1. Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation
Please take a yellow packet.

2. Mrs. Vinci This will be my 27th year at Hugo Reid
I have taught 3rd, 4th, and Kindergarten (23 years).
I live in Santa Clarita with my husband and three children.

3. Conferences Two per year-October and February Child attends in October
Parent only in February
Sign up before you leave
Write your child’s name
Minimum Days-12:35 dismissal

4. Volunteers TB test or waiver must be turned in to the office
Mondays- fill red Hugo Reid folders
Tuesdays and Wednesdays-prep projects, help with projects, Library - Thursday
Friday-run Homework- fill Homework folder
At home-prep projects

5. Library- Thursday Once per week
Thursdays 10:00-10:30. One parent needed every week
Children will receive a library bag that needs to be returned every week.
In order to check out a new book, the book from the previous week must be returned.
Behavior problems will not be able to check out a book.

6. Schedule
Please post the handout from the packet in a safe spot in your home.
Wednesday-Early Release Day 1:20
Minimum Day-All kindergarteners arrive at 8:20 and dismiss at 12:35. NO LUNCH AT SCHOOL;SEND A HEARTY SNACK
7:45-8:15 Child care and breakfast available in the cafeteria with Mrs. Tesfaye.
Common Core Days: 8:20-11:40 See district website for dates.

7. Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival-Park and meet at the front gate. Say goodbye when teacher arrives.
Dismissal-.Parents must park and walk to pick up your child. Wait by the office until the bell rings.
Shining Stars- Students will use the bus.
Other after school programs- Parent coordinates transportation and informs classroom teacher and primary office. Parents must inform after school program about minimum days, Common Core days and Wednesday schedule.

8. Communication Between Home and School
Weekly Newsletter
School and Classroom Website:
Listserve (go to office for instructions)
Peachjar
Red Hugo Reid folder
Shutterfly Photo Share site

9. Attendance
Absence-call the office, send a note, or student’s full name, date, reason for absence and room number to:
Tardy-If the class is already inside, please take your child to the office to get a tardy pass before they come to class.
Independent Study-If your child will be gone for 5 or more days, parents must pick up an independent study form from the office at least one week in advance of trip. All work must be returned the day the child arrives back at school.

10. Field Trips
Two field trips per year-donations collected for cost of event and bus
October 24th-Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark
Animal and pumpkin patch tour and hay ride
3 volunteers needed per class- TB test required
Spring Field Trip- TBA

11. Homework
Packets will come home on Mondays and should be returned on Fridays in the red Hugo Reid folder. Do not lose this.
Homework reinforces responsibility and reviews skills learned in class.
Reading Record will be attached to the front of the packet. Children should be read to daily for at least 20 minutes.
Sit with your child while doing homework. Check their work and keep your expectations high.
All writing and math should be done neatly in pencil.
Supplies needed at home: crayons, glue, scissors, pencil
Provide additional help/practice as needed.
All About Me Poster-practice sharing
Monday Morning-Share about your weekend
Letter Museum- weekly sharing

12. Important Information
Allergies
Snacks (healthy), Lunch and Water Bottles-Label
Backpacks- Label
Sweaters and Jackets- Label
Uniforms and Friday Free Dress
District Birthday Policy-No treats may be brought in.
Book Orders (online only – Scholastic.com
Suggested Donations- Kleenex and Baby wipes (as needed), Seasonal stickers
School supplies provided
No Toys or Jewelry

13. What is Common Core?
District Website/Three Minute Video
Math will be a combination of manipulatives, pencil paper, and technology enriched lessons.
Benchmark tests in Reading and Math will be completed 3 times a year. Scores will be sent home.
Practice keyboarding skills at home.

14. The Value of Play Health and Social Science Standards:
Develop and practice self-control, cooperation and effective coping strategies
Develop and use effective communication skills and conflict resolution using polite words
Develop and practice positive actions towards others utilizing Character Counts guidelines
Develop and practice making friends, expressing feelings, and appropriate ways to get attention
Develop respect and responsibility for school items and classroom environment
Recognize and respect differences

15. September-June