My child suffers from separation anxiety. How do I handle this on the first day?
This is hard one, but I recommend walking your child to the classroom, taking a picture, saying goodbye and walking away... even if your child is crying. Please know that within minutes your child will settle in. Lingering will only make the situation worse for your child. It will also help your child if you go over the routine of the morning before the first day. (That way your child will know what to expect.) I know this can be a very stressful morning for children and parents. I have been there myself. Don't worry!
Can I eat lunch with my child?
Yes, but please allow at least 2 weeks for your child to get adjusted to the school routine. Sometimes students with separation anxiety will relapse when he/she sees a parent during lunch.
Will it be possible to warm my child's lunch?
No. It is recommended that students bring food that is at room temperature and kept in a lunchbox.
Where do I put my child's snacks?
Please find a place in your child's backpack for snacks. Make sure your child's knows where to look and be able to open his/her snack independently.
Can my child bring a water bottle?
Yes, absolutely! Please put your child's name on the bottle and make sure he/she is able to open and close it independently.
What is appropriate for my child to wear to school?
It is recommended that students wear closed-toe tennis shoes for recess and wellness activities. Girls are also to wear shorts under dresses or skirts at all times. Please pack a jacket on cool days because we go to recess daily.
Can I walk my child to the door of the classroom?
Yes, for the first week of school. After that it is recommended that your child walk independently to the class to promote responsibility and confidence! Your child will also be expected to put his/her things away independently each day.
Can I come to classroom after school to pick up my child?
No. For safety reasons there are designated areas for pick-up.
What do I do if I need to get my child early from school?
Please go to the school office and sign your child out. Someone from the office will call me and I will send your child down.
My child is high performing. Will he/she be bored at school?
Absolutely not! There are many differentiated activities and skills that we participate in daily. The curriculum is fun, exciting and there are many opportunities for all children to learn. We strive to make each child learn to the best of his/her ability!
Can parents come visit the classroom during the school day?
I recommend that parents first contact me if they would like to visit the classroom. I will give you an appropriate time in our schedule that would cause the least amount of disruption of learning.
This is hard one, but I recommend walking your child to the classroom, taking a picture, saying goodbye and walking away... even if your child is crying. Please know that within minutes your child will settle in. Lingering will only make the situation worse for your child. It will also help your child if you go over the routine of the morning before the first day. (That way your child will know what to expect.) I know this can be a very stressful morning for children and parents. I have been there myself. Don't worry!
Can I eat lunch with my child?
Yes, but please allow at least 2 weeks for your child to get adjusted to the school routine. Sometimes students with separation anxiety will relapse when he/she sees a parent during lunch.
Will it be possible to warm my child's lunch?
No. It is recommended that students bring food that is at room temperature and kept in a lunchbox.
Where do I put my child's snacks?
Please find a place in your child's backpack for snacks. Make sure your child's knows where to look and be able to open his/her snack independently.
Can my child bring a water bottle?
Yes, absolutely! Please put your child's name on the bottle and make sure he/she is able to open and close it independently.
What is appropriate for my child to wear to school?
It is recommended that students wear closed-toe tennis shoes for recess and wellness activities. Girls are also to wear shorts under dresses or skirts at all times. Please pack a jacket on cool days because we go to recess daily.
Can I walk my child to the door of the classroom?
Yes, for the first week of school. After that it is recommended that your child walk independently to the class to promote responsibility and confidence! Your child will also be expected to put his/her things away independently each day.
Can I come to classroom after school to pick up my child?
No. For safety reasons there are designated areas for pick-up.
What do I do if I need to get my child early from school?
Please go to the school office and sign your child out. Someone from the office will call me and I will send your child down.
My child is high performing. Will he/she be bored at school?
Absolutely not! There are many differentiated activities and skills that we participate in daily. The curriculum is fun, exciting and there are many opportunities for all children to learn. We strive to make each child learn to the best of his/her ability!
Can parents come visit the classroom during the school day?
I recommend that parents first contact me if they would like to visit the classroom. I will give you an appropriate time in our schedule that would cause the least amount of disruption of learning.