Frequently Asked Questions

Often, families have questions about their student or upcoming school events. While personal student questions should be directed to a child's teacher, sometimes parents raise questions where the answer might be helpful to the bigger Country Parkway community.

We created this page to answer those and other frequently asked questions! 

Frequently asked questions, or those that could serve a broader audience, will be added to this page throughout the school year.  If YOU have a question for the PTA, please email CountryPkwyPTA@gmail.com.

Here are some current Back-to-School FAQs:

Where can I find the most recent Eagle Eye and PTA Newsletter?

The Eagle Eye can be found here.

Where can I find the school cafeteria menu?

The Lunch Menu can be found here.

Where can I find the Country Parkway Family Handbook? 

A searchable Family Handbook can be found here. A printable Family Handbook can be found here.

Where can I find the school calendar?

The Curriculum Extension Calendar can be found here. 

The WCSD 2025-2026 School Calendar can be found here. 

The District Calendar & Handbook can be downloaded here. 

Please note that dates may change for PTA Events.  Stay up-to-date by checking our website. Also, stay informed by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

School Day - Start and End Time

Students need to be dropped off by 8:45 am.  Buses expected arrival time is 8:45 am.  Parents driving their child(ren) can drop off as early as 8:30 am.

The school day ends at 2:55 pm.  Dismissal will begin at that time.  Buses are expected to be released around 3:05 pm.  There is not a guaranteed time that school staff will release buses as there are many factors that come into play with dismissal.  Expect that there will be a delay in releasing buses during the first few weeks of school.

What if my child is going to be late, absent, or their dismissal plans change? 

Click here to print a form for communicating absences and dismissal plans. Please also call the Attendance Office (716-626-9866) to notify the school of your child’s absence.  It is the parent’s responsibility to send a written note on the first day back after an absence.  This can be done by sending a WITS mail to the Attendance Office.

Peanut/Tree Nut Lunch or Snack

There are no restrictions on any peanut or tree nut products brought into the cafeteria.

If there is a child with a severe life threatening allergy, there are no Peanut and Tree nut products allowed to be consumed or distributed in the classroom - this includes snacks.  Lunches are not eaten in the class, hence there is no restriction from bringing nut products in for lunch.

Will my child have snack during the school day?

Families should check with their individual teacher if there is a snack scheduled for the class and if there are any restrictions.  Many classrooms, especially the older grades, do not have snack during the day.

Can my child get water during lunchtime?

Students should bring a personal/reusable water bottle to the cafeteria every day.  Water cups are not available this year.  Water bottles should be properly labeled with the child's name and classroom.  They can be refilled at the bottle refilling station outside the cafeteria.

My child lost his/her ____!  Where can I find it?

Kids are bound to lose an item or two during the school year.  No worries!  The lost and found is located in a nook across from the Health/Attendance Office.  Please be sure to label items (i.e., lunch boxes) with your child's name and classroom.  

Who are my Room Parents and how can I contact them?

Room Parents will be needed for the 2025-2026 school year. This is not a PTA-run program but the PTA are seeking out room parents now! Please use this link to sign up to be a room parent by September 1, 2025. The teachers then pick their room parent(s) and coordinate their respective room parents throughout the year. The PTA provides general assistance in the form of general school information. Once assigned, your room parent(s) will be reaching out to your class with volunteer opportunities and more information!

How do I add my information (or keep it private) to my classroom contact list and/or the student directory?

New this year, you can use this link to control how your information is provided to your classroom and Room Parents (for more information about room parents, see the question above). All information must be submitted by September 9, 2025!

You have three options for releasing your contact information to your classroom:

1. Option 1: Class Contact. You will share your info with the entire class to connect for playdates, birthdays. You will receive a class contact list with your information included. This means the entire class and the Room Parents will have your information. You will receive updates from the Room Parents about class activities and volunteer opportunities.

2. Option 2: Room Parent Only. This option shares your info only with the Room Parents for classroom communication. You will receive the class Contact List but your info will not be included. The Room Parent will have your information. You will receive updates from the Room Parents about class activities and volunteer opportunities.

3. Option 3: Do Not Share. This keeps your information private. Only the teacher will have your information. You will not receive a class contact list and you will receive updates only from your teacher.