By: Amy Kirkland

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Teaching• Major – Elementary Education• Minor – Early Childhood Education• Taught 16 Years• English as a Second Language and Gifted

and Talented Certified• Married 18 years• Mother 0f Three Boys

I LOVE IT!

I LOVE IT!

I LOVE IT!

• To love school.

• To feel good about themselves.

• To get along with peers.

• To be able to problem solve.

• To have the skills to be successful in Kindergarten.

• Talk positively about school in front of your child.

• Express your concerns to me. I am here for you and your child.

• Check backpack daily. I will often send home notes in your child’s folder.

• Have your child here at 7:30 a.m. if he/she is eating breakfast.

• Have your child here at 7:50 a.m. if he/she is eating at home.

• School is dismissed at 3:15. Please be on time.

• Ask your child to tell you about his/her day.

Our Daily Schedule

• Group Lesson- Early Literacy• Work job – reinforces group lesson• Centers – small group instruction• Outside Play• Snack• Group Lesson – Math• Closing activity• We start promptly at 7:50.

What We Learn

• Letters

• Numbers

• Rhyme

• Print Concepts – All about books.

• Social Skills

• Science

• Develop Vocabulary

Through out the year, I will need parent volunteers to help in the classroom. If you are interested, please fill out a criminal background form and turn it into the office. I would love to have your help.

• Please send a nutritious snack each day.

• Do not send any liquid other than water.

• Candy is not permitted.

• Examples of permitted snacks are pretzels, fruit, crackers, nuts, cereal, and half a sandwich.

The First Day of SchoolFor Parents

• Have a sense of humor.

• Don’t cry.

• Don’t feel guilty.

• Believe that leaving quickly is much better than hanging around.

First Day of School For Child

• Bring Backpack and snack.

• Wear Shoes That Run Fast!

• Wear Clothes That Wash.

• Bring Extra Set Of Clothes In Backpack.

• Bring Towel To Take Nap On Floor.

• Smile, You Are Going To Have Fun!