Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact you?
Email: [email protected]
Classroom Phone: 847-657-2418
Westbrook Office Phone: 847-998-5055
* If there is a last minute change in the way your child is going home, please call the office and they will let me know. Many days I do not get to check my messages until the children have gone home for the day.
Email: [email protected]
Classroom Phone: 847-657-2418
Westbrook Office Phone: 847-998-5055
* If there is a last minute change in the way your child is going home, please call the office and they will let me know. Many days I do not get to check my messages until the children have gone home for the day.
Does my child need to bring a snack?
We will have a small snack every morning around 10:30. Please send a
small, healthy snack each day. Fruits, vegetables, applesauce, yogurt and cheese are all acceptable. No nut products, please. Please do not send any dips, spreads or butters that contain nuts or nut flavoring.
We will have a small snack every morning around 10:30. Please send a
small, healthy snack each day. Fruits, vegetables, applesauce, yogurt and cheese are all acceptable. No nut products, please. Please do not send any dips, spreads or butters that contain nuts or nut flavoring.
My child usually takes the bus, but I need to pick him/her up. What should I do?
If you know ahead of time that your child will be going home a different way than usual (For example, she usually takes the bus, but you will be picking her up.), you may send a note with your child in the morning. You can also call the office at 847-998-5055 and they will let me know. Remember that often I am not able to check messages on my classroom phone until after the children are dismissed, so in these instances it is always best to call the main office number.
* We cannot rely on a child's word that there is a change in pick up schedule. You must send a note or call the office.
If you know ahead of time that your child will be going home a different way than usual (For example, she usually takes the bus, but you will be picking her up.), you may send a note with your child in the morning. You can also call the office at 847-998-5055 and they will let me know. Remember that often I am not able to check messages on my classroom phone until after the children are dismissed, so in these instances it is always best to call the main office number.
* We cannot rely on a child's word that there is a change in pick up schedule. You must send a note or call the office.
Do you celebrate birthdays in class? Can my
child bring something to pass out?
Birthdays are a great chance to promote classroom community and friendship. We will celebrate your child in a special way by singing birthday songs and creating a class-made birthday book for them to take home.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated during the last 2 weeks of school.
** Per district policy, food or drink treats are not allowed. **
It is our goal at Westbrook to put the focus of the child's birthday on the child, not on what he/she brings. It is not necessary to send any type of take-home treat to pass out to the class. However, if you decide to send something, it must be non-edible. Examples include pencils or stickers. You may also choose to donate a book to the classroom library. Remember, no food or drink may be brought in or passed out to take home.
child bring something to pass out?
Birthdays are a great chance to promote classroom community and friendship. We will celebrate your child in a special way by singing birthday songs and creating a class-made birthday book for them to take home.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated during the last 2 weeks of school.
** Per district policy, food or drink treats are not allowed. **
It is our goal at Westbrook to put the focus of the child's birthday on the child, not on what he/she brings. It is not necessary to send any type of take-home treat to pass out to the class. However, if you decide to send something, it must be non-edible. Examples include pencils or stickers. You may also choose to donate a book to the classroom library. Remember, no food or drink may be brought in or passed out to take home.
Do you send home Scholastic Book Orders?
Book orders will be sent home approximately once a month.
There are 2 ways that you can order books. In addition to sending in your order/payment to me, you now have the option to order and pay online at your own convenience! Just visit www.scholastic.com/parentordering.
Book orders will be sent home approximately once a month.
There are 2 ways that you can order books. In addition to sending in your order/payment to me, you now have the option to order and pay online at your own convenience! Just visit www.scholastic.com/parentordering.
When will my child visit the Library? Will my
child check out books to bring home?
The LRC (Learning Resource Center) at Westbrook is flexibly scheduled, which means that teachers sign up for time that fit into their schedule and best support their learning outcomes for the given week. Though we will not always visit the LRC on the same day of the week, books are always due one week from the day they are checked out. First graders may check out one books for the first half of the year and two books beginning in January.
child check out books to bring home?
The LRC (Learning Resource Center) at Westbrook is flexibly scheduled, which means that teachers sign up for time that fit into their schedule and best support their learning outcomes for the given week. Though we will not always visit the LRC on the same day of the week, books are always due one week from the day they are checked out. First graders may check out one books for the first half of the year and two books beginning in January.