This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How much time should be spent on homework?
- When is Show and Tell?
- Can toys be brought to school for recess?
- What time does school begin?
- Can the girls wear colored nailpolish to school?
- When is stationery sold?
- Are students permitted to wear jewelry to school?
- At what time is a child marked late for school?
- Can the children bring a jump rope to school?
- What kind of socks are the children to wear to school?
- What time does the bell ring for the end of the school day?
- At what time do the first grade children eat lunch?
How much time should be spent on homework?
For first grade 30-45 minutes is sufficient. If it is taking
more than time than that you need to look at when homework
is being done. For some doing homework right after school works. For others, they need
Others need a little time to relax, eat supper, etc. before homework is done.
Whatever works for you --- works for me!! If for some reason
homework can not be finished, just write me a note. The unfinished
homework can be complete the next night!!!!
than that you need to look at when homework is being done. For
some
doing homework right after school works. For others, they need
play
time and then homework time. You should find what works best for
you, your schedule and your little one!!!
When is Show and Tell?
Show and Tell is held periodically throughout the school year.
It is an important aspect of learning, however, we do not have
time
to do Show and Tell every week. Please check homework sheet for
the times when Show and Tell will be held.
Can toys be brought to school for recess?
No toys of any kind should be brought to school. We have had
problems in the past with toys being broken or taken. The only
time
a toy can be brought to school would be for Show and Tell.
What time does school begin?
Our bell rings at 8:20 a.m. All students should be in school by
that time barring any unusual circumstances. If your child is
late, a note from you is required explaining the reason for the
child being late.
Can the girls wear colored nailpolish to school?
Only clear nailpolish is permitted to be worn to school.
When is stationery sold?
Stationery is sold on Monday morning. Please send in money in
envelope marked with needed stationery, child's name and room
number.
Are students permitted to wear jewelry to school?
Girls are permitted to wear one pair of small earrings to school.
Boys are not permitted to wear any kind of earring to school.
At what time is a child marked late for school?
Our bell rings, in the morning, at 8:20 a.m. Children coming
into school late must stop at Mrs. Callahan's desk to get
a pass to come into school. Lateness will be recorded on report
card and will be reflected on the permanent record card at the
end of the school year.
Can the children bring a jump rope to school?
On warm, sunny days the children may bring a jump rope to school.
However, jump ropes can be used at lunch time ONLY!
What kind of socks are the children to wear to school?
With the summer uniform, girls must wear navy blue knee highs.
With the winter uniform, girls must wear navy blue tights.
Boys must wear navy blue socks at all times except on gym day.
On gym day, white socks are acceptable for boys and girls. Only
the white sneakers assigned for our school are permitted on gym
day. Children are not permitted to wear sneakers on any other day!
What time does the bell ring for the end of the school day?
The bell rings at 2:45 p.m. for prayer and the end of the school
day.
At what time do the first grade children eat lunch?
The first grade children go down to the cafeteria at 11:20.
The children go out to play from 11:45 until 12:00.