Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation Please take a yellow packet.

Mrs. Vinci This will be my 27th year at Hugo Reid I have taught 3rd, 4th, and Kindergarten (23 years). I live in Santa Clarita with my husband and three children.

Conferences Two per year-October and February Child attends in October Parent only in February Sign up before you leave Write your child’s name Minimum Days-12:35 dismissal

Volunteers TB test or waiver must be turned in to the office Mondays- fill red Hugo Reid folders Tuesdays and Wednesdays-prep projects, help with projects, Library - Thursday Friday-run Homework- fill Homework folder At home-prep projects

Library- Thursday Once per week Thursdays 10:00-10:30. One parent needed every week Children will receive a library bag that needs to be returned every week. In order to check out a new book, the book from the previous week must be returned. Behavior problems will not be able to check out a book.

Schedule Please post the handout from the packet in a safe spot in your home. Wednesday-Early Release Day 1:20 Minimum Day-All kindergarteners arrive at 8:20 and dismiss at 12:35. NO LUNCH AT SCHOOL;SEND A HEARTY SNACK 7:45-8:15 Child care and breakfast available in the cafeteria with Mrs. Tesfaye. Common Core Days: 8:20-11:40 See district website for dates.

Arrival and Dismissal Arrival-Park and meet at the front gate. Say goodbye when teacher arrives. Dismissal-.Parents must park and walk to pick up your child. Wait by the office until the bell rings. Shining Stars- Students will use the bus. Other after school programs- Parent coordinates transportation and informs classroom teacher and primary office. Parents must inform after school program about minimum days, Common Core days and Wednesday schedule.

Communication Between Home and School Weekly Newsletter School and Classroom Website: http://hr.ausd.net Listserve (go to office for instructions) Peachjar Red Hugo Reid folder Shutterfly Photo Share site Email: lvinci@ausd.net

Attendance Absence-call the office, send a note, or email: student’s full name, date, reason for absence and room number to: hugoreidattendance@ausd.net Tardy-If the class is already inside, please take your child to the office to get a tardy pass before they come to class. Independent Study-If your child will be gone for 5 or more days, parents must pick up an independent study form from the office at least one week in advance of trip. All work must be returned the day the child arrives back at school.

Field Trips Two field trips per year-donations collected for cost of event and bus October 24th-Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark Animal and pumpkin patch tour and hay ride 3 volunteers needed per class- TB test required Spring Field Trip- TBA

Homework Packets will come home on Mondays and should be returned on Fridays in the red Hugo Reid folder. Do not lose this. Homework reinforces responsibility and reviews skills learned in class. Reading Record will be attached to the front of the packet. Children should be read to daily for at least 20 minutes. Sit with your child while doing homework. Check their work and keep your expectations high. All writing and math should be done neatly in pencil. Supplies needed at home: crayons, glue, scissors, pencil Provide additional help/practice as needed. All About Me Poster-practice sharing Monday Morning-Share about your weekend Letter Museum- weekly sharing

Important Information Allergies Snacks (healthy), Lunch and Water Bottles-Label Backpacks- Label Sweaters and Jackets- Label Uniforms and Friday Free Dress District Birthday Policy-No treats may be brought in. Book Orders (online only – Scholastic.com Suggested Donations- Kleenex and Baby wipes (as needed), Seasonal stickers School supplies provided No Toys or Jewelry

What is Common Core? District Website/Three Minute Video http://site.ausd.net Math will be a combination of manipulatives, pencil paper, and technology enriched lessons. Benchmark tests in Reading and Math will be completed 3 times a year. Scores will be sent home. Practice keyboarding skills at home.

The Value of Play Health and Social Science Standards: Develop and practice self-control, cooperation and effective coping strategies Develop and use effective communication skills and conflict resolution using polite words Develop and practice positive actions towards others utilizing Character Counts guidelines Develop and practice making friends, expressing feelings, and appropriate ways to get attention Develop respect and responsibility for school items and classroom environment Recognize and respect differences

September-June