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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Does my student need a snack everyday? Yes, your student should bring with a nutritious snack/lunch everyday, but keep in mind that they only have about 20 minutes to eat and play at snack time. By what ages should certain English speech sounds develop? 3 Years - "Vowels", "h", "w", "m", "p" 3.5 Years - "n", "b", "d", "k" 4 Years - "g" 4.5 Years - "t" 5 Years - "y" 5.5 Years - "f", "v", "ch", "wh" 6 Years - "fl", "cl", "gl", "bl" 7 Years - "l", "sh", "th", "j" 8 Years - "r", "tr", "dr", "gr", "cr", "fr", "br" 9 Years - "ng", "s", "z", "sp", "st", "sk", "sm", "sn", "sw", "sl", "spr", "spl" Can my student buy a snack/lunch each day? No. Unfortunately, the kitchen does not open in time. Make sure your student has a healthy, reasonably sized snack/lunch to eat each day. Keep in mind they only have about 10 minutes to eat at snack time. When will Homework/Star of the Week/Sharing/etc. begin? We will begin most of these types of activities in October. We will be explaining them at Back-to-School Night. If my student is going to be absent, who should I notify? Please call Staci Rossi in the office (936-8550) before 8:30 am if your student will be absent, stating the reason for abscence. If they will be absent for 5 school days or more and you give your teacher at least 2 weeks notice, you may stop by the office to set up an independent study contract for them to complete while they are absent. They will not be recorded absent if they return the completed contract upon their return. What is the best way to reach my student's teacher? The best way to reach your son or daughter's teacher is by email. With 33 kids it gets tricky trying to remember what parents might have said outside in line and little notes tend to get lost or read after school which is often too late. The teachers check their email quite often throughout the day and it is the most effective way to communicate with them. How can my student celebrate their birthday at school? Due to stricter federal regulations encouraging healthy foods at schools, students may no longer celebrate their birthday at school by bringing sugary treats such as cookies, cupcakes, cake, etc. These special treats can be reserved for their birthday parties at home. The best way to celebrate thier birthday here at school is by donating a favorite book to our school library. They fill out a special label that is then affixed to the inside cover. Their picture is also taken and hung up on the birthday bulletin board all year in the library. They will still receive their special birthday crowns in class and be serenaded with the birthday song by their classmates! How can I extend classroom learning for my student at home? Check out the links page on our Kindergarten website! Please email your child's teacher if you find a link that is no longer in use. Thanks! What is the homework policy in Kindergarten? In Kindergarten we are teaching the skill of responsibility through the daily routine of reading and homework. At this age level, students are dependent upon their parents to model and help reinforce those skills taught in class. Kindergarten homework should reflect your child�s thinking, which will be used to provide further instruction if necessary. Kindergarten homework is daily (Monday - Thursday), is located in the homework section of our Kindergarten website, and should be completed within 15-30 minutes. If your student takes longer to complete assignments, please notify the teacher. An additional 10 minutes of reading is a requirement and can be you reading to your child or your child reading to you. Homework is not reflected in their academic grades on the report card; however, it is a component of the work habits and social skills section. What are some healthy snack ideas? Some ideas for healthy snacks are: Bagels, Cream cheese, juice, Apple sauce, Graham crackers, Corn bread, Fresh fruit, Apples, Crackers, Cheese cubes, Banana bread, Jello, Fresh vegetables, Ranch dressing, Granola bars, Celery, Animal crackers, Goldfish crackers, Yogurt, String cheese, Chex Mix, Non sugar cereal, Milk, Fruit salad, Mini bagels, Muffins, Tortillas, Grated cheese, etc. |
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