Kindergarten Orientation

Mrs. Ledbetter and Mrs. Metz

2007 – 2008

Welcome to kindergarten! Today we will try to give you an idea of how things work at school.

We will cover academic information on Back to School Night.

Four things your child will do when they first come in the room in the morning.

· Place their green folder in the red basket. All notes, checks and money should be placed in the folder. Parents, please place all checks and money in an envelope or zip lock bag so your child’s account can be credited in the cafeteria. Be sure to write your child’s name and the amount on the envelope or baggie before placing it in the green folder.

· Hang up their book bag. During coat season their coats will go in the book bags.

· Go to the bathroom. We remind them to “flush and wash”.

· Indicate their lunch choice for the day.

Important information:

1. Bus number - Please look on the lists outside in the hall and find your bus stop and your child’s bus number.
2. Allergies -If your child has any allergies please let us know by writing it on the list on the easel.
3. Name - If your child goes by another name let us know by writing it on the list on the easel.
4. Picture release – We take pictures of the children during the year and create a book for you to keep. By signing this form you are allowing us to take their pictures.
5. School folders- Please complete the enclosed forms, front and back and return them to school on the first day. They are important.
6. Green Communication folders – Please place all notes and money in this folder. We do not look in back packs and it is best if everything follows a routine for us to best take care of everyone.
7. Labels – Please write your child’s name on all clothing, book bags, lunch boxes, notes, money, etc.
8. Lunch – We will be eating lunch in the cafeteria. If your child does not want to eat a school lunch feel free to send one in. If you wish to buy occasionally it would be best to send in money for them to have on their card instead of sending in money on the days they buy. Please refer to the menu that will come home monthly as to the choices for the day.
9. Snack – Due to our early lunch we will be having a snack every day. I would like to place everyone’s name on a calendar and let them bring in 22 snacks on their assigned day. Healthy snacks would be best, some suggestions are, raisins, pretzels, granola bars, graham crackers, etc. No drinks will be needed as we will use the water fountain outside the room. If you would like to send in cups with the snack so they can get a cup of water that might be a good idea also. If you choose not to participate please let me know so I can leave your name off the list.
10. Recess – We will be going outside at least once a day, sometimes twice. Please think of comfort and function when you dress your child. Kindergarten is a very active place and we tend to get dirty and play hard. The county dress code will give you some guidelines.
11. School bus – All bus passes are given out from the office. We must have a note from you any time your child will be going home in a different manner. We send in the notes with the attendance every morning. If we do not have a note from you we must send them home in their regular manner. If all notes are placed in the green folders there will be less confusion.
12. Bathroom – Your child may go to the bathroom at any time. However, there are times I will ask if they can wait so as not to interrupt a lesson. If they cannot wait then they may go on. They do need to ask.
13. Birthdays – We will try to always place you on the snack calendar on or near the “special day”. You may send in whatever you like for this special day.
14. Volunteers – Parents are always welcome and much needed in the classroom. Your input is a valuable asset to your child’s education. We do ask that you wait until October to volunteer in order to give your child time to adjust without you.
15. Classroom needs – As the year progresses there are a few things we will need. If you would like to send in these items it would be greatly appreciated.

Glue sticks

35-mm color film/disposable camera

An offer to develop film

Thank you for coming to open house today. Mrs. Metz and I are very excited about this year and are looking forward to getting to know you. It is very important that parents and teachers communicate. The more we talk the more successful your child will be in school. You are welcome to come volunteer/observe anytime (we have lots of projects that need your help). Please remember to check into the office before coming to the room. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We will try our best to answer you in 24 hours.

Our email addresses are –

Mrs. Ledbetter Ledbetdh@pwcs.edu

Mrs. Metz Metzjk@pwcs.edu