Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- How does my child get hot lunch and/or milk?
- What type of homework do you have in first grade?
- Does my child need a snack everyday?
- Can parents volunteer in the classroom?
- How often should I visit this website?
- How can I contact you?
How does my child get hot lunch and/or milk?
Hot lunch (with milk included) is available at school for $2.75 a
day. Milk, juice or water is available for $.50 a day. You can
send cash or check to school with your child and s/he will put
money on his/her ID card. Or you can put money directly into
your child's account via the internet. I have a safe place in
the classroom for each child to leave his/her ID badge.
What type of homework do you have in first grade?
My primary homework assigment is READ, READ, READ. I'd like you
to read to your child, read with your child and have your child
read to you. A balance of these three types of reading will,
hopefully, help your child develop a LOVE of reading!
We also focus on sight words. There are 198 high frequency words
that we work on in 1st grade. As the name suggests, these words
are frequently found in your child's reading. Regular practice
(3 or 4 times a week) of the words I send home can greatly effect
your child's reading development.
There are many other types of homework given throughout the
year. These assignments usually relate to a topic that we are
studying at the time. I try to allow at least a week for
completion of all homework.
Does my child need a snack everyday?
Yes. We have snack time around 10:30 each day. Please be sure
to send in a snack and drink to help get your child through the
morning.
Can parents volunteer in the classroom?
Definately YES! We love when parents help us. I generally ask
parents to help during our literacy block, working with small
groups of children. I have many fun literacy building activities
that the students LOVE to "play." If you are interested in
volunteering once a week, once a month or once in a while please
let me know and we'll set something up.
How often should I visit this website?
My hope with this website it to update homework assignments and
calendar events as needed (probably 2 or 3 times a month.) I
will also upload photos periodically.
How can I contact you?
I can be reached via email (tstewart@rsd13.org), telephone (860-
349-7227) or note. I check my email several times a day and can
usual return phone calls after school.