Roper Elementary School

Frequently Asked Questions

The Student Handbook and the websites are great resources to use throughout the school year. Please consult them regularly regarding school activities and policies. Call the office if you have questions or concerns. (436-1170)

Students should not arrive earlier than 7:45 a.m. First bell rings at 8:10 a.m. All students need to be in the building by 8:10 a.m. Tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m. Students need to be in their classroom and in their seats by 8:15 a.m.
Students are to be picked up promptly after school and off the school property by 3:10 p.m.

Take time to be a courteous driver and keep the children safe. Give yourself plenty of time when dropping off your children at school. Remember to use the curbside parking and have children exit the vehicle on the passenger side. DO NOT stop in the driving lane in front of Roper. Please obey the No Parking Areas on the north side of the building as this is for bus use only. Students are supervised by staff after school as they walk on the sidewalk from the school to the crosswalk. To help ease traffic congestion, students may also be picked up near SW 21st and South Street.

Please establish a regular pick up routine with your child and make sure they know where they will be picked up.

• When is the Roper Office open?
  
  The office will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00-4:30.
  
• Do I need to contact the office if my child is absent for ANY reason?
  Yes. This assures us that your child is ok. If the office does not receive a phone call, the student will be entered as truant and the parent/guardian will be contacted. An answering machine is available for your convenience when the office is closed.
  
• What is the proceedure when a student has an appointment?
  When signing a student out of school, a parent/guardian should enter Roper through the front (east) entrance and come to the office. You will be given a blue slip to take to the teacher. If you know your child will have an appointment during school, it is very helpful to send a note to the office. They will forward it to the teacher.
  
  
  
• How does a student pay for meals?
  
  Check with your student periodically about their lunch account.
  Money/check can be brought to the cafeteria or office before/after school to be deposited into the SNAP account. Please attach the child's name when making a deposit. If the account has a low balance, a note to inform the parent/guardian will be sent home on Thursdays, as a reminder to send money the following day.
  
  Eating lunch with your student Please enter the school through the front (east) entrance and check in at the security desk for a badge. Adult lunches are $2.65 and can be paid at the cafeteria checkout.
  
• Lost and Found

Non-clothing items that are lost are turned into the office for safe keeping. We have a collection of glasses, jewelry, and
miscellaneous items. If you are missing something, we'll be glad to look. Clothing items can be found in a white barrell located
in the multi-purpose room.