Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- Where do students go in the morning after the first day of school?
- Can students bring water bottles to school?
- Can the first graders bring a snack to school?
- Will my first grader have homework?
- Does my first grader come to the fall conference?
- What is the procedure for picking up children early?
- How can I contact you?
- When are book orders sent home?
- How can I deposit money into my child's lunch account?
- When can I volunteer in the classroom?
Where do students go in the morning after the first day of school?
Students who arrive before 7:30 should sit outside of the classroom along
the wall.
Can students bring water bottles to school?
Yes, the first graders may bring water bottles with them when they go
outside for recess. Please label your child's bottle with his/her first and
last name. Thanks!
Can the first graders bring a snack to school?
Due to our early lunch time, first graders do not bring a snack to school.
Will my first grader have homework?
Yes. First graders should read for a minimum of 10 minutes each night and
record titles in his or her planner. In addition, the first
graders will have a monthly reading project to help practice taught reading
skills. Your child will have an assigned day to share his or her work with
the class. Beginning around mid-October (I'll let you know if this
timeframe changes), the first graders will have weekly spelling tests.
In addition to the above assigned homework, you are always welcome to help
your child practice other classroom skills. I include current curriculum
information in my weekly newsletter. It is updated each Friday or Saturday
for the following week.
Does my first grader come to the fall conference?
No. The fall conference is for the parents and teacher. In the spring, your
child will share his or her learning at a student-led Open House.
What is the procedure for picking up children early?
Upon arriving, please sign your child out in the main office. Staff in the
office will send someone to pick your child up from the classroom. We may
be involved in an activity and it will take a few minutes for your child to
gather up his/her belongings. Please add 5-10 minutes to your travel
plans. I can not release your child until someone from the office comes to
the door. Thank you!
How can I contact you?
The fastest way to contact me is through e-mail. Your questions and
concerns are very important to me, but depending on the school related
preparations, activities, meetings, and/or trainings scheduled, a response
may not be sent until the next day. I appreciate your patience. I can also
be contacted on my classroom phone at 428-2841.
When are book orders sent home?
I send book orders home at the beginning of each month in the Tuesday
folder (except for the months when the library has a bookfair). Your child's
order is due the following Tuesday. I will include a due date at the time
the monthly order is sent home. Please be aware of this date so that an
additional mailing fee is not added to your total by scholastic. Thanks!
How can I deposit money into my child's lunch account?
You can deposit funds into your child's account on-line, visit the cafeteria
in the morning before school to make a deposit, or send money to me. Please
remind your child to give it to me first thing in the morning. All checks
must have the student's name, identification number, and your TX driver's
license number noted.
When can I volunteer in the classroom?
Thank you for your enthusiasm! I will provide several opportunities for you
to participate in class parties and events. At the beginning of the school
year, I will send home a volunteer sheet. Please check off the things that
you are interested in being involved.