1. Welcome to Kindergarten 2014-2015

2. Wright State University Alum Xavier for MA of Ed. Administration 11 years at SASEAS Taught 2 nd, 3 rd, 7 th, 8 th and K Married July 7, 2012

3. …is the key to your child’s successful year! Ways to communicate: phone calls email notes in your child’s blue folder class & school newsletter

4. School day begins at 8:25 Students should arrive daily and meet their teacher in the hallway outside our room. Please be sure your child has his or her bookbag each day.

5. Car Riders meet parents in the cafeteria Bus Riders dismissed from the gym walked to buses by a teacher

6. Bus Tags – first 2 weeks note a weekly schedule on back bus number Send a note for ALL changes Last minute changes call the office before 2:45

7. Any changes to dismissal must be put in writing and sent to school in your child’s blue folder or to me via email. Without the appropriate documentation, your child will be dismissed using his or her normal schedule.

8. Snacks are provided to students twice daily. -Morning (around 10:00) -- Afternoon (around 2:00) Please return your child’s $30 snack fee in the envelope enclosed. If your child has a food allergy that we should be award of, please be sure to notify us immediately.

9. Lunch is offered daily by: Milford Nutrition Services Please take a moment prior to the start of the school year to discuss proper nutrition and lunch room behavior with your child.

10. Send in all lunch money on or before the day your child buys. Please send your child’s lunch money in a sealed envelope or bag with your child’s name should be clearly labeled.

11. Before school After school Designated Conference Days (Oct.) Phone as needed

12. Celebrated as close to day as possible. Summer Birthdays – half birthday June celebrated in December July celebrated in January August celebrated in February

13. Due to allergies in our school, all birthday treats will need to be store bought and pre-packaged. Please read the package carefully to ensure there are no allergy risks. No homemade items are permitted. Send original packaging whenever possible.

14. Each year we have a partnership with our 4 th graders to foster cooperative learning through activities and projects.

15. Gym in on Tuesdays. Each student will need a t-shirt with his or her name on FRONT & BACK.

16. Color System 1. Warning – green 2.Second Warning – yellow 3.Third Warning – red A sticker is earned for each day a student stays on green.

17. Rewards: Treasure box is earned for every 5 stickers/greens Treasure Box: Any and all donations of small items are greatly appreciated!

18. individualized weekly sent home in blue folder completed in pencil illustrations should be colored

19. … are always welcome! - weekly homework checks - field trips - preparing materials - cafeteria Volunteer in our Classroom!

20. Virtus Child Protection Training www.virtusonline.org Training Pre-Register Volunteer in our Classroom!

21. Label EVERYTHING! School Supplies – stick to the supply list Does your child have food allergies? Collect your box tops – 2 times a year. Campbell’s Labels Scholastic Book Orders/ Book Fairs

22. for taking the time to attend Orientation! Your child is one of your most precious commodities. I will take excellent care of him or her! I look forward to a wonderful year!