Below are Emmanuel Day School’s policies relating to class hours, potty training, allergens, inclement weather and emergencies. Our full handbook, including all school policies, is available upon request.
Class Hours
Classrooms open at 9:00 AM.
Classes meet from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
Lunch Bunch pickup is at 1:00 PM.
YTN/EDS Extended Enrichment 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Nobody is Perfect – Potty Training Policy
Toileting & Diaper Policy
Students enrolled in our Turtles class may attend school while wearing diapers. Diaper changes are provided for both wet and soiled diapers for students in the Turtles class only.
Students in our Sea Stars and Dolphins classes must be fully toilet trained. While teachers will assist children with reminders and support during bathroom use, diapering services are not provided in these classrooms. Children in these classes must be able to use the restroom independently and remain in underwear during the school day.
Snack / Allergen Policy
A nutritious snack plus water to drink will be provided to each student daily. Please note that the snacks the school provides are nut-free. Please let us know if there are particular foods that your child must not eat for religious reasons and particularly if there are any food allergies. In class and party snacks cannot be homemade and must be in original packaging. Please also make sure all ingredients are from a facility that does not process nuts. The link below provides an extensive list of snack options. Please note that manufacturers do change ingredients/manufacturing processes, so please double check packaging.
Snow Policy
Emmanuel Day School (EDS) follows the Mercer Island School District (MISD) school closure policy due to inclement weather. If MISD schools are closed due to inclement weather, EDS will be closed. If MISD schools have a delayed start, EDS will operate on the regular schedule.
Please visit http://www.flashalert.net/id/MercerIslandSD to check for school closures.
Emergency Response
While we enjoy how smoothly the school runs, we still plan for emergencies. Emmanuel Day School trains for and practices fire drills, earthquake drills, and lockdowns (called Huddle Ups). We also utilize the communication app Seesaw, which is also used by the MISD, to relay daily information and emergency information to our families.