Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions from students and parents.
How do I pay for my child's lunch?
You can send money with your child everyday or you can send a check made out to Sierra Vista Cafeteria if you want to pay in advance. A child's lunch tray costs $1.75. Breakfast costs $1.15.Back to Top
Can I send/bring a treat for my child's birthday?
Yes, I allow this, in fact it is really fun. I have my students sing several versions of Happy Birthday. If you send/bring a cake please supply plates/forks for students. The same goes for drinks, if they are not indivilually contained please provide cups. Thank youBack to Top
If my child is absent; how does he or she make up work?
APS teachers provide make up work after child returns to school. Child is given same amount of days to return it as days missed. I usually send homework packets that were missed only.Back to Top
I grade by observing my students as they do their class assignments--I take notes about comprehension/finishing work etc... I look at how each child is progressing as opposed to grading each assignment--in second grade it often takes students several attempts and several days or weeks to grasp new concepts. I send home a "Homework Rubric" to reflect how your child is doing on their weekly Homework packet.Back to Top
How do I find out about upcoming events, such as, field trips, etc...?
First always check out this site for updates. I also send a class newletter entitled "Second Grade News". This newsletter always has upcoming events listed, weekly schedules listed--when library book is due-- etc... I also talk about units we are doing in class and I publish student poems.Back to Top
What is the procedure for taking my child out of school early?
I cannot dismiss students from the room. Please check them out through the school office--an ID is required for this.Back to Top
Do I need a visitors sticker whenever I am at the school?
You must wear a visitors sticker between 9:00am and 3:50pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. And on Wednesdays between 9:00am and 1:00pm. An ID is required for this.Back to Top
Do you allow parents to volunteer in your room?
Of course, I encourage it in fact. I have parents that come in on a regular basis to volunteer and I also have parents come in when they can.Back to Top
What is the best way to contact Ms. Lamkin?
Send a note in your child's folder. I return phone messages before and after school only. Email me--use links on this site or on Sierra Vista's homepage. Note: I do not accept phone call at home. Thank youBack to Top
Can I eat lunch at school with my child?
Yes, just let me know by 9:10 of the day you will be eating with your child so I can include you in our class lunch count. An adult tray costs $3.00. Our class eats lunch everyday from 11:00 to 11:30.Back to Top
How do I turn music on and off on the home page?
Just go to the little player under the quote at bottom of Home page and click on the top button on the left (this acts as a toggle switch, you can turn music back on by clicking on it again). I periodically change the tune and I run a class contest to see who can tell me the title of the new song.Back to Top
How do I know when pages and information on the class site have been updated?
The "Announcement Page" always lists when there is new student work, calendars, pictures, etc...posted.Back to Top
Why is there a viewer code on some pages?
I put a viewer code on pages that have names of students, such as, newletters and student work pages. I also normally put a viewer code on student picture pages. This is for security. I give the viewer code only to student family members.Back to Top
What are the picture graphics at the bottom of the home page for?
Click on the graphics-- they are links, for instance, the "Lunch Menus" graphic takes you to the Albuquerque Public School (APS) Breakfast and Lunch Menu.Back to Top