1. Welcome to Timber Creek Kindergarten

2. Top 3 Things to Know about Mrs. Chaffee 3. 15 TH year of teaching 2. Family 1. KU Graduates GO JAYHAWKS! GO JAYHAWKS!

3. About Miss Fitzgerald 9th year teaching9th year teaching Graduate of Baker University Graduate of Baker University Enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outdoors.Enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and being outdoors. Loves working with childrenLoves working with children

4. About Miss Marshall 14 th Year Teaching in BV14 th Year Teaching in BV Blue Valley AlumBlue Valley Alum Taught K, 1 st, and 2 ndTaught K, 1 st, and 2 nd Graduate of Kansas State Graduate of Kansas State Love teaching and children!!!Love teaching and children!!!

5. About Mrs. Richardson  11 th year teaching Kindergarten  Blue Valley Alum  Graduate of Kansas State  Enjoys spending time with family and children!

6. Communication  Timber Creek Main Line 239-7800  Email  Email jchaffee@bluevalleyk12.orgjchaffee@bluevalleyk12.org   kfitzgerald@bluevalleyk12.org kfitzgerald@bluevalleyk12.org   cmarshall@bluevalleyk12.org cmarshall@bluevalleyk12.org   carichardson@bluevalleyk12.org carichardson@bluevalleyk12.org  Weekly Newsletter  Go Folder – Daily

7. Behavior System  Positive Reinforcement (verbal praise, sticker chart, candy jar, treasure box) (verbal praise, sticker chart, candy jar, treasure box)  Stop Light Green “Good to Go” Green “Good to Go” Yellow “Warning, Slow Down” Yellow “Warning, Slow Down” Red “Stop” Red “Stop”  Discuss your child’s Daily Choices

8. Reading  Adopted Lead 21 series in 2012 (includes whole-group instruction, as well as both fiction and non-fiction little readers)  Aligned with common core state standards  Emphasizes research with guided inquiry projects  Baggy Books and online readers will begin after 1 st quarter

9. Math  Adopted Envision math series (includes technology, hands-on manipulatives, centers, pre-tests and post-tests  Aligned with the common core state standards  Provides a much broader base knowledge of math topics and concepts  PTA and Take Stock Funds allowed us to purchase numerous fun and engaging math games that reinforce the Envision math series!

10. Assessments  Individual Assessment are continuous  Progress Reports in September  District Assessments Map Testing (Math & Reading) Map Testing (Math & Reading)  Grade Card Once a quarter Once a quarter  Conferences October and February October and February See District Web-site for dates See District Web-site for dates

11. Homework Monthly Activity Calendars Monthly Activity Calendars Filled with activities to help your child grow. Filled with activities to help your child grow. Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Skills. Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Skills. Emailed home monthly Emailed home monthly Baggie Books/Sight Words Baggie Books/Sight Words

12. Other Activities and Items  Library Make sure books are brought back Make sure books are brought back  Counselor (two-week rotation)  Birthdays / see district approved list  STAR Student Sheet sent home Friday before week Sheet sent home Friday before week Send in 5-7 pictures Send in 5-7 pictures

13. Help Wanted  Parent Volunteer Sign Up Hallway Helpers Hallway Helpers PTA Sign Ups PTA Sign Ups Station Rotations (Apple Day, Pumpkin Day, 50 th Day) Station Rotations (Apple Day, Pumpkin Day, 50 th Day) 4 parents to help lead a small group activity4 parents to help lead a small group activity

14. Class Donations Class Donations  Classroom Wish Lists  Snack – students may bring a small, healthy individual snack each day. See peanut-safer snack list on TCE website. (goldfish, cheez-its, fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, etc.)  Special Thematic items needed in the newsletter

15. Dismissal Procedures  Car Riders: North or South (2 lines this year)  Walkers: North or Meadows  Bus Riders: Students will load busses at approximately 3:35 before car dismissal begins. (Please fill out how your child will consistently get home. We will make a “tag” that is attached to their backpack.) **Morning Kindergarten has a different dismissal procedure.**

16. “Not all students learn in the same way, or on the same day!”