Frequently Asked Questions by New Einstein Families
Q: What supplies will my child need for school?
A: A school supply list can be found on the school Web site: www.lwsd.org/einstein.
Q: When do I find out who my child’s teacher is?
A: Classroom assignments are posted at the Meet and Greet held the week before school begins.
Q: When will I find out where my child will catch the bus?
A: Transportation will mail out cards with information on the time and place for pick up. Cards are usually mailed in August. Bus info will aslo be posted at the Meet and Greet. Additionally, you can find the bus info on the district Web site: www.lwsd.org/Schools/School-and-Bus-Finder.
Q: What if my child wants to go home with someone else?
A: Please send a note to school with your child. Your child’s teacher will write a bus pass to give the bus driver which is needed to get on a different bus or off at a different stop. If it is a last minute change call the office but parents should try to limit the number of times that we have to interrupt the class.
Q: How do we pickup during emergency situation?
A: We take student safety very seriously at Einstein Elementary. In the event that we have a natural disaster or other emergency, we have a set of procedures that we put in place to keep everyone safe and accounted for. We will account for all students, staff and visitors before beginning the student release process. If you are on campus during an evacuation please gather at the big toy near the field to facilitate the process to account for all visitors. We have emergency supplies on campus and can take care of everyone for an extended time. If you feel that you need to pick up your child, please review the procedures linked here.
Q: How do I volunteer to help in class?
A: Teachers will have sign-up sheets available during Curriculum Night, or you may contact your child’s teacher directly. For the safety of our students, all volunteers must go through the district’s volunteer application process before beginning their assignment. You can pick up an application in the office or learn more at www.lwsd.org/For-Community/Volunteers.
Q: Can I come to school recess/lunch time whenever I want?
A: Whenever you visit school, you must check in at the office. You may visit during lunch anytime. Other visitation times must be scheduled with the teacher.
Q: How can I join the PTSA?
A: Membership forms are sent home with students in their First Day Packet. Membership forms are also available at the Meet and Greet, and at Curriculum Night in September. You can also download a Membership Form from the PTSA Web site: www.einsteinptsa.org.
Q: How can I get to know other parents?
A: Working in the classroom and volunteering at school provide terrific opportunities to meet other parents and children.
Q: How does my child buy lunch?
A: Money is deposited into their account, checks made payable to Einstein Elementary. Please make sure and put the student name on the check, especially if the parent and student have different last names. You can also pay with Visa/MasterCard by calling 425.936.1393.
Q: Can my child just buy milk?
A: Yes, milk costs 50 cents.
Q: My child has a food allergy, how does the school deal with this?
A: Please inform your child’s teacher and clearly state the allergy(s) on both their Emergency Card and their orange Nurse Alert Card which will be sent home in the First Day Packet.
Q: My child needs to take medication at school. What do I need to do?
A: All medications including over the counter and prescription drugs will need a doctor's authorization to administer medication form available from the office. Forms require parent and physician signatures. We are only allowed to administer medications that can be swallowed.
Q. How do I know if my child is too sick for school?
A. Your child should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication and not have vomited for 24 hours before returning to school. Children will not be kept in from recess due to sickness. If they are too sick to go out to recess they should stay home.
Q: What should I do if I have determined that my child is too sick for school?
A: Please call in all absences or late arrivals to Einstein’s main office at 425.936.2540.
Q. What if it is raining during my child’s recess time?
A. Students will go out to recess in the rain. Indoor “Rainy Day Recess” will only take place in the case of severe weather conditions such as thunder & lightening, or extreme rain and wind. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to be outside for recess.
Q: What should I do if my child arrives after school has started?
A: Please have your child check-in at the office and pick up a late slip. If your child is unsure where their class is, a staff member will walk them to class.
Q: What do I need to do to take my child out of school early for an appointment?
A: Please come to the office to sign out your child. The office will call the classroom to request dismissal of your student. Do not go directly to the classroom.