Welcome to Parent Orientation Summit Academy: Morning Session:8:25-11:30A.M Fridays: 8:25-10:30A.M. Afternoon Session: 12:05-3:10P.M. Fridays: 11:05-1:10P.M.

Teachers: Miss. Becky Lindsay: Teacher Mrs. Debbie Baker: Morning Teacher’s Assistant Mrs. Maria Claudio: Afternoon Teacher’s Assistant

PLEASE MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS CORRECT FOR YOUR CHILD! Full name Birthday Address and all phone numbers All email addresses If different than their full name: the name you would like your child to be called while at school and for them to learn to write

A.M.Unloading: Students may arrive between 8:00-8:25a.m. Students enter the front doors and wait in the atrium with the rest of the school. When excused students will go to the classroom. Breakfast is served, if wanted

A.M. Loading Begins at 11:30a.m. M-Th; Fridays: 10:30a.m. Follow the arrows in parking lot for proper loading procedures Children will be picked-up at the Kindergarten doors Teacher aides will be calling carpool names. Please have green visor cards visible at all times. Parent note required if child is going home with another student, that they is normally don’t go home with.

P.M.Unloading: Students may arrive between 11:55 -12:05. Students will enter through the front doors where our Teacher’s Assistant will meet them, and line them up by the third grade doors, until 12:05.

P.M. Loading Students will join the rest of the school in the atrium for loading. Loading will start at 3:10. Please follow the guidelines in the parking lot for loading. Students will need to stay with our class until your car is called then brothers and sisters may come and get them. Walkers will meet brothers and sisters in the gym, not in the classroom. Parent note is required if child is going home with another student, that they normally don’t go home with.

Early Check-out or Late to School: If you need to check your student out early, you must go to the office. If you are late to school, you must go to the office. We cannot open the Kindergarten doors to you.

Parent Communication: My email is blindsay@2summit.org Class Webpage http://bluffdale.summitacademyschools.org/ “Academics” Tab Kindergarten Lindsay L.A. or Math SIS Gradebook “Parents” Tab SIS Login Student Number This is where you can check grades, and check student information

The Curriculum and Learning Environment For L.A., Summit uses FUNDATIONS as the foundation for Utah’s Common Core for Language Arts. For Math, Summit uses GO MATH as the foundation for Utah’s Common Core for Math. For Writing, Summit uses BEING A WRITER to accomplish Common Core Skills in writing.

Summit Academy Levels L.A. and Math classes L.A. class is child’s homeroom class I will be teaching above grade level in L.A I will be teaching on grade level for Math Your child may have Mrs. Burgess for Math

Red Homework Folder Students will bring the red folder home each night. Please check for papers nightly and return only the papers required. Behavior Chart: Green: Had an awesome day!! Yellow: Some difficulties Red: Child made some sad choices.

Red Homework Folder cont. Example: Planner packet on the class webpage. Fundations homework School is paperless Let me know if you need a printed copy. Fridays: Return the Planner page with signatures Only. No need to return other homework pages.

Go Math! Students may be Mrs. Burgess for Math! If they are in my class, there will be one page of nightly homework. Please help your child, as needed, to complete their homework and return it daily.

WE LOVE OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS!!!!! 5 types of Volunteers: Room Parent or Co-Room Parent: Help coordinate different events during the school year Party Parents: Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, Winter Party, Valentines, Road Rally, and End of Year Party! Be in charge of a specific party. Please indicate which party you would like to be in charge of!

Parent Volunteers!! Cont. Language Arts Volunteers: Monday & Tuesday from 8:40-9:40. Please indicate which day and how many times a month you would like to come. Folder Parents: Come at the beginning of school and it will take around 10-15 minutes Monday-Friday Please indicate which day you would like and how many times a month. Copy Parents: Come any day of the week at any time that works for you. Please let me know when you want to come so I can have items prepared for you!

Vacations Please notify the office when you will be going on vacation. Summit’s vacation policy includes not handing out homework prior to absences. You will receive it after your vacation!! ENJOY YOUR VACATION!!!!!

Donations!!! Parents not able to volunteer but would still like to donate to the classroom: May donate money to be used throughout the year to cover class parties!!

Scholastic Book Orders Great way to increase your library at home!! Book orders will be sent home monthly. There will be two due dates: 15th and 25th of every month. On-line is best way to order books. Class code is: Q8VNP

STAR STUDENT and VIP Students will each get a full week to be the STAR STUDENT!! We will try to do it around student’s birthday. May make half a poster all about the student or fill out the STAR STUDENT paper. Note home with details the week before. Way to spotlight each student!!

Birthdays! We celebrate birthdays in our class! Let us know if you prefer not to celebrate your child’s. Birthday treats are GREAT! but please keep them simple. Remember, they must be store bought! Summer birthdays will be celebrated on their half birthday! If you do not want to bring a treat, you may donate any item, like a book, and we will put your child’s name on it, as a keepsake.

Dressing for Kindergarten For Boys: Shirts – Solid White or Maroon/Burgundy Polo Shirts or Button-down Oxford Shirts (short or long sleeve).  Pants and Shorts – Navy Blue 2 Side Pocket Pants or Shorts.  Navy jeans are not permitted     For Girls: Shirts/Blouses – Solid White or Maroon/Burgundy Polo or Button-down Oxford Blouses (short or long sleeve).  Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, or Jumpers/Dresses – Navy Blue 2 Side Pockets.  Leggings in white, black or navy blue are only permitted if worn underneath shorts, skirts or jumper.  Navy jeans are not permitted.

Dressing for Kindergarten Boys and Girls: Shoes - Students may wear any closed toe shoe or closed heel athletic shoe with a non-marking sole. Shoes with wheels, lights, or electronics are not permitted. Slippers, sandals, flip flops, or backless shoes may not be worn. Sweater/Jackets/Sweatshirts - if worn in the classroom or inside the school, should be solid Navy Blue, White or Maroon/Burgundy with or without the Summit Academy Logo, or School approved. Please label all coats, boots, gloves, etc. with child’s first and last name. Please check the school’s lost and found for any lost items.

Please bring the completed “All About Me” paper back the 1st week of school, we will be doing a get to know you activity with it.

First Day of School The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 29th. It will be from 8:25-11:30 or 12:05-3:10 This is the first day without you.

Please take these papers before leaving!!! Review: Volunteer sign-ups are on the table. Remember to indicate which type of volunteering you would like to do and the days and times. ”All About Me” papers are also on the table. Remember they are due back the 1st week of school. Introduction letter to our class is also on the table. Please take these papers before leaving!!!

ANY QUESTIONS?

Let’s Have a Great Year!