Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- Is there a rest time?
- Can students buy hot lunch?
- Can I have lunch with my child?
- Why is my child acting cranky?
- What did you learn today?
- Is my child making friends?
- Can my child bring toys to school?
- What can my child bring for Show and Tell?
- What can we bring for snack?
- What should I do if my child's transportation home changes?
Is there a rest time?
Yes.Students work more effectively when they have periods of
activity and quiet. We use a bath towel for rest time, since
they can be washed easily and folded up for storage.
Can students buy hot lunch?
Yes, 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.
Can I have lunch with my child?
Yes, after 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.
Why is my child acting cranky?
It's a long day, with a lot of new routines and procedures and
people to get used to. It takes some time-for each child it is a
different amount-for new students to adjust to the complexities
of the school environment. They are very tired physically and
emotionally from learning all the new "stuff." Listen to them,
reassure them and give them time to grow into the
school day. Research shows that kindergartners need between 10-12
hours of sleep each night.
What did you learn today?
When your student returns home and you ask "What did you learn
today?", you are letting your child know that school is a place
for learning. "Did you have fun today?" doesn't carry the same
connotation for the purpose of school. You can have fun while
learning things, but learning is the main goal.
Is my child making friends?
Each child has different requirements for feeling comfortable
enough to start making new friends. Ask your child who likes to
play with blocks, "Did you see anyone playing with blocks? Maybe
you can ask him/her to play blocks with you tomorrow."
Can my child bring toys to school?
No toys are allowed at school.
What can my child bring for Show and Tell?
Your child may bring science or social studies items, pictures of
family, objects from vacations, trips or things relating to our
units of study.
What can we bring for snack?
According to state law, schools may only have snacks that are
nutritional-no cookies, candy, etc. Some appropriate snacks are:
graham crackers, vanilla wafers, crackers, pretzels, animal
crackers, baked tortilla chips, fruit bars, dry cereal(non
surgary), fig bars, fat-free popcorn, low fat string cheese, cut
up fruit.
What should I do if my child's transportation home changes?
You can write a note and send it in the morning with your child or
go to the Brushy Creek Website and click on Transportation Change Request on the left side .
If you have an unexpected change during the day, please call the
office (428-3000) and the office will let me know. If you call
or email, I may not get to it due to meetings and the phone is
set on voice mail during the day. We want to keep your child
safe and need a parent's permission for a change in
transportation.