- When is homework due? What should we do if we lose the homework sheet?
- How do I notify the school of a transportation change?
- What should my child do with their Buzz Bucks?
- When should we pay lunch money?
- Does my child need a snack each day?
- Can we send in treats for a child's birthday?
- What about book clubs?
- What about AR books read at home?
- What is the school's policy on visitors and volunteers?
- Can I meet my child for lunch?
- When should library books be returned?
- What should I do if my child is absent?
- What time should my child be at school?
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When is homework due? What should we do if we lose the homework sheet?
Homework is due on the day after it is assigned. Monday's homework is due
on Tuesday, Tuesday's homework is due on Wednesday etc. The homework sheet
is sent home on Friday. It will also be posted on this website every
Friday. I encourage you to let your child complete their homework
independently. Please check it and sign it when it is completed. It would
be helpful if you could see that your child has packed it in their folder in
their bookbag. If the assignment sheet is lost you can access it on this
website. If that is not possible then if you send a note to school the
homework assignment sheet and any worksheets can be replaced.
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How do I notify the school of a transportation change?
Your child has a "usual" way of getting home from school each day even
though the way they go home on Monday might be different than the way they
go home on Tuesday. When a change comes up in the "usual" way that they go
home for that day, the request must be in writing. Please use a full sheet
of paper.
The note should include the child's full name, teacher's name, date, what
the change needs to be, as well as a parent's signature. The note should be
given to the teacher to be forwarded to the office to document. Please
remind/encourage your child to turn those notes in to the teacher in the
morning. A note at 3:15 makes for a frantic dismisal.
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What should my child do with their Buzz Bucks?
The Honey Hive is open during lunch recess on Thursdays for students to
spend their Buzz Bucks. These have been earned for following school rules
and exhibiting positive behavior. Many students like to keep these in
a "Buzz Buck holder" which can be purchased from the school office. Buzz
Bucks cannot be replaced if they are lost or washed in a pocket. The colors
change each nine weeks. Students need to spend the old color by the Thurday
following the end of the 9 weeks.
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When should we pay lunch money?
Lunch money should be paid weekly or monthly. It should be sent in an
envelope clearly marked with the student's full name, teacher's name, amount
being paid and the child's lunch code number. You do not need to identify
breakfast money and lunch money. Students are given a lunch menu at the
beginning of the month and it is also posted on the Honey Island website.
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Does my child need a snack each day?
The class is permitted to have a light snack each day. Students are not
allowed to trade or share snacks except for birthday treats. You may also
send a box drink or a water if you would like.
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Can we send in treats for a child's birthday?
If your child would like to celebrate their birthday at school please
contact me prior to the date. You may send in a snack and napkins that can
be shared at snack time.
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What about book clubs?
I will send home book club forms at the beginning of the month. Please make
your checks out directly to the book club. We recieve points toward
classroom books and materials when you order and students enjoy receiving
books in class.
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What about AR books read at home?
An at home book list will be sent home. This is where the title of any
books read at home can be written down. Students should take AR tests
within one day of completing a book. Students can test on books read at
home as well as books that are read with the child or to the child. You
will recieve a form telling you what level your child should be reading
independently at. You can locate Honey Island's Accelerated reader list at
the following site: http://quizlist.net/search.aspx?id=24583
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What is the school's policy on visitors and volunteers?
We encourage parents and family members to visit our school and to be
active. All visitors and volunteers need to sign in at the front ofice and
wear an identificaion badge while on the campus. This is a state law and
will be enforced for your child's safety. Please sign in using the
volunteer book in the front office. The PTA logs volunteer hours which
includes chaperoning field trips and helping out at class parties.
Unexpected
classroom visits and hall conferences are not allowed at our school. If you
need to see your child or need to drop something off, the ofice will send
for the child.
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Can I meet my child for lunch?
You are always welcome to join your child for lunch. Lunchtime for our class
is from 12:40-1:00, followed by recess from 1:00- 1:25. If you plan to buy a
school lunch you can phone the cafeteria, or send a note so they can include
you in their count when preparing lunches. It would be helpful if you can
have exact change for your lunch.
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When should library books be returned?
Our class has a library once a week (Wednesday) when students can return
their library books. Please help remind your child to return their library
book so they can check out a new one. If they complete it on another day
have them
bring it to school as we have open checkout on the other four days before
the bell in the morning.
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What should I do if my child is absent?
If your child is absent, you need to send a note when they return to
school. Exused absences require a doctor's note.
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What time should my child be at school?
Please try to have your child at school on time. The bell rings for school
to begin at 8:20, and students are counted as tardy if they arrive after
8:30. Instruction begins as students enter the classroom. Students can be
brought to school starting at 7:50.
