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KINDERGARTEN
Welcome to
Orientation2017
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LeaAndrea OttoBrandi Bell
Chelsea BrownPaige Clements
Anu Garrity
Salandra GriceMeaghan Howard
Allison RoyMeghan Schwalm
Tiffany Wilson
Kindergarten Team
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• Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:00 a.m. They will go to their classroom.
• Tardy bell rings at 8:20 a.m. Please make sure that your child is in the classroom before the tardy bell rings.
• You may walk your student to class for the first 3 days of school.
• Dismissal is at 3:40 p.m.
School Hours
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Backpacks• Large enough to hold folders and
a library book• Easy to open and close• No rolling backpacks PLEASE!
too small
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Put Name On… Backpacks, Lunch Kits, Snacks, Coats,
& Water Bottles
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Dressing For School
• Policy is listed on KISD website• Shorts, dresses, and skirts must be mid thigh
or longer. Girls are encourage to wear shorts under skirts and dresses for PE and recess.
• No spaghetti straps or tank tops without a cover up or shirt worn underneath
• No bare tummies or backs• Elastic pants/shorts are best at the beginning
of the year…remember potty time • Flat, closed-toe shoes with Velcro or that
lace up are much safer than sandals and flip flops in helping prevent injuries.
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Extra ClothingPlease pack an extra set of clothing that is LABELED, including underwear and socks, in a plastic bag for your little onethat is seasonally changed out. Leave it in his/her backpack. It is comforting to have your own clothes in case of an accident or spills.
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Transportation• A SIGNED note is the preferred method of
transportation changes. • Faxes and emails sent to front office by
2:00pm can be used as a way to change your child’s transportation.
• We strongly recommend the mode of transportation be kept consistent day to day starting the first day of school.
• Keep the transportation tag attached on your child’s backpack for the entire year.
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Car Riders• All students are assigned a car rider
number (the transportation tag).• Each child will have a colored number
tag attached to his/her backpack that corresponds to the colored number you will hang in your car.
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Bus Riders• Students who are eligible may ride the bus
to school and/or home from school.• Kindergarten students sit at the front of the
bus with other kindergarteners.• You can find bus information by going to
www.katyisd.org and find the bus link under the Highlights section.
Our JRE School Code is 139
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Day Care• Your daycare provider will pick your
child up at school.• Please notify your daycare provider if
your child is absent.
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Walker/Biker – Fine Arts Hall• Children will exit the building from
the doors to the left of the front office, closest to the marquee.
• Parents MUST bring their car rider tag to pick up their child.
• Please hold up your car rider number for the teacher to see, and the teacher will send out your child.
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Walker/Biker – Kindergarten Hall• Children will exit the building from the
doors at the end of the Kindergarten area.
• Parents MUST bring their car rider tag to pick up their child.
• Please hold up your car rider number for the teacher to see, and the teacher will send out your child.
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Walker/Biker – Either Exit• If you would like an older sibling from
2nd - 5th grade to pick up your kindergartener, a signed note is required. This will allow your children to be released home without a parent at pick up.
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Lunch• Cost of lunch $2.25• 30 minutes each day• Students will be
expected to get their own tray.• I.D. badges are used to purchase lunches.• Cafeteria monitors and volunteers are in
the cafeteria each day to help with lunch.
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Lunch Visitors• We ask that you not come eat with your child
for the first two weeks of school. • Lunch visitors are required to sit at the
parent tables, which are located closest to the parking lot doors.
• Visitors may not invite additional classmates to the parent table.
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Lunch money• Parents may pay in advance for the week or
month(s) online with MealpayPlus. The link can be found on katyisd.org.
http://www.mypaymentsplus.com/• If sending money, please send money in a
baggie or envelope labeled with your child’s first and last name and “lunch money.”
• Ice cream is available to purchase for $1.25 on Fridays. Parents need to notify the teacher if you are allowing your child to purchase.
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Snack Guidelines• Needs to be in a Ziploc/reusable container
that is labeled with your child’s name. • Please separate from your child’s lunch box.• Must be healthy and ready to eat.
