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STUDENT LUNCHEarly Childhood (Infants - 3 Years)

• Students are provided with lunch and snacks throughout the day.
• The child focused menu supports the development of healthy eating habits for all students.
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In accordance with Louisiana State Department Licensing, Early Childhood aged students will be served morning and afternoon snacks as well as lunch. Students requiring special diets should consult with Administrators. 

ELEMENTARY (PreK – 7th grade)

• Students bring lunch each day.
• Students may bring snacks and drinks or water bottle daily.
• Snack Pass available for frequent use of optional snack bar.   
• Snack, lunch, water bottle from home are acceptable.

TEDDY TENNIS

Monday - 3:15-3:45 PM, 3's Early Childhood

Teddy Tennis inspires children to have FUN, get active and learn to play tennis. It works by combining Music, Pictures and Teddy Bear Characters into a totally interactive learning adventure that young children love. Click here to register.

Teddy Tennis helps establish the basis of a healthy lifestyle for children by making exercise and activity FUN and involving. Once children get the bug for being active, they will want to stay active for good. Click her to register.

SOCCER SHOTS  

We're excited to offer Soccer Shots after school this fall!

• Pre-K & K: Tuesdays | 3:15–4:00 PM
• Early Childhood 3's: Thursdays | 3:15–3:45 PM

Soccer Shots is a fun, age-appropriate program that helps children build soccer skills, confidence, teamwork, and coordination in a positive and encouraging environment.

We're so excited to kick off our Fall Season this September!  Registration opens July 20th!

The season will run from September 1st through December 3rd for children in PreK3-Kindergarten.  Classes will be held in the afternoon after school hours.  You can find more details about the season and how to enroll your child HERE!

EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM

Extended Learning at Cedarwood School is a positive experience for children as the program provides additional time for learning, socialization, and enrichment in a structured environment. During Extended Learning we offer activities that complement the school day, such as homework help, creative projects, and physical play, helping children develop new skills and interests. Additionally, the extended time with peers fosters stronger friendships and a sense of community, making the school experience more enjoyable and well-rounded.

Extended Learning ProgramMeet Christy Garber and Maria Joseph our Extended Learning Program Team. Christy and Maria are managing dismissal and activities for the school's Extended Learning Program.

• Extended Learning Hours: 7:30 AM | 3:30 – 5:30 PM 
• Students Eligible to Participate: 2's & 3's | PreK -7th Grade
• It is necessary to sign up in advance for your child to participate in the Extended Learning Program. 
• Business Office will charge enrollment fees on the 5th each month.
• Enrollment is limited. No guarantee of availability. 
• We are not able to accept “drop-ins” to ensure the highest quality experience for students enrolled.   
• Parents are given a 15 min flex period (3:15-3:30) to pick up before being charged.  
• Any student picked up from Extended Day after 5:30 will incur a $40.00 flat rate charge. 
• Pickup Location: GYM 

Monthly Rate

• 2 Day $120
• 3 Day $185
• 5 Day $230

GET THE BLOOMZ APP

A home-to-school connection is important.  Use BLOOMZ the Parent-Teacher Communication App.

Our goal is to deliver a next-generation, easy-to-use, unified communication platform that redefines the home-school connection and allow students to reach their full potential.

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PIKMYKID is REQUIRED

PARENT SUPPORT

Pikmykid school safety and dismissal platform helps everyone have a safe day at school. Ensuring the safety of your child during dismissal is our top priority. We kindly ask that all parents remain vigilant and patient as students are escorted to their vehicles. To streamline the process and enhance security, it is required that all parents use the PIKMYKID app for dismissal. Please follow the designated pick-up procedures and be mindful of traffic rules on campus. By working together, we can create a secure environment for all our students.

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WELLNESS GUIDELINES

Illness:

Children showing signs of illness will not be permitted to remain at school if it poses a risk to themselves or others. If a child becomes ill during the school day, they will be isolated from others, and parents will be notified to pick them up immediately. Please ensure the school has emergency contact information updated in the FACTS FAMILY PORTAL.

Please keep your child at home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:

• Fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within the last 24 hours
• Upset stomach, diarrhea, or vomiting within the last 24 hours
• Cloudy yellow or green nasal discharge
•  Sore throat or persistent cough
• Unexplained rash
• Infectious or contagious conditions (e.g., pink eye)
• Head lice

A child with a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher must be fever-free (without fever-reducing medication) for 24 hours before returning to school or must provide a doctor’s note stating they do not have a contagious illness. 

