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

1. What time does school begin?
2. What time is dismissal?
3. What if my child is absent?
4. What if my child needs to be picked up early for an appointment?
5. How do I contact the teacher?
6. Can my child bring in toys or other items from home?
7. How are birthdays celebrated in your classroom?
8. When are parent/teacher conferences?

What time does school begin?

Students are allowed to go to breakfast in the cafeteria at 
7:50.  School begins promptly at 8:00.  Any student not in their 
classroom by 8:10 will be marked tardy.

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What time is dismissal?

Students in third grade are dismissed at about 2:50.  If you plan 
to pick up your child and he/she normally rides a bus you need to 
send in a note that morning.  If it is an unplanned pick up you 
will need to go to the elementary office to sign your child out.

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What if my child is absent?

If your child is absent from school he/she needs to bring in a 
note from you as to the reason for the absence when he/she 
returns to school.  Your child is responsible for making up any 
missed in-class work or homework.  It is difficult to send many 
assignments that are done in class home so he/she may have to 
give up a recess or two.

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What if my child needs to be picked up early for an appointment?

If your child needs to be dismissed early, it would be 
appreciated if you sent in a note stating this on the day it is 
needed.  When you arrive at the school you will need to go to the 
elementary office to sign out your child.  The secretary will 
then call to the classroom for your child to be dismissed.

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How do I contact the teacher?

I can be contacted in one of three ways:
   1.  send in a note with your child
   2.  email me at jlamphere@dolgeville.org
   3.  call me at the school at (315)429-3155 voice mail #1113

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Can my child bring in toys or other items from home?

I would prefer that your child not bring in toys and other 
personal items from home.

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How are birthdays celebrated in your classroom?

We will celebrate every student's birthday.  The celebration will 
be held on the day of the birthday or as close as possible.  
Summer birthdays will be celebrated in June.  Your child is 
welcome to bring in a treat from home.  Please make sure that you 
provide enough for the entire class.  At this time there are 
sixteen students in our class.  If you provide something that 
needs special utensils, etc. please provide them as well.

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When are parent/teacher conferences?

Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 24 
and Friday, December 4.  There will be a sign-up sheet at Open 
House on Thursday, September 17.

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