2. THE ABC’S OF KINDERGARTEN

3. A If your child is absent, please call the school (416-2148) to let me know. A note stating the reason for the absence must be brought to school as soon as possible to avoid an unexcused absence. Art class with Mr. Farris is every Monday and Thursday from 1:35-2:05.

4. B If you would like your child to eat breakfast at school, they must arrive no later than 7:20 a.m. B.E.E. BINDERS (“Bring everything everyday”) help keep us organized. The three- ring binder houses newsletters, take home papers, snack calendars and other items that assist with communication between home and school. The Titles for Tomorrow program is a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday. I will have your child bring snack on his/her birthday, but please remember to keep the snacks healthy. Please do not send birthday party invitations to be distributed at school unless all children receive an invitation. I will send home book order forms for you and your child to look over every month. Book clubs offer books at reduced prices. It's a great way to build your child's home library! Busy Bee will go home with your child one time during the school year. Busy Bee will go wherever your child goes for that week. Please take pictures and journal the adventures Busy Bee had while under you care.

5. Parent and Teacher conferences are held in the Fall and the Spring. Watch for information and reply accordingly. Conferences will be held in October from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and and in Feb. from 12:00-3:00. Communication is important. Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question or concern. The best way to contact me is through the parent communication journals or by email: hulgancb@mcsk12.net or by note. hulgancb@mcsk12.net Calendar-Please refer to the MCS calendar for important dates.

6. D Discipline is simple. We work hard as a class to make the classroom a positive and safe place for all. A calendar will be in the B.E.E. Binder each day to show your child’s behavior. Please initial the calendar daily.

7. E My school email address is hulgancb@mcsk12.net. I check email daily. If you have an email address that you’d like me to be aware of, please let me know. Please make me aware of any emergency changes promptly. If your home or work phone number changes, please inform the office and me.

8. F Information about field trips will come home in the B.E.E. Binders. Please send in any money and the permission slip together by the date given.

9. G Our class will have a 30 minute gym (P.E.) class on Tuesday and Friday from 1:35-2:05. The children are asked to wear athletic shoes on gym days. The girls may want to wear shorts on P.E. days. If you are willing to donate any items to our classroom, please take a look at the “Giving Tree.” Thank you very much!

10. H Students will have some homework in Kindergarten. Homework assignments will be given on Monday for the entire week. All papers needed to complete the activities will be stapled to the assignment sheet. School hours are from 7:30 to 2:15. Your child is allowed in the building at 7:15a.m. Please pick up your child under the breezeway by our back door. You may walk your child to the classroom through August 15 th -19 th. Beginning August 22nd, please say your good-byes at the red double doors.

11. I Independence is a goal for students because it builds self-esteem and self-confidence. Kindergarteners are very capable of doing many things on their own and I encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves in the classroom. Please work on the following skills at home with your child: zipping, tying, dressing, reciting personal information.

12. J Writing takes place every day in kindergarten. One way we accomplish this is through free writing in our journals and through writer’s workshop. Encourage your child to write at home for a variety or purposes. -Each child in our school will take Japanese everyday (except Monday) from 7:45-8:15. Our teacher will be Sarnicki Sensei.

13. K Kindergarten Curriculum Social Studies - seeks to enhance students awareness of family, classroom, community and culture. - concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach Science -focuses on the developing awareness of the world in which we live -science concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach. Reading-Balanced Literacy Components: Read-Alouds Shared Reading Guided Reading-(Small group sessions) Literature Circles Modeled Writing-(Morning Message) Shared Writing Interactive Writing Guided Writing Independent Reading and Writing Math - provides students with mathematical experiences -helps to develop number sense -creates a positive attitude towards mathematics -many of our math concepts are covered through the daily calendar routine.

14. L Our class will visit the library each Wednesday from 1:35-2:05. Our library teacher is Mrs.Ferkin. Your child will check out a book when we visit the library and return it within the following week. If your child forgets to return the book, they will not be allowed to check out a new book until it is returned. Our class eats lunch from 10:30-11:00. If lunch money is sent to school, please send it in the B.E.E. Binder. There is a pencil pocket pouch for this purpose that is located in the front of the B.E.E. Binder. Literacy Workstations is a time for your child to experience opportunities for work independently. Literacy Workstations will take place most days. Literacy Workstations allow children to practice new skills taught. During Literacy Workstations, I will be working with small reading groups. Children learn through play and this is an important time, integral to the growth and development of your child.

15. M The children will have music class on Tuesday and Wednesday with Ms. Hall and Ms. Sliger. If your child is to be given medication during school hours, it must be brought to the office by the parent.

16. N A weekly newsletter will be sent home on Mondays to keep you informed about what is happening in our class.

17. o Open House at our school allows for many family fun events. During the school year we will have family science and math night, family reading night as well as many other family oriented activities.

18. P When picking up your child, please do so at the large concrete area on the East side of the building. We will have the following parties: -Thanksgiving Feast -Winter Party -End-of-Year Party We will need a room parent to help organize parties and special events that come up during the year. If you would like to volunteer,please let me know. Thank you very much! Parent Readers --We will have parent readers each Friday morning from 7:30-7:45. Please let me know if you would like to sign up for a day to read.

19. Q Questions? Please feel free to call, email, send a note or see me after school. hulgancb@mcsk12.net -416-2148

20. R K report cards will be sent home 4 times during the school year. Please sign and return to school the next day. Kindergarteners have recess 11:15 each day.

21. S Schedule Journal Writing Japanese Welcome songs, Morning Message, Calendar Math Balanced Reading Lunch RecessRest time Math Social Studies/Science/Free Choice Time Snack/Encore Afternoon Meeting/Dismissal Each child is asked to bring the snack once each month for the entire class. A monthly snack calendar will be sent out at the beginning of each month. It will also be posted on my web-page. Only healthy foods are allowed in the classroom. Examples are in handbook.

22. T If your child has any changes in their transportation please let me know in writing, by email. Tardies-If you are late, please escort your child the office. No one is allowed to leave between 1:45-2:15 or it will be considered a tardy. Testing-Formal Assessments-Kindergarten Readiness Indicator, “”Aims Web” (3 times a year,) STAR Early Literacy test (3 times a year); Informal Assessments are done daily

23. U Uniforms Please refer to the Richland Handbook. Uniforms are worn each day.

24. V Volunteers and visitors must register in the office and pick up a badge.

25. W Wet and/or dirty clothes can be uncomfortable. Please send an extra set of clothing (shirt, pants, socks, underclothes) in a Ziploc baggie marked with your child’s name on the outside of the bag. Wish List –A few things needed for the classroom: Kleenex, liquid soap, ziplock bags, copy paper Web Page-The weekly newsletter will also be avalible on-line. Just visit the Richland web-site or teacherweb.com

26. X Parents and family members may eXit and enter via the main school entry. eXtra supplies needed -Three pack of T-Shirts (At least a size 10-12) - Pack of construction paper

27. Y

28. Z Zzzzzzz - Make sure that your child gets plenty of rest. Setting and keeping a bedtime routine is a wonderful gift you can give your child.