SFO at Romerike International School

What is SFO?
SFO (Skolefritidsordning) is a before- and after-school program for students in Grades 1–4.

• Focus: IB philosophy and play-based learning.

• Activities: A mix of structured and free play.

• Location: The Aula (first floor).

Opening Hours

• Weekdays: 07:00 to 08:30 – 14:15 to 17:00.

• Important:

  • No drop-off before 07:00 (even if the building is open).

  • No pick-up after 17:00.

  • Late pick-up fee: NOK 250.

SFO runs for 42 weeks per school year.

SFO Leader: Ms. Gladdys Cuadra
📧 gcuadra@romerikeis.no | 📱 +47 9192 0559

Fees

SFO fees are the same as in public schools in Nes Kommune. Food is not included.

• Full-time (over 12 hrs/week): NOK 3,200

• Part-time (under 12 hrs/week): NOK 2,200

• Snack fee: NOK 250/month

💡 State Support:

• Students in Grades 1–3 get 12 hours free each week.

• Parents only pay for time beyond 12 hours.

Options

• Full-time (100%): Child can attend all opening hours. Parents fill in a form to confirm mornings/afternoons.

• Part-time (50%): Up to 12 hours/week.

Contracts

• You may switch between full-time and part-time once per school year.

• For part-time (50%), schedules can only change after winter break.

• To terminate the contract, send a written notice 30 days in advance, before the 1st of the month following.

Daily Routines

Morning (07:00 – 08:20):

• Breakfast in the Aula, games, and quiet time.

• At 08:20, students line up with their classes to start school.

Afternoon:

• Snack in the Staffroom (or outside on nice days/field trips).

• Daily fruit + Friday warm food.

• 30 minutes for eating and socializing, followed by activities.

• Communication: via Spond app (weekly activities, sign-ups, messages).

SFO Afternoon Weekly Food Plan

• We offer a varied and nutritious snack plan throughout the week, including during school breaks:

  • Monday & Wednesday: Brødskive med pålegg and fruit
  • Tuesday: Soup Day
  • Thursday: Warm Meal Day
  • Friday: Fresh Fruits

  We aim to make snack time both healthy and enjoyable for all children.

School Breaks: Opening Hours are from 08:00 to 14:00

SFO is open during:

• Fall Break, week 40

• Winter Break, week 8

• Weeks 26 & 33 (OBS! The calendar might change), one week after school finishes, and one week before it starts.

A detailed plan is shared on Spond two weeks in advance.