FAQS

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Do we have planners? Yes, planners should be filled out daily and signed every night by parents.

Will I have homework every night? There will be homework Monday through Thursday.

Where do I turn in homework? Homework is placed on top of your desk with your planner before you go to specials.

When is homework due? Homework is due each morning, Tuesday through Friday. Below I have listed the consistent weekly assignments. Math - almost every night Spelling - Monday = sort, Tuesday = sentences, Wednesday = pretest, Thursday = in class test and no homework Reading - Logs due every Thursday

Can I get credit for late work? Each student will have 2 homework coupons for late/missing work per quarter (8 per year). This will make your assignment grade exempt. If you go past your 2 coupons, you will receive a zero in the grade book. If you end the quarter with your coupons, you will receive extra credit. It is very important to turn work in on time.

Do we have mail boxes? We do have a mail center in our room. Mail will be placed in your box throughout the week. It is your responsibility to take your papers home on Friday.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">When do newsletters go home? Newsletters go home on Fridays.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where does work I am "Proud of" go? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">There is a wall for work you are proud of in the back of the classroom. You can hang work here anytime throughout the school year.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Do I have access to paper, staplers, tape, glue, and other school supplies? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">There is an extra supply area in our room for all students.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where is the reading circle? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Reading circle is in the back of the room by my green polka dot chair.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where do we meet for guided reading groups? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Groups will meet with me at the back table. While I meet with groups, other groups are working on assignments or Daily 5 tasks.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where do I hang my backpack? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Your backpack will hang by the back door each morning. It will hang on the hook all day, so make sure you unpack everything you need.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Where do I sharpen my pencil? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">There is a manual sharpener in the front of the room for all students.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Do I ask permision to sharpen my pencil or blow my nose? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">You can get up to sharpen your pencil or blow your nose whenever you need to.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">How do I ask permission to go to the restroom? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Simply hold up an "R" in sign language, and i will wave you to go ahead.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Can we drink water during class? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">You may keep water bottles at your desk and drink from the water fountain at snack and at break times.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Can I use hand sanitizer? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">I would prefer you to use soap and water because of the strong smell of hand sanitizer in the classroom. If you use it, please do not over pour it on your hands.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">What time do I go to the restroom? Snack time Lunch time' Recess time Emergencies