Texting during the school day

We have many students at our school with access to their own portable devices/cell phones.  As part of our Responsible Use of Technology Policy at our school, any communications between home and school during the course of the school day needs to be done using the school phone in the office.  Students are only allowed to use their cell phones/devices when instructed to by their teachers or when given permission by their teachers/admin.  In all other circumstances, cell phones are not to be used during the instructional day.  If, as a parent/guardian, you need to contact your child, please call the school office and we will arrange to have your child contact you during a recess time.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we protect instructional time and monitor student activity and well being.