| 1. What time is lunch and snack? See Lunch/Snack 2. What time to the kids have encore? See Encore 3. What if I can't find the supplies I need in time? All student supplies will be checked and if anything is missing, you will receive a note and you can send the missing items as soon as they become available. See Supplies 4. How can I help in class? See Volunteer 5. When are the kids off of school? See Calendar 6. Is there a dress code? Yes. Dress code 7. How much does lunch cost? Is a menu available? See Menu 8. Can I put money on my child's lunch account electronically? Yes See PWCS Food and Nutrition Services 9. I am interested in joining PTA. Where can I find information? I strongly encourage all parents to join the Bristow Run PTA 10. I need to pick up my child early from school. What should I do? You can write a note and send it in your child's Panther folder and I will try to have your child ready at the time specified. You can also call the school and inform the secretary who will then call me in class. 11. My child needs to ride a different bus today. What should I do? You can write a note and send it in your child's Pather folder or call the school and let them know. If there is no note or phone call, we can NOT let your child take a different bus. 12. My child is a bus rider, however, I am not sure what bus he/she rides. You can check the transportation schedule for bus stops. 13. My child will be absent from school. What is your attendance policy? Attendance 14. Who is the principal and how can I contact him? Mr. Buchheit is our principal. Email Mr. Buchheit 15. What type of awards can the kids earn? See Positive Recognition 16. What type of behavior is considered inappropriate at school? See Inappropriate Behavior and Consequences 17. Do Kindergarten students received guidance and/or counseling services? Kindergarten students receive guidance instruction in the classroom on and off every 6 weeks. Kindergarten SOL's can be viewed on the Guidance Department webpage. There are smaller groups that meet out of class to work on social skills. If you are interested in referring your child for social skills, please contact Mrs. Vaneman. 18. I am a parent of an ESOL student and would like to get more involved in my child's education. Is there a class I can take? Yes, the class is called PEP (Parents as Educational Partners). For more information on the BRES ESOL Programs, see ESOL. 19. Does BRES offer the SAC Program? Yes, before and after school 20. My child is entering Kindergarten. Is there a requuired reading list for my child? Yes, see Required Reading 21. Do you send a classroom weekly newsletter? Yes, check your child's Panther folder every Friday for it. 22. Is there a BRES weekly newsletter? Yes, it is called the Panther Press and it is also sent home every Friday in your child's Panther folder or you can click on the link. 23. What is the best way to contact Mrs. Hare? I prefer email if possible. Feel free to email me with your question or concerns. If you have questions about lunch, snack, folders, homework, notes, etc. please email my assistant Mrs. Hatcher. She checks her email frequently. 24. Do the kids have nap time? No, we have "quiet time" for 15 minutes after recess which is when I turn the lights off, put on a classical music CD and ask the kids to be quiet and rest their mind. Later in the year, I use this as DEAR (drop everything and read) where kids can quietly read books. 25. Does my child have homework? Yes. Each Monday, your child will get a red homework folder sent home with the assignments listed inside. Homework is due on Fridays. Homework is not supposed to be difficult. It is supposed to be a time when students can work independently and practice the skills learned in school. |
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