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Welcome to Kindergarten
Learning is Fun!
What we do everyday
Students are responsible to check their own backpacks and turn in information to their teacher.
What we do everyday
Calendar which incorporates a lot
of math skills such as rote counting, skip counting,
patterns, money, place value…...
Reading
Our reading program provides a wide range
of skills and all activities will meet your child at their
level of ability.
What we do everyday
We share stories.
What we do everyday
We share words.
Writing
My goal is for each child to enjoy
writing and to begin little by
little to understand how to become a
better writer.
What we do everyday
Practice kid writing skills as a
team.
What we do everyday
Students practice kid writing skills in their journals. Remember, your child learned to speak gradually, and you celebrated each attempt. Together, let’s celebrate your child’s attempts and gradual growth as a beginning writer.
Math
The students use a variety of
manipulatives, play games, and
participate in many activities designed to
make math an everyday learning
process.
What we do everyday
We go to centers
There are four centers to choose from. Students
select a different center each day until
they complete all four.
Science center
Centers
After completing an independent job which
reinforces skills we have currently
discussed there will be time for free play in
the same center.
What we do everyday
Block center
What we do everyday
Reading Center
What we do everyday
House Center
What can you do ?
Read to your child everyday!!!!!
Check your child’s backpack everyday.
We send home a news letter every Friday.
Help your child with homework
assignments.
Be enthusiastic about school and what your
child is doing.
Sharing
One child is chosen to be special person each week.
On Monday they are provided the opportunity
to share in front of the class and given special
jobs throughout the week. However, all students
share individual
achievements everyday!
Birthdays
Per school policy, we ask that no treats be sent to school for
birthdays. Instead you may create a treat bag that can be sent
home at the end of the day.
Another great idea is to purchase a children’s book as a
donation to our classroom library. If you choose to donate a book,
please have your child write his/her name and birthday on the
inside of the cover.
Special Events
We send classroom shirt orders home. Each shirt is
$5 and will be worn for special events.
We take one field trip in the spring to visit a farm. Please remember to turn in you field trip emergency
medical form.
We will also have other special days at school.
Parties
In kindergarten we have two
scheduled parties;
Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Please sign up
before you leave today.
Recess
Children need movement. Please remember to dress
your child appropriately.
Discipline
In our classroom we want our
students to feel loved and happy. We also expect them to behave appropriately in
order for us to do our best learning.
Discipline
Students who keep their clothespin on green will receive a green ticket at the
end of the day.
Discipline
Students must move a clothespin with their name on it to yellow if they are not behaving according to our
class rules. This is a warning and they will not receive a
green ticket.
DisciplineStudents must move
their clothespin to red if they still are not
behaving according to our class rules. This is a time out allowing the student to reflect on the situation. If behavior
continues I will make a phone call home to
discuss further options.
Discipline
When a student collects 10 green
tickets, he or she gets to go shopping in our
treasure box on Friday as a treat for good behavior. We
are always in need of prizes feel free to send
them in anytime.
Official Business
Please fill out emergency form
completely. Keep all
information updated with at
least three current names
who we are able to contact.
Official Business
Always call when your child will be out sick. Please bring in a doctor’s
excuse when possible.
Before leaving for vacation you will need to fill out a vacation request
form.
Official Business
We will have two conferences this year. Please sign up before
you leave.
Kindergartners will receive three official
report cards.
Official Business
Kindergarten School Supply List
Supplies1. 1 standard-size backpack with 2 straps
and NO wheels.2. 1 box of Kleenex3. 1 box or baby wipes4. 4 jumbo glue sticks5. 4 small glue sticks
Donations: 1 AA Batteries
2. Band-aids3. Treasure box prizes4. Clorox wipes5. Paper towels
Special Note: A backpack needs to be brought to school everyday. The backpack should be large enough to hold papers, projects, and folders. Please do not send your child with a backpack with wheels or a plastic handle. This can be dangerous when going up and down stairs. Thanks.
*Please keep a set of basic supplies at home for practice and homework such as pencils, scissors, glue, paper and crayons. We have already purchased these items for use at school.
Volunteers
I’m always in need of volunteers!
Please let me know if you can volunteer on a
regular basis to read with the children, work on letter recognition,
sound recognition and handwriting.
Volunteers need to be fingerprinted at the board office for a
background check.
VolunteersIf you are not able to
volunteer in the classroom we still need your help in
other areas such as: sewing,
woodworking, cutting materials or stapling
books and purchasing items for projects.
Please sign the volunteer sheet if you
are interested.
Arrival
Please drop your child off
at the turn around.
Arrival
Students will walk down the sidewalk to the gym entrance.
The doors have adult supervision for all students.
Arrival
Students will sit with their class in the
gym. There is adult
supervision until the
teacher picks up the class.
Dismissal3 Options
1. Bus
2. Students may be picked up in the turn around. Teachers load the first three cars. The next three cars pull up and we begin loading again. Please stay in your car so this process will go smoothly. Remind your child to wait for an adult to put them in the car.
3. If you want to park and pick your child up at the door at the end of the day, please use the north parking lot near the playground. Parents need to walk around the playground and pick up your child at the overhang on the east side of the building. Please tell a staff member before taking your child.
*If you are picking up your child please choose one way for the year. This provides consistency for your child and staff.
DismissalIf there is any change you must send a note or your child will be dismissed to the normal place. If you forget call the office as
soon as possible. Remember to include the area you are picking
up your child.
Everyone needs to sign in the office whenever you enter the
building. You will be required to show a valid
drivers license.
You’re ready for kindergarten!
Be active in whatever way you can with
what we are doing in school. Don’t worry,
we will take excellent care of your
child!