Welcome Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation Mrs. Helton & Mrs. Turner

Communication School Phone 828-245-9526 Email www.tjca.org teacher & staff link School Hours: 8 AM – 3 PM

Attendance/Tardy Please have your child at school by 7:55 If your child is tardy the Gym doors will be closed. park and walk your child to the main office to sign your child in. If your child is absent, please send a note stating the reason and date of the absence.

Transportation If there is a Change in transportation- send a written note in the Homework Folder or contact the office before the end of the day. Don’t Rely on an email sent to us during the day to inform us of transportation changes - call the office

School Work/Homework Home/School Communication Folder Will come home daily “Keep at Home”, “ Return to School” “Weekly Reflection” Behavior report Return homework, notes, money and communication Reading Log

Super Duper Board Projects Friday Folders Homework Check Both sides Check over homework Check Both sides Name Neat Super Duper Board Projects

Classroom Rules Follow directions Listen while others are speaking Keep hands, feet and other objects to yourself Respect others Use a soft voice Turn in all homework every day

Classroom Rules Monitor behavior- Red, yellow, green stop light GREEN all week = Treasure Box Warning Verbal Reminder 1st violation Yellow 2nd violation Red Serious misbehavior:

Self-help Skills Tie shoes Zip zippers Button pants and shirts Buckle and unbuckle belt Opening containers (bags/ziploc, etc.)

Snack Separate container Label with child’s name One snack - Granola bar, yogurt, or fruit Water/Juice box Snack time 9:55

Rest Time 30 minutes Not required to sleep Time will decrease gradually

Each child with a birthday will receive a birthday crown Birthday and Treats Celebrate monthly First Friday of each month! Each child with a birthday will receive a birthday crown

Volunteering 6 weeks before volunteering in the classroom begins Grade level mom or dad

Medicines DO NOT SEND MEDicines with your child Must be documented with school nurse

Uniforms See handbook Girls must wear black shorts under jumpers Extra clothes Ziploc bag Does not have to be a TJ uniform Include socks and underwear Put name on coats, sweaters, book bags, lunchboxes, etc.

Lunches Hot lunch program Check TJ website for ordering information Packed lunch Send ice pack if needed Spoon, fork, napkin No candy or sodas Students will not be able to microwave

Field Trips Chaperone Asked to watch other children in addition to your own Adhere to TJ school policies

Thank you! We are excited to get started and look forward to a wonderful school year.