Welcome!

2008-2009 School Year

George W. Munroe Elementary

Kindergarten Teachers

Agenda/Topics to Be Covered

•Mission Statement

•Who’s Who

•Classroom Policies

•Special Projects

•Grading

•Parent Conferences

•School Contact Information

•Summary

Mission Statement/Goals

MISSION• We, the faculty and staff, believe: • We are a strong force in the life of a child,• Instructional time is valuable,• Meaningful and appropriate instructional tasks are the key to

student success,• Positive feedback helps students meet high expectations,• The  teaching of responsibility is important for student success

throughout their life,• Training, mentoring and supporting staff members are vital to their

success, and • All students can learn.

GOALS• The students, parents, faculty, staff and community of George W.

Munroe Elementary School, motivated by an unconditional love for children, will work together to create an environment where the highest standards of academic achievement, socially responsible behavior, respect, and diversity are taught, expected, and attained.

Who’s Who

The Kindergarten TeamK-A K-B K-C K-DK-EK-FCheck out your child’s teacher webpage at the George W. Munroe website.

Who’s Who

K-F

K-E

K-D

K-C

K-B

K-A

Kindergarten Team

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•Supplies- If you have not sent your child’s school supplies please do not forget to send them this week. It is important that your child have the things that he/she needs to succeed at school. Please put your child’s name on their belongings with a black marker or you can send it to school.

•Transportation from School-If there are any changes in your child’s transportation (from school) please inform your child’s teacher or the front office in advance. This is for your child’s safety.

•Classroom Visitation- Parents feel free to come out and visit. You are always welcome! We encourage you to come out and see what your child is doing. We love volunteers and our doors are always open! Come out and see all the kindergarten happenings!

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• Money- On occasion it will be necessary for your child to bring money to school. Always send money in a sealed envelope with the following written on it:

– Your child’s first and last name.– The amount of money.– The purpose for the money (lunch, field trip, etc.).– Teacher’s name.

• Snacks- Healthy snacks may be sent from home. Please do not send sodas, gum, candy, or chocolate. Students will be allowed to consume these items at the end of the school day.

Special ProjectsThe kindergarten teachers will send home special announcements about upcoming field trips and events as they are presented and approved by the principal.

Grading•Bi-weekly Kindergarten Progress Reports.

•Daily reading and math grades.

•Conduct grades in kindergarten.

•Weekly Imagine It assessments,

Kindergarten Readiness Test, and DIBELS.

Note: Kindergarten is an important time in

your child’s educational experiences. The

test listed above will be used to provide you

with information on your child’s academic

progress.

Parent Conferences

We want to work as a team in the effort

of educating your child, so always feel

free to contact your child’s

Kindergarten teacher or schedule a

conference.

You may call the school between the

hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday at 875-8800.

School Contact

Information•Principal- Mr. Joe Lewis

•Assistant Principal- Ms. Abbye Dixon

•Assistant Principal- Mr. William Blitch

Address- 1830 W. King Street

Quincy, Florida 32351

Phone-875-8800

Fax-875-8805

Q & A

Parents, if you have any questions or

concerns please call the school at 875-

8800 and ask for your child’s teacher.

You can also access your child’s

teacher through the George W. Munroe

website via email.

Summary Parents, the Kindergarten Teachers

would like to say THANK YOU

again for entrusting your child’s

growth and development to us.

Feel free to call at any time if there

is anything that we can do to help

you and/or your child. Together we

can make your child’s year a

success!

Again, THANK YOU!

Pirates, Pride, PersistenceStriving for perfection but will settle for excellence!

THE AUDACITY OF HOPE!