FAQ for the First Day of School

We are excited to welcome you back soon.  Please read on for frequently asked questions:

 
WHAT SUPPLIES DOES MY CHILD NEED FOR SCHOOL?
There are NO required supplies needed for school.  However, helpful items are a backpack and a refillable water bottle.  Lunch and breakfast are provided free to everyone who wants it.  However, you are welcome to pack a snack for recess and a lunch you provide if your child is not eating the school lunch.
 
WHAT SHOULD I MAKE SURE I DO BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS?
Please fill out the Household Income Form if you haven’t already.  Your responses determine school funding for the next several years.  
 
WHO IS MY CHILD’S TEACHER?
Tentative teacher assignments are available now in the parent portal by clicking on the word “grades” once you are logged in and select your child.  Please note that teacher assignments may change as we continue to enroll new students throughout the week.  
 
HOW DO I GET ACCESS TO THE PARENT PORTAL?
We have been sending information on how to access the parent portal when available and 99% of families are already connected.  Please call our main office if you still need access.  
 
WHAT IS HAPPENING SATURDAY?
New and returning families are invited to join us for the Welcome Families Event, a scavenger hunt around campus, and a meet and greet with other students and parents from 10am-11:30am.  
 
WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL START ON MONDAY?
The first bell rings at 8am and students should plan on being here by then to be marked on time at 8:06am.  
 
WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL DISMISS ON MONDAY?
2:35PM.
 
WHAT TIME DOES SCHOOL DISMISS ON TUESDAY?
1:30PM and the bus will also arrive 65 minutes early.
 
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AT SCHOOL?
1.  Subscribe to our Google Calendar
2.  Follow us on Instagram.
3.  Follow us on the Facebook.
 
HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
Review our Facts at a Glance form.  View the 2023 Parent Orientation.  Visit our web site at melrosestars.org
 
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call our main office at 323-938-6275.  
 
We will see you soon!