Welcome to Gulledge Elementary School

Lil’ Gator CampMay 29, 2014

On the first day of school, students hand us respect on a platter.

We determine what happens to that gift.

The best teachers continue to nurture and build respect all year long.

Who is Who?

• Deni Bleggi-Principal & Sara Meyer-AP• Kylie Robinson - Counselor• Kim Gassman - PTA President• Jamie McClendon - Curriculum Specialist• Brittany Humbert - Nurse

Gulledge 2014-15 Kindergarten Team

• Emily Hollingsworth• Jayne Myhre • Regi Smith• Chris Taylor• Stacy Whitson

Gulledge Elementary School’s Vision

• Plano ISD schools empower students to be able to adapt to new learning and career opportunities throughout their lives, collaborate with, and contribute to, the global community and to be disciplined and creative in their thinking.

• We will build a purposeful and collaborative community of leaders and learners that are high performing.

 • We will ensure continued improvement in student learning for the

diverse student populations at Gulledge through the continued use of research based and intentional instructional strategies.

 • We will create a 21st Century learning environment where curiosity,

discovery, inquiry, and creativity are incorporated into learning to effectively engage and challenge every learner.

A Word From Our PTA President

• Welcome!

• Parent & Teacher Association:

– newsletter, community events, spirit wear, field trip, and

special activities

• 2014-2015 Wonderful Events Planned

• Volunteer Opportunities

– Prior to volunteering in any capacity, you must complete the

Volunteer Application located at www.pisd.edu; inactivated

annually on June 30th – One lunch room volunteer each day.  – One or two cut and paste helpers each week. 

EVERY teacher has an impact…

GREAT TEACHERS

make a difference.

We are so happy to work with your family next year!

Save the Dates• You may register in and set up Parent Portal

– 8/11 onward

• On-line Back to School Information Deadline 8/13• KinderKonnect Play Dates-

– 8/16 & 8/23 from 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. @Pavilion

• Meet the Teacher Event- – Friday, 8/22 from 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

• Kindergarten Parent Information Night– Thursday evening, 8/21 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Stay connected over the summer by visiting www.gulledgepta.org

• First Day of Kindergarten- – Monday, 8/25 (7:30 a.m.)

Students care about great

teachers because they know

great teachers care

about them.

• Make every decision based on students!

• Make every decision based on what is best for our

students.

The First Week of School

• Parents may walk their child directly to his/her classroom on Monday and Tuesday.

• Parents may walk their child to the gym between 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

• On Friday, parents may watch their child walk to the gym or front doorway, if needed.

• On the second Monday, please say good by at the door. We promise we will be in the hallways watching.

Arrival & Dismissal

• School begins at 7:45 a.m.

• Students may enter the building at 7:00 a.m. (Gym & Breakfast in Cafeteria)

• After the first week of school, Kindergarten students will go to the gym until 7:30 a.m. Specials teachers walk the students to the grade level where teachers are there to greet the children.

• At the end of the day, children are escorted to dismissal areas by staff members. 2 of the K teachers are on front duty to supervise carpool and walkers, and 2 lead students to PASAR and buses.

Dismissal

• PASAR-gym• Buses & Daycare Vans-gym; walked to

and checked in • Carpool• Walkers

• *If you need to make a change in your child’s dismissal routine please call the front office at 469-752-1300 by 1:30 p.m., let daycare know, let teacher know

LunchGuidelines for eating lunch with your child:

• Lunchtime promotes independence, socialization, and fosters

efficacy.

• We request and encourage parents not to come to have lunch

with their child during the first few weeks of school. This will help

our students get to know their new friends and learn cafeteria

procedures. Save visits for special occasions.

• Several people on duty; volunteer opportunity; schedule in fall

• Practicing lunch codes, opening containers of milk, juice, yogurt,

carrying a full lunch tray, and table manners (staying in your seat,

inside voices, and raising hand for help).

• We have snack in our classrooms daily.

• Students should be able to feed themselves independently.

Toileting Expectations

• Your child needs to be toilet trained before starting kindergarten, including bowel movements and independent wiping.

• Students should be able to dress/undress themselves.

• Every kindergartener needs to have a change of clothes in their back pack.

Playground

• Please review playground rules with your child:• Keep hands and feet to yourself• Use kind words and your manners• Climb the stairs, slide down the slide• Line up as soon as the whistle blows• Please make sure your child has:

– Labeled Jackets– Tennis Shoes– Seasonal change of clothes

Shoe Safety

• Athletic shoes are needed for physical education and fitness

• Close-toed shoes are preferred for safety

• Flip-flops, especially, pose a safety risk and are unreliable.

Medication

• We are allowed to provide: Vaseline, Benadryl, ice, saline solution, eye wash and Band-Aids and a smile!

• Please bring emergency medication to the clinic for diagnosed health conditions that require this.

• All medication, including over-the counters, will be kept in the clinic.

• Medication at school must be in the original container and properly labeled and provided with written request.

• If at all possible, medication should be scheduled for administration at home.

• A lot of the information is found on our www.pisd.edu website.

Student Information• Check that all phone numbers and address

information are up-to-date. Data is used by nurse, teachers and office.

• Emergency Contacts-important to list all persons who will be picking up your student and a contact number for them. Please have as complete as possible from beginning of the year.

• After the 8/11/14, you may complete the emergency forms and data requested in the Parent Portal (set up account) , and any changes may be done by you and will prompt an email to the office staff.

Attendance & Absence Notes• Student handbook - read these pages carefully• Students need to be in homeroom, ready to learn

at 7:45 a.m.• A note from doctor if part of the school day is

missed due to an appointment• Note from parent if whole day missed due to

illness or other within 3 days• Call Childsafe/absence line (24/7 and by 8:15

a.m.):– 469-752-1300– Press1 for English; – Press 3, wait for instructions, and leave information as

directed

Communication

• Communication is key!• Your teacher will explain various

ways and systems the kindergarten team communicates in the fall: – Folder system– Email – MyPISD– Website– E-news

Gulledge Elementary 3 R’sLearning Community

Make today a GREAT day!

We will be…

Respectful

Responsible

Ready to Learn & be Safe

GatoR-Time

P.E. & FITNESSART

MUSICLIBRARY-CHECK OUT & BOOK HOME

COUNSELING

Specials’ ClassesDaily time children rotate through P.E., Music & Art

Schedule will come home in the fall

• Kindergarten Curriculum

Provide an Excellent Education for All Students

We align student expectations with a viable curriculum and research based instructional strategies and assessment data.

Blue Book distributed at registration and www.pisd.edu

Math• Small Group Instruction

• Hands-On Active Learning• Differentiated Instruction

Integrated Curriculum• Social Studies, Science, Health

• Hands-On Active Instruction• Differentiated Instruction

Language Arts• Balanced Literacy (Writing, Reading, & Grammar)

• Differentiated Instruction • Guided Reading/Teacher Table

• Active Hands-On Learning

Big Centers• Multi-Sensory Experiential Approach to Learning

• Fosters Total Child• Growth & Development of Social, Emotional, & Cognitive

Thinking Skills

Kindergarten Fun!In Kindergarten, we have fun, make new friends,

and learn both academically and socially.

By the end of the year, we are well prepared and confident to make the leap into first grade!