Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.  If you 
have more specific questions, please email me or call my voicemail.

1. When are homework packets sent home?
2. When are the homework packets due?
3. What and where is the reading log?
4. How often is math homework sent home?
5. What will happen if my child does not turn in completed homework?
6. What do I do if I have academic or behavior concerns about my child?
7. What's the best way to communicate with Mrs. Gorospe?
8. What days do students have P.E.?
9. How many books can my child borrow from the school library?
10. When are library books due?
11. How can I help my child read better?
12. What time are students dismissed on PLC Mondays & minimum days?
13. What is LifeSkills Friday and how does my child earn it?
14. Can I volunteer in the classroom?
15. What field trips will my child go on this year?
16. Can I bring cupcakes or other goodies for my child's birthday celebration?

When are homework packets sent home?

Packets are sent home in the blue homework folder every Friday.

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When are the homework packets due?

Packets are due every Thursday.  Please be sure to sign the reading log on the homework cover 
sheet & return the packet in the blue homework folder.

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What and where is the reading log?

Reading daily for at least 15 minutes is recommended.  Only 4 of those days need to be recorded on 
the reading log, which can be found on the yellow homework cover sheet.  Please be sure to SIGN 
the reading log.

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How often is math homework sent home?

Math homework is sent home in their red math folders on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & 
Thursday.  Math homework is due the next day.

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What will happen if my child does not turn in completed homework?

Any incomplete homework will be done during the morning recess.  If work is still not complete, 
it will be sent home to be finished that day & it must be returned the following day.  If homework 
is not returned that next day, the student will be out for every recess until work is completed.  In 
addition, the student will lose LifeSkills Friday privilege for that week.

Please encourage responsibility and provide a routine time and place for your child to do 
homework.

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What do I do if I have academic or behavior concerns about my child?

Contact Mrs. Gorospe by email, phone, sending a note, or visiting her before or after school so a 
conference time can be set up.

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What's the best way to communicate with Mrs. Gorospe?

The best way is through my email since I check that throughout the day.  However, you can also 
leave a message on my voicemail, send notes & visit with me.  

1) email - egorospe@rcsdk8.org
2) leave a voicemail  771-1815, ext. 102
3) send a note with your child
4) stop by before or after school

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What days do students have P.E.?

Mondays and Tuesdays 10:45-11:20.   Students should be dressed appropriately, particularly 
wearing athletic shoes on those days.

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How many books can my child borrow from the school library?

Students can borrow up to 2 books and and keep them for 2 weeks.  At 
least one book should be a reading book.  One book must stay in their 
desk and the other book can go home.

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When are library books due?

Library books are due on Thursdays.

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How can I help my child read better?

First, and foremost, have your child practice reading books at his/her 
level every day for at least 15 minutes.  Help your child learn phonics 
and high frequency words.  Practice fluency by timing your child for one minute and 
counting the number of words read.  Speak with Mrs. Gorospe about specific concerns you have.  
She will be able to provide additional suggestions.

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What time are students dismissed on PLC Mondays & minimum days?

Students are dismissed at 1:57 every Monday and on any designated minimum days.

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What is LifeSkills Friday and how does my child earn it?

LifeSkills Friday (for 20 minutes before the end of every Friday)  is a privilege earned by students for 
1) completing & turning in all homework on time, 2) completing required class work, and 3) having 
positive behavior during the week (pulling no more than 2 orange circles for the week).   LifeSkills 
Friday is typically done as a grade level so students choose one of two activities to participate in.

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Can I volunteer in the classroom?

Absolutely!  Let Mrs. Gorospe know when you are available.  She always has things you can help with 
whether it's with students or with paper work.

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What field trips will my child go on this year?

Second grade typically visits the Folsom Zoo, Nimbus Fish Hatchery, Fresh Choice, Sutter Roseville 
Hospital, and Bel Air.  Look for notices and permission slips to come home.  The first field trip will 
be in the fall to Folsom Zoo & the Hatchery.

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Can I bring cupcakes or other goodies for my child's birthday celebration?

Yes!  Send them in the morning.  Be sure to provide any napkins, plates, cups, and/or forks.

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