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

1. When is homework due?
2. Can you have water bottles in class?
3. Can I bring my child to class in the morning?
4. What if I have something to tell the teacher?
5. What if my child is sick?
6. What if I forget to turn in the homework?
7. What if I have dismissal changes?

When is homework due?

Homework is given out on Friday and due back the following 
Friday.  If you finish the homework early, keep it in your folder 
until Friday as they will be checked at the end of the week
(unless it is a big project-I will have a place in the classroom 
to hold those until sharing).  Homework will be included in your 
work habits grade on your report card.

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Can you have water bottles in class?

Yes.  Send in a disposible water bottle for the week and your 
child can refill it as needed.  Take it home on Fridays, send in 
a new one on Monday. Any water bottle left on Fridays will be 
thrown away- if disposible.  If you place your water bottle in 
your backpack, please be aware that if there is a spill, you are 
ultimately responsible to pay for or replace any library 
books that become damaged.

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Can I bring my child to class in the morning?

I aks that after the first week of classes that you start to give 
your child the responsibilty of getting to class on their own and 
unpacking their belongings. If you allow your child to become 
independent and successful with the small tasks, when they are 
asked to do things they have never done before, they are not as 
reluctant.  So...after the first week,your child 
should be comfortable enough to get settled in the morning.

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What if I have something to tell the teacher?

If you have something important to tell me about your child, 
please send a note in their folder, leave a message on my voice 
mail,set up a conference before school hours or after- in 
advance, or email me with your comments, questions, or concerns. 
Having a discussion about your child as the class is entering the 
room in the morning in not the ideal time to have a mini 
conference. I am helping students start their day and have counts 
to turn in on time. I will get back to you within a timely manner 
whether it be during my lunch, planning time, or after school. 
Thank you.

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What if my child is sick?

Please do NOT send your child to school sick! If you have had to 
give your child motrin or tylenol before school, they are not 
well enough to be in class.  Sending your sick child will infect 
the rest of the class, your teacher, and other children. Call the 
school to report that your child is sick. 
In severe cases, such as hospitalizations, family emergencies, 
death of family members, please contact my voice mail. Your 
family is important to me!

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What if I forget to turn in the homework?

Please send it in the following day.  Better late, than never!

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What if I have dismissal changes?

Please write a note and place it in the communication folder. I 
check these quickly in the morning for dismissal changes and 
lunch money.  If you should need to change the way your child 
goes home after you have sent them to school, call the office to 
make the changes.  Please do not call after 2:00pm.

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