Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Yes! Volunteers are a very important part of our school family and are welcome to come and help our class. Please let me know the date and time you will be available and I will arrange to have things left for you to work on in the little red schoolhouse. You will always sign in at the office first. Then you may go to the schoolhouse and work. Volunteers are greatly appreciated!Back to Top
What will I need to do when my child is Student of the Week?
When it is your child's turn to be Student of the Week you will receive an information sheet letting you know what you and your child need to send to school each day. Students bring their favorite book and CD as well as a show and tell item. The Student of the Week may also bring a special store bought snack for the class at the end of the week, but this is not required.Back to Top
When can Mrs. Palys' meet with me for a conference?
I am available any day before or after school, or during PE (11:45-12:25). I am also available for conferences during our flex time (12:45-1:15) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.Back to Top
You may send a store bought snack for your child on his or her birthday. Our snack time is during the daily reading group and literacy station rotation from 8:30-9:30.Back to Top
How much should my child be reading?
Children in first grade should be reading both silently and aloud at home each day. Thirty minutes of silent and oral reading will help your child become a fluent reader. Ask your child to retell the events in a story. This is how you will know whether or not they understand. Take turns reading aloud with your child and model reading whenever possible.Back to Top