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

1. What can we do to celebrate birthdays?
2. When can we eat ice cream?
3. How can we study for our grammar tests?
4. What is sentence dictation and where will I find my child's grade?
5. What is the procedure on library and AR books?

What can we do to celebrate birthdays?

You are welcome to send in treats (usually cupcakes, cookie cake, 
or cookies)for birthdays in the morning with your child.  We will 
eat them after recess and sing "Happy Birthday."  We just ask 
that you please let your child's teacher know because some 
students have allergies and we will need to plan ahead.  
Please remember to send in napkins and paper plates if needed. 
Students are allowed to have an out of uniform day on their 
birthday.  If the birthday falls on a weekend, the out of uniform 
day can be on the following Monday.

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When can we eat ice cream?

First grade can buy ice cream on Wednesdays. Please put exactly 
50 cents in a baggie or envelope with your child's name.

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How can we study for our grammar tests?

On our weekly newsletter under "grammar" we list the 
topic we will be working on for the week.   Please work with your 
child a little every night focusing on that topic.  For example; 
with word order in sentences.  You can unscramble a sentence and 
have your child write that sentence or tell you that sentence the 
correct way.  We also send home workbook pages that we have 
worked on as a class throughout the week.  Please check to see 
how your child did and review it with them.  This will help 
prepare them for the test.

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What is sentence dictation and where will I find my child's grade?

Every Friday the students will be given a sentence dictation 
section as part of their spelling grade.  The teacher will say a 
sentence and the student will write what they hear.  These 
sentences will contain words they know either from 
previous stories or the story they are being tested on that 
particular week. You will find the sentences on the same paper as 
the spelling words (either on the front or back of the paper).  
Please check and review it with your child.  Also, please note 
that each teacher may vary in the way they grade the test, so if 
you have specific questions about your child's grade please check 
with the teacher.

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What is the procedure on library and AR books?

Your child can check out two library books (as long as they do 
not have any they have not turned in) on the day their class goes 
to the library.  When they check out books they need to pick out 
books on their level.  We ask that your child bring their library 
books to school everyday, whether or not they are finished with 
them.  We are asking them to do this so that they have something 
to read if they finish their work early.  If they are not done 
with their book and want to take it back home, they may do so.  
Please make sure that your child is reading their AR book at home 
at least once with an adult.  This is to ensure that 
your child is ready to take the test when and if they decide to 
do so.  Remember that AR does not count toward their reading 
grade and is not required, but we have seen a high correlation 
between children who utilize the AR program and reading 
achievement.

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