Mrs. Taylor introduces herself as the kindergarten teacher and provides an overview of classroom policies and expectations for the academic year. She outlines her mission to help students achieve their fullest potential and master tasks. Mrs. Taylor expects all students and herself to behave appropriately, come to school prepared and ready to learn, follow rules, communicate respectfully, and have a successful year of learning. She provides the class schedule, dress code, supply list, and a contract for parents, students and herself to sign agreeing to support one another toward academic success.

1. 2016-2017 Academic School Year
Mrs. Taylor-Teacher

2. Who Am I?
 I am a child of the most high.
 I wonder when others fall short, do they continue to try.
 I hear a lot about the promises of God and the right thing to do.
 I see the good in the bad. If I had said always, that would not have been true.
 I want my work to speak for me while being pleasing unto others.
 I am a genuine person, your teacher, and a great mother.
 I am Mrs. Taylor
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 I pretend not to care sometimes, but that always bother me.
 I feel other’s pain, so I try to live by the golden rule you see.
 I touch not always with my hands, but sometimes in spirit.
 I worry in silence because I dare give negative thoughts life. You wouldn’t hear it!
 I cry just like anyone else, but I pray a lot to the man above.
 I am filled with compassion and love.
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 I understand not why we give others so much power over us, so
 I say what I mean and mean what I say.
 I dream, hope, and pray that we get it right some day.

3. Classroom Motto
Love Ye One Another

4. Mission
 Our mission is to achieve our fullest potential and
master any given task. Our beginning will be as great
as our ending.

5. Expectations
 I expect you and I to be on our best behavior at all times.
 I expect you and I to come to school prepared and ready to
learn.
 I expect you and I to follow the rules at all times.
 I expect you and I to be polite and respectful.
 I expect you and I to communicate openly.
 I expect you and I to help each other.
 I expect you and I to listen when someone is speaking.
 I expect you and I to trust one another.
 I expect you and I to have a great year!

6. Classroom Expectations
 I expect you to be at school on time daily.
 I expect you to enter the classroom quietly and ready to
learn.
 I expect you to have all your supplies.
 I expect you to come in and place your homework in the
designated area.
 I expect you to come in and sharpen pencils before
instructional time begins.
 I expect you to walk down the halls quietly.
 I expect you to maintain your good conduct during your
lunch time as well during your restroom breaks.
 I expect you to help each other.

7. Classroom Rules Consequences
1. Follow directions the
first time given.
2. Keep hands, feet, and
other objects to yourself.
3. Raise your hand to be
recognized before you
speak or leave your seat.
4. Remain focused and on
task.
5. Be prepared and ready to
learn daily.
1. Warning
2. Your parents will be
called and notified of
your behavior.
3. Your color will be
changed each time you
break a rule.
4. Write up
5. Sent to Principal’s
office.

8. Behavioral Chart

9. The Importance of Attendance
 Good school attendance and
promptness to classes are extremely
important matters to the Jackson
Public School District.
 Time on task is essential if students
are to succeed in their educational
efforts.
 The right to attend the public
schools places accompanying
responsibility on students and their
parents to strive for perfect
attendance.
 Tardiness, absences, dismissals
and suspensions are all problems
that require action by school
officials because each of these
results in a loss of time on task.
 Your child must arrive to school
prior to 7:45 a.m. or they will be late.
 You will have to sign your child in at
the front office.
 The uninterrupted Literacy block
begins promptly at 7:50 a.m.

10. Class Schedule
 7:30
 7:45
 7:50-9:00
 9:00- 9:40
 9:40- 9:49
 9:50- 10:20
 10:20- 10:45
 10:45- 10:55
 10:55- 11:04
 11:05- 11:45
 11:45- 1:15
 1:15- 1:45
 1:45- 2:00
 2:10
 2:20
Breakfast (restroom)
Morning Work
Carpet Time (Literacy)
Center (12 minutes each)
Restroom
Extension
Lunch
Restroom
Recess/ Vocabulary
Writing/ Language
Math
Science/ Social Studies
Snack/ Pack-up
Transition into other classes
Dismissal

11. Dress Code
Proper attire is to be worn by all
students during the school day and at
all school sponsored activities to create
the best environment for learning and
socialization.
The principal shall use the guidelines
provided below in determining proper
attire.

