Parent Zone 2025-2026

ARRIVAL

Early Childhood Building Infants – 3’s 

• 7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.     
• Carline arrival time for Infants & Toddlers/2’s & 3’s enrolled in the Extended Learning Program.  
• 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.     
• Ring the doorbell for entry.   
• 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.     
• Carline arrival for all Early Childhood Building 

Elementary Building PreK  - 7th Grade 

• 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
• Morning Extended Learning Elementary Carline Gym 
• 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Arrival in Gym - Carline ONLY 

DISMISSAL

Early Childhood Building Infants – 3’s 

• 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.     
• Dismissal - Carline ONLY at Early Childhood Building 
• August 7th is a HALF DAY OF SCHOOL for Infants – 3’s
• Dismissal -12:00 p.m. Carline ONLY 

Elementary Building PreK - 7th Grade 

• 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Dismissal - Carline ONLY 
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Afternoon Extended Learning Carline Gym 

 

Quick Tips

• Follow the carline map according to your building.
• Display your carline card. 
• For the safety and security of the students, we ask that you not change your dismissal routine each day.
• Children are much happier when they have a predictable daily routine. 

 

SNACK PASS  $235 (PREK-7th GRADE)

• Purchasing the snack pass allows students in PreK-7th grade to select a snack from the snack bar during the morning snack break. 
• Snack bar assorted items include breakfast bars, crackers, regular and baked chips, popcorn, fresh fruit, and more. Snack daily $1.25.
• Students should bring a morning snack from home if they do not choose the snack pass. 
• No refunds or credits will be given for days missed due to absences, school holidays, or closings.
• The snack pass is non-transferable.

 

STUDENT LUNCH

Early 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
• August Lunch Menu Early Childhood

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 & drinks 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.

RED BIRD CATERER

School Lunches Catered by Red Bird Fried Chicken
MONTHLY MENU AND ONLINE ORDERING LINK

We’re excited to partner with Red Bird Fried Chicken as our official school lunch caterer for the 2025–2026 school year!

August orders will be due each Sunday at 3pm.  Email Redbirdcovington@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

Red Bird Fried Chicken is a locally loved Covington restaurant, located at:
📍 70437 Louisiana Highway 21, Suite 100, Covington, LA 70433
📞 985-327-2220

👨‍🍳 Chef: Blake Bennett

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📆 Monthly Ordering Made Simple

Parents will place monthly lunch orders and make payment arrangements directly through the Red Bird online system. It’s quick, secure, and easy to manage your child’s meals.

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🍽️ What’s on the Menu?

A delicious and kid-friendly monthly menu will be shared soon,
You can expect wholesome and popular favorites like:

• Red Beans & Rice
• Chicken Nuggets with Mac & Cheese
• Pulled Pork Sliders
• Chicken Tenders & Mash Potatoes
• Side Salads
• Fresh Fruit Cups

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🕚 Daily Delivery Details

• Lunches will arrive each school day, delivered in insulated bags to ensure freshness.
• Each meal will come packed in a brown bag, labeled with your child’s name and grade and will include:
  🥄 Spork
  🧻 Napkin
  🧂 Condiment Packet

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📅 Meet the Caterer!

Red Bird will be on campus during Meet the Teacher to:

• Share the menu
• Answer your questions
• Take orders
• Hand out special coupons for Kids Eat Free!

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Lunches have never looked so good.
Welcome to a year of tasty meals, easy ordering, and happy tummies at Cedarwood!
Red Bird Fried Chicken... bird is the word!

MONTHLY MENU AND ONLINE ORDERING LINK

 

 

TEDDY TENNISDates: September 3 - November 19

Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 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.

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.

ENROLL NOW 3's

 

SOCCER SHOTS  

 

Dates: September 2nd-November 20th

Thursdays from 3:30-4:00 PM, 3's Early Childhood 

The season will run from September 2nd-November 20th for children in 3's Early Childhood - Kindergarten. 
Click the enroll now button below to sign up your soccer friend for the fall season today!

