Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What do I do if I need to change my child's transportation home?
- What time is lunch?
- What's the difference between back walkers and front walkers?
- Where should my child meet older siblings after school?
- Will there be a rest time?
- Can students buy a cafeteria lunch?
- How do I pay for my child's lunch?
- Will there be a Show and Tell?
- Can I have lunch with my child?
- What can I do to help my child at home?
What do I do if I need to change my child's transportation home?
Call the office (428-3000) and the office will let me know. It's
very important to let us know so that we can keep your child safe!
What time is lunch?
Our lunch is 10:35-11:05.
What's the difference between back walkers and front walkers?
A back walker walks home from the back of the school. A
Kindergarten teacher will take them to the black top to meet with
siblings/parents. A front walker walks home from the front of
the school. A Kindergarten teacher will take them to the side
door (by the computer lab) to wait for siblings/parents.
Where should my child meet older siblings after school?
Your child will meet his/her older siblings at his designated
dismissal spot (car riders-covered area, back walker-black top,
front walker-side door by the computer lab, bus-on the bus, day
care-front porch, YMCA-cafeteria.
Will there be a rest time?
Yes. Students will lay quietly listening to music and reading
books. They will need a towel which can be stored easily. The
towels are sent home on Fridays to be washed. Due to limited
storage, please do not send rest mats.
Can students buy a cafeteria lunch?
Yes. We request that you wait until after the first few weeks of
school. We ask parents to send lunch boxes in the beginning to
ease the transition and make lunch go more smoothly. After a few
weeks, when students are more comfortable with school routines,
we'll teach them the process for buying lunch.
How do I pay for my child's lunch?
It is recommended to purchase a lunch ticket for your child ahead
of time. Please send your check or cash in a sealed envelope
with your child's name and teacher's name on it to the cafeteria
in the morning before school starts. Lunch tickets can be
purchased for a week or even a month at a time. This money will
be placed in an account to be used as needed. Please
check with the cafeteria for your child's balance. You can also
use PayPAMS online to set up a lunch account for your child.
Will there be a Show and Tell?
Yes, usually every Friday. I ask that the students bring
something that correlates to our unit of study. Our monthly
calendar/weekly newsletter will keep you informed of our ongoing
units. No toys, please.
Can I have lunch with my child?
Yes, although it is best to wait a few weeks. In the beginning
we like students to get used to the routine. We often find that
seeing their parents in the middle of the day causes a tearful
separation after lunch that is hard on both parent and child.
What can I do to help my child at home?
You can help your child by establishing routines with your child
such as setting an appropriate bedtime, (studies show 5 year olds
need at least l0 hours of sleep per night!), and reading to your
child nightly. Show an interest in your child's education by
checking backpacks daily and discussing what your child has
learned each day. Please encourage your child to be responsible
for packing and unpacking their own backpack at home.