Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Can my child bring a drink to school?
- When is my child allowed to use the bathroom?
- What supplies should my child bring to school on the first day?
- Where do we park to bring or pick up our child?
- What do I do if our family is going on vacation during school time?
- Does the school have a web site?
- Can I send birthday invites to be handed out at school?
- Can my child bring in birthday treats to celebrate his/her birthday?
- Am I allowed to come in for the celebration?
- Do the children put on a school play during the year?
- Where do the children eat lunch?
- Will my child need a snack every day?
- What do I do if my child's dismissal routine changes?
- Do I need to write a note everytime my child is absent?
- What should I do if my child cannot complete his/her homework for the evening?
- What should I do if my child forgets his/her homework in school?
- How can I get in touch with Mrs. Tringone?
Can my child bring a drink to school?
Children are encouraged to bring water bottles to school. The
bottle should be labeled and filled with water. Juices and other
sweet drinks become sticky messes to clean up when they spill,
therefore, please only send in water.
When is my child allowed to use the bathroom?
The children do not need to ask permission to use the bathroom,
which is located in our classroom. We do teach bathroom
manners. We ask that parents also review with their child proper
bathroom manners to be carried out in our classroom bathroom.
What supplies should my child bring to school on the first day?
Please go to the "Supply List" link at the top of this page to
view supplies. As your child's supplies deplete, a note will be
sent home to refill as necessary.
Where do we park to bring or pick up our child?
You can park on any of the surrounding streets. Please be sure
to observe the street signs. We ask that you do not go into the
parking lot, as it is reserved for faculty and staff, both before
and after school. In addition, more vehicles in the lot can pose
a safety hazard.
What do I do if our family is going on vacation during school time?
Please do your best to schedule vacations outside of the
scheduled school time. However, if you must plan a trip during
this time, please send me a note informing me of the dates your
child will be absent. If given enough time, I will provide your
child with some of the work s/he might miss, ahead of time.
However, most of the work will be saved and given to
your child after his/her return. Your child will be given ample
time to make up the work.
Does the school have a web site?
Yes. You can access it by going to this link-
http://valleystream13.com/index.asp in your address bar, or by
clicking on the picture of the school house in the top right had
corner of the home page of this web site.
Can I send birthday invites to be handed out at school?
If you are either *inviting the entire class, *inviting all the
girls, or *inviting all the boys, you may send the invitations to
school to be distributed. Otherwise, please find another means
of sending your invitations.
Can my child bring in birthday treats to celebrate his/her birthday?
Our district has adopted a Wellness Policy where food is no
longer used for celebrations of any kind. We do, however, have a
special way of celebrating your child's birthday. The month
before your child's birthday you will be sent a notice letting
you know the date your child's celebration will take
place. On that day you may send in the following: a birthday
balloon for us to tie to the back of your child's chair, his/her
favorite storybook to be read to the class, his/her favorite
stuffed animal, and, if you would like, party bags for the class,
which should contain only non-edible items. In addition, s/he
will receive a birthday crown and badge, we will sing Happy
Birthday, and his/her classmates will make a special birthday
cake book for your child!
Am I allowed to come in for the celebration?
We fit the birthday celebration into the schedule whenever we
have a few minutes,therefore, we don't have parents come in
because we don't always know what time we will celebrate.
Do the children put on a school play during the year?
Yes, we put on a play in the spring. Parents will be notified of
the date in advance so they can make arrangements to attend.
Where do the children eat lunch?
Kindergartners eat their lunch in the classroom with Mrs.
Gianesses. Their lunch hour is 50 minutes long. They spend 25
minutes eating and 25 minutes playing. They play outdoors on
days when the weather is nice.
Will my child need a snack every day?
Yes, please send a healthy, filling snack, even on half days of
school. The children eat their snack mid-morning and are usually
ravenous at that time. Please view our Eating Well page for some
fun and nutritious lunch and snack ideas.
What do I do if my child's dismissal routine changes?
Anytime your child's dismissal routine changes, you must send a
note. If your child is normally a busser, but will go home as a
walker, your child will be put on the bus, unless a note or a
phone call to the office is received. In the same respect, if
your child will be going home with a person other than
the usual person that I dismiss them to, please send a note.
Also, always discuss with your child the way s/he will be going
home each day.
Do I need to write a note everytime my child is absent?
Please send me a note when your child returns to school after
every absence. The note should include the date of absence as
well as the reason. I am responsible for filing and handing in
these notices at the end of the school year. Please view the tab
labeled 'Printable Absence Note'.
What should I do if my child cannot complete his/her homework for the evening?
If your child can't complete his/her homework due to feeling ill
or tired, simply jot me a note. S/he can make it up whenever
possible and bring it to school when completed.
What should I do if my child forgets his/her homework in school?
This answer is the same as above, however, if it is a Thursday
and s/he forgot his/her notebook, simply do the assignment for
the letter or word family of the week on a separate sheet of
paper and we will glue it into his/her notebook when s/he arrives
in the morning.
How can I get in touch with Mrs. Tringone?
You can call the school office at 516-568-6640 and leave a
message, send a note in your child's home/school folder, or email
me at vtringone@valleystream13.com . A link to my email can also
be found on each page of this web site.