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What
time does school start?
7:50am- students may enter the classroom.
8:10am- school begins
Students are not permitted in the classroom before 7:50am. If
your child is not eating breakfast he or she should enter
through the back doors (by Even Start) and wait there, they will
be supervised by Carrollton Staff. Pre-K students may be
dropped off in the back hallway beginning at 7:30am. The back
door will be locked at 7:50am, if you arrive after 7:50am your
child will need to be dropped off at the front doors. If you
drop off your child at the front doors please make sure he or
she knows how to find our classroom independently. It is the
parent’s responsibility to inform daycare providers of our class
times, early dismissals, and holidays
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What time does
school end? Pre-K
begins dismissal at 3:00pm.
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Can my
child attend the After the Bell program?
The answer to this question depends on the age of
your child. The After the Bell program is only offered to
students who are 5 years old. If your child is 5 years old and
you would like to enroll him in the ATB program please go to the
front office to request the paperwork. If your child is not 5
years old he will not be able to attend the ATB program. ATB is
federally funded program for children ages 5 and up, no
exceptions |
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Can my child eat
breakfast at school? Yes,
breakfast is served in the cafeteria daily before school. If
you would like your child to eat breakfast at school it is best
to be here no later than 7:30 so your child will have time to
eat breakfast before the first bell rings at 7:50. You may sit
with your child in the cafeteria while they eat breakfast. If
your child will be eating breakfast alone please be sure they
know how to pay or punch their ID number into the computer
independently. The cafeteria stops serving breakfast at 7:50am
so please make sure your child is here in time to eat.
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Will my child
be taking a nap at school?
We
will be offering all Pre-K students a “Body Break” daily after
gym. Please send a child sized towel to school with your child
in his or her backpack daily for this reason. Please wash the
towel every weekend so your child will have a clean, safe place
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What
if my child is late for school?
We
understand that there may be instances when it is not possible to
be here on time. However, please try to have your child at school on time
so we can begin our day together. If your child
is late he or she will be missing many valuable learning
experiences which may impact the learning process. Tardies will be noted on report
cards and habitual tardiness may affect your child's progress in
Pre-Kindergarten.
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What
is the attendance policy?
Regular, on-time attendance at school is vital to your child's
success. Most Pre-K learning activities take place in
a large group setting and involve interaction with classmates.
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IMPORTANT:
If you
are considering leaving the country mid-year, we encourage
you to consider the effect it will have on your child's education.
By leaving the country for extended periods of time, you are
disrupting your child's education in addition to jeopardizing your
place in our program. We cannot guarantee a place will be
available for your child in our program upon your return.
Children learn best when they consistently attend school.
Also, because most of our instruction is hands-on and interactive,
make-up work will not be given.
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Will my child be
eating lunch at school?
Yes, we will be
serving lunch to all pre-k students in the cafeteria daily. All
students are encouraged to eat independently; feeding of students
is not permitted. Please do not ask teachers or other staff
members to feed your child or force them to eat. Students are not
allowed to take any food or beverages out of the cafeteria.
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How do I pay for my
child's meals?
Parents are encouraged to go to the cafeteria and deposit money in
their child’s account when necessary. It is the parent’s
responsibility to pay for all meals in the cafeteria; please do
not send any cafeteria money to the teacher. If your child
receives free lunch then there is no need for you to deposit any
money in their account. If you are going to deposit money in your
child's account please explain to them how you expect them to use
it. Many children who have money in their account use the
money to buy only junk food like cookies, chips, and Gatorade in
the cafeteria. Thank you for helping your child be healthy.
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What
is the best way to contact Mrs. Levin?
All calls received during class time will go
directly to voicemail; calls will be answered as soon as possible
after school or during planning times. After school from
3:15-3:50 I will be available to meet with you in person or take
your calls. Of course, you may send a note to school with your
child at any time in his or her BEAR book. If you would like to
schedule a conference to discuss your child’s academic progress
please feel free to call or send a note and I will do my best to
accommodate you.
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Will my child be bringing home a weekly or daily folder?
YES. We will be sending home a daily notebook
called a “B.E.A.R. Book”, which stands for Bring Everything
Always Ready. Please read the information in the BEAR Book
every night. Every Friday we will send home a Pre-K
newsletter titled “The Lion Cub” inside the BEAR book, please
make sure to read it carefully each week. Please make sure to
return the BEAR Book to school every day, important
information regarding your child’s education will be included
in the weekly newsletter and daily BEAR Book. We encourage
reading the newsletter thoroughly and hanging it on your
refrigerator for reference. The cost for replacing a lost
BEAR Book is $3.00; the cost for replacing the zippered pouch
inside the book is $1.00.
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Should
I send money to school with my child?
There may be times during the school year when a note is sent home
with your child requesting money for particular activities. You
are not obligated to send money for anything, it is only a request
to contribute. Money should only be sent to school in a sealed
envelope, Ziploc bag, or inside the zippered pouch in the B.E.A.R.
book. All money should be labeled with your child's name,
grade, teacher's name, and the purpose of the money. Please do not send loose money to school for any reason.
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What if my child is sick?
If your child is sick please keep him/her at
home. Small children catch germs very easily and illness can
spread rapidly around the classroom. |
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Please DO
NOT send your child to school with any of the following
symptoms:
FEVER- All students must be fever FREE for 24 hours before
returning to school
RASH
DIARRHEA
VOMITING
LICE
PINK EYE/CONJUNCTIVITIS
CHICKEN POX
ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS THAT COULD AFFECT THE HEALTH OF OTHER
CHILDREN
If you will not be sending your child to school due to illness
please contact the secretary and leave a message.
