Frequently Asked Questions
YES, there will be Full Day Kindergarten for the 09-10 school year!
1. When does school start for the 09-10 school year?
2. What time does my child go to lunch?
3. Am I able to have lunch with my child?
4. Am I able to observe my child’s class during the day?
5. How do I get my Parent Activation Key?
6. When is the next Early Release?
7. When does my child have PE, Music any special?
8. What is my child’s room number and phone number?
9. What is your Birthday Celebration policy?
10. Am I able to volunteer in the classroom?
11. What supplies does my child need for school?
12. Do the students wear uniforms?
13. Will my children be able to ride the bus?
14. What are Porter's boundaries?
15. Do you accept open enrollment?
Answers
1. When does school start for the 09-10 school year?
Students report to school on August 12th 2009. You may view the entire year’s calendar by clicking on district calendar link.
2. What time does my child go to lunch?”
Kindergarten 11:40-12:20
Mrs. Sundve/Mrs. Carlson 11:45-12:25
1st Grade 11:45-12:25
2nd Grade 11:55-12:35
3rd Grade 12:00-12:20
Mrs. Allred/Mrs. Amaya 12:05-12:45
4th Grade/Ms. Chamness/Mrs. Hammon 12:10-12:50
5th Grade/Mrs. Lieb 12:15-12:55
6th Grade/Mr.White 12:10-12:50
3. Am I able to have lunch with my child?
Yes, you may have lunch with your children. All visitors to our campus MUST check in first at the front office and receive a visitor’s pass.
4. Am I able to observe my child’s class during the day?
Yes, you may observe in your child’s classroom. We ask that you make arrangements with your child’s teacher in advance of your visit.
5. How do I get my Parent Activation Key?
Review and monitor your child's grades, attendance and other education-related information from your home or work computer. To begin your My MPS account, please visit the school office to pick up your activation key. If you have children at more than one school in the district, you will need to visit only one of the schools - one activation key will give you access to all children in your family. Learn more at the MY MPS.
6. When is the next Early Release?
Go to the calendar tab to view Porter’s Early Release Schedule or click Calendar.
7. When does my child have PE, Music any special?
Click specials to view schedules for 09-10 school year. This schedule may change throughout the year, please verify with the teacher for up to date changes in their schedule.
8. What is my child’s room number and phone number?
Click on the Staff tab for more information on your child’s class or click Staff.
9. What is your Birthday Celebration policy?
Birthday celebrations should be done off campus. Parents who would like to do something special for the class in honor of a student birthday should discuss this with the teacher. He/She will be able to give you their thoughts on home baked goods, when to celebrate, etc.
10. Am I able to volunteer in the classroom?
YES, we love volunteers. Please speak with the office staff if you would like to volunteer.
11. What supplies does my child need for school?
Currently, we do not require any family to provide their child’s own supplies. However, we are very grateful for donations. If you are able to help, call or e-mail your child’s teacher for a list of supplies needed in their class. The following is a list of items the classrooms seem to run out of the most.
Kleenix/Tissues Pencils Crayons
Elmer’s Glue Glue Sticks Index Cards
Pencil Eraser Tops Colored Pencils Folders
Spiral Notebooks
12. Do the students wear uniforms?
No, Porter does not currently require students to wear uniforms. We do have a dress code that students must follow. Click Student Handbook to be linked to Porter’s dress code.
13. Will my children be able to ride the bus?
Students that live between Lindsay and Val Vista, Southern and the I-60 will be bussed to Porter. Students that live between Lindsay and Gilbert, Southern and the I-60 are considered close enough to walk to school. Porter has crossing guards at Hampton and 24th Street; Hampton and Yale. Click District Transportation to access Bus Rules of Conduct and Bus Discipline.
14. What are Porter's boundaries?
Click here to view the boundaries of all Mesa Public Schools.
15. Does Porter accept open enrollment?
Yes we welcome open enrollment after taking into consideration our current enrollment and class size. Application