Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Should I send a snack with my child?
Throughout the year I will request each student to bring in a box of graham crackers. Any flavor of crackers will do,infact the students love chocolate and cinnamon. We have these for a snack each day and all share.Back to Top
Do we have volunteers in our classroom?
Yes we do! I love to have parents help out. I will send home a form to fill out in October. I find that it takes us a month to get into our routine and feel comfortable as a group. Remember, you can help in other ways besides coming in.Back to Top
What should I do if my child is sick?
If your child isn't feeling well, it is best to keep them home for the day. Children that are sick and come to school can make the rest of us sick.Please call the school office in the morning and let us know.Back to Top
Do I need to send a note if my child misses a day of school?
Yes, please send me a note to let me know a general reason for your child's absence. If you know that your child is going to miss a day of school in advance, send me a note to let me know the date(s) your child will not be in school. I can send home makeup work in advance.Back to Top
What should every third grader have for school?
The most important thing to have in third grade is a fairly large backpack. Lately, backpacks seem to be getting smaller. We make a lot of projects with a larger backpack, these will make it home in better shape. Your child also needs to bring his/her school folder everyday. I will send it home in the evening with graded papers, notes and homework. Each student needs to bring their AR book home nightly as well to read and return the following day.Back to Top
What do I do if my child has a problem at school?
It is very important that you contact me as soon as possible. In many situations, children will not inform me of the problems i.e. the bus, the playground,etc. Once I am made aware, I will help your child to solve the issue at hand.Back to Top
What is the rule about birthdays at school?
In our classroom students may bring a birthday treats on their special day or school day that is closest to their actual birthday.Please let me know ahead of time. All summer birthdays will be celebrated in January. Birthday invitations cannot be handed out in class unless there is an invitation for each child. This spares hurt feelings.Back to Top
What if we forget our library books on Tuesday?
We all forget things at one time or another. Just send the book in the next day or keep until the following scheduled library.Back to Top
What happens if my child brings a sack lunch?
Your child is welcome to bring a sack lunch to school. Please have them tell me first thing in the morning during lunch count, so I may notify the kitchen.Back to Top
What is the procedure for bringing money to school?
If you child needs to bring in money for lunch or etc,place it in a sealed envelope with my name and your child's on the outside as well as what the money is for.Back to Top
Do you have Book It in your classroom?
Yes, our third grade classroom participates in the Book It project. The program runs October-March. More information regarding Book It will be given out in October.Back to Top
Do you have book club orders in your classroom?
Yes, our third grade class will be given book orders once a month. These book clubs offer great books for really good prices. Please make all checks payable to the book club when you send in your orders.Back to Top
What time is lunch and may I come to lunch?
Your child's lunch time is at 11:50 to 12:40. You may come and eat lunch with your child any day of the week. Parent's and/or visitors will pay $2. Please send a note if you plan on eating a school lunch, so the cafeteria staff can prepare.Back to Top
What is the classroom Grading Scale?
A+ 100% A 93% - 99% A- 90% - 92% B+ 87% - 89% B 83% - 86% B- 80% - 82% C+ 77% - 79% C 73% - 76% C- 70% - 72% D+ 67% - 69% D 63% - 66% D- 60% - 62% F 0% - 59%Back to Top