| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EXCUSES | What some notes from home are |
| STYROFOAM | What some peanuts are made from |
| BRIERROOT | What some pipes are made from |
| SARAH | Start of an open letter from the puzzle constructor: "Dear ..., you seem a bit confused about what the V. P. does every day, so here are some helpful hints ..." |
| LICE | Subject of some notes sent home to parents by the school nurse |
| ONDVD | How some home videos are stored |
