Mira
Vista FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School Uniform?
Pants: khaki, navy, or black pants (no cargo pants or jeans)
Shirts: Collared white or navy shirts (long and short sleeve) or turtlenecks
Any shoes, jackets are acceptable.
What time can I drop my child off at school?
Children should not arrive at school before 8:15am; there is no
supervision before that. All students should be at school by 8:30
am. There are several entrances to the school; there are gates at
the end of Sierra, on the Arlington @ Highland where you see the
flashing red lights and at the end of Claremont Ave.
What are the pick-up procedures for Kindergarten?
Kindergarten ends at 11:50 am.
All Kindergarten students should be picked up from the Kindergarten
yard. No student will be allowed to leave unless accompanied by
a parent, guardian or care giver. All students not picked up on
time will be escorted to the office, and can be picked-up there.
Where can we park?
The upper part of Hazel Ave
(south bound), is a drop off and pickup zone only.
You may park in the school parking lot below the school on Hazel but it may get quite congested between 8:15 and 8:40. RECOMMEDED: Street parking is available on Hazel Ave (north bound), Mira Vista
Drive, Tuller and Sierra and there is also a parking lot at the end of Claremont Ave.
Please do not parking in the circle, those spaces are for teachers
and Staff members.
Can I pack a snack for my child?
Yes, but please only bring healthy foods. No soda or candy will
be allowed. Snack period is only 10 minutes so please only bring
what your child will be able to consume.
How do we purchase lunch tickets?
Your child’s teacher collects the money for lunch tickets.
If at all possible you should send money for at least five lunches
but no more than 20 at a time.
Lunches $2.00 each
* *free lunch program available through the school district for
those who qualify
What happens when my child is late for school or is
absent?
If your child is late you must sign them in at the office and get
a tardy slip, no child will be admitted to class without one. If
your child has been absent please send a note to the teacher upon
return stating the reason for the absence, or you may turn in a
doctor’s excuses or call the school 231-1416
What do I need to do if my child has to leave school
early?
You will need to sign your child out of school. Please do not go
to the classroom. Once you have signed your child out at the school
office, the staff will notify the teacher and your child will be
sent to the office.
How can I help out at school?
There is also room for volunteers. The library is run by parents;
if you are interested please contact your child’s teacher.
You can also help out in the classrooms. A list of volunteer opportunities
will be made available by the PTA.
What is the PTA and what do they do?
Parents, Teachers Association of Mira Vista are made up of people
who want to help make a better place for our children. The members
help raise funds for our school, which in turn helps pay for study
trips, school assemblies, school improvement and many other school
events. If you would like to become a member forms will be sent
home with your child.
Everyone is welcome to attend PTA meetings which are held
every 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8pm.
E-mail:
miravistapta@gmail.com
Mira Vista School Rules
Be respectful and kind to everyone.
Do your best work.
Come to school prepared to succeed.
Support others when they need it; let others support you.