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!