What do I do if I must enter the school building?
In order for visitors to gain access to the building during the day, you will need to ring the security buzzer at the front entrance. There will be no entry through any other doors during school hours. If you are entering the building for an appointment, please come to the front door and enter the main office to sign in and receive a visitor's badge.
What do I do if my child is going to be absent?
Call the school nurse's office (973) 983-6540 x 2 to report an absence. Please send a note listing the dates and reason for the absence when your child returns to school.
What happens if I must drop my child off at school in the morning or pick them up after school?
Parents may drop their children off at Lakeview beginning at 7:50 at the Birch Run entrance to the school or walk them to the school gate on the path at the Birch Run entrance. Staff members will be stationed at this gate and student entrances up until the second bell at 8:13 in order to help move the children along to their designated areas. Only school buses and staff members will enter the main parking lot during morning entry and afternoon dismissal.
All students, except kindergarteners and first graders, who are not taking the bus will be dismissed by their teachers to the Birch Run exit. A staff member will be at the gate until 3 PM. If a child does not have a ride, they should alert the staff member and will be returned to the school office. Kindergarten and First Grade students will be dismissed by their teacher to an authorized adult at the flagpole door. (We must have written authorization if another adult is picking up your child). You will need to park your cars at Birch Run and wait at the door near the flagpole for pick-up. Please be sure the classroom teacher has checked your student off their dismissal list. Please click here for a map of drop-off procedures and additional information.
What are the general guidelines and suggestions when I think my child might need to be absent from school?
Click here for Denville Township Schools Health Office guidelines.
My child needs to take medication during the school day. What do I need to do?
Please call and discuss medication requirements with the School Nurse. You may then click here for a medication release authorization.
What screenings does the Health Office do during the year?
Click here for this information. Click here for a medical examination form.
What happens if my child forgets their lunch?
Forgotten lunches and other items may be placed in the bins outside the front door. Please label items with your child's name and teacher's name. Items will be picked up at ll:00 AM by one of our cafeteria/recess aides.
What are the testing dates for the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)?
The NJASK testing dates for the 2005-2006 school year are in March 2006. In third grade the NJASK will be administered on March 20, 21, & 22. The fourth grade NJASK will be administered on March 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24. Parents can find more information on the New Jersey State web page http://www.state.nj.us/njded/assessment/.
I wish to speak to a teacher about my child. What should I do?
Official conference days are scheduled in October and March. If you need to speak to the teacher at another time, call the office or send a note requesting a conference.
It is my child's birthday and I wish to bring in treats for the class. What can I do?
With the new security system it will be difficult to manage cupcake drop off. It is suggested that if you would like your child to celebrate their birthday with treats for the class, you choose one of the following options:
Have your child bring small treats that are easily managed by them in a tin, or small-handled box.
Parents can arrange to buy ice cream for your child's class at lunchtime (Please check with the PTA for the specific days ice cream is available to be purchased at school)
Since food allergies are becoming a more frequent concern and to promote good nutrition, it might be a nice idea to have your child read a story to their class and to participate in the A.R. Spinola Birthday Book Club instead of bringing in food items.
You may ask your child's teacher for other appropriate celebration suggestions.
My home or work number or address has changed. What should I do?
Please call the school office (973) 983-6540 immediately and provide them with the new information. Follow-up with a note that includes all the updated information.
Where can I find out about the school calendar?
There is a link for that information on the opening page of the www.denville.org site.
Where can I find out if school is cancelled for the day?
School closings are announced on Fox 5 TV or News 12 New Jersey. They can also be found by checking the opening page of the www.denville.org site where you may enroll in their email notification. You may dial the district Voicemail at (973) 366-1001 (X6900) to listen to Emergency Closing information.
Where can I get information about Kindergarten registration?
You may check the yearly school calendar for exact dates. Children whose fifth birthday is on or before October of the year of entrance are eligible for admission to kindergarten. You will need a birth certificate, proof of residence, and proof of immunizations at the time of registration.
Registration dates for 2006 Click Here