Suggestions:
Pretzels Raisins Chex Mix Popcorn
Goldfish Fruit Carrots Graham Crackers
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Birthdays• It is required that birthday treats be store
bought and peanut free.• Typically, treats will be eaten during our
recess period. Teachers will distribute birthday treats; therefore, treats should be easy to distribute. Cookies, donuts, and mini cupcakes are strongly encouraged for treats.
• Students may not bring/deliver party favors or birthday invitations at school per KISD policy. Please check into student/class directory through PTA paperwork.
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Conferences• Conferences will begin in October/
November. This will give us adequate time to observe and assess your child’s academic abilities.
• Conferences are a time to discuss your child’s kindergarten progress. During the meeting, we will identify goals for your child, specific skills to focus on as well as ways you can assist your child at home.
• You may request a conference at any time.• Your child’s teacher will send out a sign up.
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• If your child has a fever of 100.0 or higher, is vomiting, or having diarrhea, they MUST stay home.
• Students must be symptom free (without medication) for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Please help your child start each day off right by ensuring he/she gets enough rest and eats a healthy
breakfast.• If your child is going to be out sick, please
call our ADA clerk (281-234-3919) or report online.
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Infectious Diseases• Please call the nurse (281-234-3825) if
your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition such as strep throat, chickenpox, pink eye, lice, impetigo, ringworm, flu, or has vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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Medicines • Children may not carry medicine with them at school
-not even cough drops. If your child needs medicine at school, send a note completed by a parent or the physician plus the medicine in its original container. You or your child can drop it off in the clinic before going to class. Three times a day medications are not given at school. All doses can be given at home. This was determined by Pediatricians in the area and is a District Policy.
• The official form can be found at the KISD website.
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A Typical Day in Kindergarten
• Kindergarten is a fun, busy, and learning filled place!
• Expect your kids to be happy, well educated, and a bit tired from all of their learning!
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Language Arts• Interactive Read Alouds• Writer’s Workshop• Reader’s Workshop• Guided Reading• Letters & Sounds• Phonemic Awareness• Sight Words• Word Study• Literacy Stations
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• Hands-on activities
• Sorting & Classifying
• Shapes• Numeracy• Counting• Money• Addition
• Subtraction• Measurement• Problem Solving• Math Tubs
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Science & Social Studies
• Units• Projects • Experiments• Non Fiction Literature
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Specials• Art, Music, PE, Digital Art, & Library/
Counselor Lesson• 12 day rotation• Physical Education (PE) will be every
other day. Tennis shoes are required for participation in PE.
• 45 minutes each day• One of the most popular times of the
day!
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Recess• 20 minutes per day• Outside (weather permitting) on play-
ground equipment.• There are 2 things on the playground which
are closed off for play during kindergarten recess: the spinning toy and monkey bars. This is for the safety of your child.
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School Communication• Weekly WAG (Campus Email)• Webpage – www.tinyurl.com/JREkinder• Weekly Woof Newsletter (Kinder Email)• Teacher Email• Tuesday Folder• Daily Folder• Teacher Voicemail• Conference• Remind (text message system) – Don’t
forget to sign up!
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Daily Communication Folders• This folder will be sent home daily to communicate
how your child’s day went. • Important papers as well as your child’s work will
come home daily. Please check AND empty the folder each day!
• If you have notes for the teacher, please place them in the zipper pouch located inside the folder.
- PLEASE put name (first and last) on envelope/ baggie if sending money.
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Homework• A monthly homework menu will be sent
home on the first Tuesday of every month. Students will complete a number of tasks on each.
• Sight words are given out at the beginning of each grading period and should be practiced at home.
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Report Cards• Your child will receive a report card
4 times throughout the year.• Kindergarten receives grades of S,
N, or U for skills tested.• Any skill that is not mastered during
a grading period will be retested throughout the year.
• When report cards are senthome, please review, sign and return in provided envelope.
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Seesaw App
Seesaw is an Interactive Learning Journal that allows parents to be more actively involved into
their child everyday learning. It is also a way for teacher to share a window in to the classroom.
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Parent Reminders for the First Day
• School Hours 8:20 a.m.–3:40 p.m.• Personally bring your child to school the
first 3 days• Confirm method of transportation going
home• Make sure your child has lunch money or a
packed lunch from home• Cheerfully exit and head to Tears and Cheers
located in the gym!
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fabulous
We are looking forward to a
year!See you on Wednesday!