Parent Information

Attendance will be taken within the first 10 minutes of the school day. If a student is to be absent from school, we ask that parents call the school at 391-3495 before 9:00 AM. This enables us to verify absences and provides a safety network for students. If we do not hear from you we will be contacting you by phone concerning your child's absence. If we cannot reach you and you do not notify us, it will be considered an unexcused absence. Students who arrive after 10:30 AM will be considered absent for the morning. Students who depart prior to 1:30 PM will be considered absent for the afternoon. Make-up work may be requested by 10:00 AM for students who are absent and may be picked up at the office after school.

Regular attendance is vital to the ongoing continuity of the educational program. Make-up work never compensates for school attendance. We encourage consistent school attendance. However, please do not send your child to school if he/she is not feeling well.

The staff members of French Elementary maintain a strong presence at before and after-school duties wearing safety vests and directing crosswalks at neighborhood intersections. With all of our dedication, however, it takes a concerted effort between school and community to keep our students safe. Please support us in keeping safety first by following the guidelines below:

The staff members of French Elementary maintain a strong presence at before and after-school duties wearing safety vests and directing crosswalks at neighborhood intersections. With all of our dedication, however, it takes a concerted effort between school and community to keep our students safe.

Raptor Visitor Management System

Widefield School District 3 is pleased to use the Raptor Visitor Management System in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty. Part of keeping students and faculty safe is being aware of who is in our buildings at all times, and the Raptor system will allow us to do that. The Raptor system will better allow us to screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safer environment for our students and staff.

Upon entering the building, after showing ID, visitors will be asked to present an ID which can either be scanned or manually entered into the Raptor system to receive a badge.  A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.

The Raptor system checks the visitor's name and date of birth for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. The registered sex offender database is the only official database checked by the Raptor system.  No other data from the ID is gathered or recorded and the information is not shared with any outside agency. Once entry is approved, Raptor issues a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of the visit.

The safety of our students is our highest priority and the Raptor Visitor Management System allows us to quickly identify those that may present a danger to our students. Thank you in advance for your understanding and your support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.

If it is colder than 25 degrees F (with wind chill) in the morning students will be allowed in the building at 8:30 AM and if the temperature remains this cold we may have indoor morning recess. Students will be asked to stay outside before school and will have outside recess if the temperature with wind chill is 25 degrees F or warmer. Keep in mind that the weather can change drastically during the school day, so send your children dressed for the cold weather.

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Please check with your student's classroom teacher on how they will be observing class parties, birthdays, and school-wide celebrations. Shared food items including birthday treats are prohibited.  

Interested in becoming a French Elementary volunteer? A background check through the district is required for all volunteers and a volunteer must have the WSD3 Notice of Restrictions, Confidentiality, Release and Assumption of Risk for Volunteers form completed and signed by the principal. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our front office at 719.391.3495. Thank you for your interest in our school!