Parent Information

Parents

Parent/Teacher Relationship

I believe that a good parent-teacher relationship is necessary for maximum school success. Throughout the year I will communicate with you through notes, telephone calls, weekly newsletters via our website, progress reports, student-led conferences, and parent-teacher conferences. Student-led conferences, facilitated by me, will be held during the first reporting period. However, I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You may call me at school (355-2247) and leave a message, schedule a conference, write me a note, or E-mail me at kweidman@greenville.k12.sc.us

Weekly Folders

You will receive your child’s weekly work in a Teacher/Parent Communicator Folder each week. Please sign the enclosed form and return to school the next day.

Classroom Rules

The rules for our class will be developed at the beginning of the school year by students. We will also develop our class mission statement at this time. They will be posted in the classroom along with rewards and consequences. They will also be posted on the student page of our website.

Parent Participation

Throughout the school year there will be a variety of special classroom activities and celebrations. I encourage you to attend these functions when possible and to support them. Your support of school activities makes your child feel important, and sends the message that you value school.

School Attendance

Your child’s regular and prompt attendance at school is crucial to his/her success. Most of our learning activities are group oriented and involve interaction with classmates. Please view school as a priority, and see to it that your child attends everyday, except in cases of illness or an emergency.

* If your child is absent and you want to pick up work your child missed that day, please call the office before 8 a.m. You may pick up the work in the office after 3:00 that afternoon.

Changes in Transportation

If you plan to pick up a child that normally rides the bus or goes to daycare, or if you wish for your child’s transportation to change for a particular day, please send in a written note. If no written note is received, your child will be sent home by his/her usual method of transportation.

Early Dismissals

Please send a note in the morning if you plan to pick your child up early. Check in at the office to sign your child out and the office staff will call for your child to meet you there. There will be no early dismissals after 2 p.m.

Lunch

Lunch money is collected in Bobcat Café. It can be paid daily or weekly. Money may be deposited into your child’s account. Please read the menu for daily lunch selections and price information. Menus are subject to change.

Buena Vista will no longer be serving PBJ in the cafeteria. No “fast foods” are allowed in the lunch room for students, teachers, staff, parents, or guests. Please know that we want you to feel welcome to eat lunch with your child at school. Due to our limited seating space, we need you to send a note to the classroom teacher if you plan to be with us. When the cafeteria was expanded, it was done to enable us to serve students lunch within a two hour time span. Unfortunately, we have little space left to accommodate visitors without advance planning. There is a peanut free table reserved to protect the health of our students with nut allergies. Future plans include the purchase of additional cafeteria tables to accommodate visitors, but until that time, your patience and understanding will be greatly appreciated.

Outdoor Recess

The children will be having recess everyday, unless there is inclement weather. We will try to be creative to provide a quality time for the children at recess. Please keep this in mind when helping your child select clothing for the day. Sandals and dress shoes may not be ideal on some of the climbing equipment and the slides. Please be sure to read the handbook policy for our district dress code. Please note that no flip-flops will be allowed. This is for your child’s safety and health. Also, your child will not be allowed to participate in PE if he/she is not wearing sneakers.

Birthdays

Birthdays are special occasions for young children. Each month, students will be recognized with a special treat and celebration in our cafeteria. Students will receive an invitation for this special event.

Homework

Homework will be listed on the news page of our website. Reading will be a daily homework assignment. There will also be daily homework assignments in math and spelling in addition to the 15 minutes of daily reading. There will be times when your child may also have social studies or science homework. Homework will usually be assigned Monday through Thursday. Your child may occasionally earn a No Homework Coupon.

Please send a backpack with your child everyday. Your child’s supplies and clothing should be clearly labeled with his/her name. I would appreciate your cooperation and encouragement in this effort.

Grading Scale

A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; U = 59 and less

In closing, I would like to say that I am really looking forward to a great year with your child!

Katherine L. Weidman