Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
When does the Zebra class eat lunch?
We go to lunch everday from 11:10-11:36. Please feel free to join us! We love visitors!Back to Top
How much time should my child spend reading?
First graders should read both orally and silently at school and at home on a daily basis. You should plan to spend at least twenty minutes each night listening to your child read. Reading fluency is increased through this process. Please listen and read with your child every day. Also, when you are reading, try to act as a model for your children. Help them to recognize and use strategies that you use as a reader (segmenting words, re- reading for comprehension, etc). Encourage your children to read a variety of texts and discuss the reading with your child. Always strive to ask questions related to comprehension and work to promote understanding of the text. Additionally, please work to share the joy of reading with your children. I firmly believe that reading is a subject that unlocks success in other areas of academics.Back to Top
When may I conference with the teacher?
You may meet with me during my planning (P.E) time, which is from 1:30-2:15 daily by calling in advance. The call is just to assure that I will be in the room available for you and not in a meeting. If you have a concern please do not hesitate to contact me via email, note, or personal meeting. Then, we can work out a time that is convenient for the both of us.Back to Top
May I work as a volunteer in the Zebra room?
Volunteers are always welcome! Volunteers will be working with individual students on specific reading skills in the room. The Zebra class welcomes volunteers from 8:15-9:30 AM to work specifically on reading skills. If you feel that this time would fit in your schedule ... please let me know and I will place you on the schedule. Also, if this time does not work for you we would certainly welcome readers to share during brain break and special occasions. Please let me know if/when you are available and we will work to find a time for you! One last opportunity ... we are always looking for helping hands on big projects (cutting, gluing, etc.), which can be done at home. If these flexible hours work better for you and you want to serve as a volunteer in this light ... let me know! We work better together!Back to Top
Can I send a special snack for my child's birthday?
Yes, please feel free to send in a snack for your child's birthday. Remember to send in enough for us all and please pre- cut the items so that the snack will be easier to distribute. It might be a good idea to send in plates/cups if they are required. We will share during our snack/recess time, which is from 9:45- 10:00.Back to Top