Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What are the classroom rules?
- When does the school day begin?
- When does the school day end?
- Can I pick up my child early?
- When is snacktime? When is lunch time?
- What do I do if my child is ill?
- How do you celebrate birthdays in KinderKlasse?
- What is the Scholastic Bookorder?
- What is used for the religion curriculum?
- What is used for the Reading and Language Arts curriculum?
- What is used for the Math curriculum?
- What is used for the Science curriculum?
- What is used for the Social Studies curriculum?
- What are the units the KinderKlasse explores?
- What is the afternoon program consist of?
- What is expected of me and my child for the science fair?
- Does KinderKlasse go on field trips?
- What are the specific requirements for me to volunteer on a field trip?
- What is Virtus training?
- How do I get Virtus trained?
- May I drive my own child, alone, to the field trip?
- What must I do if my child rides with another parent in his/her car?
What are the classroom rules?
1. Raise your hand before you speak so others may get a turn.
2. Keep your hands to yourself.
3. Always be kind to others.
4. No running, pushing, biting or hitting others.
5. No talking when others are speaking.
When does the school day begin?
School starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. Any student not in the
classroom by 8:00 a.m. will be marked tardy. All KinderKlasse
children are to be brought to the KinderKlasse room.
When does the school day end?
We end our day at 2:50 p.m., except on Monday with early
dismissal at 2:00 p.m. All KinderKlasse children are to be
picked up at the KinderKlasse room door.
If you are unable to pick up your child, please leave a list with
the office of the people who have permission to pick up your
child. ONLY those people on that list will have permission to
pick up your child.
Can I pick up my child early?
If your child needs to be picked up early, please send a note and
inform the office.
When is snacktime? When is lunch time?
KinderKlasse snacktime is 9:45 a.m. KinderKlasse lunch time is
11:45 a.m. Please send nutritious snacks and lunches. Do not
send gum, candy, carbonated drinks, cans or bottles.
What do I do if my child is ill?
If your child has a fever, please do not send them to school.
This applies also to any contagious condition, i.e. ringworm,
lice, or scabies. If your child becomes ill in school, we will
send the child to the office; and the office will call you at
home or at work.
How do you celebrate birthdays in KinderKlasse?
We celebrate each child's birthday with a special birthday crown
and a song. You may also bring a birthday treat. Please see
Mrs. Pattison to set up a time before the birthday approaches.
What is the Scholastic Bookorder?
Every month the children will receive a book selection for their
age level.
You are NOT required to order books but this is a service with
reasonable prices. Return any book order with a check made
payable to Scholastic Books (NOT St. Raphael's School). If you
order books from the Angel bookclub, make the check payable to
Angel Books (NOT St. Raphael's School).
What is used for the religion curriculum?
"I am Special"; workbook and music CD from Our Sunday Visitor.
"Me At Five" from Sadlier Publishing.
St. Joseph books.
We do group prayer, say the rosary in October and May, and attend
Mass on holy days and special events.
What is used for the Reading and Language Arts curriculum?
Big Books, Invitations to Literacy from Houghton-Mifflin.
The workbook is English-K Level by Houghton-Mifflin with poster
units.
We use Leappad books.
We incorporate basic skill drills in centers that emphasize
informal phonics, consonants and alphabet-capital letters and lower-case
letters.
What is used for the Math curriculum?
"Math Their Way."
We use manipulatives: buttons, shells, people, cubes, block,
animals, games, unifex geoboards, computers & iPad help master their skills.
What is used for the Science curriculum?
"Discover the Wonder"; from Scott-Foresman: Unit #1: Human Body
and Unit #3:
Physical Science.
National Wildlife Federation magazine.
"Your Big Backyard"
"Zoo Books."
Scholastic "Let's Find Out" newspapers.
What is used for the Social Studies curriculum?
"The World I See"; by Houghton-Mifflin: Units # 1 and #3.
Scholastic & "Let's Find Out"; newspapers.
What are the units the KinderKlasse explores?
1) Ladybugs and other insects
2) Introduction to the Ocean
3) Forests
4) Dinosaurs
5) Seasons & holidays
6) Introduction to plants
7) Zoo
8) Safety
9) All about me
10) Apples
11) Community helpers
12) Native Americans
What is the afternoon program consist of?
It consists of arts & crafts, music & movement, gardening and show & tell
(sharing).
What is expected of me and my child for the science fair?
We normally have a very simple subject to cover such as plants. I may
suggest some additional topics that I will list in my weekly letter
home to the parents. There is NO NEED for a tri-fold display
board. Simply follow the instructions in the two-page science
fair proposal sheet I will distribute. The science fair project
should be dropped off in the KinderKlasse classroom the morning
of the science fair.
Does KinderKlasse go on field trips?
Yes, KinderKlasse goes on field trips. Typically, in the fall
we go to the Sea Center and to Lane Farms for the Pumpkin Patch.
In each case, I need parent volunteers to help transport the
children to these two venues. There are specific requirements
that must be met for you to volunteer for these field trips.
What are the specific requirements for me to volunteer on a field trip?
If you transport other children in your car on the field trips,
you must 1) be Virtus trained (see below for an explanation of
what Virtus training is), 2) be fingerprinted, 3) have your
automobile license and insurance information registered with
the school office.
What is Virtus training?
Virtus training is provided by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
for all volunteers who are with children. It is training in
what is appropriate behavior by adults with children.
How do I get Virtus trained?
There are classes offered at St. Raphael's School and other
local venues throughout the year. The school calendar has these
training sessions listed.
May I drive my own child, alone, to the field trip?
Yes. Please let me know that this is what you will be doing, so
I can include you in the volunteer count.
What must I do if my child rides with another parent in his/her car?
If your child does not drive with you -- but rides with another
parent -- please make sure to provide the carseat for your child.
