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

1. What if my child forgets to turn in their homwork 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?

What if my child forgets to turn in their homwork 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?

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 (brownax@pwcs.edu).

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Can my child bring in birthday treats on their birthday?

Yes.  Please note that we have 22 students in our class this year.

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Do you have snack every day?

No. Since we eat lunch at 11:35 and it's right in the middle of the 
day, a snack will not be necessary.

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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 11:35 p.m.

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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 a new one.  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?

Fall Celebration: Oct. 31, Winter Celebration: Dec. 22, Friendship Day: Feb. 
14, 
First Grade Picnic: June 7

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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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