THINGS TO KNOW
PARENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIP:
I believe that a good parent-teacher
relationship is important for maximum school success. Throughout the year,
I will communicate with you through our class website, notes, weekly
newsletters, progress reports, telephone calls and parent-teacher
conferences. I encourage you to send me a note when you have questions or
concerns. I will then get back to you as soon as possible. Conferences
regarding your child's progress should be scheduled ahead of time so that we
have the appropriate amount of time to address the issue at hand. Please
feel free to ask for a time to come and observe what we do in the class. I
don't want anyone to feel like they are not welcome in the classroom. I do
ask that observations begin after the first two weeks of school are
complete. And that you limit you visits to no more than 30 minutes (unless
you are helping out). And ALWAYS sign in at the office before coming to the
room.
COMMUNICATION:
Every day, your child will bring home a "Daily Folder."
Inside this folder you will find your child's work, a daily conduct sheet
and important notices. Please review the items in this folder every day.
Initial your child’s conduct report. Please return this folder to school
every day. Please put any notes for me, lunch money, book orders, etc. in
this folder. I have found that this system helps things from getting lost
in transit!
MONEY:
On occasion, it will become necessary for your child to bring money
to school (for lunch, field trips, book orders, Book Fair, etc.) When
sending money to school, please place it in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with the following information:
Your child's first and last name
The amount of money enclosed
The purpose of the money (lunch, book fair, party money, etc.)
Teacher's name and room number (Mrs. Fajardo room 107)
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION:
If you plan to pick up a child who normally
rides the bus, or if your child is going home with someone they do not
usually go home with, you must send a written note. If I do not receive a
written note, then I must send your child home by his/her usual mode of
transportation.
SNACKS:
We will be having a fifteen minute snack period each MORNING.
Each child will have several opportunities throughout the year to provide
snacks for the class. A snack calendar will be sent out at the beginning of
the month, as well as, a reminder on the weekly newsletter. Please help me
to encourage healthy eating habits by sending nutritious snacks when
possible. Some suggested snacks include: fresh fruits and vegetables,
crackers, popcorn, cheese, breadsticks or half-sandwich. Please send bag
drinks as well. I do have a small refrigerator, but it will not hold much.
So please refrigerate the drinks over night before they come. Please send
napkins or paper towels, as well as, plastic ware, if needed.
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
TOPS:
*white oxford button-down shirts (short or long sleeves)
*white or navy polo-style knit shirts NO LOGOS except Fairfield (short or
long sleeves)
*Navy or white turtleneck--plain or ribbed (no logos)
*girls may wear white middy blouses with plaid ties
*any exposed "undershirts" must be solid navy or white
BOTTOMS:
*KHAKI pants, capris, jumpers, shorts and skorts, belt loops are not to be
removed from clothing. Belts must be worn if the clothing has belt loops
and fit into the entire belt loop and remained buckled. No part of the belt
may be left hanging. The color needs to coordinat with the uniform: navy,
brown, black or khaki.
*Pants must be uniform style slacks, worn at the waist (no low riders), no
cargo pants, Dickies work clothes, overalls, jean-style pants, bell-bottoms,
etc.
*The length must follow the Caddo Parish policy.
*Only medium and dark shades of khaki will be acceptable:light sand or off-
white will not be permitted.
*Approved blue plaid (#134-57) pleated skirts for girls. This plaid can be
found at Sports World and Shreveport Gymnastics.
Coats and other outer wear:
*Coats may be any color, they are removed and placed in backpacks when
students enter the classroom and wil be worn at recess. Please be sure it
will fit in the backpack.
*Sweaters and sweatshirts to be worn in the building must be solid navy and
may not have any logo's except Fairfield's. A uniform shirt must be worn
under sweatshirts and sweaters.
Shoes and Socks:
*Ideally students wear tennis shoes that are laced or fastened at all times.
These are the safest and most appropriate shoes for PE and running at recess.
*Leather shoes need to have backs and rubber soles.
*All shoes must have backs, no slides or mules.
*Socks and tights should coordinate with the uniform: solid-navy, white, tan.
******Throughout the school year there will be special days that your child
may wear jeans and a seasonal or Fairfield t-shirt. You will receive notice
when it is okay for your child to wear this.