ENROLL NOW 3's 

 

SNAPPER SPECIALS 

• Snapper Specials are after-school enrichment opportunities that offer students a chance to explore their interests and talents outside of the classroom.
• Membership signup is by quarter for most Snapper Specials. Some are semi-annual/annual.
• Membership fees include classes and all supplies.

1st QUARTER: August 11 - October 10, 2025

Culinary Creators with Ms. Arnold - Monday
K-2nd Grade:  Snapper Special Signups
August 11 - October 10, 2025
 

Join us for Culinary Creators, a fun and hands-on after-school class where young chefs will mix, spread, stack, and decorate their way to delicious no-bake snacks! Designed for Kindergarten through 2nd grade, this class encourages creativity, independence, and a love of food, all without turning on an oven. Each week, students will make a tasty treat to enjoy and take home!

Snapper Swim with Coach Sharpe - Tuesday
2nd-7th Grade:  Snapper Special Signups
August 11 - October 10, 2025
 

This class is designed for 2nd-7th graders looking to build confidence and skill in the water. Swimmers will refine their strokes, improve endurance, and practice essential techniques like breathing control and water safety. Through structured lessons and fun challenges, students will develop strength, coordination, and a lifelong love for swimming.

Paint Like a Snapper with Mrs. Montgomery - Thursday
PreK-1st Grade:  Snapper Special Signups
August 11 - October 10, 2025
 

Paint Like a Snapper is a fun, hands-on art class open to PreK–1st grade students. Young artists will explore process art using paint and a variety of creative tools—including everyday objects and unexpected “paintbrushes”—to make unique and colorful masterpieces. The focus is on creativity, exploration, and the joy of making art!

Snapper Special Signups

 

Soccer Shots PreK & K 

• Dates: September 2nd-November 20th

  Tuesdays from 3:30-4:15 PM, PreK and Kindergarten

   ENROLL now PREK & K

 

Drama Club: Mrs. Tran 1st -7th MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 

• Mondays 1st -3rd        
• Wednesday 4th-7th     
• Talent Showcase in November. (Whole group rehearsals both days before show)
• Spring Musical in April. (Whole group rehearsals both days before show)
• More information coming soon.

 

Robotics Club: Mrs. Rabalais  4th-7th TUESDAY & THURSDAY 

• The Robotics Team will meet on Tuesday and Thursday. 
• September - January
• Cedarwood Robotics is a competitive team, and tryouts are required. 
• The team will compete in regional tournaments and possible state/world tournaments.
• Parents will be required to provide transportation to events. 
• More information coming soon.

 

Extended Learning Program

• Extended Learning Hours: 7:30 - 8:30 AM | 3:30 – 5:30 PM. 
• 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 
• To enroll your child in Extended Learning, please use the Student Sign Ups link provided: Student Sign Ups link.

Monthly Rate

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

 2 & 3 days a week – parent will need to specify consistent days the student will be in attendance

 

EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM

• Extended Learning Hours: 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM |3:30 – 5:30 PM
• 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 
• To enroll your child in Extended Learning, please use the Student Sign Ups link provided: Student Sign Ups link.

Monthly Rate

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

 2 & 3 days a week – parent will need to specify consistent days the student will be in attendance

 

 

 

We are excited to create opportunities to build a strong sense of community at Cedarwood School and to involve parents in various activities.

• Parent volunteer opportunities are available throughout the school year.
• We appreciate your time and enthusiasm for Cedarwood School and our community.
• Look for more information in weekly news announcements for volunteer opportunities.  

 

Your participation, whether through volunteering or attending school events, is essential in creating a connected and supportive school environment. Your involvement can make a significant impact on our children’s educational experience. Together we are SNAPPERS!  

 

 Parent Involvement Sign-Up

 

Let's Connect 

 

 

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Click the link: Reports and Reading Logs

Click the Link: Reports and Reading Logs

Click the Link: Reports and Reading Logs

Click the Link: Reports and Reading Logs

 

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.