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

1. How do you celebrate birthdays in D-17?
2. What do we do with Math Homelinks?
3. What is the specialists schedule for D-17?
4. What time is lunch and can I eat with my child?
5. Is the due date for the reading calendar flexible?
6. Are permission slips needed for every field trip?
7. Who do we make checks payable to for book orders?
8. Can I request make-up work for days my child is out ill?
9. Can I request make-up work ahead of time for family vacations or trips?

How do you celebrate birthdays in D-17?

We will celebrate birthdays in the afternoon.  Everything listed is optional.
  Many students choose to 
bring a treat to share and pass it out by themselves or with the help of a
classmate or me.  It must 
be store bought.  They may bring a book for our classroom library.  They may
bring a cake mix and 
frosting for the Birthday Bag Project.  They may also bring a gift for a child
their age for the Birthday 
Bag Project.

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What do we do with Math Homelinks?

Students should complete their Math Home Links as soon as possible when they 
are sent home so they do not pile up. When I check them I always allow a 2 day
turn-around 
window. Students should  be able to do the work fairly independently but with
parent 
involvement.  If you feel your child has poor understanding of the concepts in
the Home Link, 
write me a note on the page and return it to school.  I will reteach that
concept.  Home Links 
should be checked at home and then RETURNED to school.  I will not send them
back home after I 
look at them.  A record of completed homelinks will be kept in the student
math folder.  They 
can earn a prize ticket that allows them to skip the back of a Home Link of
their choice by having 
their work in on a timely basis.

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What is the specialists schedule for D-17?

Day 1 PE/Media 1:50-2:50 ((Library books should be returned if due.)
Day 2 Computers 11:20-12:20 
Day 3 PE/Music 2:50-3:50 (Students leave right from specialists to go home.)
Day 4 PE/Music 9:20-10:20
Day 5 Art 2:50-3:50 (Students leave right from specialist to go home.)

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What time is lunch and can I eat with my child?

Our lunch begins at 12:20. Many parents enjoy eating lunch with their
child(ren) at school, although 
space is limited.  Here are the school guidelines: 
1. Parents and child must sit at the 'guest tables' and may not invite other
students to join them.
2. Parents may bring lunch or a treat for their child but not for other students.
3. Parents and siblings may not join that child for recess on the playground.

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Is the due date for the reading calendar flexible?

Although turning in the calendar is optional, I usually award only the
students who hand in their completed Reading Calendar by the date due.
Students may speak to me if they have a valid reason for not having the
calendar by the due date and I will consider extensions based on the
information I receive.
Establishing a habit of reading, managing time, and meeting expectations are
life skills that will 
serve your child well.   

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Are permission slips needed for every field trip?

Yes, you will need to complete a permission slip for each field trip.

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Who do we make checks payable to for book orders?

Checks for book orders should be made payable to the book company.

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Can I request make-up work for days my child is out ill?

Yes, you can call the classroom or office or e-mail me and leave a message
before 10 a.m. to 
request make-up work if your child is out ill.  Work can be sent home with a
sibling or neighbor or 
will be placed in the office at the end of that school day. If request are
made after 10 a.m. I cannot 
guarantee that I will have it ready by the end of the day.

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Can I request make-up work ahead of time for family vacations or trips?

By district policy, advanced school work will NOT be prepared for students on
vacations or trips.  
Thank you for not asking for an exception to the policy.  Enjoy your family
time.  I will save only the 
critical assignment for your child to make-up upon returning to school.

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