Anyone wishing to set up a classroom “bank account” for their student may do so at this time.  Classroom bank accounts are set up to make it easier on the students and families.  We get it…sometimes it’s hard to remember to send in that $5 for Target….or you remember but you don’t have cash on hand.  By setting up a bank account it allows for those occurrences and the student doesn’t miss out on the activity.  Additionally, it allows students to sub for absent students on CBI trips.   If a student has a bank account, he/she can fill in for the absent student scheduled for Leo’s Coney Island.  Typically students have between $20-$40 in their account at one time.  Singles make it easiest so that students are not carrying large bills.  It also helps them to practice our “dollar up” rule when paying bills.  Bank accounts work best if they are used for incidentals rather than the main source of funding student activities. Please continue to send in money for special activities, field trips, etc.  We will keep a log of deposits and withdrawls the student makes, and will send a copy home with the student when the bank account reaches a low or zero balance.

We are anticipating CBI starting within the next week or so (fingers crossed!).  Please watch for an important survey coming home regarding scheduling and food choices.  Please return the form as soon as possible.   If we don’t hear back from you we’ll have to take the students word for certain things like spending limits and what they are allowed to eat.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.