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

1. What is Everyday Math?
2. Can I eat lunch with my kindergartner?
3. My child is sick, what should I do?
4. Do you have Show-n-Tell and when is Show-n-Tell?
5. What is the best way to communicate with Mrs. Campbell and the school daily?
6. How can I help my child have a successful year in kindergarten?
7. Do you have snack during the school day?
8. How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?
9. Can I read to my child's class?
10. What are some of the ways I can volunteer in my child's class?

What is Everyday Math?

Everyday Math is a math program that was created in Chicago.  EDM 
helps make 
math and numbers easier for children to understand by offering 
them 
opportunites to use numbers in every day situations. For example, 
EDM uses 
real money whenever money concepts are introduced.  Children are 
supplied 
with rulers, thermometers, tape measures and manipulatives to 
help them 
solve real life situations whenever possible.

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Can I eat lunch with my kindergartner?

Of course you may join your child for lunch.  Please wait until 
after Labor 
Day before joining your child.  I believe it is so important for 
the 
children to connect with one another before we have visitors at 
lunch.  
Please do not bring fast food for your child to eat at lunch as 
it is unfair 
to the other children.  Our lunch is served downstairs in the 
cafeteria from 
11:40-12:10.

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My child is sick, what should I do?

Please contact Ms. Bobbie in the office at (404) 256-3317 as soon 
as 
possible.  
Please provide Mrs. Campbell with a note explaining your child's 
absence 
upon their return to school.  All work will be saved and sent 
home the first 
day your child returns.  You will have 1 week to complete and 
return any 
missed work.

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Do you have Show-n-Tell and when is Show-n-Tell?

Absolutely!! Show-n-Tell was always one of my favorite things in 
school.  
Any chance to talk and share and I was on board.  Please be on 
the lookout 
for a Show-n-Tell schedule provided at Open House.

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What is the best way to communicate with Mrs. Campbell and the school daily?

Your child will bring home a folder daily.  On one side of the 
folder you 
will find all important papers as well as any written work for 
the day.  On 
the other side you will find a Daily Accomplishment Sheet.  This 
sheet is 
designed to help you stay in touch with your child's behavior on 
a daily 
basis.  Please make sure you review it each night, sign and 
return in their 
folder.  Also please feel free to place any notes in their 
folder.  I check 
my APS e-mail at least once a day, however my e-mail is not 
always 
reliable.  Please know that if I have not repsonded to you within 
24 hours 
please send a hard copy to school.  Thank you for your 
understanding 
reagarding this matter.

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How can I help my child have a successful year in kindergarten?

The number one thing you can do to help support your child's 
learning is to 
READ, READ, READ to them every night!!! Please also reinforce the 
letters of 
the alphabet, the sounds those letters make as well as numbers 0-
10.
Beginning in September, your child will recieve weekly homework.  
This 
homework is NOT required, however it will help support what is 
going on in 
the classroom.  It is a great way for you to stay connceted to 
your child's 
learning and help reinforce what they are learning on a daily 
basis.  You 
can also support their learning by collecting the materials 
requested at the 
beginning of each IB Unit.  Support at home with these units 
helps ensures 
your child will get them most out of each IB Unit.  Participation 
in 
home/school projects also help your child gain the most out of 
each learning 
experience.

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Do you have snack during the school day?

Yes, we do.  We share a snack basket.  The snack basket will come 
home with 
your child the day before they bring in snack.  Please provide 
ONLY healthy 
snacks: fresh cut fruit or veggies, crackers, goldfish, fruit 
snacks, 
popcorn, pretzels, or trail mix are just a few ideas.  PLEASE 
DON'T FROGET WE ARE A NUT FREE CLASSROOM!!
Please provide snack and water for 21 children.

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How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?

I think birthdays are AWESOME and celebrating them is a must.  I 
prefer to 
celebrate birthdays at the end of the school day.  Once our 
schedule has 
been created I will let you know the exact time.  You are welcome 
to bring a 
treat and drink, individual juice boxes work best, for each child 
in our 
room.  Please make sure the treat is precut or in individual 
pieces as time 
is always a factor.  Whenever possible I enjoy celebrating 
birthdays on the 
actual day or as close to it as possible.  As far a summer 
birthdays we 
celebrate the 1/2 birthday instead.  Please let me know if you 
have any 
questions concerning birthdays.

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Can I read to my child's class?

Of course you can.  We will begin weekly parent readers in 
October.  You 
will be invited to read for 20 minutes.  Please select a few of 
your child's 
favorites to share with the class.  Grandparents and other family 
members 
are also invited to read.  
A Weekly Parent Reader Sign-Up will be available at Open House.

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What are some of the ways I can volunteer in my child's class?

There are many ways to volunteer in your child's class.  Field 
trip 
chaperones are always in demand.  You may also sign up for 
special class 
events, weekly parent reader, Fun Friday Helper, or class 
photographer to 
just name a few.  Room Parent Sign-Up and other school sponsored 
volunteer 
positions will be available at Celebration of Learning.  All sign-
up sheets 
for class volunteer positions will be available at Open House.

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