Welcome Welcome to to

Mrs. Ribblett’s and Mrs. Mrs. Ribblett’s and Mrs. Zelger’s RoomZelger’s Room

We are very excited to work We are very excited to work with your child this year!with your child this year!

School Hours

A.M. arrival 8:30 – 8:50 dismissal – 11:25P.M. arrival 12:45 dismissal - 3:25

(car riders are picked up in the lobby)

Transportation

o Each students should wear the provided nametag the first few days of school with the student’s home bus number on the back.

o A note from the parent is needed for any transportation changes.

Excused Absences• If your child is ill, please let the office know in the

morning.

• If you need a Pre-arranged Absence Form: Elementary, you can get one from the office or from the District’s webpage.

School Dress and Materials • Please have you child

wear clothing that he or she can manipulate independently in the restroom.

• Refer to the school’s Handbook.

• Students need a bookbag that is large enough to hold the Take Home Folder.

• Paint shirt

• Please, NO extra pencils, markers, crayons, etc.

Bag – of - Books

• Eventually, students will bring home a Bag- of- Books. • 2 student selected books • One book will be on your child’s independent reading level.• The other book will be a Wish Book. • A third alphabet book may or may not be chosen. • Daily Homework

Report Cards and Conferences

• Report cards 2 times a year – Jan. and June

• Conferences 2 times a year – Nov. and May

School Closings or Delays

• The District will call you.

• Check the District’s website.

Holidays and Birthdays

• 2 class parties – December and the end of the year.

• Send in a note IF sending in a class treat.

• PLEASE, NO PEANUT ITEMS.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

• Please join the P.T.A.• Room Parents• Kid Writing - sign-up now• Food Items – sign-up now

Field Trips

Book Orders

• Multiple

• Please make check payable to Scholastic.

• Student will get a Show and Tell Bag when it is his or her turn.

• Please, no live animals.

Featured Handler• Child will receive Featured

Handler Notice.

• Children may bring in photos, drawings, or magazine clippings that tell something about themselves.

• Please, no more than 10 items.

• We will display items that fit on the dog bone.

• ITEMS WILL BE TAPED to the wall.

Un-bee-lievable Expectations

• Expectations posted in the school and classroom.

• Daily communication with parents• Student will move clip if not making a

good choice.• School rewards• May earn a bee

Pack Leader’s Assistant

Will assist Teacher for the day– Leader, paper passer, recycler, etc. – May pick a friend to help with some jobs

A Basic Day in Kindergarten

Arrival, Bathroom, Warm-up Work

Opening Routines: Daily Message, Analogy, Calendar, Weather,

Problem of the Day, Show and Tell, Poem

Interactive Read Aloud Large Group Instruction – Math, Social Sciences, Language Arts

Letter and/or Word Work

Shared Reading - Big Book, Weekly Reader, Poem

Independent Centers and Guided Reading

Kid Writing, Shared Writing

Read Aloud

Clean Up, Pack Up, Play Time

Dismissal

Other Handouts• Kindergarten Elements • Alphabet Chart• Kid Writing Stages• Concepts of Print Checklist• Report Card• Language Prompts for Letters

Sign-up Sheets• Parent Attendance Sheet• Kid Writing Volunteer Sheet• Food Donation Sheet• Parent E-mail List

Communication

• Daily Messages• Newsletters• Website –

http://ribblett.weebly.com

Thank You for Coming!Thank You for Coming!

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