Welcome to Kindergarten! I am Miss Rimbey. Our room number is 219!

Important Information We teach all content areas: reading, math, science, social studies. Within reading, we integrate all of the language arts components. In addition, the students will have gym, music, art, library, and computer classes. A specials schedule will come home. Students need rest pads, art shirts, and change of clothing. Please make sure names are on all items. Parents will need to provide a snack for their child beginning on the first half day. Please take the Code of Conduct home and review it with your child. Sign the form and return it in your child’s folder. Remember that the first six days of school are half days. Students are dismissed at 11:45, and there must be an adult to meet them at the bus stop. Lunch is NOT served on the half days. It takes a little longer for the students to get home on the half days. Also, students could be late on the first few full days. Please sign up for a Kindergarten screening appointment.

Student Behavior Expectations using manners sit and attend to what the teacher is saying follow simple directions the first time they are given be able to express ideas related to the class conversation be respectful of others keep hands and feet to yourself communicate personal needs and wants independent self-help skills do his/her best in all situations We have a behavior system. Students begin the day on green. They may move up and down the clip chart according to the choices they make. Rewards and consequences are given accordingly. A paper will come home explaining this more fully. SWIPBIS and “Caught “Beeing” Good

Teacher Expectations explain classroom expectations and procedures treat you and your child fairly with respect and kindness inform you of any learning difficulties and/or behavior issues that may occur in the classroom (We report this information to you to help ensure your child’s success in the classroom.) do his/her best to meet your child’s academic, behavior, and social needs reply to emails, notes etc. within 1 day (unless the teacher is absent) use available school resources to help your child answer questions and concerns in a timely manner

Parent/Caregiver Expectations Check and clean out your child’s folder each night Go over papers with your child and discuss what he/she has learned Assist your child with homework Read class newsletters (Bright Beginnings) Make sure your child has the supplies he/she needs at school Inform the teacher of any situations which may affect how your child is learning/ behaving in school (Examples-divorce, death in the family, family health issues, loss of home etc.) We care about your child and want to help him/her through difficult circumstances. Fill out paperwork in a timely manner. Respond to notes/emails that are sent home in a timely manner Attend parent conferences in person or via phone Ask the teacher questions if you are concerned about something

Homework Homework is usually given nightly. We are required to give approximately ten minutes a night. It is an extension of skills we have practiced in the classroom. Make sure your child has a quiet space and materials to complete it properly. Parents may help with directions and look over it when done, BUT students should mostly complete it independently. Make sure it is returned to school on the assigned due date which is usually the next day. If your child needs a homework modification, please let me know.

Lunch, Breakfast, Recess, and Rest half hour each day in the cafeteria students may pack or buy their lunch cafeteria envelopes are sent home frequently for you to add to your child's lunch account. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD’S NAME IS ON THE ENVELOPE. lunch accounts work very similarly to a debit card with a child specific lunch card Do not send in loose lunch money Breakfast: offered daily from 8:30-9:00 optional and is an additional cost If you want your child to eat breakfast at school, remind them to go to the cafeteria as soon as they get off of the bus. Recess: half hour daily students should have appropriate shoes and dress to be able to participate on the playground Rest: send in vinyl rest pad with your child’s name on it no stuffed animals, pillows, blankets allowed

Educational Trips, Birthdays, Absences… Educational trips should be limited to no more than five school days per year. Please call the school if your child is going to be absent. Send in a note explaining the absence once your child is feeling better and returns to school. This is important because after 3 unexcused absences, the district is required to meet with you. Absences in excess of 15 per year require a medical excuse. Guidelines for keeping your children home from school include vomiting, diarrhea, a temperature of more than 100 degrees. Students should be free from symptoms without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Birthday invitations are to be sent by way of US mail, unless all of the children in the class are invited. We will celebrate birthdays at school. You may send in a treat the day of your child’s birthday. Individual treats work best. No cakes or cookie cakes that need to be cut and served. Non-edible treats are best due to food allergies.

Riding the Bus Please allow your child to get used to riding the bus. If you are picking up your child, you must put it in writing, show identification to the office, sign out in the office, and wait for the student to be called to the LGI. To pick up your child, you should arrive by 3:30 p.m. Have your child wear a bus badge for the first month of school. Write information on bus badges. Verify addresses, phone numbers, bus numbers, etc. Avoid walking students to the classroom. Adults shouldn’t be in the academic wings without signing in at the office.

Additional Things to Know The district website can be found at www.cvsd.net. Kindergarten students get report cards twice a year. Contact me through email: jrimbey@cvsd.net Or phone: 412-429-3270; ext. 6675 Or write me a note! Do not put emergency information in an email. Conferences are in November. Keep emergency information, health information, addresses, phone numbers updated.

PTG Please consider joining the PTG. To be a party parent, a committee member, or chaperone, you need to join! Please participate in the fundraisers. Profits are used for field trips, special assemblies, and student activities. The PTG is an integral part of our school and we could not have a successful year without them.

Classroom Wishes Please make sure your child has the needed supplies. Refer to the supply list that was provided to you. Please make sure all of the student’s school supplies have student names on them. Please let me know if you have any concerns, questions, or needs. I will let you know at Open House of other things we may need for our classroom.

Kindergarten Children Look for Miss Rimbey! I’ll be standing at the door! Bring all of your things to the room and we will go to the lockers together. I will help you with everything that you need to know and do!

Thank You! Good-bye! See you soon!