St. John’s Lane Elementary School will hold its annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 30th. Please read the following information carefully so that you are fully informed about the day. Since this is a half-day of school for students, the parade will be in the morning. Students may come to school dressed in their costume (over their clothes) and the parade will take place about 9:15 am. After the parade, each team will provide seasonal activities and games in the classroom. Dismissal will take place at 12:15 pm.
Our families are invited to join us outside for the parade that begins at 9:15AM. Please gather around the black top area behind the school and the car loop area. In order to maintain a safe and secure environment during the festivities, we will be unable to accommodate visitors within the building before or after the parade. Selected volunteers will be provided with a special pass for the day. We will not be permitting adults without the special pass to enter the building after the parade. We feel we can count on you, to be understanding about this safety procedure and we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
COSTUMES: We ask that parents help children to choose appropriate costumes. Costumes may not include toy weapons, masks or make-up for this school event. Parents or other adults joining the festivities as a volunteer or spectator must follow these same guidelines if they elect to dress-up.
ALTERNATE ACTIVITY: If you do not want your child to participate in the Halloween Parade, please complete the form in the newsletter. For children who do not participate in Halloween, an alternate activity will be provided during the parade. The classroom activities are based on the fall season and are available to all students.
PARKING: As you know, parking is extremely limited. Please consider walking to school that day, if possible. If you park in the bus loop for the parade, all cars MUST be removed from the bus loop immediately after the parade to allow ample space for the arrival of the buses. Of course, there is no parking in front of the red Fire Lane at any time. Also, please be courteous to our neighbors and do not park on private lawns.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the case of inclement weather on October 30th, the parade will be cancelled and the seasonal activities will continue as planned in the classroom. Students will still be able to wear their costumes to school. Should the parade be canceled, we will make every effort to notify you by 8:00am that day through the ENews alert system.