Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Yes! Every night Monday thru Thursday your child has at least 20 minutes of homework that is due the following day. In addition, it is recommended that your child reads 20 mins. a night. Homework is always used to review skills that have been taught in school, so if your child is struggling please don't stress out for hours about it. Just let me know via a note that your child is struggling and we'll work on it at school that day. Also, I am flexible in giving homework for future nights early. just as long as HW is here the day it is assigned.Back to Top
What is your absent or late policy for homework?
Absent Work: Students who are absent have as many school days as they are gone, plus an extra day to complete and turn in absent work. For example, if a student is absent Monday and Tuesday, they have until the following Monday to turn in their work with no penalty. Late Work: "Homework, Don't leave home without it!" Late work is strongly discouraged! It is disrespectful of the teacher's time and expectations. The day an assignment is late, your child will attend 'Study Hall' during their lunch recess to finish their work. Book Reports and projects will have a cut off date, and NO late assignments will be accepted after that. Students and parents will be notified, in writing, prior. That said, there are always exceptions. Please notify the teacher, in advance, if there are time concerns about an assignment.Back to Top
How come I don't get information about classroom and school events/activities?
At Lea Hill we have a communication system titled 'Mustang Express'. At the first of year every child is given a complimentry envelope that is white with purple lettering. Every Thurday your child will bring this envelope home and deliver the contents to you. Then you send it back to school for the following week.Back to Top
Any and all help is greatly appreciated! First, all volunteers in the classroom must fill out a Washington State Patrol background check (good for two years); this includes chaperones for field trips, too. I always have a number of jobs for parent helpers including copying and preparing materials,or working with students. I also have "take home" jobs for parents that want to help, but aren't available during school hours.Back to Top
What is a 'Comfort Kit' and why does my child need it?
The Comfort Kit is a gallon size Ziploc baggie (clearly labled with your child's name) with a variety of items, in the event that we are unable to leave school grounds for a prolonged period of time. Suggested items: granola bars (2) dried fruit (such as raisins) hard candy (ie. lifesavers) small juice/water (2) non-perishable snack scratch pad w/ pen or pencil personal note from family photo of family tissue small flash light or light stick VERY tiny toy for entertianment large trash bags (2-3, these have a variety of uses)Back to Top