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

1. How can I contact Mrs. Kunesh?
2. Why is it important for my child to have a healthy snack?
3. If I have to pick my child up at the end of the school day?
4. What should I do if my child is sick and will not attend school?
5. How often should my child read at home?
6. I'd like to volunteer in the classroom, what should I do?
7. What time does my child eat lunch and go to recess?
8. Can I visit the classroom?
9. Can I have lunch with my child?

How can I contact Mrs. Kunesh?

Please call the Attendance Hotline at (847) 984-8901 with 
absences.  Please call the office at (847) 984-8900 with changes 
in bus routine or in case of an emergency.  Otherwise, my 
voicemail number is (847) 984-8945. I will check my messages 
twice a day.  You can also contact me via e-mail at 
skunesh@dist50.net

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Why is it important for my child to have a healthy snack?

A healthy snack provides students with the opportunity to 
recharge their bodies and brains.  Healthy foods like 
crackers, pretzels, fruit, veggies, cheese, granola bars, and 
cereal give students the added "brain boost" they need to finish 
out their school day.  We will have a mid-afternoon 
snack this year.  Cookies, chips, candy and other sweets are not 
brain foods.  Please do not send drinks (other than water) or 
snacks packed in liquid (like fruit cups). Also, please remember 
to send children with the utensils they need to eat their snacks. 
Thank you.

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If I have to pick my child up at the end of the school day?

Please send a note to school with your child or call the office 
at (847) 984-8900 and let the secretaries know.  Without a note or 
a phone call, for safety reasons, your child will be sent home on 
the bus.

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What should I do if my child is sick and will not attend school?

Please report absences to the Attendance Hotline (847)984-8901.  
If you would like to pick up missed work due to a prolonged 
absence, please contact Mrs. Kunesh.

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How often should my child read at home?

In accordance with the district homework policy, students in 1st 
grade should read for 15-30 minutes a night.  This time may be 
spent with the parent reading to the child or the child reading to 
the parent.  Starting in October, Reading Records will sent home 
every day.  These records should be returned to school each day.

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I'd like to volunteer in the classroom, what should I do?

Please fill out a volunteer form.  These are available on-line 
and in the school handbook.  Then contact Mrs. Kunesh for further 
information.

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What time does my child eat lunch and go to recess?

Our Recess/Lunch block will be from 10:50am-11:40am each day. Recess 
will be from 10:50-11:15am and Lunch will follow from 11:15-11:40am. 
Since our lunchtime is earlier than most children are used to, we 
will be having a mid-afternoon snack.  Please send in healthy 
snacks only. 
See Question/Answer 2 for more details.

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Can I visit the classroom?

Please contact Mrs. Kunesh to set up a time to observe.

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Can I have lunch with my child?

Of course! Please call the office at least 24 hours in advance to 
schedule lunch with your child. Siblings may not attend.

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