and Late Calls

All calls are to be called in directly to the attendance office number (767- 5261) before 9:00 am, where you will be instructed to leave a message. Please be sure absent and late notes are sent to school when your child returns, explaining the reason for the absence or the late arrival – these notes are required by New York State.

Identification of Clothing and Belongings

Please mark all outer garments with an identifying label or marking pen. Instruments, notebooks, pencil cases, eyeglass cases, boots, lunch boxes, etc. should also be labeled. Throughout the school year parents are welcome to come after school to search our RED "Lost & Found" box in the cafetorium.

Physical Exams

For all new students, kindergarteners, first, third and fifth graders, physical exams are required. Physical and immunization forms need to be returned to the nurse's office immediately. Questions should be addressed to the nurse, Ms. Cathy Ort at 767-5260. Forms are available in the school office during the summer.