2. Creekside Elementary Full-Day Kindergarten 2015-2016 Anna Lowery

3. All About Me Born and raised on the Sammamish Plateau I went to Washington State University In my spare time I enjoy crosswords/puzzles, baking, getting outdoors, and spending time with friends & family. Family: Mom, Dad, sister and Maggie (chocolate lab) I live in North Bend with Miss Hubner I am very excited for kindergarten this year!

4. Bell Schedule 9:05/9:10 1 st bell-leave covered area and line up by the cafeteria. 2 nd bell- enter the building with teacher 9:15Class begins 10:30-10:451 st recess 12:15-1:00Lunch and Recess 2:25-2:403 rd recess 3:40 (1:30 on Wed.)Dismissal out the lunchroom doors

5. Specialist Schedule Monday2:35-3:05PEMr. Leeland Tuesday11:40-12:10MusicMr. Johnson Thursday 11:40-12:10 12:55-1:25 PE Music Mr. Leeland Mr. Johnson Friday2:35-3:05LibraryMrs. Siefkes ??Computer LabMiss Lowery

6. Communication Anna Lowery Rm. 165 Classroom phone 425-837-5266 Office phone 425-837-5203 or 5202 Email lowerya@issaquah. wednet.edu www.issaquah.wednet.edu Creekside website Email/phone Class website-updated regularly * If it is an emergency, please call the office

7. Bring to School Backpack-please label with your child’s name. A laminated luggage tag works well. Lunch (or lunch money) Healthy snack – NO NUTS Coat, jacket or sweater (with name inside) We go outside everyday! Toys, trading cards, action figures, electronics, etc. are not allowed.

8. Expectations Children are working on independence and self-sufficiency (ex-cleaning up, unpacking and packing up, bathroom, lunch, snack, coats and shoes). Kindergarten is a learning year, but all children are expected to show respect and listen to all adults at Creekside (not just the teacher). Children will learn the difference between “home rules” and “school rules.” To have fun, learn to make friends, work hard and try their best!

9. Behavior Management We follow the “Bucket Filling” idea in our class RESPECT Many growth and learning opportunities in terms of behavior. This is a learning time. Kelso’s Choice Be Kind Like Josh

10. Drop-off Drop them off at the front of the school (ONLY if it is after 9:10) or walk them down to the playground along the side sidewalk to the covered basketball area. At 9:05 kids will wait outside the lunch room. At 9:10 I will pick class up outside. If you arrive after 9:15, you must sign them in at the office. If you drop them off, pull forward if possible. Also make sure your child exits along the sidewalk.

11. Student drop-off Parents exit Students climb out of the car independently Pull all the way forward

12. 9:10 arrival student line –up area Hurry UP !!!

13. Pick-up If you are picking up your child by car, your child will meet you out front of the school by the flagpole. An EA will watch over them at that time. If you are running late, your child will be in the office. Hint- it is often quicker to park your car and walk up to the front of the school. If you need to change your pick-up routine in any way, you must do so in writing (or email). If it is a last minute change, please call the office as I might not see the email in time. –Bus riders will have a special color coded card to assure they get onto the right bus. Please leave them on the backpack.

14. Saying good Bye  Be Brave ( moms and dads!)  Don’t cry  Show confidence

15. Appropriate Clothing Dress for the weather! Wear comfortable clothing and be aware that your children may come home dirty. All children must wear non-skid, closed toed shoes on PE days. No hats in class (recess ok). Girls should wear tights or shorts under skirts and dresses.

16. Snack Make sure your child gets to school with a full stomach. We don’t eat lunch till 12:10. We have snack daily at 10:45. Please send in a quick, nutritious snack that can be eaten with minimal assistance (even if your child buys hot lunch). Please send all necessary utensils. Please do not send milk or juice. They can have water from the drinking fountain. We are officially a NUT FREE classroom. Please check labels of your child’s snack! http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf

17. Lunch Lunch is from 12:15-12:40 (recess if after) Choice of bringing cold lunch or buying hot lunch for $3.50 or milk for $.50. Please do not have your child buy hot lunch until Monday, 9/13 if at all possible. Please teach your child to be as independent as possible when dealing with their lunchboxes so they don’t need to wait for help. Each student has an account # where money can be deposited either online or via a check. Checks payable to “ISDFS”. Please write students name on check. –Lunch menus available online.

18. Bathrooms We “empty our tanks” before first recess, lunch recess and last recess. (About every hour or so) Children may use the restroom with permission during independent work time. Of course, if there is an emergency, I will allow the children to go!!!!

19. Birthdays In keeping with our district nutrition policy, we will not be having birthday treats in the classroom. We will celebrate in other non-food ways in the classroom (singing, crown, prize box). Summer birthdays can be celebrated at anytime during the year. I usually celebrate them at the end of the year unless another date is suggested/requested by a parent. Please do not pass out party invitations in class, as this can cause hurt feelings to those children not invited. (Unless your child is inviting the whole class.) Please send them through the mail.

20. Star Student Each child is given 1 special week during the school year. Monday – bring your special poster and take Olly the otter home for the week. Tuesday – bring in something special to share with the class. Wednesday – Bring in your favorite book for snack and story Thursday – estimation jar Friday – return Olly and share about his adventures. The class will also make each student a special book.

21. Library We have library once a week on Friday afternoons (check out will start in about 1 month). Kids will be allowed to check out 1 book every week (2 books later in the year). Kids may return their book anytime during the week and must return it in order to check out a new book.

22. Book Orders These are for your convenience and there is no obligation to purchase. We now do all orders online. Information in your packet. All purchases help our class earn free books. Books are value priced and usually arrive in 2 weeks.

23. Parent Volunteers Weekly/ bi-weekly/ monthly Special activities and projects Clerical work Field-trip chaperone Art Docents Class coordinator (room parent)

24. Parent volunteers (con’t) Please make childcare arrangements for younger siblings. If you are unable to make assigned time, please try to find a replacement or let me know ASAP. Must fill out background check form.

25. Weekly Homework Homework activities support classroom learning. Homework usually consists of nightly reading and sight word practice. There are occasionally special projects that need to completed (usually with parent help).

26. Curriculum Overview We will go into more depth as Curriculum Night on September 17th. Please set aside box/ tub for little reading books. Phonics based reading program (Fountas & Pinnell) Everyday Math Lucy Caulkins Writing Handwriting Without Tears Social studies (My World), Health (My Body), and Science (plants, solids and liquids, 5 senses, and rocks)

27. Questions