Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
How can I help my child become a better reader?
Make sure your child sets aside time to read each day! It's not just about reading words---it's what they make sense of the words that they read that makes children EXCELLENT readers! There is nothing more important than taking time out of our day to either read to our child or talk about what our child is reading about---it is the gift of our time and love for them, as well as the lifetime gift of literacy.Back to Top
Make sure your child sets aside time to read each day! It's not just about reading words---it's what they make sense of the words that they read that makes children EXCELLENT readers! There is nothing more important than taking time out of our day to either read to our child or talk about what our child is reading about---it is the gift of our time and love for them, as well as the lifetime gift of literacy.
How can I communicate with you?
For any questions or concerns, please call the school at 452-4227 during the day and I will return all calls in the late afternoon or early evening. I can also be reached by e-mail, as well as by notes sent in with your child. For meetings in person, I can meet prior to the start of the school day, or after school (except for Tuesday afternoons when we have our Faculty Meeting).Back to Top
For any questions or concerns, please call the school at 452-4227 during the day and I will return all calls in the late afternoon or early evening. I can also be reached by e-mail, as well as by notes sent in with your child. For meetings in person, I can meet prior to the start of the school day, or after school (except for Tuesday afternoons when we have our Faculty Meeting).
How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?
Please send in a healthy snack that is store bought and pre-packaged so we can closely monitor ingredients for nuts and other products students may be allergic to (no homemade goodies, please!) Send in a note with a date you would like to reserve for the celebration so a time can be arranged.Back to Top
Please send in a healthy snack that is store bought and pre-packaged so we can closely monitor ingredients for nuts and other products students may be allergic to (no homemade goodies, please!) Send in a note with a date you would like to reserve for the celebration so a time can be arranged.
How much help should I provide with homework?
It is so important for parents and caregivers to know what homework is being assigned and to provide support as needed by the child. As discussed at Back to School Night, it is important for me to know if your child had difficulty with the assignment. By writing a 1 in the upper right-hand corner, I'll know your child did not require any help; a 2 means they required some help; and a 3 indicates they did not understand the concept at all. This information will help me better help your child the following day, where I can spend some time reteaching the concept. Your help in this area is very helpful to me as your child's teacher.Back to Top
It is so important for parents and caregivers to know what homework is being assigned and to provide support as needed by the child. As discussed at Back to School Night, it is important for me to know if your child had difficulty with the assignment. By writing a 1 in the upper right-hand corner, I'll know your child did not require any help; a 2 means they required some help; and a 3 indicates they did not understand the concept at all. This information will help me better help your child the following day, where I can spend some time reteaching the concept. Your help in this area is very helpful to me as your child's teacher.