While at school if a child registers 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher of fever, the child must be picked up from school. The child may return when fever-free (without fever-reducing medication) for 24 hours before returning to school. 

If your child is well enough to attend school, they are considered well enough to participate in outdoor activities, weather permitting.

For children with specific health issues, allergies, or recurring conditions, ensure these details are noted in their medical information in the FACTS FAMILY PORTAL. Notify the front office of any updates to medical conditions after the first day of school.

A doctor's certificate is required for re-admission after a communicable disease or contagious condition and other times at the discretion of the Principal/Director.

We understand managing children’s illnesses can be challenging for working parents. To maintain the well-being of all students, we adhere strictly to our illness policy.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Cedarwood School a healthy environment for learning and growth.

Parents and Guardians of all students must agree to abide by the Wellness Guidelines below. These guidelines are subject to change.

WELLNESS BEGINS AND ENDS AT HOME

•  If your child is showing signs of illness such as running a temperature, throwing up, diarrhea, nasal drainage, and/ or coughing/ sneezing, keep the child home. This reduces the spread of illness at school and supports your child's recovery.
• Report any type of illness that your child has to the school office. Call 985-845-7111, Ext. 120 for Early Childhood/Ext. 125 for PreK 4's - 7^th
• Teach your child to sneeze/ cough in his/ her sleeve and to wash his/ her hands often while at school, especially before eating and after toileting.
• Send a reusable water bottle. Instruct your child to use it and refill it frequently during the day.
• Remind your child about not sharing lunch, snacks, or any personal items with another student.

MEDICATIONS ON CAMPUS

• No over the counter or prescription drugs of any type, including aspirin or Tylenol, will be given by the school personnel unless prescribed by the child's physician and authorized in writing by the parent.
• The medication must be in the original medication container with the instructions of the physician clearly marked. No over-the-counter drugs will be administered at school without a prescription.
• Students are not permitted to bring any over-the-counter or prescription drugs with them to school. (This includes cough drops or any other non-prescribed medications or skin treatments).
• Students are not permitted to bring aerosol sprays to school (including spray- on sunscreen).
• Any medication brought onto the campus must be signed in at each appropriate school office and kept in the designated secure location.  

MEDICATION ADMINISTERED DURING SCHOOL DAY

• A form must be completed with the correct dosage, time the medication is to be given, possible side effects, the date of each day it is to be given, along with a parent signature and the prescription orders from a physician.

• A copy of the prescription’s side effect information must be attached.

• The medication (marked with the child's name) will be stored in a locked cabinet. The staff member on duty in the office will place it in the locked cabinet or refrigerator (if needed).
• Cedarwood Early Childhood Staff and Elementary Staff administering medication are certified through Medicine Administration Training to administer medicine at school.
• A Medicine Administration Form shall be filled out by the parent at the front office when a child must be administered medicine at school.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Cedarwood School requires parents of children with food allergies to adhere to the following guidelines:

(Teachers and administrators are aware of their responsibilities as outlined in this policy)

• Parent will notify school of child’s allergies. Administration will notify faculty of student(s) with food allergies.
• Parent/ Administration will educate faculty of signs/ symptoms of food allergy reaction and review response plan, provide faculty with written instructions on what to do.
• Administration/ Teachers will notify parents of other children in the classroom of the presence of a student(s) with food allergies.
• Teacher(s) will monitor use of food-related materials in lessons and substitute safe alternatives whenever applicable.
• No food items should be offered to students with allergies unless the item was given to the teacher directly by the parent.
• Teacher(s) will take appropriate steps to keep any allergens away from students with food allergies (i.e. removing items from the area, allowing other students with allergens to eat in a different location, allowing students with allergies to eat in a different location, etc.), classroom areas that may become exposed to allergens need to be cleaned properly.
• All students in a classroom with allergies must wash their hands after eating and any time they come into contact with any allergens.
• Teacher(s) will communicate with the student’s parent concerning any food-related activities in the classroom, parent to provide alternate item(s).
• Student should have a buddy accompany him/ her to office whenever feeling ill, and student buddies should be instructed what to do.
• Office staff needs to know how to administer an EpiPen and know the location of medical supplies for the student(s).
• In the event of an evacuation from campus, an emergency kit should accompany student to destination; emergency personnel should be notified of student(s) with allergies.
• For field trips off-campus, an emergency kit should accompany student to destination with instructions on response measures to take.
• Efforts will be made to keep areas of classroom, including pertinent areas of the campus, free from contamination of allergens.
• Teachers and administrators are aware of their responsibilities as outlined in this policy.