1. Open School Night Welcome to Mrs. Stipe’s Kindergarten Class

2. All About Me
I live in Covington with my husband and my 2 daughters, Hayden and Fallon.
I graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University where I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s in
Elementary Education.
This is my 15th year teaching, 6th in
kindergarten.

3. Classroom Rules Listen when someone is speaking.
Raise your hand to speak.
Follow directions quickly.
Be a caring friend.
Always do your best work!

4. Classroom Behavior Plan
Consequences
We will be following the school wide positive behavior support plan.
Notes in the agenda
Infractions
Loss of recess
Think Tank
Rewards
Praise and positive reinforcement
Pelican Praises
Treasure chest
Extra recess time
Popcorn and movie time

5. Classroom Organization
Take Home Folders and Agendas
Newsletters and Homework
Pelican Papers
Class Website
How to contact me

6. Classroom Organization
Money
Book Orders
Toys
Snack
Field Trips

7. Assessments Data Driven Instruction
DSC
DIBELS
Given 3 times a year
Beginning, Middle, and End of Year Kindergarten Assessment
Report Cards/JPAMS
No grades 1st quarter
Electronic
Grades: O, S, N

8. Parental Involvement Parent/Teacher Conferences
If you are interested in discussing beginning of year assessments or concerns please sign up for a conference to meet with me.
Volunteers
At home or at school
Chaperones for field trips. Please sign up for one that you would be interested in helping with.
Questions
Help Us Grow

9. A Typical Day Morning Meeting ELA and Literacy Stations
Lunch and Recess (11:00 lunch)
Math
Snack
Pullout
Rest
Free Choice Centers
Dismissal

10. Let’s Have a Great Year!
I want to be your partner in educating your child!