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Frequently Asked Questions:
The first consideration is where a child lives. If the child lives in the towns of Elliott or Lewis, the child walks to school and this is the building to which they are assigned. In parts of the district, the bus that picks up a child, does not rendezvous and must go to specific building. Next, if a child has a sibling in one building, we try to assign the brother or sister to that same building. Finally, the number of students in the specific classroom is taken into consideration. We try to keep the numbers as close as possible. If a parent has a special request, please put it in writing and it will be given sincere consideration.
Every time a child reads, the brain is making connections. The first 15 - 25 minutes there is a high rate of connections formed. After this length of time, connections are made, but not as many as fast. Practice is necessary for getting proficient at any skill. (Kids understand this concept when we relate it to shooting baskets.) The reason we have the students return the calendars is to reward students who are forming this valuable habit and associate reading as a fun activity. Our Reading Celebrations are the reward for those students who bring back their completed calendars. We purposely keep the activities a secret to increase the reward value.
A good rule of thumb for homework is about ten minutes per grade level. So a second grade student should have no more than twenty minutes. The confusion comes in when students do not use their time wisely in the classroom. If there is a question about the amount of homework your child is doing, please ask for a meeting with the classroom teacher.
We love to have parents involved in their child's education. A call to the school to the classroom teacher will enable you to visit and see your interests. Usually an hour in the classroom is a good amount of time. Changes in routine can be disruptive in classrooms, but if you'd like to visit for a longer period, we'd love to have you volunteer to work with children. Talk to the secretaries about a volunteer form and security check.
CATS is the acronym for the Talented and Gifted program in the elementary. It is based upon Renzuli theory. To be a part of the Talent Pool students are nominated through their test scores, their work ethic, and teacher nomination. Students may also be revolved into the program for one subject or project. Please go to the CATS website for specific information.
This is a matter of safety and supervision. We have a staff member assigned for monitoring the students from 7:45 - 8:05. Other members may be in meetings or collaborating with other teachers. For other questions, please check the student handbook or e-mail me for a personal reply. Questions that occur frequently, I will publish.
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