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

1. What is the FISH philosophy?
2. How do I make a transportation change?
3. What do I do if my child is absent?
4. Can I send a cake/treats for my child's birthday?
5. How can I contact Mrs. McDanell?

What is the FISH philosophy?

It is a work place philosophy that the St. Tammany Parish School 
System has adopted.  There are four main principles:  Be There, 
Choose Your Attitude, Make Their Day, and Have Fun.  We 
incorporate these ideas into our classroom environment here in 
St. Tammany Parish.

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How do I make a transportation change?

If your child is to ride a different bus or to change the way 
he/she is to get home, you must send a note or call the office 
(892-4311) in order to notify the teacher of the change.

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What do I do if my child is absent?

Your child's regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial 
to his/her success. If your child is consistently tardy, he / she 
is missing morning exercises that reinforce previous lessons and 
give extra practice.  Some classwork can be made up at home. 
However, we do many learning activities as partner work or in a 
group situation. This is very difficult to make up at home. 
Please make getting to school on time a priority for you 
and your child except in the case of illness or an emergency. If 
your child misses a school day, please send a doctor's excuse or 
note stating why your child was absent.

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Can I send a cake/treats for my child's birthday?

You are welcome to send a treat for your child's birthday (plan 
for 20 students). Please send a note a day in advance so we can 
set aside time to enjoy the treats and celebrate.

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How can I contact Mrs. McDanell?

I check homework folders daily. Please send a note in this 
folder. You can also call the school office (892-4311) and leave 
me a message. I will call you back as soon as I possibly can. You 
can also E-mail me @ anna.mcdanell@stpsb.org.  All your questions 
and comments are very important to me!

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