Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. What should I do if I have important notes for the school or teacher?
2. Do I have to sign my child's folder every night?
3. What is the VIP folder?
4. What will my child need to bring home each night.
5. How much time should my child spend on homework?
6. Do you celebrate birthdays and can my child hand out invitations at school?
7. How will my child be graded?
8. How can I get in touch with the teacher?

What should I do if I have important notes for the school or teacher?

Send all correspondence through your child's Home Work Folder. I 
will check this folder for notes and information each day. 

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Do I have to sign my child's folder every night?

Yes, it is important for us to have daily communication.  If you 
sign your child's folder each day and I initial it each day, we 
both know that the folder has been checked for daily 
communication.  Please review any papers that your child brings 
home.

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What is the VIP folder?

VIP folders stand for "Very Important Papers."  This folder will 
go home each Wednesday.  Included in this folder are test papers 
and sometimes important notes from the community or school. 
Your child will also received a weekly Work Habit grade.  This 
Work Habit grade is important.  Working together we can improve 
your child's Work Habits, which will in turn improve 
productivity, learning, and test grades.  Please sign the 
attached paper and return the entire stack of papers the 
following day.

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What will my child need to bring home each night.

Your child should bring home his/her "Take Home Folder" 
and "Reading/Vocabulary"  folder. He/she should practice reading 
the vocabulary words and practice stories each night.
Your child may also have a library book or an Accelerated Reader 
to take home for reading practice or enjoyment.

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How much time should my child spend on homework?

Your child should spend about 20 - 30 minutes a night on 
homework. Longer time periods may be needed until a routine is 
established.  If you find that your child is spending more than 
the required time, please call me. I am here to help. We can work 
together to find a solution.

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Do you celebrate birthdays and can my child hand out invitations at school?

We do not formally celebrate birthdays at school. Your child may 
receive a birthday ribbon on his/her birthday and is allowed to 
bring a classroom snack for that day. Your child may only hand 
out party invitations at school if everyone in the class is 
invited.

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How will my child be graded?

For the first nine weeks of school, your child will not receive 
any subject grades. They will recieve a Conduct grade and a Work 
Habits grade.  After the first nine weeks, a grade of E
(excellent), S(satisfactory), or N  (needs improvement) will be 
assigned in each core subject. Please be advised that an N is not 
a passing grade.

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How can I get in touch with the teacher?

The best way to communicate is by written communication sent 
through your child via the Home Work Folder. Please date all 
correspondance.  For information that is not time sensitive, you 
can email me at karen.hanagriff@stpsb.org.  Please remember that 
email is usually checked before 7:30 a.m. and my not be checked 
again until after 2:30 p.m.  If the message is urgent and last 
minute, you can call the school office and leave a message with 
the office staff.  I will return your call as soon as possible.

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