Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.
- When is homework due? What should we do if we lose the homework sheet?
- How do I notify the school of a transportation change?
- What should my child do with their Buzz Bucks?
- When should we pay lunch money?
- Does my child need a snack each day?
- Can we send in treats for a child's birthday?
- What about book clubs?
- What about AR books read at home?
- What is the school's policy on visitors and volunteers?
- Can I meet my child for lunch?
- When should library books be returned?
- What should I do if my child is absent?
- What time should my child be at school?
- Should I be concerned about behavior grades?
When is homework due? What should we do if we lose the homework sheet?
Homework is due the day after it is assigned. Monday's homework is due on
Tuesday; Tuesday's homework is due on Wednesday, etc. The homework sheet is
sent home on Monday. It will also be posted on this website. I encourage you
to let your child complete their homework independently. Then check it,
help with any errors, and sign it when it is completed. Please help develop
the routine of packing all homework and folder in their bookbag. If the
assignment sheet is lost you can access it on this website.
How do I notify the school of a transportation change?
Your child usually goes home from school each day on the bus, as a car rider,
or attends our After-Care program. Sometimes a schedule may be bus rider on
Mon., Tues., Thurs. and a car rider only on Wed. When ANY CHANGE occurs in the
way that a student goes home for a day, the request must be in writing.
Please use a full sheet of paper. The note should include the child's full
name, teacher's name, date, what the change needs to be (include the other
student's name and bus number), as well as a parent's signature. The note
should be given to the teacher to be forwarded to the office to document.
Please remind/encourage your child to turn those notes in to the teacher in
the morning when she calls for any notes or notices for her or the office. A
note at 3:15 makes for a frantic dismissal.
What should my child do with their Buzz Bucks?
The Honey Hive is open during lunch recess on Thursdays for students to spend
their Buzz Bucks. These have been earned for following school rules and
exhibiting positive behavior. Many students like to keep these in a
"Buzz Buck holder" which can be purchased from the school office. Buzz
Bucks cannot be replaced if they are lost or washed in a pocket. The colors
change each nine weeks. Students need to spend the old color by the Thursday
following the end of the nine weeks.
When should we pay lunch money?
Lunch money may be paid weekly or monthly. It should be sent in an envelope
clearly labeled with the student's full name, teacher's name, amount being
paid and the child's lunch card number. You do not need to distinguish
between breakfast money and lunch money. Students are given a lunch menu at
the beginning of the month and it is also posted on the Honey Island website.
Does my child need a snack each day?
The class is permitted to have a light snack each day. Please send healthy
snacks. Please slice any fruit and send in a plastic bag. Students are not
allowed to trade or share snacks except for birthday treats. After eating, the
students use the restrooms, wash their hands, and get a drink from the water
fountain. Students must always travel with a buddy.
Can we send in treats for a child's birthday?
What a great way to celebrate a birthday at school! Please send a note prior
to the date. You may send in a treat (cupcakes and boxed drinks usually) that
will be shared at snack time.
What about book clubs?
I will occasionally send home book club or computer software forms from
Scholastic Books. Many great books for our AR program or new games for your
computer, PlayStation, or Nintendo DS are available. You may order online by
following the directions given for the Scholastic website (You may purchase
using a credit card.) or send the completed form to me along with a check
payable directly to Scholastic Book Clubs. We receive points toward classroom
books and materials when you order and students enjoy receiving books in class.
(You may find the directions for ordering through the Scholastic website under
the Homework heading.)
What about AR books read at home?
Each student has an AR Folder. Books read at home are logged on the form in
this folder. The students will take the test the following day at school.
They must select "Read To" or "Read With" if the parent
read all or part of
the book. If your child read the book to you, then "Read
Independently" is chosen. You will receive a form informing you of a
range of levels at which your child should be reading independently. You can
locate the reading level and point value of any book using the title at this site:
http://www.arbookfind.com/
What is the school's policy on visitors and volunteers?
We encourage parents and family members to visit and be active in our school.
All visitors and volunteers need to check in at the front office and wear an
identification badge while on the campus. Please have your driver'slicense
ready and sign in the volunteer book. This is a state law and is enforced for
your child's safety. The PTA logs volunteer hours which includes
tutoring, chaperoning field trips, and helping out at class parties.
Unexpected classroom visits and hall conferences are not allowed at our
school. If you need to see your child or need to drop something off, the
office will call your child to the office area.
Can I meet my child for lunch?
You are always welcome to join your child for lunch. Lunchtime is followed by
recess. If you plan to buy a school lunch you can phone the cafeteria, or send
a note so they can include
you in their count when preparing lunches. It would be helpful if you can have
exact change for your lunch. Federal laws prohibit "outside" foods,
such as McDonald's, brought into the cafeteria.
When should library books be returned?
Our class has library class once a week. Please check our schedule for the
exact day. Students can exchange their library books then or during an
assigned time each day. Please help remind your child to return their library
book so they can check out a new one.
What should I do if my child is absent?
If your child is absent, you need to send a note when they return to school.
These notes are forwarded to the office which tracks excused and unexcused
absences.
What time should my child be at school?
The bell rings at 8:18 so classes may begin at 8:20. Students are counted as
tardy if they arrive after 8:20. Instruction begins as students enter the
classroom, so please have your child at school on time. Students can be
brought to school starting at 7:50. If needed, HIE offers a day care before
and after school. Contact the office for this information.
Should I be concerned about behavior grades?
Behavior grades of an "S" grade are most common. An
"N" denotes there is a need for improvement. Behavior Logs are sent
for parental signatures. A "U" usually indicates a more serious
problem with discipline, usually repeat offenses. If it is a habitual problem,
you are contacted for a conference.