Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What kind of snacks can we bring?
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE A PEANUT FREE CLASSROOM - PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY SNACKS WITH NUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER. We have lunch at 11:00 following recess at 10:40. Therefore our snack is in the afternoon. Students need to bring a nutritious snack - fruit, veggies, chesse sticks, etc. No chips or candy! We teach nutrition in Health and try to model healthy living. Please bring a snack on early dismissal days because we will not have lunch.Back to Top
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE A PEANUT FREE CLASSROOM - PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY SNACKS WITH NUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER. We have lunch at 11:00 following recess at 10:40. Therefore our snack is in the afternoon. Students need to bring a nutritious snack - fruit, veggies, chesse sticks, etc. No chips or candy! We teach nutrition in Health and try to model healthy living. Please bring a snack on early dismissal days because we will not have lunch.
Do we send homework home for absent students?
Please see the elementary student handbook for information on this policy. We will only send missed work when students are absent for more than 3 days. They will have adequate time to make-up work, tests, etc. when they return. No advanced work will be given for planned student absences.Back to Top
Please see the elementary student handbook for information on this policy. We will only send missed work when students are absent for more than 3 days. They will have adequate time to make-up work, tests, etc. when they return. No advanced work will be given for planned student absences.
When do we need to start writing in cursive and with pen?
Third grade students begin by writing with pencil using print form. We will learn cursive writing, using our penmanship workbook and centers. Students will write everything in cursive in January. Teachers will tell students when to use pen.Back to Top
Third grade students begin by writing with pencil using print form. We will learn cursive writing, using our penmanship workbook and centers. Students will write everything in cursive in January. Teachers will tell students when to use pen.
How do you celebrate birthdays?
The lucky student who is celebrating their birthday has a free dress day. They will also be given a coupon to purchase an ice cream in the cafeteria at lunch. We will still sing to them to make their day special.Back to Top
The lucky student who is celebrating their birthday has a free dress day. They will also be given a coupon to purchase an ice cream in the cafeteria at lunch. We will still sing to them to make their day special.