2. Laurel Elementary Kindergarten Orientation

3. Laurel Elementary Administration Dr. Sandra Hennon Superintendent Mr. Dennis Devorick, Principal Mr. Kevin Mahoney, Principal

4. Laurel Elementary Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Kathy Atwell (Ext. 2098) Mrs. Leigh Ann Canciello (Ext. 2104) Mrs. Bethany Kwiat (Ext. 2106) Miss Nadine Mezan (Ext. 2100) Mrs. Carrie Mason (Ext. 2102)

5. Laurel Elementary Support Staff Mrs. Debbie Garrett, Nurse Mrs. Denise Moccia, Speech Therapist Mrs. Jessica Neofotistis, School Psychologist

6. Laurel Elementary Office Helpers Mrs. Shelly Benton Mrs. Sharon Marshall Mrs. Diane Callahan

7. Busing Arrival: Students arriving @ 8:40 AM may report to their classroom. If arriving prior to 8:40 AM, please go to the cafeteria. Dismissal: Students will be walked to their busses at 3:45pm each day. BUS PASSES Please send in a note if your child will be riding a different bus, or he/she will be getting off at a different bus stop. A bus pass must be issued from the office.

8. Fluoride School nurse will send home permission slip. Students are not required to take fluoride. Distributed daily by the teachers.

9. THINGS TO BRING Book bag Camera – you are welcome to send in a disposable camera to capture special moments. (Please label w/student’s name.) Toys and videos are not acceptable without prior approval. We will provide –Pencils –Crayons –Glue –Scissors –Paper –Folders **Your child will be provided with a folder that should be returned each day. Please check your child’s folder daily for his/her work and letters from your child’s teacher or office.

10. BREAKFAST PROGRAM Breakfast is available for students to purchase. It is served from 8:30 – 9:00am. For payment of meals in the cafeteria, each student has a computerized debit account into which money is deposited by the parent/guardian. If the student is eligible for a free/reduced meal, the account will be credited accordingly. Refer to the daily menu for choices. Breakfast is 60 cents.

11. SNACK Students will have a “healthy” morning snack break. Teachers will distribute a monthly calendar letting you know when your child will need to provide snack for the class. Students are permitted to bring water bottles to school. Please label bottle with student’s name. Milk will be available for purchase. Ideas for healthy snacks! Pretzels Crackers Cheese cubes Fruit Carrots Celery Fat free cookies Jello Pudding

12. LUNCH Students will eat lunch from approximately 12:40 – 1:10pm. Students may either purchase or pack their lunch. The price for lunch is $1. White milk is 25 cents and chocolate milk is 30 cents. Students will use their debit account to purchase their lunches. Students will receive a monthly calendar providing them with lunch choices.

13. Birthdays! Students will be recognized each month during lunch in the cafeteria. You are welcome to send in a nonfood birthday treat (pencils, erasers, bubbles). You will be assigned to bring in snack on the day of your child’s birthday.

14. Specials The students will have a 5 day rotating special schedule. (Piano, Gym, Music, Art and Library) Please refer to your monthly calendar for your child’s special.

15. Report Cards Report cards will be issued every 9 weeks. Students will not receive traditional letter grades. The four levels of performance are… –N (not yet) –E (emerging behavior) –D (developing behavior) –S (secure behavior)

16. Illnesses A written excuse is required. Blank forms can be found in the back of the school calendar. If a student has a brother/sister in school, please have him/her check for missed work.

17. Security  Enter building through the main entrance.  Go directly to office to obtain a guest pass.  There is a security officer on duty during school hours.

18. Our day in Kindergarten Opening/Calendar Reading/Skill Groups: As the year progresses, we will target the students needs. Snack Science/Social Studies Lunch/Recess Centers Special: Piano, Gym, Music, Art, Library Math Center Quiet/Rest time: Individual mats will be provided.

19. FIELD TRIP We will visit Cheeseman’s Farm on Friday, October 23rd for our annual field trip. Room parents will be the chaperones for the trip. PTO will be providing the students with t-shirts for the trip. Forms will be sent home so that you may select your child's size. Additional shirts may be purchased at this time.