Animal/Pet Policy -
Fox Hill provides a safe, comfortable environment for all students, teachers,
and parents. Due to allergies, student comfort level with animals, and safety;
non-approved animals will not be permitted in the building or entrance of the
school. Any visitor or family with non-approved pets in the building will be
asked to leave.
Cancellation/Delayed Opening- If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, you will be notified by:
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- Radio Announcements over radio stations WBZ (1030-AM) and WRKO (680-AM)
- Burlington Cable Access Television (BCAT)
In the event of a two-hour delayed opening, buses will pick up two hours later
than usual. Children should not arrive at the school before 10:15 a.m. Dismissal
will be at the regular time. Please do not call the Fire, Police, or School
Departments.
Emergency Dismissal-
Every so often, due to circumstances beyond our control (snowstorms, fire, etc.),
it may become necessary to send students home from school on their bus before the
normal dismissal time. It is imperative that you work out a plan with your child to
cover this possibility. Each child should know where to go and what to do in the
event that this should happen and you are not at home.
Lunches/Snacks/Recess- The cost for a school lunch with milk and dessert is $2.25. Milk can be purchased
separately for 50 cents. (These prices are subject to change.) The price of an
additional snack will vary depending on the item. Students purchasing a snack
will be asked to buy only one snack or dessert item. Lunches may be paid for daily
at the cafeteria or in advance. If your child should forget or lose lunch money, an
alternative lunch will be served and a note sent home to you indicating the amount
due. Please contact the School Cafeteria Manager at 781-270-1793 for more information.
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A lunch menu will be sent home with your child each month outlining the lunch choices
for the month. Lunch period is 25 minutes long and is supervised by teachers.
Children are expected to be courteous and well mannered during their lunchtime.
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Classroom teachers allow for home-provided snack time during the morning. A
nutritious item is recommended.
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A 25-minute recess period, supervised by teachers, is provided daily. Recess
is held outside, weather permitting.
Lost & Found Center- There is a Lost and Found Center outside the gym at the entrance to Pod 1.
Please check this area periodically for any of your child's lost or missing items.
- Parents are urged to label all of their child's belongings (i.e., lunch boxes,
raincoats, jackets, etc.)
School Hours- The Fox Hill School day begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m. for children
in Grades 1 - 5. Kindergarten begins at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. Children
are not allowed at the school before 8:15 a.m.
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On Early-Release Days, students are released at 11:30 a.m.
Visitors-
For the safety of all, there is a buzzer system at the main entrance of the school.
All visitors need to push the call button, and then they will be buzzed in. It is
mandatory that visitors then report to the main office to sign in and get a Visitor
Badge to wear while in the school. All Fox Hill staff wear Burlington Public School
identification badges. If you do not have a badge, you will be stopped and asked
to report to the office. This process helps to ensure the safety of the children
while at school. A video camera is also at the main entrance, recording any
person who enters the building.
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