1. WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN 2015-16 Rosecrest Elementary Mrs. Mills

2. My contact info  jlmills@graniteschools.org jlmills@graniteschools.org  millsclass.com  385-646-5002-office  385-646-1435-desk  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

3. School Supplies  There is only one thing your child needs, a good backpack that is regular size, large enough to fit in a standard size folder.  I will let you know when other donations of supplies are needed.

4. First day of school:  Line up outside the north double doors. I will mark the spot on the first day.  I will meet the children outside the door and lead them in.  You may come in and snap a quick picture, a hug, a kiss, and quick goodbye.  The faster you leave the better…I’ll take care of the rest.

5. Label Everything  Coats  Sweaters  Backpacks  Hats  Mittens  Umbrellas  Everything!

6. Shoes  Have your child wear reasonable shoes to school.  No flip flops please.  Sandals are OK if they are secured on with good, sturdy straps.  Have your child wear snow boots on snowy days or when snow is on the ground. If it is not actively snowing, the kids will go to recess.  We have P.E. every Tuesday, so good athletic shoes are a must.

7. Sick Kids  Please call the office to report your child’s absence.  All absences should be excused by a parent.

8. Birthday Celebrations  When it is your child’s birthday, I will send home a poster for your child to fill out and bring back to school.  You may send a snack or treat that day to celebrate.  Please don’t bring messy things (cupcakes-frosting gets imbedded into the carpet).  It is school policy that no invitations be distributed at school. Unless you are inviting the entire class, you will need to deliver them privately.

9. Mystery Bag  I’ll send home the mystery bag with a different child each day.  Send the bag back the next day with an item and three clues that your child determines.

10. Homework Folders  Homework folders will be sent home every Monday.  Your child will return the folder with completed homework on Friday, or the last day of the week.  I will have the monthly calendar explaining the homework in the clear plastic sheet.  Go Math homework will not be listed on that calendar. Have your child complete one math page each night.  Please fill out the Road to Success tracking sheet with minutes.

11. Monthly Benchmarks Month Goal SeptemberWriting name correctly on lines OctoberNumbers to 10 NovemberIdentify all alphabet letters DecemberKnow all letter sounds JanuaryNumbers to 20 FebruaryCounting to 100 MarchSegmenting AprilAddition and subtraction to 10 MayBlending

12. Only three hours…  The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children. (Commission on Reading by the National Council of Teachers of English)  Read…read…read…to your kids.  Please fill out the Road to Success chart or log reading minutes @ rtsutah.com.