The Center School

Frequently Asked Questions!


My Child's Extended Learning Schedule
The Extended Learning program thrives on consistent schedules for our children, giving them a solid routine that they can depend on. That being said, things can change and you might need to add a day, or change your weekly schedule. 

To add a day, or a morning: Go to the link below and fill it out for your child. There is a $6 morning and $37.50 afternoon charge to adding days.
Schedule Change Form
*Please always send a note to your student's homeroom teacher and school secretary with any dismissal changes*

To change my weekly schedule: Use the form below, there is a $15 change of schedule fee. All schedule changes must be at least for a full month, months are never prorated.
Schedule Change Form
*Please always send a note to your student's homeroom teacher and school secretary with any dismissal changes*

PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND HOURS
The Extended Learning Program runs concurrently with the Nashoba Regional School District calendar and operates from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
All children must be picked up by 6:00 P.M. All pickups after 6:00 P.M. will be assessed a charge of $1.00 per minute.
We are closed on all Nashoba Regional School District holidays, vacations (February, December, April), summers, and snow days. The Before School Program (all three locations) are closed when there is a DELAYED OPENING.

Drop-Off
Students may not be dropped of at Extended Learning in the morning or in the afternoon without being officially registered in the program.


Daily Activities at Extended Learning
Each site has a slight variation on their day, but each day consists of the following

3:00 – 3:15 Arrival/Attendance/Organize Backpacks
3:15 – 4:00 Outdoor Recess (weather permitting)
3:30 - 4:30 Snack
4:00 - 4:15 Snack/Afternoon Meeting
4:15 - 5:15 Homework, Enrichment Activities, and Free Play
5:15 - 5:45 Free Play/Gym Time/Outdoor Recess (weather permitting)
5:45 - 6:00 Cleanup and Departure

Billing
Payments are due by the 28th of the prior month (You pay August 28th for the month of September).
Late payments will be assessed a $20 charge, consistent late payments will result in suspension from the program until the bill is paid. 
We also offer the option of convenient auto pay. Simply select the green Payment Options button to sign up for recurring payments to be withdrawn directly from your bank or card.

MySchoolBucks 
MySchoolBucks.com is where we do all of our billing for the program. You will also notice that it is where we accept payments for school lunch purchases!
If you ever need help, please contact them at their parent line Call 1-855-832-5226

Cap your yearly fees on MySchoolBucks.com!
You can avoid program fees on MySchoolBucks.com by signing up for a OnePay Membership, which lasts 12 months. You pay with e-checks and have an upfront fee of $12.95, this also covers the school lunch program deposits. You cannot pay this way with a credit/debit card.
You can find the OnePay option by going to the top of the page where it has Your Name, then it will drop down and say My User Profile.
Under your information, there is a section that says My Memberships
Click on Sign Up.
You can then select OnePay Membership for e-checks remember to select that option when making payments.
*Please note, once you make a payment, any program fees cannot be refunded to you.


Taxes/Flex spending
You can now print out your own information for taxes or Flex Spending!
Log into MySchoolBucks
Hover over Meal Accounts
Click Cafeteria Meal History 
Click the orange Download button
Where it says 'period' choose custom to select your dates
Uncheck the button that says Include Meal Payments
Export 
If your institution requires it, our tax ID is #04-6006530


Enrichment Programs
You will be billed after registration for the program closes. We do this in case the class does not meet the minimum participants, and the class needs to be canceled. 
Payments are due PRIOR to starting the activity. Students who have not paid will be asked to sit out of the activity until payment is made. 
Check out our enrichment programs through this website. Return to the Extended Learning tab and click on your child's school. 


Who should I reach out to with questions?
You can reach out to your site coordinator with basic, daily questions (list below)
For billing questions, you can reach out to the Program Coordinator, Leah at lbotko@nrsd.net
For other questions, please reach out to the Program Director, Reina at rrago@nrsd.net

Bolton Site Coordinator
Location: Emerson School Gym
Site Coordinator: Tina Rumsey (krumsey@nrsd.net) 
Site Phone Number: (978) 779 - 9875 

Lancaster Site Coordinator
Location: Mary Rowlandson School Cafeteria
Site Coordinator: Rita Scirpoli (mscirpoli@nrsd.net) 
Site Phone Number: (978) 368 - 8482 
Extension 1034

Stow Site Coordinator - Center School (K - 3)
Location: Center School Gym
Site Coordinator: Susan Ormond (sormond@nrsd.net)
Site Phone Number: (978) 897 - 0531 

Stow Site Coordinator - Center School (4 - 5)
Location: Science Room
Site Coordinator: Dorcas Sefton (dsefton@nrsd.net)
Site Phone Number: