What time does school start/end?
School begins at 7:40 am and ends at 2:35 pm. The children may come into the classroom at 7:15 am. I recommend them getting there between 7:20 and 7:30 am in order to get morning work completed before the announcements come on at 7:40. Students are marked as tardy if arriving after 7:40. If your child is going to eat breakfast in the cafeteria, and is a car rider, please be sure they are here by 7:15 am in order to have enough time to eat. School begins dismissing at 2:35.
What do I do if we arrive late to school?
Please come into the office to sign your child in if you arrive after 7:40 am. Your child must have a Tardy slip from the office to be admitted to class.
What do I do if I have a transportation change?
Please send a note in your child's Anchor Binder if there are ANY transportation changes. Do NOT leave any transportation changes on my voice mail as I may not get them in time. If you have a last minute change, you can call the office before 1:30 pm. The office will call the room at the end of the day with any changes to transportation.
Can I come eat lunch with my child?
Yes! Please just give me a heads up before hand.
Can I bring a special lunch for my child?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your child lunch. We would prefer that you bring milk instead of soda.
Can I bring a snack on my child's birthday?
Yes, we prefer that it is simple to serve and eat. For example, cookies or cupcakes instead of a sheet cake. Please keep in mind that ALL food items sent to school must be store bought. It is also important to send napkins/plates too. Juice boxes are great, but if you want to send a jug of juice, please make sure you send cups as well. Please let me know ahead of time if you plan on sending in items to celebrate your child's special day.Â
When are library books due?
Library books are due on the day our class has library (check your child's daily folder sheet). Students may check out one book at a time. On our library day, the librarian will let your child check out a new book if they return the book they checked out the week before.
How can I contact you?
My phone number at school is (910)790-5067. This rings to my voice mail during school hours. I will check it and return your call when I can, usually after the students leave in the afternoon. You may also send notes in your child's binder and I will respond to them as soon as possible. The best way to contact me, and get a quick reply, is through e-mail: kelsey.stott@nhcs.net
What can I do to help my child at home?
The most important thing you can do to help your child this year is to stay involved with his/her school work. Continue to check their work sent home and have conversations with your child about what they did that day. While I don't require homework, it is very important that you are reading for at least 20 min every night with your child and practicing their sight words daily!