Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What is my child's schedule?
2. May I bring in treats for my child's birthday?
3. What do I do when my child is Star of the Week?
4. What do I do with the book order that was sent home?
5. Do you have show and tell?
6. What will I be doing if I volunteer in the classroom?
7. What are the new nutritional standards?

What is my child's schedule?

Monday: Library and Computers
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: Music
Friday PE

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May I bring in treats for my child's birthday?

Yes!  Birthday treats are always welcome to help make your child's day 
special.  Cupcakes, brownies, etc. must be store bought with the ingredients 
listed.  Please follow the state nutrition standards.  They are listed as a 
question below.
  Please make sure that you send enough  treats for everyone in the class.  We have 25 students.  
Individual snacks are greatly appreciated. Please do not send in any red juice or soda.  We 
will celebrate summer birthdays at the end of the school year.
Note: Please use the student directory to send out birthday invitations.  I 
will not pass out invitations unless everyone is included.  Thank you for 
your consideration and understanding.

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What do I do when my child is Star of the Week?

This will start in several weeks.  The list will be posted under the documents section on my 
website.  I will start with Abby and we will end with Vikas.   All of the instructions will be inside 
the Star Tote that your child will bring home. 

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What do I do with the book order that was sent home?

Book orders are sent home monthly.  If you would like to order books for 
your child, please make the check payable to the book club.  I am also able 
to order free books for the classroom when parents order books.  I get a 
certain number of bonus points for every dollar spent!  This is a great way 
to help out your child's classroom!  Finally, books usually take two weeks 
to be delivered.  Thank you for your patience!

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Do you have show and tell?

We will have show and tell beginning in 
September through December.  Each child will have an assigned day each week where they can 
share something with the class. This is a great way for your child to build confidence in 
speaking in front of other people.  Please note that this will be the only 
time your child may bring a toy to school.  Thank you!

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What will I be doing if I volunteer in the classroom?

Following are some of the wonderful things that parents do for me every day:
-Reading one-on-one or with small groups
-Cutting, sorting, stapling, making little books, etc.
-Playing math/phonics games with children
-Putting up bulletin boards / decorating our wall in the hallway
-Helping students with their work
-Planning celebrations/organizing class parties as needed

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What are the new nutritional standards?

State Nutritional Standards-food standards
35% or less of total calories from fat
10% or less of total calories from saturated and trans fatty acids (combined)
No more than 35% total sugar by weight
Must contain at least one gram of fiber
State Nutritional Standards-beverage standards
Juice must be 100% fruit or vegetable juice
no caffeine or carbonated beverages
Note- You may pack whatever you wish in your child's lunch.  These standards 
are for daily snack use in class.  Birthdays and special parties are 
exceptions but the items must be store bought with the ingredients listed.

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