welcome to kindergarten! miss russell’s rock stars parent orientation 2013
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WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!
Miss Russell’s Rock Stars
Parent Orientation 2013
MISS RUSSELL
SCHEDULE
8 Day Rotation Schedule:
Day 1: No break day
Day 2,3,4,5,6: PE 12:35-1:10
Day 7: Art 12:20-1:05
Day 8: Music 12:20-1:05
Lunch: 11:37-12:07
Math Block:8:30-9:30
Reading Block:9:30-11:30
Playground & Snack:Around 1:10 each day
SNACK
• We have snack every day.
• One healthy snack
• Water or clear liquids only
• Please keep their snack separate from their
lunch.
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
• Students who eat breakfast are responsible for doing so before they come to class.
• Please practice typing in lunch number.
• Meal Pay Plus
• Free/Reduced Application Online
• Ice Cream on Friday
• Prices: Breakfast- $1.05 Lunch: $2.25 Adult: $3.00
SENDING IN MONEY
*Please send money in a labeled envelope in your
child’s Daily Folder. I do not check backpacks each day.
DAILY FOLDERS
• Behavior Calendar: Please initial next to your child’s behavior each day.
• Send daily folder back to school each day.
• Keep any of your child’s work unless it is make-up work.
• Resources
CURRICULUM
• Common Core Curriculum• Reading: Harcourt Journeys• Begin with letters and sounds
• Small Group Reading: Beverly Tyner (sight words)
• Math: Go Math!• Science: Fusion• Social Studies: Social Studies Weekly• Newsletters will keep you updated on
what we are learning each week.
REPORT CARDS/GRADINGCONFERENCES
• 1st Report Card- Mandatory Conferences
• Grading: Check mark or smileyMP- Meets ProficiencyDP- Developing ProficiencyBP- Below Proficiency
T-SHIRT ORDERS
Russell’s Rock Stars Shirt$8.00
Due: August 30th
Please write check out toSSDP.
ABSENCES
• Excuse note due within 3 days.• Late bell rings at 8:25 but instruction
begins at 8:15.
**NEW SCHOOL POLICY**5 late check-ins or early check-outs =
One Unexcused Absence
BIRTHDAYS
You’re welcome to bring (store bought) cupcakes, cakes, cookies, waters, etc.
**School Policy**
Invitations for birthday parties are not allowed to be handed out at school.
I will provide you with a list of addresses and telephone numbers.
I LOVE VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteers are always welcome in my classroom.
Monday folders, read with kids, tear workbook pages, AR tests, field trip
chaperones, etc.
Please fill out the volunteer application and arrange a time to come help in the
classroom!
ROCKIN’ ROOM MOMS
Makenley’s Mom:Courtney Williams
Addison’s Mom:Casey Malone850-232-0068
HAYSTACKULAR
October 18th-November 17thFridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Our ONLY fundraising project for the year!Life-size hay maze 8,000+ bales of hay
Raise over $60,000 in the past 3 years
WE NEED YOUR HELP!More information coming soon!
CLASS WEBSITE: SHUTTERFLY
Secure Classroom Website:Volunteer Sign-Ups
PicturesCalendar- Reminders
Class List/Telephone Numbers/ EmailsNewsletters
*Please complete the Shutterfly sign up sheet and I will add you to our
classroom’s site.
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
Transportation changes must be submitted in writing.
Put them in your child’s Daily Folder.
**Emergency Changes- Call Suzy in the front office 995-3660
I do not always have access to email.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kami Russell
(850) 995-3660