Copperfield Elementary Kindergarten 2014-2015 Welcome to Open House! Copperfield Elementary Kindergarten 2014-2015

Meet the Kindergarten Teachers! Mrs. Kartaltepe Mrs. Woodard Ms. Gunn Mrs. Haynes Mrs. Panvini

Kindergarten Schedule 7:10-7:30 Bobcat Preview 7:30-7:35 Announcements 7:35-7:45 Calendar 7:45-7:50 Restroom Break 7:50-8:35 Specials(Mondays Specials from 7:35-9:20) 8:35-10:00 ELA 10:00-10:30 Writing 10:30-11:00 Lunch (Gunn, Haynes, Panvini) 10:35-11:05 Lunch (Kartal, Woodard) 11:05-12:30 Math 12:10-12:30 Recess (Gunn, Haynes, Panvini) 12:30-12:50 Recess (Kartal, Woodard) 12:45-1:15 Science/Social Studies 1:15-2:00 RTI/Learning Centers 2:00 Snack/Clean-up/Pack-up 2:15 Dismissal

What is my child learning in Kinder? All Kindergarten students are expected to meet the expectations set by the State of Texas. TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Can be found on the TEA (Texas Education Agency) website. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ Emergent literacy Beyond the ABC’s! Numeration One to One correspondence Number recognition Shapes Graphing Count to 100 Social Studies and Science Many, many social emotional skills!

Kindergarten You might be noticing, your child comes home very tired! No, we do NOT nap. Students generally take a few weeks to adjust. We encourage early bed times to help students arrive rested and remain well. Snack time Your child may bring a small snack to enjoy at the end of the day. Students who do not bring snack will be engaged in a learning activity. Suggested snacks: goldfish crackers, carrot sticks, cheese crackers, string cheese, fruit snacks, etc. Please DO NOT send: fruit cups in juice, cheetos, candy, other messy, sticky snacks NO DRINKS, we have a water fountain in the classroom that students may use

Communication Folders Please check your child’s blue folder daily. The calendar reflects your child’s behavior for each day. Incentive and conduct grades are based on the calendar at the end of the six weeks. Important flyers as well as the newsletter will come home in your child’s folder. The folder goes both ways! Please send any notes, changes of transportation, envelopes with money (for lunch or another activity), etc. in this folder.

Homework Homework will begin the 2nd Six Week period. Each child will have a homework folder they bring home Mondays and return on Fridays. Assignments will be listed on a calendar in the homework folder. You may complete the week’s work at whatever pace works for your family. It is due on Friday. Homework assignments will not exceed 30 minutes, including 15 minutes of reading.

From School to Home Envision Math Istation Stride Online version of our math workbook. Activities may be assigned by teacher to match student need and current learning Parent app available Student home login information to come Istation Reading program and assessment Student guided and matched to individual reading level Stride Math program and assessment Student guided AND teacher assigned

Bobcat Preview Tutoring is available for students before school, beginning at 7:10. Students may “preview” a lesson to better understand new concepts as they are taught. Teachers will work with students who are struggling to meet Kindergarten objectives and practice skills such as letter recognition, fine motor control, one to one counting, etc.

Attendance Attendance is compulsory as per Texas State law. A written note should be sent following any absence. Students who are absent 3 or more days must bring a doctor’s note when returning to school. Upon request, teachers will prepare work to be completed during an absence. Requests for work should be made before 1:00 for pick-up the following day. Excellent attendance sets the stage for excellent achievement!

Tardies Students arriving to the classroom after 7:30 are considered tardy. If a child is tardy, the parent must park and sign the student in at the front office. This is for the student’s safety. Tardies are considered against perfect attendance and excessive tardies are reported to the court system.

Dismissal Thank you for your patience the first weeks of school! All changes for transportation MUST be made in WRITING. No transportation changes will be made by phone. Dismissal begins at 2:30 If you are unable to pick-up your child by 3:00, they will be taken to Adventure Club and a fee will be charged.

Dress Code Judson ISD dress code can be found in the Student Handbook and is available online. ALL students must wear a collared shirt (polo or button down) OR a t-shirt with college or Judson ISD logo. Solid colored pants/skirts/dresses/walking shorts (Please note: shorts must be knee length). Jeans are acceptable. No flip-flops, house slippers, or shoes with wheels Students should wear tennis shoes every day their class visits P.E.!

Parent Volunteers We LOVE and APPRECIATE Parent Volunteers. New school! Lots to do! (Parent Center) Class parties Field Trips Activities throughout the year Classroom help ALL volunteers must complete the online Parent Volunteer Training and receive clearance BEFORE volunteering. Please arrange in advance with your child’s teacher for a time to volunteer in the classroom.

Parent Center Students enjoy having lunch visitors! If you are visiting for lunch, you may eat with your child in the Parent Center. Sign in at the office with your driver’s license You may eat with only your child. Lunch Schedule Gunn/Haynes/Panvini: 10:30-11:00 Kartaltepe/Woodard: 10:35-11:05 When vising our campus, please use the adult restroom only. There is one located in the Kindergarten pod and the office.

Birthdays Birthdays are so exciting for our students and we love to celebrate with them! Thank you for respecting our guidelines if you choose to send treats for your child’s birthday. Cupcakes or other treats must be STORE BOUGHT and in original packaging. Items should be dropped off in the office and will be delivered to the classroom. Parties are not allowed at school, but cupcakes will be distributed at the end of the day by the teacher. If your child is planning a birthday party, invitations cannot be passed out at school unless EVERY student in the class is invited.

Parent Conferences Copperfield Teachers will conference with every student’s parents at the end of the first 6 week grading period. Conferences will be student-led (with assistance  ). October 10 is Early Release for students. The afternoon will be used for conferences. A sign-up sheet will be sent home for parents to select a few times they are available. The teacher will notify parents of scheduled conferences. I look forward to talking with each of you about your awesome child!

Thank you for coming! Please reference our classroom website often! It is updated regularly. Please notify the office of any change in your phone number or email address. Communication keeps your child safe and keeps us connected! Questions?