Need to Know

Welcome to Fruitvale Elementary! 🎉

We’re happy you’re here! This page brings together important information about our school—from daily schedules to helpful guidelines—so you have everything you need in one place. Whether you’re new to Fruitvale or a familiar face in our school community, we’re excited to have you with us!

School Hours

Lunch Times & Menu

School Contact Information

Drop Off & Pick Up

There will be no supervision or entrance to the building prior to 8:35. Extended Hours services are available before school for a fee. Please call 970-241-3603 for more information.
Parking Lot: Please pull forward, parallel to the sidewalk. If you want to walk your child to the door, please use a designated parking spot (closest to 30 Rd). All students, K-5 use the front lot for drop-off)
When students arrive, K-1 students will enter through the cafeteria door. 2^nd-3^rd will enter through the main entrance, and 4^th -5^th will enter through the entrance near the gym. Students will grab a breakfast bag and find a seat with their cohorts (Cohort=class). If not eating, students will find a seat with their cohort and visit quietly or read a book.
For the safety and security of our students and staff, we ask that families say their farewells for the day in the parking lot or at the entrances. If you have an appointment with a teacher or business to take care of in the office, please use the main entrance, obtain a visitor’s pass and sign-in.

Students with Medications

Medication at School

Before any prescription medication can be given at school, the form “Request for Medication to Be Given at School” must be:

Completed and signed by the physician
Signed by the parent
On file at the school

The state requires the school to have:

A doctor’s signed order
A parent’s signature
Medication in a properly labeled, original container

Please check with your physician to determine whether medication must be given during school hours.

Must be in the original container labeled by the pharmacist
Must be delivered to school by a parent
Students may not carry medication of any type to class

Over-the-Counter Medication

Must be supplied by the parent in the original container
May be given only with a parent’s signature on the permission form
This includes cough drops

Additional Important Information

Forms are available in the school office and at most physician’s offices
A new form is required each school year or if the prescription changes
If sending liquid medication, please include a dosage spoon
Any medication not completely used or picked up by a parent will be discarded by the school

For additional information - check out District 51's Nursing Services Page

Parent Student Handbook

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