12. Dress Code Continued
Students in each elementary and all middle schools are required to wear the Board approved dress
code. Standard uniforms are:
Tops – navy blue or white; golf-style, oxford or button-down dress shirts, turtlenecks white blouses
with Peter Pan collars and crew neck shirts. Long and short sleeves are acceptable. Sleeveless tops and
T-shirts are not acceptable; shirts and blouses should be tucked in clothing.
Bottom – pants, walking shorts, skirts, knee-length shorts and jumpers; must be tan or navy blue.
Acceptable pant styles include: full-length dress pants, boot cut or straight leg pants; cargo pants;
straight leg Capri pants; crop pants and knee length walking shorts. Skirts, shorts or jumpers must all
be knee-length or longer. Denim jeans, tight fitting or baggy pants are not acceptable. Belts must be
worn and fitted at the waist on pants with belt loops.
The dress code will be operative Monday through Friday of each week. However, site councils may
allow exceptions on Fridays. This exception will include appropriate dress code attire that all students
will wear on Friday. Examples would include a school PTSA spirit T-shirt or Polo that is adopted by
the school site council. This exception will not deviate from the Jackson Public Schools dress code.
Parent and Student Handbook (2015-2016). Jackson Public Schools.

13. Dress Code Continued…

14. Welcome Letter
Dear Parents,
It is a great pleasure to have your child in my class. To start off the year in congruence with our
class motto, we are sending this letter that has some vital information to help you understand
what is required and expected of our students. Our goal is to make this a positive and
rewarding year. We feel as though an open line of communication between the parent, student,
and the teacher are the key to promoting an environment conducive to teaching and learning.
We are looking forward to working with you and your child because together we can and will
make a difference.
You can help by sending us well rested children who are eager to learn. We believe that this sets
the tone for a productive day. You will receive additional communication throughout the year.
Classroom visitation is encouraged. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have any
questions or concerns. We look forward to building a relationship with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Belinda Taylor
Kindergarten
Room 101

15. Supply List
 Book Bag
 2 Packs of #2 Pencils
 1 Pair Fiskars scissors (Blunt tip)
 4 Glue Sticks
 4 Bottles of Elmers Glue
 2 Packages of Manila paper
 2 Packages assorted colors construction paper
 3 Packages of 24 Count Crayola Crayons
 1 Package of Crayola Markers
 3 Plastic folders (3 prongs with pockets)
 1 Box of Gallon zip-lock type bags
 1 Box of Quart zip-lock type bags
 1 Box of Kleenex
 1 Container of Clorox cleaning wipes
 1 Roll paper towel
 1 Hand Sanitizer
 1Antibacterial liquid Soap

16. Parent, Teacher, and Student Contract
 As a parent/ guardian, I will
 Show respect and support mu child, the teachers and the school
 Support the schools discipline policy
 Provide a quiet, well lit place for study and supervised homework
 Attend parent teacher conferences
 Talk with my child each day about his day at school
 Monitor my child’s TV viewing
 Assist with a least one school or classroom activity
 Read with my child for at least 10 minutes each day and let my child see and hear me read
 As a student, I will
 Always try to do my best work
 Be kind and helpful to my classmates
 Show respect for myself, my school, and other people
 Obey classroom, school, bus and rules
 Show respect for property by stealing or vandalizing
 Come to school prepared with my homework, and my supplies
 Believe that I can and will learn.
 Spend at least 15 minutes each day studying and reading at home
 Talk with my parents each day about my school activities
 As a teacher, I will
 Show respect for each child and his or her family
 Make efficient use of learning time
 Provide a safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to learning
 Help each child grow to his or her fullest potential
 Provide meaningful and appropriate homework activities
 Provide necessary help to parents so they can provide assistance with assignments
 Enforce classroom rules fairly and consistently
 Supply students and parents with clear evaluations of progress and achievement
 Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable
 Demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude
 Utilizing a team effort, we will strongly enforce this contract.
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 ______________________________ ____________________
 Parent Signature
 ______________________________ ____________________
 Student Signature
 ______________________________ ____________________
 Teacher Signature

17. Thanks For Your Time

18. References
Parent and Student Handbook (2015-2016) Code of
Conduct; Dress Code (p.8)
Parent and Student Handbook (2015-2016). Jackson
Public Schools (p. 11).