Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What if I need to speak to the teacher in private?
- When is Open House? Should all parents attend? Should children?
- When is lunch? When is recess?
- What time are students marked tardy?
- What time is attendance for the day taken?
- What are the procedures regarding assignments with a grade of a 70 or below?
- How long should a fourth grader spend on one day's homework?
- What if my child has not finished their homework after 40 minutes?
- What are the classroom rules?
- What is the classroom mission statement?
- How do I help my child find a book that is challenging for them?
- Is there anything extra that my child could be working on at home?
- What are the rules regarding birthday treats?
- Do S.S., Science, and Reading assignments count as reading homework?
- What if a student is absent due to illness?
- Should a parent pick up assignments when a student is absent due to illness?
- What if a student is away for several days on a family trip?
What if I need to speak to the teacher in private?
Just call or email, and I will contact you as soon as possible.
Since the children are in specials dayily around 9:00 a.m. I'll
always check for messages. The class phone # is 428-2860. Email
is joni_biggers@roundrockisd.
When is Open House? Should all parents attend? Should children?
Please come. Open House is the perfect opportunity to get a
genuine fell for your child's environment. Children need not
come, but are welcome. Curriculum and procedures will be
explained.
When is lunch? When is recess?
Lunch: 11:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Recess: 9:30 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
What time are students marked tardy?
7:45 a.m.
What time is attendance for the day taken?
9:00 a.m.
What are the procedures regarding assignments with a grade of a 70 or below?
Please look in your child's take-home folder every Tuesday. If
there is a paper below a 70, please have your child correct the
paper and make sure it has a parent signature. Turn the paper
into to me as soon as possible. I will regrade the paper for a
grade of 70. I will not remind the students to turn in the
corrected paper. They have a week to get their paper turned in
for a higher grade. If you have any questions, please call me at
428.2860
How long should a fourth grader spend on one day's homework?
A maximum of 40 minutes.
What if my child has not finished their homework after 40 minutes?
Just initial at the stopping point to let me know that they
worked up to 40 minutes.
What are the classroom rules?
Discipline is ongoing and positive. Students will receive tickets
for behaving exceptionally well. Every other Friday, the class
will cash in their tickets.
When a student breaks a rule, he/she will receive a verbal
warning. If the student chooses not to correct the behavior, then
the student will fill out a Behavior Report on which he/she will
explain which rule he/she disobeyed. The student then signs the
form and takes it home for the required parent signature. It is
to be returned the following day. Each Behavior Report results in
the loss of two points on the students behavior grade.
Consequences for not following the class rules may include losing
recess time, sitting alone, etc.
Our Classroom Rules
1. No talking out of turn. Raise your hand when you have
something to say.
2. Respect everybody and everything.
3. Work independently unless otherwise specified.
4. Follow directions first time given.
Consequences
1. Warning.
2. Sign the discipline book.
3. Sign the discipline book, and give up a ticket.
4. Sign the discipline book, and lose half of recess time.
Rewards
1. Tickets.
2. Lunch with teacher and friends in the classroom (worth 5
tickets.)
3. Compliment from teacher to parent.
4. Sit with a friend for the day (worth 3 tickets.)
What is the classroom mission statement?
Our mission is to always strive to do our best, no matter what
the task! We want to be the best thinkers, readers and writers
possible! We can accomplish this by learning and working together.
How do I help my child find a book that is challenging for them?
When choosing a book for your child, turn to any page and have
your child try reading it. Then, put up a finger for each word he
or she doesn't know. If you only put up one or two fingers, the
book is too easy. If you quickly use five fingers, the book is
too hard. The book is just right if you use three or four fingers
per page.
Is there anything extra that my child could be working on at home?
Keyboarding, I encourage the students to type as many final
copies as possible! Math facts (especially multiplication and
division) is a skill that many students would benefit from having
extra practice at speed and accuracy. Also, your son/daughter
could always use free time to read!
What are the rules regarding birthday treats?
*****Very Important Information: Parents, if you wish you may
help your child celebrate his/her birthday in school by buying
ice cream from the cafeteria at lunch time. The state of Texas
has imposed some very strict guidelines to follow when food is
brought in to share with other students. Please be sure to
carefully consult the Texas guidelines (I have extras in
the room) or the following website
http://www.squaremeals.org/vgn/tda/files/983/1992_Policy%
20brochure%20layout%20final%208.04.pdf. It would be a good idea
to keep your flyer handy throughout the school year. Snacks and
treats that do not fall within the acceptable category will be
prohibited from being served, as mandated by the state of Texas.
Thank you in advance for following these new guidelines.
Do S.S., Science, and Reading assignments count as reading homework?
Yes. Students are asked to read a total of 100 minutes weekly and
are encouraged to include the above.
What if a student is absent due to illness?
For every day missed. students have an additional day to turn in
assignments. For example: If Monday is missed, the student will
make up essential work on Tuesday.
Should a parent pick up assignments when a student is absent due to illness?
Only if a student misses more than 1 day.
What if a student is away for several days on a family trip?
If possible notify the teacher ahead of time. Students are asked
to keep a daily journal that they will use to share with the
class upon their return. Essential work will be made up in
increments once they return.