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

1. Can I sit with my child at Mass on Wednesdays?
2. Can I send in a treat for my child's birthday?
3. Does my child have to wear boots, snowpants and a hat when it snows.
4. Can my child decorate her locker?
5. Can my child have a water bottle at School?
6. Can my child have a hand sanitizer?
7. What about colds and sore throats?
8. What about pinkeye?

Can I sit with my child at Mass on Wednesdays?

Yes! We sit in the first two rows on the side by the Holy Family 
statues.

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Can I send in a treat for my child's birthday?

Yes! Cupcakes, individualized ice cream or popsicles, cookies, 
popcorn,ricecrispie treats,(please- no cake)etc.  No need to send 
in a beverage. We have a waterfountain. Please make enough treats 
for the children ONLY. We have 14 this year. Although the 
children liked bringing treats to the other teachers, we have 
found that it interrupts teaching that is taking place and it 
keeps your child from instruction that occurs while he/she is out 
of the room.

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Does my child have to wear boots, snowpants and a hat when it snows.

Yes! We really care about their health and safety. No child is 
comfortable if their socks and pants become wet from snow. Most 
of the body heat escapes through the head if it is uncovered. 
During the winter months it is a good idea to pack an extra pair 
of socks, a sweater, and waterproof gloves-not those trendy 
little stretchy gloves because they do not provide 
warmth. We do not go outside if the wind chill or actual 
temperature is in the single digits.

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Can my child decorate her locker?

No! We decorate our lockers with our own work. Inside mirrors and 
shelving etc. are really not necessary for a first grader and can 
become very distracting.

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Can my child have a water bottle at School?

Yes- provided it has a tight lid and is taken home for washing.

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Can my child have a hand sanitizer?

Yes! he or she can keep it in their locker so they can sanitize 
their hands before snack, lunch, etc.

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What about colds and sore throats?

When your child is ill,s/he should stay home if there is a fever 
present-even if medicating with Tylenol makes it go away for a 
while-because that is when they are contagious and when they need 
to be resting in order to fight the infection. If your child has 
a sore throat with fever and swollen glands, s/he should be 
checked for Strep throat by your doctor. An untreated Strep 
infection can develop into Scarlet Fever and Rheumatic 
Fever, causing heart damage and joint damage. So it is worth it 
to be on the safe side and go for a swab of the throat. 
Antibiotics would be prescribed for a strep infection. Your child 
may return after being on the antibiotic for at least 24 hours if 
fever free. The entire prescription should be taken 
to ensure that the bacteria is destroyed completely and does not 
develop resistance to this antibiotic in the future.

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What about pinkeye?

If the whites of your child's eyes are pink and are producing 
discharge (stuck together when they wake up), are sensitive to 
the light,and feel grainy and irritable, they may have 
conjunctivitis/pink eye and are very contagious. They cannot be 
in school until the infection clears. There are two types: viral- 
which cannot be treated with drops; and bacterial- which is 
treated with drops you will have to get from your doctor.

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