frequently asked questions
How do the teacher and i communicate on a regular basis?
Parent-teacher communication is an essential part of a successful school year. In addition to the below, you are welcome to contact me at any time via edohse@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Daily Communication: Students will have a daily folder that is red. This folder is for homework and sending notes between home and school.
Weekly Communication: On Tuesdays, your child will bring home a blue "Communicator" folder containing student work. Please review the papers with your child, sign the folder, and return the next day. On Fridays, I will post to our class website a newsletter for the week ahead. The newsletter includes information about what we will learn, dates to remember, and other important information related to the upcoming week.
What if my child is absent?
Please complete a Student Absence Form when your child misses school.
What if I need to make an afternoon transportation change?
If you wish for your child’s transportation to change for a particular afternoon, please send a written note in your child's folder. If no written note is received, your child will be sent home by his/her usual method of transportation. I am unable to read email most of the day, so I am unlikely to see email requests for same-day transportation changes. Your written note note must include the student's name, teacher's name, date, and parent signature. In EXTREME EMERGENCIES ONLY, please notify the office of transportation changes.
How do I arrange for an early dismissal?
Please send a note in your child's folder if you plan to pick up your child early. Go to the school's office to sign-out your child, and the office staff will call for your child to meet you there. There will be no early dismissals after 1:45 p.m.
Can I send in a treat to celebrate my child's birthday?
The PTA will provide treats for monthly birthday celebrations. Please do not send or bring birthday treats.
How do i pay for my child's school meals?
Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch is no longer free and costs $2.50 per student. You can deposit lunch money into your child's account through My School Bucks, or I can send your child to our Bobcat Cafe where direct payments are collected. Applications for free and reduced priced lunches can be completed online. Links to My School Bucks and Free and Reduced Price Meal applications are available via gcsfans.com.
Will my child have homework?
Most of the time, homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday. This includes a weekly math sheet and spelling words, as well as 20 minutes of daily reading. There will also be times when your child will have social studies or science study guides.
Will my child have snack time?
Students are welcome to bring a healthy snack to eat each day. Each student may also keep a bottle or thermos of water on his/her desk.
How often will my child have outdoor recess?
Students will have outdoor recess every day, weather-permitting. Please keep this in mind when helping your child select clothing and shoes for the day. Dress shoes and sandals are not recommended for safe play on our slides and climbing equipment. Please note that flip-flops are not allowed.
What supplies will my child need for second grade?
Please click here for school supply lists for 2023-2024. Second grade's list is on page 3.