1. Welcome to Kindergarten! Mrs. Katie Johnson Mrs. Kim Hartnett Miss Allison Sattler Ms. Deb Gilliom Mrs. Emily Herron Miss Callie Moore

2. Daily Schedule Announcements/Settling in Community Circle Literacy Block Lunch (10:45-11:15) Recess (11:15-11:35) Read Aloud and RTI Writer’s Workshop OR Special Class Math Block Science/Social Studies/Inquiry Wrap up, snack, free choice, stack and pack up

3. Specials Rotation We follow a five-day rotation instead of a traditional five-day week; therefore, your child will not have specials on the same day of each week. P.E. Music Art Technology Flex Day We will attend library at least once a week. Your classroom teacher will let you know what day your child will receive books.

4. Lunch Students will have choices throughout the week Menu can be found on school website Please pack a healthy lunch (no candy) If you would like to eat with your child: - Sign in with the office -Meet your child by the cafeteria -No fast food, candy, or soda Snack - Must be healthy and quick (i.e. apple, grapes, goldfish, pretzels) - No utensils

5. Arrival/Dismissal The bell rings at 8:30 to start the day and 3:25 to end the day Please send a note if your child’s transportation home is different If your child’s transportation home changes during the school day or you forget to send a note, please call the office, we do not always get the opportunity to check our email throughout the school day Early Dismissal days are at 2:55

6. Behavior Plan Positive Behavior Clip Chart Blue- Outstanding! Green- Ready to Learn Yellow- Think About It Red- Teacher’s Choice

7. Take Home Folder and Homework Everyday your child will come home with a take home folder Please check it every night for important papers and information Keep Home-These items stay at home Return to School-These papers need to be returned to school Book Baggies – Students will bring books home on a regular basis. Your classroom teacher will give you more information!

8. Background Check All volunteers must have a background check on file in order to: - Attend field trips - Volunteer in the classroom - Volunteer for seasonal parties To complete your background check go to: -noblesvilleschools.org -go to the tab under parents -click “Volunteer Noblesville” -click on “Parent/Community Member”

9. Kindergarten Classroom Websites Each kindergarten teacher has a website that contains classroom information and online resources that you can do at home with your child! -Go to the Promise Road homepage -Click on classroom pages -Click on your child’s teacher

10. Questions?