Mrs.+Reed's+Q+&+A

= Mrs. Reed’s Classroom Q & A  =

1. **What will my child need for school?** Your child will need a backpack. The school supplies pencils, crayons, scissors, etc…so there is no need to send these in as it keeps things easier!

2. **Can my child bring toys to school?** I discourage children from bringing toys from home, unless I have asked the children to bring something related to a topic or theme. This helps to cut down on lost items, damaged items, and lots of tears! But do know that we have lots of fun things here to play with while at school!

3. **What about lunch?** Your child will need a packed lunch. Please send the amount you think your child will eat as any uneaten food will be sent home. Milk and juice tickets are available at the office to purchase.

4. **What are your guidelines for snack?** I ask that snacks be low in sugar and to avoid artificial colors. I highly encourage you to send in healthy snacks rather than sweets for birthday treats (i.e. cake/cupcakes). Sweets affect children in different ways and can sometimes make it a challenge for a full day of school. Please consider a “creative” healthy snack for a birthday snack. (I have attached a separate idea listing for snacks with the snack schedule). Please consider the “messy” factor with what you send as you can imagine crumbs multiplied by 20 children! J **IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY FOOD ALLERGIES, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP.** I have scheduled your child’s snack day either on his/her birthday or as close as possible considering our 3 day schedule.

5. **Is there anything that you need for the class?** We appreciate donations of tissue boxes and/or sanitizing wipes (for cleaning toys, etc…) Please send in any donations with your child during the first few weeks of school. I will keep you updated through the year of our tissue/wipes supply needs as we run low.

6. **What is the schedule for the first two weeks of school?** We will dismiss at 11:00am on August 24th, August 26th, August 29th and August 31st for the 3-day program. Instructions for pick-up are included in the folder.

7. **What is the best way to contact me?** Please feel free to call the office or email me at reedsm@lancastermennonite.org.