FAQ

A few common questions…
 * FAQ **

1. How do I let you know if my child will be going home a different way? 2. Can I call the classroom? 3. How can I pay for my child's lunch? 4. What time is lunch? 5. Can I have a birthday party in the classroom? 6. What kinds of snacks can I send to school? 7. What If I need to pick my child up earlier than 2:45? 8. When is my child considered tardy? 9. When is my child considered absent? 10. What can I do to help my child be more successful at school?

The best way to reach me is via email, but it is important to make sure I have replied to your message. The school day is very busy and full of activities, so getting to my computer is often a challenge. In the event of my absence, a substitute will need to be informed of these changes. Please send a note in your child's blue Daily Folder to keep everyone informed. You may also contact the office to ensure that I received the message
 * 1. How do I let you know if my child will be going home a different way? **

Absolutely, I will not be able to take calls immediately during the school day, as the class will be busy learning and working. If you leave a message, I will return your call as soon as possible. The best times to reach me are usually during my conference period or after the school day has ended.
 * 2. Can I call the classroom? **

Th ere are few ways to pay for your child’s lunch: __Option 1__: You may send a check each Monday. Every child has an account number and the money is automatically put into your child's account. Just remember to put your child's account number on the check.
 * 3. **** How can I pay for my child's lunch? **

__Option 2__: You may pay online, you can do this through PAMSlunchroom which can be accessed my the link below: []

If you choose to send loose money, please put it in a Ziploc baggie with your **child's name and account number** on it.

Our lunch is from 11:41 to 12:11.
 * 4. What time is lunch? **

Please let me know when you’d join us so we will plan accordingly. We can only celebrate after 1:45 and this is during our instructional time so I will need advanced notice to determine a good day to celebrate. We only ask that you do not bring any "red" colored foods/frostings/liquids as it stains our carpets. I will also alert you of any allergies we may have in our classroom and need to take into consideration.
 * 5. Can I have a birthday party in the classroom? **

The best snacks to send to school are: crackers, pretzels, grapes, carrots, celery, granola bars, fruit chews, cheese, or crackers with cheese. Any snacks that are healthy and dry are great! We also encourage students to bring a water bottle that can be kept on their table or in their bags. Research shows that staying hydrated aids in the learning process! We only ask that water bottles are taken home daily and cleaned.
 * 6. What kinds of snacks can I send to school? **

Please be sure to go to the front office and sign your child out.
 * 7. **** What If I need to pick my child up earlier than 2:45? **

The bell that signals the start of the school day and when learning begins rings at 7:45 a.m. Any child who is not in the classroom at that time is marked tardy.
 * 8. **** When is my child considered tardy? **

The official attendance is taken at 9 a.m. each day. If your child is not in the classroom at this time, he/she will be marked absent for that day. Please notify the school or teacher in advance if your child has a doctor or dentist appointment and will not be in school at 9 a.m. but will be returning to school after the appointment.
 * 9. When is my child considered absent? **

Please read daily with your child. Encourage your child and let them be independent, which also means making some mistakes! After all, we all learn from our errors.
 * 10. **** What can I do to help my child be more successful at school? **