1. 2010-2011 New Family Orientation Welcome! Did you get your Summer Packet? Do you have forms from the packet to return to CCS? Please deposit all forms in the bin near the podium. We will begin shortly. Please silence all electronic communication devices.

2. Your Children Must Know… Their first & last name. Assigned teacher & classroom number. AM & PM bus number. Nametags and dismissal notes are essential during the first few days of school.

3. Attendance Critically important to success. Call CCS if your child is absent. Submit a note when your child returns. Planned absences require Principal approval. Questions regarding attendance can be directed to Mrs. Janet McGraw: 610-903-1300 ext. #613 & jmcgraw@ccs.us

4. Uniforms Purchase from Flynn & O’Hara only. “In uniform” on 1 st day of school. Uniform exceptions require Principal approval. Resale shop located in the Lower School. General questions regarding uniform resale can be sent to Mrs. Heather Donahue: whdonohue@msn.com

5. Food Service $2.50 (grades K-6) and $2.75 (grades 7-12). Monthly menu calendars. Payment preferences and credit limitations. www.myschoolaccount.com Student PIN. Questions regarding food service should be directed to Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald: 610-903-1300 ext. #150 & emcdonald@ccs.us

6. Bus Transportation School district will send the bus info. Typically arrives 1-2 weeks before 1 st day. Changes take about 2 weeks. Buses run early and late for 1 st few weeks. Students riding on different buses… Questions about transportation? Please start with Mrs. Susan Novak*: 610-903-1300 ext. #609 & Snovak@ccs.us *Mrs. Novak may direct you to your home school district.

7. Arrival Procedures Bus use is strongly encouraged. CCS staff will assist students. Parent drop-off via car line only… Walking child to classroom… Say quick, “goodbye,” then go! The more confident you are about separating, the more confident your child will be when it’s time for you to leave.

8. Dismissal Procedures No dismissal note = regular PM plans. No exceptions. Dismissal notes must be signed by parent/guardian. Unable to change procedures via telephone or email. Parent pickup via car line only. Car line starts at 3:15pm. Not 3:10pm. Not 3:05pm… We will get your child to our After-School Care program. Make sure that your child knows his/her dismissal plans and discuss emergency plans.

9. Collegium Communications Collegium provides a weekly newsletter. Please read! Our website is updated regularly. Please check your child’s backpack on a daily basis. When family contact information changes, please tell us! You can contact Mrs. Susan Novak to update your contact information. This is critically important, especially during emergency situations.

10. Now that you’re adequately prepared for 2010-2011…

11. Critically important. Information available in October & November. One form to re-enroll current CCS student. Entire packet required for sibling enrollment. No exceptions to deadline. Ever. …You must re-enroll for 2011-2012!

12. Attendance Questions: Please contact Mrs. Janet McGraw 610-903-1300 ext. #613 & jmcgraw@ccs.us Uniform Resale Questions: Please contact Mrs. Heather Donohue whdonohue@msn.com Food Service Questions: Please Contact Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald 610-903-1300 ext. #150 & emcdonald@ccs.us Transportation Questions: Please start with Mrs. Susan Novak* 610-903-1300 ext. #609 & snovak@ccs.us *Mrs. Novak may direct you to your home school district.