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Playground Safety, Medications and Illness at School
Playground Safety
We continually survey our playground situation to ensure the safety of all children. Safe play and the adherence to all school recess rules is the responsibility of every student. Games that involve pushing, shoving, kicking or hitting are forbidden. We provide appropriate recess balls for use in playing soccer or kickball games. Therefore, children are not permitted to bring them from home. Balls may not be thrown at anyone at anytime. Playing football or bringing a football to school is forbidden. Bats and baseballs are not permitted on the playground unless under the direction of the physical education teacher during class. All recess games must be explained to and approved by the recess duty teacher. Games, which are not approved, are forbidden on the school playground. Picking up and throwing rocks and sticks is forbidden and a punishable offense.
Medications
The Board of Education has established clearly defined guidelines, which we are required to follow. All medications that are brought to school must be left in the Health Room where they are placed in locked facilities. All medications require a written permission form from a physician specifying dosage, child's name and time the medication is to be given; with authorization for us to dispense the medication to the child at school. No child, under any condition, is allowed to dispense medicine to themselves. (even non-prescription drugs, such as cough drops, allergy medication, etc.) Questions regarding this policy or its clarification should be directed to the principal or nurse.
Illness at School
A full-time nurse staffs the school Health Room. Nurses are not permitted to administer any medication without written permission from a physician. Forms are available for over-the-counter medications as well as prescribed medications. Please check to see that a child is well before he/she comes to school. Due to limited facilities and personnel, a student who becomes ill at school may remain in the Health Room for 30 minutes, after which the parent must make arrangements for the child to be picked up.
A student injured at school will be sent to the Health Room where minor scrapes and bruises will be attended. Parents are called when there is an injury to the head, neck or back. In the event of a serious injury, if a parent cannot be located, the child is referred immediately to the doctor or hospital listed on the family card. If, after being ill a student is not sufficiently recovered to participate in physical education or go out to recess, that child is probably not ready to return to school. There are some exceptions, such as broken limbs. A doctor's excuse is needed when a student is not able to participate in physical education. The law requires the regular participation of every child unless declared unable by a doctor.
Lunch
Cafeteria
Lunches: We are delighted to have a computerized lunch program. This program requires all students to use a 4 or 5 digit code that must be entered whenever a purchase is made. The price of a full lunch including milk is $2.75. Milk is available for those students who bring their lunch at a cost of $.50. Lunch may be paid for by cash or check to be deposited in your child's account. Cash can be deposited at any time; however checks must be deposited on Mondays only. Please make sure the student's name and four-digit code is written on the check. Parents may also register online to make online payments and receive emails whe account balances become low. To access this service, go to www.pgcps.org, click on the "Parents" tab and choose "Lunch Menus". Student account numbers remain the same from year to year. Students transferring from another school system will receive a number within 24 hours following registration. Every effort will be made via a reminder slip given to your child, to let you know when funds are low; however it is the parent's responsibility to keep an accurate account of your child's expenses. Please be aware that money in your child's account can be used for breakfast and lunch as well as ala carte items. Therefore, your expectations as to how you want the funds spent should be explained to your child.
Lunch Loans: There are no provisions for loaning lunch money to students. Students will receive a cheese sandwich when they do not have lunch and a carton of milk. Parents are expected to pay the school for the cost of the milk.
Registration Requirements
Are you new to the area?
Will your child(ren) be attending Fort Washington Forest Elementary School?
WHO? New Pre-Kindergarten - 5th grade students
WHAT? Registration Items
WHERE? Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) ONLINE Registration for 2024-2025
**Online Regsiration Only - NO WALK-INS
For registration information, click here.
Online Applications, click here.
BE SURE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
- Proof of residency (must be an ORIGINAL lease or deed)
- Current Utility bills/Government mail/Pay Stub (2 different pieces)(NO cell phone bills)
- Shot/Immunization records
- Withdrawal/transfer papers from previous school
- Name, address, telephone and fax phone numbers of previous school
- Last Report Card/Current Grades
- Parents/Guardians Government ID
- Birth Certificate (Long Version)
- Social Security Card
- Notarized Letter (Obtain from Schools Main Office)
- Two (2) pieces of current mail, pay stub, bank statement, or bills with parents name and address on them
- IEP, 504 Plan, Functional Behavior Plan (If child is in Special Education)
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF PUPIL ACCOUNTING AND SCHOOL BOUNDARIES IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING SCHOOL ZONES AT (301) 952-6300
Age Requirement for Kindergarten Admission
The Maryland State Department of Education are requirements for enrollment into kindergarten (Education Article, §7-101, Admission of Students, COMAR 13A.08.01.02, Age for School Attendance): Children admitted to the kindergarten program in the public school shall be at least five (5) years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which they apply for entrance.
PTSA
An active Parent Teacher Student Association is a great asset to any school!
Please consider supporting our school through the Parent Teacher Student Association
2024-2025 PTSA Officers and Chairpersons!
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Member-At-Large
- Parent Involvement Committee Chairperson
- Fundraising & Social Committee Chairperson
- Academic Support Committee Chairperson
Email: fwfes.pta1@gmail.com