Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best way to contact Ms. Barnes?


Answer: You can contact me through my email: hope.barnes@smail.astate
Q: What supplies does my child need?

Answer: This year, I need your child to have a notebook or binder, pencils, and glue sticks. If you can donate any other items, please email me!
Q: How often will my child have homework?

Answer: We will not have homework every day, but there will be assignments throughout the week. These assignments can be found here, or in the folder I send home daily with your child.
Q: What time does school end and begin?

Answer: Students will have to be signed in if dropped off after 8:00 A.M, and school is dismissed at 3:00 P.M.

Q: What do I need to know about picking up my child?

Answer: Students are picked up outside of the main office, and to pick up a student you must have the school's name tag present in the window. If different arrangments are made, you need to send a note with your child or call the main office.

Q: Am I allowed to eat lunch with my child?

Answer: Of course! Before you arrive at the school, make sure you have notified the office. Once you arrive, be sure to check in and get a visitor pass.

Q: Can my child bring snacks to class other than thier lunch?

Answer: I provide snacks for class snack-time, but students can bring treats on holidays and birthdays. Send me an email first, and make sure the food is store bought and nut-free.

Q: What do I do if my child takes medication?

Aswer: Make sure you contact the school and get in touch with the school nurse. The medication will be kept in the nurses office for when your child needs to take it.

Q: How do I check my child out of class?

Answer: You have to come up to the school office and show valid ID to check your child out. Only those listed to pick up your child can check them out.

Q: When are school events? 

Answer: You can check out the school calender and other events under Annoucements.