Any time you have a question, send me a note in the Homework Folder. I will try to answer it during the day or I will send a response the next day. You can always call me at school or at home.
Where can I get another Homework Calendar?
There is a copy on this website.Back to Top
Do students have to wear tennis shoes?
There is not a rule about shoes but we feel tennis shoes are the most appropriate shoes for our children. They help us to keep them safe. The students are less likely to trip or fall during play, recess, and PE. They don't struggle to keep them on as they climb steps and play equipment. When students go into the new gym, tennis shoes are required on the new floor.Back to Top
Can students have a rolling bookbag?
No. Our school has a rule that prohibits the rolling bags. They are a safety hazard for our students. They get tripped up in the wheels and cause falling hazards.Back to Top
Students are tardy at 8:00. They should be in the room and ready to start at 8:00. Students should have made a lunch choice, signed in, unpacked the bookbag, exchanged books, and had the Homework Folder checked. This routine takes about 5-10 minutes. Students entering late have to do this during Plan, Do, Review. I would like all students in the room by 7:50. The WPS News Show starts at 7:55 and we are all on the carpet for the Pledge of Allegience, Our School Promise, the announcements, and our exercises when the program starts.Students experience that same "running behind" you have when they start their day "rushed and behind." A few extra minutes can make the difference between a relaxed, fun morning and a stressed, rushed one.Back to Top
Will my child learn to read in Kindergarten?
YES! They will bring home leveled readers to read to you. All kindergarten students should be reading on at least Level 3 by the end of the year. If you read with your child and to your child every night, your child will make a great deal more progress.Back to Top
What do kindergarten students learn in Math?
Kindergarten students learn to count, tell time, recognize money, measure, join sets, take away sets, graph, and lots more. Go to the SC Dept. of Education website for a complete list of the Kindergarten standards. I have a link on this website. Check it out.Back to Top
Can I have another conference with you?
Sure! Just call the office or me at home. I will set up another appointment and we can discuss any questions or concerns you have.Back to Top
Can I eat lunch with my child?
Sure! Just e-mail me, send a note, or call. I need to let the cafeteria and the security desk know to expect you. Call the day before or early that day.Back to Top
When should I stop walking my child into the building?
We encourage the kindergarten children to learn the way to the room and become independent and responsible. There are teachers and staff in the halls to help students and to make sure they are safe. After the first week of school, your child should come into the building alone. Check your parent handbook for more information.Back to Top
Yes. I gave you my number at the beginning of the year. Just remember to call before 9:30 P. M. You can call at school at 476- 3174 (ext. 4066) anytime and leave a message.Send a note and I will call you.Back to Top
Send a note. Call me. E-mail me. plipscomb@spartanburg4.org or Check the Parent Handbook you received at the beginning of the year. Send me a note if you need another one.Back to Top