This document provides information for parents about their child's kindergarten classroom. It outlines the school hours, transportation procedures, dress code, homework expectations, reporting schedules, holidays, field trips, volunteer opportunities, classroom procedures and expectations. Communication methods are also listed.

1. Welcome to Mrs. Ribblett’s and Mrs. Zelger’s Room We are very excited to work with your child this year!

2. School Hours A.M. arrival 8:30 – 8:50 dismissal – 11:25 P.M. arrival 12:45 dismissal - 3:25 (car riders are picked up in the lobby) Transportation Each students should wear the provided nametag the first few days of school with the student’s home bus number on the back. A note from the parent is needed for any transportation changes.

3. Excused Absences If your child is ill, please let the office know in the morning. If you need a Pre-arranged Absence Form: Elementary , you can get one from the office or from the District’s webpage.

4. School Dress and Materials Please have you child wear clothing that he or she can manipulate independently in the restroom. Refer to the school’s Handbook. Students need a bookbag that is large enough to hold the Take Home Folder. Paint shirt Please, NO extra pencils, markers, crayons, etc.

5. Bag – of - Books Eventually, students will bring home a Bag- of- Books. 2 student selected books One book will be on your child’s independent reading level. The other book will be a Wish Book. A third alphabet book may or may not be chosen. Daily Homework

6. Report Cards and Conferences Report cards 2 times a year – Jan. and June Conferences 2 times a year – Nov. and May

7. School Closings or Delays The District will call you. Check the District’s website.

8. Holidays and Birthdays 2 class parties – December and the end of the year. Send in a note IF sending in a class treat. PLEASE, NO PEANUT ITEMS.

9. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please join the P.T.A. Room Parents Kid Writing - sign-up now Food Items – sign-up now

10. Field Trips

11. Book Orders Multiple Please make check payable to Scholastic.

12. Student will get a Show and Tell Bag when it is his or her turn. Please, no live animals.

13. Featured Handler Child will receive Featured Handler Notice. Children may bring in photos, drawings, or magazine clippings that tell something about themselves. Please, no more than 10 items. We will display items that fit on the dog bone. ITEMS WILL BE TAPED to the wall.

14. Un-bee-lievable Expectations Expectations posted in the school and classroom. Daily communication with parents Student will move clip if not making a good choice. School rewards May earn a bee

15. Pack Leader’s Assistant Will assist Teacher for the day Leader, paper passer, recycler, etc. May pick a friend to help with some jobs

16. A Basic Day in Kindergarten Arrival, Bathroom, Warm-up Work Opening Routines: Daily Message, Analogy, Calendar, Weather, Problem of the Day, Show and Tell, Poem Interactive Read Aloud Large Group Instruction – Math, Social Sciences, Language Arts Letter and/or Word Work Shared Reading - Big Book, Weekly Reader, Poem Independent Centers and Guided Reading Kid Writing, Shared Writing Read Aloud Clean Up, Pack Up, Play Time Dismissal

17. Other Handouts Kindergarten Elements Alphabet Chart Kid Writing Stages Concepts of Print Checklist Report Card Language Prompts for Letters

18. Sign-up Sheets Parent Attendance Sheet Kid Writing Volunteer Sheet Food Donation Sheet Parent E-mail List

19. Communication Daily Messages Newsletters Website – http://ribblett.weebly.com

20. Thank You for Coming! Questions