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

1. Can I send in a special snack for my child's birthday?
2. Can I come eat lunch with my child?
3. What if my child forgets to turn in their homework?
4. How much at home reading should I be doing with my child?
5. How do I get in touch with the teacher?
6. How do I change how my child is getting home?
7. How many students are in the class?
8. Who are the Room Moms?
9. How will I know if school is closing early?
10. What is the behavior plan for the class?

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

Yes. I do ask that you let me know at least two days before, so I can make
plans. Please be aware there are students with allergies, so please no nut
products.

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Can I come eat lunch with my child?

Sure! Please make sure that you have a valid photo i.d. We eat from 11:40-
12:10

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What if my child forgets to turn in their homework?

First grade is a learning experience.  We're teaching the process of 
completing an assignment at home and bringing it back to school.  You don't 
have to go home & come back to school to deliver it.  Please just return it 
the next day.  If your child forgot their take home folder, I'll use another 
folder as a back up until he/she brings the "panther" folder back.

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How much at home reading should I be doing with my child?

15-30 minutes is required each night.  You can read to your child, with 
your child or have your child read to you.  You can read the books they are 
working on in reading group or a book of their choice.  Please sign their 
night reading log.  Simply read, read, 
read! :)

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How do I get in touch with the teacher?

You may call me any time before 8:45 a.m. or after 3:35 p.m. at the school 
(703-753-7741).  Anytime in between then, I am in class.  Please remember 
that I am teaching and can't have a conference with you then.  You can reach 
me 
anytime by e-mail (shradehe@pwcs.edu)

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How do I change how my child is getting home?

Please call the office at 703-753-7741 who will then notify me or send me a 
note in the morning.  Please don't e-mail this information.  If I happen to 
be absent that day, my substitute won't have access to my e-mail.

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How many students are in the class?

23

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Who are the Room Moms?

Mrs. Barrett(Sawyer's mom)
Mrs. Patterson (Connor's Mom)

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How will I know if school is closing early?

The phone tree parents--Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Hoffmann will call to inform you of
closings.

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What is the behavior plan for the class?

Our Behavior Plan:
Every child has a panther on his or her desk as a reminder to "stay on 
track".
If I give 3 warnings for the same behavior, I take the panther. The panther
can be earned back if the student gets back on track. Serious offenses, such
as hurting others being destructive, lying and stealing are automatic loss of
panther. If the panther is on the desk at the end of the day, then your child
is a "quality student" and the person on the calendar will be green. If your
child does not have his or her panther at the end of the day, there will be 
an
X on the calendar and a note about what happened. Please sign the note and
return it to school to go in the data notebook. Each student is responsible
for coloring his or her folder; so unless there is an X and a note please 
know
that your child is on green if the folder is not colored. Green is staying on
track and being a quality student(doing exactly what is expected). Purples
will be used, but very sparingly. Purple is when students go above and beyond
what is expected.

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