Our Kindergarten Philosophy • When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy”. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. ~ John Lennon
Kindergarten Back to School 2018-2019
Kindergarten Team • Immersion: – Lorna Cordero and Letty Marquina – Wendy Morciglio and Grace Lazargo • Non-Immersion: – Kate Gray and Sue Sheftic – Alex Fineskos and Annalisa O’Bryan – Jackie Patterson and Sara Husemann – Amy Presidio and Carol Kasson – Anna McEntee and Eva Strnad – Katherine Yost and Diane Crocket
Kindergarten Goals • To provide a solid foundation • Essential life skills • School etiquette • Social and emotional development • Academic development
Parental Expectations • Trust • Support • Flexibility • Home/School Collaboration • Acceptance of Feedback; both positive and constructive • Please come to us first • Relax and enjoy! ☺
Arrival and Dismissal • School begins at 9:10 – Children should report to the cafeteria when they arrive. – Kiss-n-Ride will be dropped off at the cafeteria door – Students may arrive at 8:45 for breakfast **Parents should drop their kids off at Door #2 not at the classroom** • Monday-Friday – School dismissal begins at 3:50, Kindergarten dismissal is at 3:45. Students will be picked up by their Patrols, not siblings – Adult-to-Adult dismissal: Walkers Door #2 or Back Door ***Same day dismissal changes should be sent in a handwritten note, first thing in the morning, or called into the office***
Daily Schedule • Parents will receive their child’s schedule in their teacher’s classroom during their personal presentation
Assessments/Differentiation • Students will be assessed using a universal screener in Language Arts and Math 3 times throughout the year • Differentiation daily through reading groups, language arts centers, and math stations
Behavior System Your child’s teacher will email you the behavior system that is specific to their classroom
Progress Report Kindergarten does not send home progress reports the first quarter. An email will be sent home in the first couple of weeks for parents to sign up for conferences to discuss your child’s progress.
Homework Packet • Homework folders will be given out every Monday starting the beginning of October. • Empty folders should be returned on the following Monday. • The packet will reinforce skills taught in school as well as present an opportunity to work one on one with your child. • The packet does not need to be returned to school.
Wednesday Folders • Wednesday folders are a means of communication between school and home. • Folders should be emptied and returned to school each Thursday.
Birthdays • Please make sure the entire birthday treat is the same flavor in order to prevent meltdowns. ☺ • If your child has any food allergies please feel free to send in a safe special treat to be kept in the classroom. • Please give your teacher a week’s notice if you plan on bringing in a treat.
Lunch • Lunches are $3.25 which includes milk, an entrée and two sides • Please help your child remember their lunch pin number • **We will have name tags with their numbers** • Please make sure that your child knows whether they are buying lunch or eating a lunch you sent from home. • Teachers will assist students in the lunch line
Snack • Please send in a small healthy snack each day, Monday-Friday, with your child. If a utensil is required, please remember to include it. • Make sure your child knows the difference between what is their snack and what is their lunch. We prefer you to pack snack in a Ziploc bag separate from their lunch. • Please only send water with snack
Star of the Week • Please be sure to sign up your child in the classroom • The Star of the Week materials will be sent home in the Wednesday folder the week before they are the star. • Be sure to send in everything needed for the week on Monday. • A book buddy will be going home with your child when they are the Star.
Sickness and Absences • School policy states that students must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. • If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call the office or email the attendance line – Laurelridgees.attendance@fcps.edu
Communication with Parents • Communication will be provided via email, newsletter or Wednesday folders. • A quarterly overview will be sent home at the start of each new quarter • Handwritten notes and email (your teacher will inform you of the best way to contact them) • If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, please set up a conference prior to when you would like to meet
Field Trip! • We are planning on going to Cox Farms this year. • Check your child’s Wednesday folder in the next few weeks for more information. • Chaperones will be needed and selected on a first come first serve basis
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