Welcome to our FAAM

KINDERGARTENMrs. Hill, principal

Teachers: 1. Mrs. Brothers2. Mrs. Gregory3. Mrs. Kenerly

4. Mrs. Summers5. Mrs. Thomas

6. Mrs. Wannamaker7. New Teacher

Mission Statements

• Montgomery Public Schools Mission Statement – All schools will be safe and caring communities where

teachers teach and students learn at higher levels

• FAAM Mission Statement– The mission of Forest Avenue Academic Magnet

Elementary School is to encourage productive and responsible students by providing a challenging and stimulating curriculum taught by dedicated, innovative, professional staff in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

Vision Statements

MPS Vision Statement- Our Vision: One focus…

preparing students for life.

FAAM Vision Statement-The vision of Forest Avenue

Academic Magnet Elementary School is to

teach, model, and encourage children to become independent learners who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to life-

long achievement.

FAAM KINDERGARTEN

Where your child is prepared for the road ahead.

Our Kindergarten Motto:“In the final analysis it is not what you do FOR your children, but what you have taught them to do FOR THEMSELVES that will make them successful human

beings.”Ann Landers

The WHOLE Child

Qualities For Success:• Cooperates• Shows respect to adults and

peers• Controls self• Listens• Follows directions• Talks softly (inside voice)• Uses good manners• Takes care of things• Completes given tasks

Behavior and work habits are equally as important as

knowledge!

Classroom Rules

I will:Follow directions the 1st time they are givenKeep my hands, feet, and objects to myselfTake care of all materialsShare and take turnsSpeak quietly and listen politely

FAAM Good Character PledgeI promise that each and every day

I will show my good characterAt work and at play.

I promise to do what is right and fair, Even when nobody else is there.

I will work hard on good character,And soon you will see,

I have grown up to be the BEST person I can be!

*** Attendance ***

• Very, very, very important!!!• FAAM is a rigorous, fast-paced, advanced

program! • Your child needs to be at school during regular

school hours unless he/she is ILL.• Plan NOW to schedule family trips, vacations,

etc. during regular school holidays.

Money! Money! Money!

School Supplies• Do not buy anything!!• Pre-packed supplies• Estimated cost $70• Includes: backpack, small

tote bag with pillow and towel, nap mat, supply pouch, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, colored pencils, and much more!

Field Trips• Several taken during the

year • Estimated cost for the trips

and buses $60.00 • Paid in small increments at

the time of each trip• Couple of thematic units

and activities which may run about $25.00 and paid for at each event

Uniforms

One important change in uniform guidelines:

TENNIS SHOES ONLY!

For more information about uniforms, refer to the Open House Booklet.

What You Can Do at HomeA. Practice activities that develop fine motor

skillsB. Develop a study plan at homeC. Take advantage of your timeD. Practice listening skills and following

directionsA. Insist directions be followed the first time EXACTLY as

they are givenB. Make eye contactC. Have child repeat directions back to youD. “Give me Five”

What You Can do for Us• Red Folders- will be sent home each Friday. Please

check it on Friday, NOT wait Sunday evening or Monday morning.

• Kindergarten Newsflash- is our weekly newsletter. This will be emailed to you each Friday afternoon. It contains A LOT of very important information!

• Friday volunteers- all copying for kindergarten is done on Fridays. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it!

Academic Skills to Practice

• Math Skills

• Reading Skills

• Handwriting Skillswww.fizzbrain.com

(trace and write)

Websites for Kindergarten Parents

• www.abcya.com• www.starfall.com• www.pbskids.org• www.havefunteaching.com • www.fizzbrain.com (Touch and Write)• www.mps.k12.al.us – Montgomery Public

Schools website• www.forestave.mps-al.org – FAAM website

Question and Answer Time

Conclusion

TRUST US• We know the BIG picture.• There is a reason for our ways

and a method to our “madness”.

• We want your child to succeed!• We’re giving you the tools to

success tonight.• Use them and watch your child

soar!

• Kindergarten is the foundation of your child’s education.

• Each grade level builds on the last.

• Kindergarten begins TONIGHT!

We are a three-part TEAM:1. Student2. Teacher3. Parent

It takes us ALL!