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FAQFrequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents. Please contact Ms. Bold if you have a question which is not answered on this page.
7:23 a.m. Students enter the building 7:55 a.m. Beginning of the instructional day 2:25 p.m. Dismissal 6:00 p.m. ASP closes 7:23-7:45 AR Tests and library checkout 7:23-8:10 Morning Work Quick Write, Daily Prep. 8:10-9:10 Language Arts, Part 1 9:10-9:25 Snack, Class Chat 9:25-10:25 Language Arts, Part 2 10:25-11:10 Specials 11:15-12:15 Math 12:15-12:35 Drop Everything And Read 12:40-1:10 Lunch 1:15-1:55 Content Study 1:55-2:10 Outside 2:10-2:25 Prepare for Dismissal 2:25 Dismissal Please feel free to contact our room parent at any time if you are interested in volunteering in the classroom. There are many opportunities including, but not limited to: Stuffing folders, organizing celebrations, class projects, making copies, and parent readers. When and why do parents sign the agendas? Parents are responsible for signing the agenda each night. I certainly understand that things come up; however, this small act is a large transition process to teaching them the life long tool of being organized. Please check your child's agenda each night confirming that the homework has been checked by you, your child has read for 20 minutes or more that night, and you have checked the comments area for any teacher feedback. I will be checking the agenda each morning for parent signatures and parent comments. The agenda is our best form of communication between the parent, teacher, and your child. What are check-in and check-out procedures? A written excuse is needed when a child is absent from school. This excuse is due upon the day your child returns. The note should include child's name, date, parent's name, date of absence, and explaination of the absence. Tardy students must be signed in, by the parent, in the front office if your child is not in the classroom by 7:55 a.m. Our class goal is to have every student in the classroom by 7:45 to provide time to take care of personal business before school starts. Early check-out will require a parent visit to the front office. Please be prepared to show your photo identification and the front office will call for your child. Plese send a written note stating what time your child will be picked up so we can do our best to help him/her be packed and ready. How do I change my child's dismissal? Please discuss with your child how he/she will be going home each day. My suggestion is to list how your child is going home each day in the "After School" section of the agenda when you sign it daily. This section can empower your child at dismissal time when questions often arise. Children often become concerned about how they will get home in third grade since we begin transferring that responsibility to them. Permanent changes in dismissal should be sent in a written note including the child's name, date, old dismissal procedure, new dismissal procedure, and parent's name. All other changes in dismissal require a written note stating the child's name, date,parent's signature, and the day's dismissal procedure. Situations sometimes cause changes in dismissal during the day. Please hand deliver a written note to the front office of any last minute changes in your child's dismissal and they will deliver the information to class at a time which will not interrupt instructional time. When and how can I celebrate my child's birthday at school? You are welcome to bring in cookies, cakes, etc. that are ready to serve to the class in celebration your child's birthday. Lunch in the lunchroom is the very best time and place to share birthdays. It is helpful if everything is cut and ready to serve before it is brought into school as time is short. Please notify me atleast one day in advance about the type of snack you will be providing so we can accommodate you. Finally, Please check the class allergy section of this website for any dietary restrictions. When can my child go to the library? Students may go to the library before 7:45 a.m. or when classwork is complete during seatwork. The children list thier name on the board if they need to visit the library that day so we can make sure they have an opportunity to go. We will also try and go to the library as a class once every two weeks. Does my child have to read an Accelerated Reader book? My goal is that your child should be reading 1 AR book in thier reading level and pass the test with 80% or highter every two weeks. Longer chapter books are a great challenge and are encouraged to be read in addition to meeting reading goals. Every child has a reading range with numerous books to chose from. The AR tests serve as a good check for everyone involved to know how well your child is reading and comprehending a book. This information gained will help us all set appropriate individual reading goals in support of the students becoming a better reader. Can my child read other books besides AR books? The media center permits third graders to check out 2 books at a time which provides the students with ample opportunities to read other books of interest too. Ms. Schmidt and I work together to try and instill a love for reading. Does an AR book have to come from the school library? You are welcome to visit the Murdock website and check to see if a book from your home or public library is an AR book and its level. Make sure the book is consistent with the title, author, and date since some books might be slightly different. How do I contact you regarding questions and concerns? The students are welcome to ask questions throughout the day except in the hall or when I am already speaking to someone else. The best way for parents to reach me is through the agenda. Little notes of paper seem to get misplaced. Email is a valuable tool for longer or more personal questions. I will do my best to respond to all emails as soon as possible. The county sometimes do system updates which can interfere with communication so make sure you re-send the email if you do not hear from me within 24 hours. I will always send a response to emails to varify my receipt of the message. Please keep in mind that I do not check emails when I am teaching as well as during family time. Sometimes, life gets in the way so send me a written note stapled in the agenda if you do not receive a response to your email. |
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