FAQ

1. What is the best way to reach you?

· send in a note with your child and I'll get back to you the same day

· email
 krystal.flowers@owensborocatholic.org (sometimes I don't get to check my email until late in the afternoon, so if it is VERY important, sending a note is best)

2. What do we need to know about AR (accelerated reading)?

· A.R. is a reading program that starts in first grade (we begin taking tests for points in the second quarter of school)

· Students read a book (there are different levels based on difficulty of book).

· Students take a computerized comprehension test based on the book.

· Students receive points based on how many questions they answered correctly.

· I have plenty of AR books in my class library, but the Daviess County Library also has AR books that students can check out to take tests on

· *** Students catch on very quickly to AR tests and they will ALL get points each quarter!!!***

3. What is the birthday treat policy?

The School Policy states the following:

· Due to the increase in students with food allergies and other health issues, ALL BIRTHDAY TREATS sent to school must be individually packaged with a nutritional label on the box.

· Cookie cakes, donuts, or cupcakes will NO longer be permitted.

· GOOD IDEAS: individually wrapped "Little Debbie" or "Hostess" treats, goldfish, fruit snacks, etc.

4. How much homework will my child have each night?

· Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday your child will have atleast 1 assignment to work on at home. My philosophy is PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT, so the more time your child spends working on a skill, the better they know it.

· Homework usually consists of a worksheet that focuses on a skill they recently learned(usually Math or Reading/Spelling).

· Reading is a VERY important skill in first grade, so please practice reading with your child every night. Take turns letting your child read to you, you read to them, and read together. Make it fun! Reading involves more than just books. Have your child read menus at restaurants, street signs, etc.