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

1. What time does school begin?
2. What should my child bring to school?
3. What shouldn't my child bring to school?
4. What are the best ways to communicate with the teacher?
5. Are there bathrooms in the classroom?
6. How are birthdays celebrated?
7. What happens on Wednesday?
8. How does dismissal work?
9. What if I need to change my child's dismissal plans?
10. What should my child bring for snack?
11. How does lunch work?
12. When can I come into the classroom?
13. How will I get information about my child's progress
14. How will I get information about what is happening during the day?

What time does school begin?

Our school day begins when the bell rings at 8:30.  Children are welcome to 
arrive on the 
playground (or in the gym during inclement weather) after 8:15.

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What should my child bring to school?

-A backpack or sturdy bag
-A healthy snack including a drink and necessary utensils
-Sneakers or shoes appropriate for running and climbing
-Clothing appropriate for messy projects
-A change of clothes to be left at school.  Please label with your child's 
initials
-Appropriate outdoor gear as we go outside almost everyday

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What shouldn't my child bring to school?

-Toys (except for Sharing days)
-Weapons
-Items of great value
-Soda, candy, junk food or gum
-Shoes that don't stay on his/her feet

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What are the best ways to communicate with the teacher?

-Send a note in your child's home folder
-Send an email to Lisa_Cannon@wellesley.k12.ma.us and 
Renee_Lilley@wellesley.k12.ma.us
-Leave a message in the office, especially for changes to dismissal plans 
781.446.6275
-Leave a message on teacher voice mail system 781.446.6275  ext. 415

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Are there bathrooms in the classroom?

The bathrooms are not far from the classroom.  There is a system in place 
which lets the 
teacher know someone is out of the classroom and allows students to go to 
the bathroom when 
necessary.

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How are birthdays celebrated?

Hunnewell has a no food policy for birthdays.  On a child's birthday, the 
class shares their good 
wishes, sings a 'Happy Birthday' song and the birthday student receives a 
gift of compliments.

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What happens on Wednesday?

All students are dismissed at 12:00.  Teachers are required to use the 
afternoons in faculty 
meeting, conducting conferences, attending system wide grade level meetings 
or preparing the 
classroom materials.

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How does dismissal work?

Students are dismissed through the brown door marked 'A11'.  Please park 
appropriately and 
walk to the semi-circle driveway.  Please wait for your child on the 
driveway to avoid crowding 
the pathways for students in other classes exiting the building.  Also, 
please be sure to make 
eye contact with your child's teacher.  If it happens that you are not 
waiting outside the door 
when your child is being dismissed, not to worry, your child will be waiting 
for you on the office 
bench.  When collecting your child from the office, be sure to let Mrs. 
O'Brien know of your 
arrival.  Students going home on buses or to afterschool events will be met 
by an adult waiting 
for them at the office bench as well.

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What if I need to change my child's dismissal plans?

If you need to change your child's dismissal 
plan for any given day, you must email or write a note.  If there is a last 
minute change, please 
contact Barbara O'Brien 781.447.6275 so your child will have dismissal 
information before the 
end of the school day.

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What should my child bring for snack?

A beverage and a small, healthy snack are best.  Our snack time is short.  
Crackers and cheese, 
fruit, or half of a sandwich are good choices.  Yogurt and pudding are also 
fine choices but you 
must remember to pack appropriate utensils.  If students are hungry at the 
end of the day, a time will be provided to finish leftovers.

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How does lunch work?

Your child has several options for lunch.  S/he can bring lunch and a 
beverage from home;  
bring a lunch from home and purchase a beverage;  or purchase a hot or cold 
lunch (beverage 
included) from school.  A school menu comes home each month to help your 
family make these 
decisions.  There is no need to send your child to school with lunch money 
as school lunches 
work on a prepaid debit system.  You will be billed for purchases your child 
makes.  Please be 
sure your child knows what s/he is ordering for lunch.  Lunches are ordered 
by 
9:00 a.m.  At 12:00, students go out to the playground with first and second 
graders for recess.  
After recess, students get whatever they need for lunch before sitting at a 
table in the gym or on 
the grass outside.  There is always adult supervision should your child need 
assistance with the 
lunch routine.

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When can I come into the classroom?

There are several volunteer opportunities for 1CL.  The volunteer sign-up 
sheets are hanging in 
the outside cubby area.  If you are unable to come into the building to sign 
up, send an email and we will reply with the available dates for the month 
you 
request.  You will be notified of special classroom events through the 
classroom newsletter.  
Also, Family Open House Night will be held in February, your whole family 
can come to visit!

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How will I get information about my child's progress

There are two parent conferences scheduled:  one in October/November and 
another in March/
April.  In addition, there are two written progress reports:  one in 
January/February and one in 
June.

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How will I get information about what is happening during the day?

Check the website and be sure to read the newsletter.

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