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

1. What is my child's schedule?
2. What do I do if my child is Guest Reader?
3. May I bring in treats for my child's birthday?
4. What do I do when my child is Star of the Week?
5. What do I do with the book order that was sent home?
6. Do you have show and tell?
7. Can you explain the memory page?
8. What will I be doing if I volunteer in the classroom?
9. What are the new nutritional standards?

What is my child's schedule?

Lunch: 11:10-11:55
Monday:   Music 
Tuesday:   PE
Wednesday:   Art
Thursday:   Library
Friday:    Computers

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What do I do if my child is Guest Reader?

Please help your child pick out a book that will take 5-10 minutes to read 
aloud.  Practice the book with your child as much as you can.  Your child 
will read this book to the class after lunch on his/her appointed day.

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May I bring in treats for my child's birthday?

Yes!  Birthday treats are always welcome to help make your child's day 
special.  Cupcakes, brownies, etc. must be store bought with the ingredients 
listed.  Please follow the state nutrition standards.  They are listed as a 
question below.
  Please make sure that you send enough 
treats for everyone in the class.  We have 21 students.  Individual snacks 
are greatly appreciated. Please do not send in any red juice or soda.  We 
will celebrate summer birthdays at the end of the school year.
Note: Please use the student directory to send out birthday invitations.  I 
will not pass out invitations unless everyone is included.  Thank you for 
your consideration and understanding.

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What do I do when my child is Star of the Week?

All the instructions will be inside the Star Tote that your child will bring 
home, on the Friday before he/she is the Star.  I will be choosing students 
in alphabetical order, using their first name (starting with Amelia and 
ending with Zayan).  You can find the entire Star schedule in 
our "Documents" link.  The Star is also in charge of bringing snacks for the 
class during his/her week.  Please send nutritional snacks, which must be 
reduced fat or fat free and contain very little sugar. Our new nutritional 
standards require this for use in the classroom.  This is a very fun week 
for your child.  Thank you for your participation!

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What do I do with the book order that was sent home?

Book orders are sent home monthly.  If you would like to order books for 
your child, please make the check payable to the book club.  I am also able 
to order free books for the classroom when parents order books.  I get a 
certain number of bonus points for every dollar spent!  This is a great way 
to help out your child's classroom!  Finally, books usually take two weeks 
to be delivered.  Thank you for your patience!

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Do you have show and tell?

We will have show and tell beginning in 
September through December.  Each child will have an assigned day each week where they can 
share something with the class. This is a great way for your child to build confidence in 
speaking in front of other people.  Please note that this will be the only 
time your child may bring a toy to school.  Thank you!

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Can you explain the memory page?

I take pictures for a memory page that the children bring home at the end of 
the year. I hope that your child's page will be a wonderful keepsake 
from first grade!  I use my digital camera so I am asking for a $10 donation 
to help cover the cost of printing.  Thank you!!

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What will I be doing if I volunteer in the classroom?

Following are some of the wonderful things that parents do for me every day:
-Reading one-on-one or with small groups
-Cutting, sorting, stapling, making little books, etc.
-Grading papers
-Making copies
-Putting up bulletin boards / decorating our wall in the hallway
-Helping students with their work
-Planning celebrations/organizing class parties as needed

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What are the new nutritional standards?

State Nutritional Standards-food standards
35% or less of total calories from fat
10% or less of total calories from saturated and trans fatty acids (combined)
No more than 35% total sugar by weight
Must contain at least one gram of fiber
State Nutritional Standards-beverage standards
Juice must be 100% fruit or vegetable juice
no caffeine or carbonated beverages
Note- You may pack whatever you wish in your child's lunch.  These standards 
are for daily snack use in class.  Birthdays and special parties are 
exceptions but the items must be store bought with the ingredients listed.

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