Kindergarten Orientation August 25, 2015

Welcome Craig Horn, Principal Connie Kelch, Building Secretary Cindy Banfield, Counselor Carrie Pugh, School Psychologist Becky Granger, Speech and Language Pathologist Brooke Carr, Intervention Specialist

Agenda Welcome Students meet with teachers Parent presentation and teacher presentation to students Parent presentation with teachers and students in library with aides

Kindergarten Teachers and Aides Lura Perry Ann Marie Anderson Lauren Vismara Renee Mikles – K Aide (Perry) Lynn Shouse – K Aide (Vismara) Sherry Todd – K Aide (Anderson)

Bell Schedule 8:35AM Car Riders Enter Building / Breakfast Begins 8:45AM Buses Unload / Students Report to Class 8:55AM School Begins- Tardy Bell (All Students Must Be In Class) Students arriving between 8:55AM-9:45AM or leaving between 2:36PM-3:15PM will be marked tardy. If a student arrives after 9:45AM or leaves before 2:35PM, they will be marked as absent ½ day. 3:15PM Parents May Enter (thru the cafeteria door) for Pick-Up 3:20PM Car Riders Dismissed (Afternoon Announcements) 3:25PM Bus Riders Dismissed

Lunch Breakfast may be purchased for $1.50 and lunch for $2.75. Students who qualify for reduced prices should expect to pay $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. You may pay for lunches through the nrschools.org website or sending in money in a sandwhich bag or envelope clearly labeled. Forms for the Federal Free and Reduced Meal Program are available on the district website or in our school office.

Arrival and Dismissal Parent Drop-Off Parent Pick Up Everyday List vs One Day Bus Riders

BGCGC Begins August 31, 2015

Specials Schedule Physical Education Library Music Art A, B, C, D Day Rotations

PTO The Monroe Elementary Parent Teacher Organization works to enrich and enhance the learning experiences of our students by offering many fun and educational events throughout the year. PTO works behind the scenes to provide funding for programs such as field trips, Camp Joy, as well as classroom tools such as interactive whiteboards. You can email our PTO at monroepto@nrschools.org. First Meeting - September 3 at 3:45 PM

PTO Board Members Jessica Koehler – President 513-748-1083 monroepto@nrschools.org Candy Holbrook – 1st Vice President Jessica Bender – 2nd Vice President Rae Jean Boggs – Treasurer Sabrina Schnarrenberg – Secretary

4Rs Respect Responsible Ready to Learn Resolve problems positively

School Communication Website http://www.nrschools.org/monroeelementaryschool_home.aspx Newsletter (Mail Chimp) Twitter - @NRMonroe_Horn

Calendar http://www.nrschools.org/monroeelementaryschool_home.aspx

Dress Code Flip flops and high heels aren’t suggested due to the amount of movement during a kindergarten student’s day

Supply List School vs District Both are okay Helping Hands

Snacks School-wide kindergarten procedure

Questions or Concerns Contact teacher, then the principal if the problem isn’t resolved. We’ll work together to address the issue and create a plan moving forward.

Walking Students to Room