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School Meals 

It is possible for all students to have breakfast and lunch in school every day. A federally funded universal meals programis provided for all students. Meals are provided at no cost to our parents through federal funds. If you choose to send in lunch with your child, please contact the school administrator for protocols. If your child has food allergies, please advise your teacher immediately and indicate it on the blue card.  

 

 

Medication Policy

During school hours, students may have their medication given to themby the school nurse. However, their Medication Administration Record must be filled out and signed by the doctor and parent. All medication must be in appropriate containers and properly labeled by the pharmacy or physician and the dosage schedule. Please make sure that you renew your child’s prescription before it runs out.

 

 

Immunization Requirements 

The New York State Department of Education and the Board of Health requires that documentation be secured proving that all children who come to school are fully immunized. We are required to exclude children that are not immunized and do not have documentation froma physician indicating the reason.

 

 

If your child becomes sick in school… 

The school will contact you immediately. It is your responsibility to come to school and pick up your child. If you are unavailable, the person listed on the emergency blue card will be contacted. 

 

 

To protect your child’s health, don’t send to school if he/she has… 

If Your Child Has: - He/She Must Be Kept out of School:

• Chicken Pox - 6 days after appearance of rash 
• Rubella (German Measles) - Until rash has disappeared 
• Measles - 5 days after appearance of rash 
• Mumps - Until all the swelling of the glands has disappeared 
• Whooping Cough - 14 days after whoop begins 
• Hepatitis - Until temperature has become normal 
• Meningitis - Until temperature has become normal 
• Streptococcal - Sore Throat Until temperature has become normal (including Scarlet Fever)

By keeping him/her home, you are not only helping him/her to get well faster, you are also preventing the illness fromspreading to other members of the class. Let the school know as soon as possible that your child is ill. When your child returns to school, give him/her a note for the teacher/nurse explaining the absence.

Fever 100°C or higher, Ear ache, Infected skin patches, Sore Throat, Swollen glands, Head lice, Unusual spots or rashes, Persistent cough, Upset Stomach, “Pink Eye” (Conjunctivitis), Vomiting or Diarrhea

If you have more questions about medicine/your child’s health during school hours contact the school nurse. 

Our School Nurse –

 

Emergency Blue Cards 

Emergency blue cards are sent home with students during the first week of school. Parents must keep the school informed of any changes in the original information that was entered on the card. When a child becomes ill or injured, it is very important that the school have the current address and phone numbers in order to contact that parent or guardian. 

 

 

Emergency Drills

Fire and shelter drills are held periodically throughout the school year to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with the procedures in case of an emergency. We also have lock down drills.

 

 

Inclement Weather /Storm Day Procedures

In the event of emergency conditions such as weather emergencies or school wide emergencies please tune in to local radio or television stations such as, WINS (1010 AM), NY1 (Cable TV) and Fox 5, to gain information about school closings. Most local television stations have information beginning at 6:30 AM. Or you can check the Department of Education website www.schools.nyc.gov.

 

Parent Communication

In addition to the school website ps48mapletonschool.org, the P.S. 48 staff utilizes 3 main communication platforms: Remind, DOE Messaging, and back packed letters (only when urgent). You can sign up for multiple groups within the Remind APP (examples: Parent Coordinator and teacher/class group.) These platforms are a quick and easy way to communicate with families and staff. These communication applications are a free, safe messaging app that keeps families up to date with what is happening in the school community and in the classroom. Be sure to speak with the Parent Coordinator and your child’s teacher to learn how to join. This year flyers and letters will be sent on Remind and posted on our website. Not everything will be sent home on paper.

Any change in dismissal plans should be communicated with the main office if the school day has already started. Teachers may not see it on Remind if they are teaching and have 24 hours to respond to any Remind messages.

 

Family Engagement

P.S. 48 takes great pride in the quality of its teachers and staff and the level of commitment they offer the students of the school. Setting up a good line of communication between parents and teachers helps make a successful school year. Teachers work cooperatively across grade levels and meet regularly to discuss curriculum and share teaching methods and materials and want parents to be aware of their work as well. Teachers have 55 minutes a week dedicated to Family Engagement time which includes the following at a mutually agreed upon time:

• Meetings with parents or guardians (in person or remote per your request)
• Telephone conversations with parents or guardians
• Written correspondence with parents or guardians

If you have any questions/concerns/suggestions about a school related issue, please go to the contact page:

 

Student Sign In-Out Procedures 

Students not arriving on the school bus must be signed in by their parent or guardian. 

Sometimes it is necessary for a family member to pick up a child at school before dismissal. Please try to let your child’s school know in advance if you are planning to pick him/her up early. Students can only be released to a designated adult, and only with written permission (with signature) from the parent. 

Anyone who picks up a student must be 18 years of age or older and have valid identification. Students arriving late on public transportation should report to the main office for a late pass.

 

 

Lost or Stolen Student Items – Property Reimbursement forms 

Parents whose children who have had his/her personal belongings lost/stolen or damaged while on school property through no fault of their own; can apply for reimbursement through the Office of the Comptroller. 

To access and complete the Notice of Claim form, all forms and receipts must be sent to that office. 

For more information, visit the comptroller website