1. MRS. MORTON TEXT @9B7KC TO 81010 WELCOME TO ANDERSEN

2. ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY RULES

3. Rules from the School No Gum, candy or toys No fighting or inappropriate language Attendance and tardiness (chronic absenteeism is 18 or more days and monitored by the truancy officer) Follow parking and drop off and Pick up area rules  All kinder students need to be dropped off and picked up at car pick up B (unless attending Beyond the Bell or taking the bus)  Pull ALL THE WAY DOWN and do not get out of your car  Use the orange name card

4. Room Rules Rules are created by class as a whole after discussions. Take care of yourself Take care of your friends Take care of your teacher Take care of your tools

5. 7 Habits School-wide

6. Behavior Positive Reinforcement and Consequences Class Dojo Earn points Lose points Instant parent communication Will print if requested  Sign up information is in your folder Every day is a new day! Start out the day with fresh points!

7. Positive Environment We work together as a team. We can earn praise, special rewards, and pencil passes.

8. First Day of School Walk child to the kindergarten playground (parent meeting at 8:10 in library) Quick good-byes and kiss in the hand to save Encourage them by telling them they are going to have fun Day starts at 8:05 Day ends at 2:40 Tennies everyday? Water bottles (names on) Sunscreen on Bus riders must go to the library to get bus tags Backpack

9. Normal Schedule Drop off between 7:50 and 8:05 (Make sure he/she has time to eat breakfast) Teachers will all be out to help guide them Attendance Child should attend unless fever or throwing up. Cannot return for 24 hours after vomiting. Tardiness  We start our day at 8:10.  Attendance  Morning warm up  Please eat before school and before going to the playground

10. Sample of our Day 8:10 Morning Message Reading (whole group) Small group reading/centers Recess Writing 11:15 Lunch Math Specials (music, PE, library) Snack (please bring your own) Science/SS Dismissal at 2:35

11. Specials and Grouping PE is Day 3 and 6 Music is Day 1 and 4 Library is Day 2 and 5 Movement throughout the day Large group, small group, one on one We are on a 6 day block rotation schedule. The schedule is in your folder

12. Your Child Your child is special! And so is each and everyone of the 24 I teach.

13. Celebrations! Birthdays (no unhealthy treats allowed) Star Student Color Days Skate nights Lunch with Principal Assemblies (with awards) PTO events Student Council Events (to be announced) After School Clubs

14. Snacks We will have a quick snack break at around 1:30. Students should bring their own small, healthy snack from home. Please be sure it is a package they can open and that does not require spoons or refrigeration. Please put the snack in the backpack separate from the lunch box. If they forget, I don’t have any food in the room to give them. Please make sure I am aware of any food allergies.

15. Join the PTO We need your HELP! Meetings Committees are already formed Help with events Help with fundraisers

16. Picture Day Wednesday, Aug. 10th

17. School Events August  Pictures 8-10  Lunch with Principal 8-26  Early Release and Conference 8-31 and 9-1

18. School Events September  Labor day 9-5 NO SCHOOL  Lunch with Dr. Hannon 9-30  Last Day of Quarter 9-30 October  Fall Break 10-3 to 10-19  Students back 10-19

19. Volunteer Jobs  Copies (Thursdays and Fridays)  Field Trips  Turkey Trot  Art Masterpiece  Junior Achievement

20. Help at Home Commit to reading together EVERY night Fill out reading log each night (keep in folder) Practice letter names, sounds, and sight words Play sight words games if child has difficulty (a list will be in the folder) Help child remember to place folder in backpack each night Reading homework will begin the second week of school

21. Sight Words Sight words are so important in reading. Your child will not be able to progress through our reading program without the knowledge of these basic sight words. Each year your child will be expected to learn additional words. Please work with your child at home to know how to read and spell these words. Make flashcards, play games, use the computer.

22. Communication Call and leave a message Email at morton.christen@CUSD80.commorton.christen@CUSD80.com Class Dojo Remind 101 Class website We need to build a partner ship and need to communicate.

23. Ask Questions Remember your child is only 4, 5, or 6. Make sure to use newsletters or Class Dojo to ask about their day. Ask questions in positive ways.

24. Suggested Supply List 2 Laminated or plastic solid color folders. (May be shared so no names please.) Extra pencils (to be shared.) 24 packs of crayons (to be shared.) Glue Sticks (to be shared.) Lunch box (with name) Water bottle (with name) Backpack that can fit the folders, water bottle and lunch.

25. Thank You for Coming Please fill out the dismissal information paper, emergency card, and the media release form BEFORE YOU LEAVE and put in the appropriate bins on the side counter. Please complete all other paperwork this week and return to school with your child in his/her homework folder. Rememer, Kinders can ONLY be picked up at pick up B.