1. Welcome to Timber Creek Kindergarten

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

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

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

5. About Mrs. Richardson 11th 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
Weekly Newsletter
Go Folder – Daily

7. Behavior System Positive Reinforcement
(verbal praise, sticker chart, candy jar, treasure box)
Stop Light
Green “Good to Go”
Yellow “Warning, Slow Down”
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 1st 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)
Grade Card
Once a quarter
Conferences
October and February
See District Web-site for dates

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

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

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

14. 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. **Morning Kindergarten has a different dismissal procedure.**
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!”