FAQ's
What do I do if my child is absent? If your child is absent, please go to the Spears website. At the top is is "Report an Absence" button. You may report your child's absence that way. Without a note, your child's absence is recorded as unexcused. More than 18 absences can be considered for retention. Also, please be aware of FISD policy that children must be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
What do I do if my child is going home another way? You need to contact the school office at 469-633-2900 before 2 pm and let them know of your child's dismissal change. We are busy with the children and often do not check e-mail or voice messages until after school or during our conference time so please be sure and call the office. For your child's safety we are unable to accept any verbal messages from your child. THANK YOU!
Can my child bring a water bottle/snack to school? Yes! We encourage students to bring a pop-top water bottle to keep at their desk throughout the day. Please send a nut-free, healthy, easy to open snack everyday.
What do I do if my child forgot their lunch? They may go through the cafeteria line with the other children. (It is a good idea to always have money in their account for emergencies.) Also, you may bring their lunch to the doors outside of the cafeteria where there is a black storage container. You will write your student's name AND grade on the lunch. This will be checked at the beginning of lunch time.
When is lunch? 11:00-11:30. Please remember, if you plan on bringing your child lunch- please try to arrive on time. Not only do the students worry when their parents are late, but they also have to have their lunch finished by a certain time. We want to make sure everyone has plenty of time to enjoy their lunch.
Can I bring Birthday treats? Birthday treats are highly discouraged at school. If treats are sent to school, they MUST be individually wrapped and will be passed out to students at dismissal to be eaten at home. If treats are not individually wrapped, they will not be passed out and will be returned home with the student that brought them. This is district policy. Thanks for your understanding.
- What are Thursday folders? Thursday folders will go home weekly. There will be completed work from class, important information and flyers, and/or forms to return in these folders. There is a spot to sign each week, confirming that you have received and reviewed the contents of the Thursday folder.
How do I request a time to talk with my child's teacher? You may also email or leave a voice message at any time you feel necessary. All messages are returned within 24 hours, or as soon as the teacher is available.