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

1. Should my child bring snack?
2. If my child is going home a different way, should I tell the teacher?
3. Should homework be returned the next day?
4. Should backpacks be checked at home daily?
5. When is lunch? Can I eat with my child?

Should my child bring snack?

Yes, everyday.  Something healthy, please.  Fresh fruit, animal 
crackers, or veggies and dip are great.  Nothing too sugary or salty (cookies, 
honey buns, potato chips, etc are a no-no).  Water bottles only.  If not, it may 
leave mess that takes away from instructional time.  We will be "snacking" around 10:00 this year due to our noon 
lunch time.

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If my child is going home a different way, should I tell the teacher?

Yes, please write a note, email, or call the front office and let 
all of us know how your child is getting home that day.  Emailing me is an 
easy option as long as you carbon copy the staff at front office as well.  I 
check email often throughout the day.  HOWEVER, if email is down, following 
up with a phone call to the office may be needed.Sarah Smith Elementary wants to make 
sure that all bases are covered when getting your child to the proper 
location that day at dismissal.

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Should homework be returned the next day?

Yes.  YOUR CHILD should be responsible for doing their homework 
and making sure that it is returned to their backpack each day.  They are 
also responsible for turning it in to me the following morning when 
returning to school.  We're make it part of our daily routine.

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Should backpacks be checked at home daily?

YES!  Homework, school information/paperwork, and Agendas come 
home daily.  Backpacks can become storage units for paperwork and other things 
that your child has to drag around.  This is burden for them that they 
shouldn't have to deal with.  In 2nd grade, we work on the, "Clean out your 
backpack nightly" philosophy.

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When is lunch? Can I eat with my child?

Lunch is at 12:00.  You may eat with your child any day you'd like.  They love company! :)  We 
usually have "Lunch Bunch" (eating lunch in the classroom) on Fridays for those 
students whose behavior has earned them this privilege.

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