Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What should I do if my child is sick?
- How do Scholastic Book Orders work?
- What is the best way to contact the teacher?
- What is a DOL?
- What is a color day?
- How are birthdays celebrated?
- What is a Special Lunch?
What should I do if my child is sick?
When your child is sick, please notify the school office and let
them know whether we should send homework home with a sibling or
a friend or whether you will pick it up in the school office. We
understand that your child has been sick and may not quite be up
to completing it all in one night, but would ask that they
complete it in a couple of days so that your child does
not miss any key concepts.
How do Scholastic Book Orders work?
Every month we will send home a Scholastic book order form. If
you choose to purchase books, please return your order by the due
date listed on the form. Please make your check payable directly
to "Scholastic Books". We mail early in the morning on the due
date! Orders are usually delivered in about 2 weeks.
What is the best way to contact the teacher?
Communication between home and school is essential. If you have
any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me. I can be
reached by voicemail at (314) 822-8844 Ext. 1805 or e-mail at
jmissel@sgmschool.org
What is a DOL?
A DOL is a written activity that we do every morning when we
arrive. It is a worksheet that includes math activities, grammar
activities, money, clocks, patterns, graphing and many other
activities. You will see this come home every day. When the
student arrives in the morning, he/she picks up a DOL and works
on it independently while everyone is arriving and getting
settled. After most students have finished, we go over
it orally and the children are instructed to make corrections. If
a paper comes home correct, please understand that it has been
corrected by your child in class. A few of the concepts are
above the first grade level. These are not taken for a grade but
we love the "exposure" that it gives the students even
though we are not expecting mastery. Often it provides practice
with a skill on a daily basis, rather than just touching on it
when it occurs in our books. For example, since we work on clocks
and money every day, when we reach those chapters in our math
books, we find it very easy since we have been learning it every
day. The children like doing them and look forward to the
challenge!
What is a color day?
A color day is an out of uniform day. Sometimes, Dr. Koberlein
will grant a color day for a particular grade or the entire
student body. Specific guidelines for out of uniform attire are
published in the Parent Handbook.
How are birthdays celebrated?
In 1B, birthdays are a special occasion! Birthday children are
granted a color day, given a crown and sticker to wear, their
name will be announced on KSGM-TV during our local news broadcast
and we will acknowledge their special day by singing "Happy
Birthday"! On that day, your child will be allowed to move their
desk and "sit by a friend" for the day! If your child
has a summer birthday, we will also notify you on what day your
child will celebrate his/her half birthday. Sometimes this might
vary as a previous color day may have already been scheduled on
your child's true half birthday and we want your child to be
recognized on their own "special day". Birthday treats are not
allowed.
What is a Special Lunch?
An APT Special Lunch is provided once a month. Food is brought in
from Domino's, Subway or other food establishments. This is not
part of the regular lunch program and must be purchased
seperately. Details and order forms for the scheduled lunch will
come home in the parent newsletter that Dr. Koberlein sends home
each week.