FAQ
How long should homework take?
Homework should take no more than 30 minutes a night. If it takes longer, please let me know and we can work something out.
How do I add money to my child's lunch account?
At the beginning of the year, you will get an envelope to make an initial deposit into your child's lunch account. When your balance becomes low, you will get a notice to add money. Please write your child's lunch number on your check.
Which days of the week does my child need to bring his/her tennis shoes?
Everyday! We have P.E. or go outside everyday. If you want to leave a pair at school, no problem!
How can my child buy ice cream/snack?
Send in 50 cents (exact change, please!). Students sign up for ice cream or a healthy lunch choice in the morning and then get them at snack time later in the day!
How can my child buy a slushy at lunch?
East Salem offers 100% fruit juice slushies at lunch. Your child can purchase this for 75 cents. They can bring the cash or it can come off of their lunch account.
How do I place a Scholastic Book Club order?
Each month, I will send home a scholastic book order. If you would like to purchase from this order, you can send the order back into school with a check made out to scholastic or visit www.scholastic.com. If you choose to purchase through www.scholastic.com, our online class activation code is GTBNV
How do I change my child's form of transportation?
If your child is going to go home a different way than usual, send in a note on a piece of paper (please don't write it directly in the planner). If you forget to send in a note, you can call the school during the day to let us know!
How will I know about my child's behavior?
We have a race track to help us make good choices! Each student has his/her own car and he/she is responsible for staying "on track." When students are making good choices, their car will stay on track. If their behavior needs some improvement, their car will be moved to the Pit Stop. If their behavior continues to need improvement, their car will go to the garage. I do give 2nd chances- if the behavior improves, the car can be moved back on track!! After all, it is important to LEARN from our mistakes!! If a car is in the garage at the end of the day, I will either send a note home or call to discuss ways of improving the behavior problem. I am ALWAYS willing to discuss any behavior issues! Don't hesitate to contact me if you ever have concerns!
Can I send in cupcakes or a special treat for my child's birthday?
Sure!!! We LOVE celebrating birthdays! Just email me or call me ahead of the date to set it up! :)