Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How can I help my child become a better reader?
- How can I communicate with you?
- How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?
- How much help should I provide with homework?
How can I help my child become a better reader?
Read to your child EVERY DAY! When you read, help make the text come alive
by asking questions as you read: What do you think will happen next? Why do
you think the character did that? What would you do in that situation? It's
not just about reading words---it's what we make sense of the words that
makes us EXCELLENT readers! There is nothing more important than taking time
out of our day to read to our children---it is the gift of our time and love
for them, as well as the lifetime gift of literacy.
How can I communicate with you?
For any questions or concerns, please call the school at 452-4227 during the
day and I will return all calls in the late afternoon or early evening. I
can also be reached by e-mail, as well as by notes sent in with your child.
For meetings in person, I can meet prior to the start of the school day, or
after school (except for Tuesday afternoons when we have our Faculty
Meeting).
How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?
Please send in a healthy snack that is store bought and pre-packaged so we
can closely monitor ingredients for nuts and other products students may be
allergic to (no homemade goodies, please!) Send in a note with a date you
would like to reserve for the celebration so a time can be arranged.
How much help should I provide with homework?
It is so important for parents and caregivers to know what homework is being
assigned and to provide support as needed by the child. As discussed at
Back to School Night, it is important for me to know if your child had
difficulty with the assignment. By writing a 1 in the upper right-hand
corner, I'll know your child did not require any help; a 2 means they
required some help; and a 3 indicates they did not understand the concept at
all. This information will help me better help your child the following
day, where I can spend some time reteaching the concept. Your help in this
area is very helpful to me as your child's teacher.