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

1. What if my child forgets to turn in their homework or take home folder?
2. How much reading should I do with my child each night?
3. How do I get in touch with the teacher?
4. Can my child bring in birthday treats on their birthday?
5. Do you have snack every day?
6. Can I come and eat lunch with my child?
7. When can my child check a book out at the school's library?
8. What if I need to change my child's way of getting home today?
9. What celebrations are planned this year?
10. What field trips do we have planned this year?
11. Who are our room parents this year?

What if my child forgets to turn in their homework or take home folder?

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 reading should I do with my child each night?

20-30 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 (kanterjx@pwcs.edu).  This is the fastest and most 
direct way to contact me!

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Can my child bring in birthday treats on their birthday?

Yes. Please note that we have 23 students in our class this year.
If possible, please let me know at least a day in advance so I can plan our 
day to include the extra time.  You may also bring them at lunch time to be 
passed out in the cafeteria.  Our lunch time is 1:05-1:35.

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Do you have snack every day?

Because we eat lunch at 1:05, I am asking that you send in a healthy snack 
for your child.  I ask that it is a "working snack", one that your child can 
eat while we continue our tasks and doesn't require utensils.  Please make 
sure the snack isn't a sugary or overly salty snack.  Great snacks are baby 
carrots, crackers, granola bars, etc. The students are welcome to bring in 
water bottles, but no juice is allowed in the classroom.

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Can I come and eat lunch with my child?

Absolutely!  Please remember to bring a valid photo i.d. (ex. driver's 
license) and to sign in at the welcome table. You can meet us in the 
cafeteria around 1:05 p.m.  Lunch for students cost $2.00.  Adult lunches 
are $3.00.

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When can my child check a book out at the school's library?

Your child can return their books on their designated library day and check 
out new ones.  Also, I can send students down to the library two at a time 
each day to check new books out, provided they return the ones they checked 
out.  I will ask each morning who needs to get a new book so they don't have 
to wait one week to get a new book.

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What if I need to change my child's way of getting home today?

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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What celebrations are planned this year?

Answer #9 (blank)

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What field trips do we have planned this year?

We usually have two field trips a year.  More information will be sent home 
at a later time.

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Who are our room parents this year?

Our wonderful room parents this year are Kathy Mathis and Lisa Carter.  Thank 
you, thank you, thank you!

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