Ms. Dell and Ms. GriceKindergarten ~ Track 1

2015-2016

• 20th year teaching, 8th year at HGES

• Taught all grades from K ~ 3rd

• Lived here since June ‘07

• One 12th grade son, Christopher

Student Information Sheet

Emergency Locator Sheet

Parent Information

Children will have tags placed on their book bags that state their PM mode of transportation

A note is needed to make changes to how your child goes home. Please do not rely on your child to tell me about transportation information. If a written note is not received, your child will be sent home via his/her usual mode of transportation.

Bus changes are not guaranteed. All changes must be received before 10:00 a.m.

“Giving Tree” ~ “extras” for the class (Please and

Thank You!)

plastic red & blue folders CLEAR pencil pouch

Lunch: 12:30-1:00 Bring lunch from home or

purchase lunch from the cafeteria* Online lunch account (48

hours) Snack: 2:15-2:30

* Please keep snack separate! Healthy snacks * Water fountain

Students will be resting for about 15 minutes Recent research suggests that kindergarten

students should be given several minutes each day to rest and “recharge” their bodies and brains for the remainder of the day!

Please send in a small pillow for your child (please do not send towels, mats, blankets, stuffed animals, etc.)

Pillows will go home on Friday to be washed and should be returned on Monday.

Positive Behavior ~ “Hop to It” frogs

Monthly calendars (in red daily folders)

“Fun Friday” Centers

Red Daily Folder ~ return everyday! Return homework on Monday, IN the red daily folder; notes/money in pencil bag.

Orange Tuesday Folder ~ return every Wednesday!

Invitations ~ all

Class Directory (see packet)

All birthday treats must be store bought.

If you are interested in volunteering in the classroom, having lunch bunch, joining us on class trips, etc., you will need to complete a volunteer application on a WCPSS computer and qualify as a volunteer.

Computers are set up in the Media Center for your convenience, please stop by before leaving school today!

Please join the PTA! ($6) This will be the ONLY fundraiser

this year. October 9th during the school day The goal? $75 per student ~

extended family can help!

Class expectations, routines and procedures

Common Core Introduce Writer’s Workshop, Math,

and Reader’s Workshop Self-selected developmental centers Utilize staggered entry assessment

data to begin individualized/small group instruction

1st conference ~ end of 1st quarter

Thursday, July 23rd 6:00 – 8:00 pm Kindergarten curriculum Volunteer opportunities This is an evening intended for

parents only…

Instructional day: 9:15 – 3:45 pm Book bag and supplies (especially red folder) Lunch/lunch $ and snack

* Separate lunch & snack Label ALL of your child’s items Mr. P. will be having a “Tissues, Tea & Coffee” @

9:15, in the cafeteria. Take a tour of the school, ask questions, and get to know some other parents on this milestone day!

Kiss and Goodbye!

If you think of a question after leaving tonight, please e-mail me (ddell@wcpss.net) or call me at school (919-577-1700).

QR codes on handout Be sure to check out our class website:

www.teacherweb.com/NC/HollyGroveElementary/MsDiannaDell

Have a great night!