IF YOUR CHILD IS SENT TO SCHOOL SICK, OR BECOMES ILL DURING
SCHOOL HOURS THE NURSE WILL BE CONTACTING YOU TO COME AND PICK
UP YOUR CHILD.
PLEASE KEEP ALL PHONE NUMBERS CURRENT SO WE MAY REACH YOU IN THE
EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
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What should my child wear to school?
Carrollton Elementary is a dress code school, please
send students to school in the school uniform.
SHIRTS:
Solid
polo shirt with collar in Navy, Hunter Green, Red, or White. NO
T-SHIRTS
PANTS:
Shorts, pants, "skorts," or skirts in Khaki or
SHOES:
Closed toe shoes with a rubber sole
NO
=SANDALS
OR OPEN TOE SHOES
YES=TENNIS
SHOES/SNEAKERS ARE FINE
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Does
my child need a backpack?
YES. All students will need a functional
backpack large enough to hold a 9x12 inch folder inside
without folding or bending. Backpacks with wheels are not
allowed at school, they are too cumbersome and impractical for
Pre-K students to handle independently. Backpacks will
be used daily to hold your child's many important papers and
projects as well as a daily B.E.A.R. book containing our class
newsletter and other important notices. Many backpacks look
alike, please label your child's backpack with his/her name
visible on the outside. PLEASE BRING THE BACKPACK TO SCHOOL
EVERYDAY.
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*TOYS, CANDY,
and FOOD:
For safety reasons please do not allow your child to bring any
toys, candy, or food to school. Toys can easily become broken, lost, or stolen.
Teachers will not be responsible for toys brought to school.
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Can
my child ride the bus?
No, we do not offer bus
service at Carrollton Elementary as our attendance zone is very
small and all students live within walking distance of the
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Do
I need
to purchase school supplies for my child? YES.
We have a pre-packaged set of supplies available for sale here at
school. The set is reasonably priced and convenient. If you
purchase the pre-packaged set of supplies please do not open it,
just bring it to the open house or first day of school marked with
your child's name on the front of the plastic wrap. An itemized
list of supplies is also available if you wish to purchase them
separately. All supplies will be stored in the classroom and
shared by everybody throughout the school year. *SOLD OUT
for 06-07 school year* |
PLEASE
DO NOT LABEL
INDIVIDUAL
SUPPLIES
WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME.
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Can
I bring treats to school for my child's birthday?
You may bring cupcakes or cookies to school for
your child’s birthday. The cookies or cupcakes will be
distributed during lunch or snack. We do not allow birthday
cakes or parties in the classroom. We do not have the tools
for serving cakes (plates, knives, forks etc) and cutting and
serving cake is time consuming and messy. Birthday parties in
the classroom are not possible as they take away from
instructional time. Also, please keep in mind that not all
students celebrate birthdays and some children may not be able
to participate in birthday celebrations at all. We will provide
students celebrating birthdays with many special "birthday
privileges" such as; a birthday story, birthday sticker,
birthday song, and a birthday backpack to take home.
NO BIRTHDAY CAKES OR PARTIES PLEASE!!!!
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What
are the classroom rules? We try to
keep the rules simple due to the age of the children and the
various language barriers:
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Helping
Hands
Listening
Ears
Looking Eyes
Quiet
Voices
Walking
Feet
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When
will report cards be sent home?
Report cards will be sent home four times per year in Pre-Kindergarten.
We will notify you in advance so you can look in your child's
backpack for his/her report card. Please read your
newsletter for the report card dates and instructions.
When you receive the report card, review it, then sign on the
appropriate line on the back. All report cards MUST be returned to
school. We do not keep duplicate copies of the report cards.
At the end of the year Xerox copies will be made and placed in
your child's folder. You may keep the original report card at the
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What can I do at home to help my child be successful in school?
Please work with your child on the following skills at home:
1.
Sharing
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Cleaning- up
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Recognizing colors
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Recognizing shapes
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Recognizing/ identifying numbers
6.
Recognizing/ identifying letters
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Cutting with scissors
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Buttoning, snapping, zipping, and tying
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I'm not sure if my child is ready for school, how do I know?
You will know that your child is ready for school when:
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Your child can
use the bathroom independently- including wiping, taking off
pants/underwear and putting them on again independently
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Your child can
dress him or herself.
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Your child can
separate from you without becoming emotionally upset.
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Your child
knows how to wash his or her hands independently.
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Your child
knows how to cover his or her sneeze.
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Your child
knows how to wipe or blow his or her nose independently.
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Your child
follows simple directions.
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Your child can
sit and listen to a story.
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What
does it mean when my child is "the leader"?
Each day there will be one classroom leader. Leaders rotate on
a daily basis in random order. In addition to being the line
leader, the leader will have many responsibilities in the
classroom such as choosing the songs to sing, leading the
morning pledge, and taking home the class backpack. |
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What can I do
to help my child's teacher?
There are many opportunities for parents to help teachers and
students both in and out of the classroom. We are always in
need of parent volunteers to help in the classroom. If you are
interested in helping please see your child’s teacher. If you
are unable to come to school to help but are interested in
having projects sent home to cut or color, please let your
teacher know. |
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