1. Welcome to Kindergarten!
The community of Keller ISD will educate our students to achieve the highest standards of performance by engaging them in exceptional opportunities.
Welcome - Becky

2. Who is Who? Principal – Becky Wilder Assistant Principal – Kim Gebert
Secretary – Monique Moore
Counselor – Megan Hull
PTA President – Jamie Zimmer
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3. Curriculum
We know that every child progresses and develops at their own pace. Throughout Kindergarten, students will explore to learn. We encourage hands-on, inquiry learning where students discover and make their own meaning from the curriculum presented. We believe in the value of creating meaningful experiences for our students and giving them the opportunity to SPEAK their truth and understanding.
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4. Communication Weekly classroom newsletters PTA Website
Friday office s
Facebook
Twitter
Remind
Campus website
Teacher websites
Marquee
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5. Need To Know School Hours: 7:55 – 3:10
Doors will open to students at 7:30
Parents will be asked to check in through the office if walking their child to class
Students will go directly to classrooms when they arrive, unless eating breakfast
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6. We will dismiss from classrooms at 3:10.
Walkers – North, South, or Back – parents are asked to meet their child along the route home, not at the doors to the school
Car – all car pickup is in the lower loop – you must have a car sign to pick up a child
Bus/Daycare
Clayton After School Care
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7. Ridgeview PTA Create a free PTA account @ www.ptaridgeview.com
What is the Ridgeview PTA?
Group of local parents who have joined together to support our school.
Extra communication
Leverage volunteers
Support our school both financially and scholastically
Meet other parents and be involved
Why should I join?
Joining the PTA, not only connects you to our local PTA group, but also to the KISD PTA, Texas PTA & National PTA.
By creating an account you will automatically receive information about events, be able to purchase spirit wear, school supplies, volunteer opportunities and a directory to connect you to other Ridgeview families.
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Don’t forget – PTA is not just for Moms – we love for our Dads to join too!!

8. School Counselor How can I help?
small groups, behavior, guidance lessons, resources
How can you help your child have a smooth transition?
Have many conversations over the summer- answer questions, discuss fears, start a routine early (set bedtime, lunch, etc)
Separation Anxiety
Arrive on time, Keep a Positive Attitude, and Leave Cheerfully (even if your child is crying) 
Megan

9. Kindergarten Bootcamp
Social Skills and Positive Social Interactions are important to us!
For the first six weeks, once a week, the counselor will do a 30 min lesson to promote social skills and interactions.
Whole body listening, personal space, personal hygiene, tattling vs reporting, flexible thinking, being a problem solver
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10. RES Guidelines for Success
R = Respect Others
E = Engage in Learning
S = Strive to be Your Best
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11. Attendance Be on time – sets the tone for your child’s day
Class starts at 7:55
Morning meetings
Tardy – teacher will record, minutes will add up
Absent – call or the front desk staff for any absences
State requires that we monitor absences – anything over 10 is considered excessive
Meet to discuss excessive absence and/or tardies
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12. Daily Routine Language Arts/Social Studies Recess Lunch Math Co-Curr
Science
Discovery Learning
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13. Recess and Co-Curr
Weather permitting recess will be outside on the playground. They will have a morning and afternoon recess.
Jackets labeled
Co-curr
Music
Art
P.E.
Theatre
Library
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14. Lunch and Snack Time Lunch will be in the morning
Labeled lunch box
Snack time will be in the afternoon
One item please
Separate labeled bag for snack
Water to drink in a water bottle
Make sure labeled
Allergy Awareness
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15. Thank you so much for coming
Thank you so much for coming. We are very excited to work with you and your child this fall. 
Becky