Panther Press
Summer Edition: August 13, 2025
Dear Running Brook Families,
We hope you are enjoying these final weeks of summer! We are eagerly anticipating the return of our students and are committed to ensuring that each one feels valued within our school community. Our goal is to foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where learning thrives.
Every member of our staff plays a crucial role in this endeavor. Teachers, who hold a position of utmost trust in our society, are joined by our dedicated support team including custodians, food service workers, support staff, secretaries, and bus drivers, all of whom contribute significantly to our school's success.
We are enthusiastic about cultivating strong relationships with all our families this year, as we believe that a cohesive school community is built upon collaboration and mutual support.
Please review the important information below.
School Hours and Arrival/Dismissal
School is from 9:10-3:55 pm. Please make sure your child is at school, at 9:10 am so they have time to get themselves settled. Please do not bring your child to school before 9:10 am as there is no supervision available.
Below are the entrances that will be used for arrival and dismissal every day. We will also use these same doors during open house. Staff members will be outside to help direct families.
It's imperative that the transportation survey is compelted as soon as possible so we know how your child will be going home. Please make all efforts to make this the same as what you have in your family file if possible.
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
- Please follow the directions of staff in the car loop.
- Please refrain from walking through the parking lot during arrival and dismissal. Use the sidewalks and crosswalks.
- Please refrain from parking/backing in the parking lot and walking your student. It has caused major delays when vehicles attempt to get out of the parking lot during arrival and dismissal.
- For the safety of our staff and students, family members are not permitted in the building (classrooms, restrooms, band room, etc.) during arrival and dismissal.
- To ensure efficient arrival and dismissal procedures, please make appointments with your child’s teacher to conference so that our teachers can give our parents the quality time deserved, rather than holding quick conversations during arrival and dismissal in the car loop.
Birthday Celebrations
Cupcakes and balloons are not permitted in classrooms for birthday celebrations. Please review the list of approved food items for In-School Celebrations. Please be sure to check with your student's teacher about in school celebrations.