Mrs. B-C

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What are the school hours?
2. Do you have snack time in the classroom?
3. Will my child be doing lots of projects at home this year?
4. What is the best way to contact you?
5. Can I drop by before school to talk to you?
6. When can I schedule a conference with you?
7. Is it okay to have lunch with my child?
8. Should I help my child with their homework?
9. What does the B-C stand for?

What are the school hours?

   The school hours are from 8:30am-3:15pm. I open my door at 
8:20am for students to have time to get ready for the day. I 
expect students to be ready to learn starting promptly at 8:30pm. 
Students that come into the room after the 8:30am bell are marked 
tardy.

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Do you have snack time in the classroom?

   Yes, I give students the opportunity to have a small snack 
during the day. Since students eat the snack while teaching 
continues, please try to make the snack easy to open and easy to 
eat. I ask families every now and then to help by volunteering to 
bring in a box of crackers or pretzels sometime during the school 
year. This is for the students that forget to 
bring a snack. I let families know through my weekly newsletters 
when our snack supplies run low.
   Students are permitted to bring a small water bottle to school 
every day. They may keep the bottle at their desk, if they are 
not disturbing the class. Students need water to help their 
brains work!

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Will my child be doing lots of projects at home this year?

   My job is to help your child understand how to complete a 
quality project. Students will be doing almost all of their 
projects in the classroom. I walk students through the 
requirements step by step. I also show students how to gather 
information, correctly cite sources, and present the information 
to the class. This way your child knows how to complete a project 
all on their own.
     Please be prepared to help your child with their Science 
Fair project in the fall. This is a required project for all AWC 
students. Don't worry, I hold parent meetings and workshops to 
help you (and your child) through the process. I also am running 
the Tatum's Science Fair, so I will have the most up-to-date 
information.

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What is the best way to contact you?

   Writing notes and emailing is the best way for you to 
communicate questions or concerns. Also, you may use your child's 
agenda book to write me notes or ask me questions.

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Can I drop by before school to talk to you?

   I use the time before school to prepare for the day. I also am 
working in the TNN studios helping our students prepare for their 
on-air performance. 
   Your questions or concerns are so important to me that I would 
like to schedule a time when we can sit down without any 
distractions. If you have something quick to tell me in order to 
help your child have a wonderful day, please feel free to catch 
me at the door or write me a short note.

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When can I schedule a conference with you?

   I will be scheduling conferences with all my families within 
the first 2 months of school. After all the baseline testing and 
observations have been completed, I will begin to set up meeting 
times with my families. Please give me at least a month to get to 
know your child's strengths and weaknesses. If I notice something 
that I am concerned about, I will contact you immediately and 
schedule a conference right away.

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Is it okay to have lunch with my child?

   I encourage families to have lunch with their child. Please 
meet us at the doors of the cafeteria. The cafeteria has a 
special spot just for visiting families. Just a reminder that you 
may only invite your own child to sit with you.

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Should I help my child with their homework?

   I encourage parents to allow their child to complete homework 
on their own. I only send home work that practices skills that 
have been worked on in class. If your child has any questions, 
please don't hesitate to explain the directions or concept to 
them. Sometimes it just takes a little encouragement. If your 
child is still challenged by the homework, have them write me a 
note detailing exactly what they didn't understand. I then will 
help them the following day in class.

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What does the B-C stand for?

    Great question! My full last name is Bartholomew-Cook. Many 
years ago Mrs. Russell (our wonderful principal) nicknamed me 
Mrs. B-C. I have gone by that name ever since. It has caught on 
so now my husband and children all go by the name B-C.

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