Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of
students and parents.
- What are the class time:
- Do I keep all the papers/work inside the Thursday folder?
- What does my child do in Pre K?
- What are the hours of the Pre K program on Early Release Days?
- Will my child eat at school everyday?
- What does my child need to bring to school?
- What if my child is going to be absent from school?
- What if I need to contact Mrs. Waites?
- Can I send anything to school to celebrate my child's birthday?
- When are Fall Parent Conferences held?
- Will my child go to the Library?
- Can my child stay with you if he/she comes early or stays late?
What are the class time:
The Morning Class---7:30-10:30
The Afternoon Class---11:45-2:45
Do I keep all the papers/work inside the Thursday folder?
Keep all the work at home. Only send back the papers/form
requiring you to
do so.
What does my child do in Pre K?
We work on Kindergarten Readiness Skills--letter recognition,
language
development, pre-writing skills, pre-reading skills, number
recognition and
numerical concepts, math problem solving skills, science
concepts, skills,
and experiments, social studies concepts, social skills (how to
get along
with others), musical movement, and higher level thinking
activities.
What are the hours of the Pre K program on Early Release Days?
The Morning class will attend school at from 7:30 to 9:30.
The Afternoon class will attend school from 10:45 to 12:45.
Will my child eat at school everyday?
We will eat Breakfast/Lunch as a class everyday. If your child
is not buying a meal from the school cafeteria, please send a
healthy meal from home.
What does my child need to bring to school?
Backpacks. Backpacks need to be sent EVERYDAY. Please include
an extra pair of clothes inside in case of accidents. Please
leave all toys at home. These tend to get lost/broken.
What if my child is going to be absent from school?
Please call the office: 428-2202 or my classroom (428-2248) to
let us know that your child will not be attending. When your
child returns to school, please send a note explaining the
absence. Each day is a learning day; please try to only have
your child miss class if he/she is ill.
What if I need to contact Mrs. Waites?
Please call my room (428-2248). Please leave a message if I do
not answer.
My email address is: shannon_waites@roundrockisd.org
You may also send a note with your child, and I will call you at
my earlier convenience.
Can I send anything to school to celebrate my child's birthday?
I acknowledge ALL birthdays--including Summer ones! The children
will be invited to choose a special Birthday pencil/eraser from my "Birthday Tub"
to take home and enjoy! You may send a food treat to share with our class.
. If you would like to bring a treat, please let me know in advance,
since sometimes we have schedule changes. I prefer for parents to send "easy"
snacks for the class to enjoy--cookies, fruit snacks, crackers... Please save the
birthday cakes and cupcakes for home parties.
When are Fall Parent Conferences held?
Fall Conferences will be held in October. Sign up sheets will be
sent home to arrange times. If you have any
concerns about your child, you may always contact me for a
conference.
Will my child go to the Library?
Our class will be going to the Library on Fridays each week.
Your child will be allowed to check out one book at a time.
Please make sure and turn your book in each week, since the
children look forward to "searching" for their new treasure to
take home! I will let you know when we will begin checking out
books. Please use the plastic "Book Bag" to transport your book.
Can my child stay with you if he/she comes early or stays late?
Please arrive and pick up your child at our designated times. I
am unavailable to watch the children before/after our class
times, since I use those times to prepare for both classes,
attend meetings, and take care of school business. Thank you for
your cooperation.