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

1. May my child bring in treats for his/her birthday?
2. My child wants to buy lunch for the first time. What should he/she do?
3. Can I prepay for my child's lunch?
4. Do first graders take standardized tests?
5. What is a good gift to get a teacher (in general)?

May my child bring in treats for his/her birthday?

Students may bring in nonedible items, such as pencils, erasers, or crayons 
in celebration of his/her birthday.  Food items are not allowed as per 
district policy.  Students may also donate a book to the school library.

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My child wants to buy lunch for the first time. What should he/she do?

Please send lunch money ($2.75) in an envelope or Ziploc bag labeled with 
your child's name, class code (1-Ki), and either hot or cold lunch written on the baggie.

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Can I prepay for my child's lunch?

Yes.  You can prepay by the week or the month.  When sending in prepaid 
money, please be sure to label the envelope as such.  Lunch tickets will 
remain in school and distributed daily to ensure they do not get lost.

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Do first graders take standardized tests?

Yes, they do.  Our first graders take the NJ PASS, which comes in early spring.  Further information 
will 
come close to the testing date.

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What is a good gift to get a teacher (in general)?

Please never think that anyone needs to buy their child's teacher an expensive gift, but at times 
parents and children want to do something special for a teacher for the holidays or for the end of 
the year.
You can never go wrong with a gift card.  Impersonal?  NO!  Perhaps a Dunkin Donuts gift card or 
Starbucks for that caffeine rush that most teachers need! 
A sincere note from a parent is really the best gift.  No need to spend the big bucks.  We are 
usually easy people to please!

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