A - Attendance:
A successful school experience is influenced
by daily participation. Regular attendance
without tardiness is critical. If your child is going to be absent, please call
the school at 252-4653 before the start
of the school day to notify us if your child will be out. Tardiness: Students late to school are considered
tardy. Also if you pick your child
up early, please call the office first to let them know so we are able to
unlock the building for you. This will
help to make sure all kids are safe and accounted
for. We appreciate
your help!
Assessments:
Assessment is an ongoing process in
kindergarten. I will be assessing your child informally
throughout the year to keep parents informed of progress and to guide further instruction. Formal assessments for
math, reading, writing, letter/sound knowledge and concepts of print will be done at the beginning of the year
and before each report cards grading
period.
B - Birthdays:
Your child’s birthday is a special occasion
for him/her and we would love to share
in the celebration! Please feel free to
send in a birthday treat for the class to enjoy on your child’s special
day. Small, simple treats that are easy to distribute and eat (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc.)
work best. If you are planning a
birthday party with friends,
please only send invitations to school if you are inviting the entire class. This will eliminate hurt feelings. We will celebrate summer birthdays on
their ½ birthday.
Book Clubs:
Occasionally a book order will come home with
your child. These book orders have
several valuable books at an inexpensive price.
Please consider taking advantage of
these book orders.
C - Conferences:
We have conferences twice a year – September
& February. A conference schedule will
be sent home with students as it gets closer to conference time.
D - Dismissal Time:
School dismisses
at 3:15. If your child is doing something other than his/her normal departure routine, please bring it to my attention in writing. If a
problem arises and you have not sent a note to school, please call
the office at 252-4653. They will take care of the necessary arrangements. My main concern at dismissal time is helping each
child get home safely. Thank you in advance for your
cooperation!
E - Email:
One of the easiest ways to
communicate is through email. You can contact me at krista.readel@sendit.nodak.edu
any time.
F - Field Trips:
We will take a field trip in the spring of
the year.
G - Gym:
We will be having P.E. on Mondays and
Fridays. Your kindergartner must wear tennis shoes while in the gym.
H - Homework:
To help your kindergartner establish a
wonderful ritual for life-long learning, please take time to do any math or
reading homework that is sent home with your child.
I - Independence:
One of the most important aspects of
kindergarten is developing independence. Children will be encouraged to do
as much as they can for themselves in
the classroom. You can help with their independence by giving
them responsibilities at home
and working with them on
self-help skills such as zipping, tying,
buttoning, etc.
J - Jobs:
Kindergarten
jobs are just one way to give the children ownership of their classroom and foster independence and responsibility at school. Some of our classroom
jobs are: helper, leader, paper
passer, etc.
K - Keep Miss. Readel
Informed:
It is important to keep all
records current. If you move, get a new phone
number or change arrival or departure
procedures, please be sure to inform the office or me. We need accurate
information in case of an emergency. Also, your children are very special and important to me. I hope to learn about their interests,
families and hobbies. Please keep
me informed of special achievements or events that occur in their lives.
L - Lost & Found:
Our school lost and found is located in the hallway by the office. If your child loses something and it is
not located in the classroom, please check this
area or their bus if they ride one.
Label:
Label everything you want to
see again! It really helps things find their way home. You would be amazed at what grows legs and walks
away!
Library:
The kindergarteners will not
be checking out books from the library. We have
books that they will bring home from our classroom instead. However, we do go to the library for ten minutes every
day between recess and lunch for story time.
M - Money:
Please remember that any
time children bring money to school (lunch, book orders)
it should come in a sealed envelope, marked with your child’s name and what the money is for.
N - Newsletter: A kindergarten
newsletter will be sent home at the beginning of each month. It will keep you up-to-date on kindergarten life. It
will contain information about
our classroom activities, announcements, and upcoming school events.
Notes: Look for notes from the office
and from me to come home in your child’s folder. Your child will be asked to place them on the
left side of their folder. I will warn
you in advance– there will be A LOT!
O - Open Lines of
Communication: Parents and teachers are partners in a child's education. Communication between home
and school is extremely important to me. If you
have any concerns or questions regarding your child throughout the year, please call the school at 252-4653,
send a note, or email me. Let’s work together as a team to help your child have a successful year!
P- Parties:
We will have many special
days and celebrations throughout the year. Some of these include: Halloween, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas,
100th Day of School, Valentine’s Day, and reading
celebrations. Each child will be asked to supply snacks or
beverages for one of these parties.
Q - Quick Good-byes Leave Dry Eyes!
R - Report Cards: Your child will
receive a kindergarten report card documenting their progress at the end of each quarter to keep you updated on
your child’s exciting growth!
Restroom: Our classroom has one
restroom for the children to use. If they need to use the restroom while I am actively teaching they need to ask
permission to leave the group.
Rules: I strive to provide a safe
and comfortable learning environment for the children. I always emphasize making good choices and decisions. I am a big believer
in positive reinforcement. Kids
want to please! I will recognize outstanding behavior with verbal praise and positive notes. We have
four rules in our kindergarten class to keep us on track…… BE SAFE, BE
BUSY, BE KIND, BE YOUR BEST!
S - Schedule:
Monday:
Phy. Ed., Music
Tuesday: iPads
Wednesday:
Music
Thursday:
Counselor
Friday:
Phy. Ed., Music
Siblings
in the Classroom:
The safety of the children in our class is of utmost
importance. Many times
throughout the year we will have field trips, class celebrations and other
occasions when volunteers are
needed. Because we want to focus on our kindergartners, their learning and
their safety, siblings will not
be able to accompany adults volunteering.
T - Taking Risks:
I
emphasize in our room that it is OK to make mistakes. I share with children mistakes I make and how I learn from
them or find a way to improve the next time. I want children to feel safe and supported and understand that I
am here to help, teach and guide them.
I want children to know that taking risks are encouraged and part of learning.
Technology:
We will visit the computer
lab weekly and the kindergarteners will also have time with the iPads once a week with Mr. Nyland. I will also be bringing the iPads to our own classroom to do lessons when possible. We are also fortunate to have an Activboard in our classroom too!
U - Unique Children:
All children are unique individuals. No child develops at the same rate.
Childhood is a journey and not a
race. We celebrate each child’s uniqueness and what makes each of us special.
V - Volunteers:
Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School loves parent volunteers!!
W - Website:
Thanks
to technology you can visit our classroom anytime you wish and take a peek at what the kindergartners are
learning!
X - eXamine backpacks and folders
daily:
Your child’s folder will be used for all things to be sent to and from school. I am really encouraging the children to be responsible for their things. Please help your child remember to empty and put
their folder in their backpack each
night.
Y - You:
You can
help to make your child feel successful this year by doing some of the
following - Reading to your
child is the single most important thing you can do. It encourages them to become good readers and helps foster a
love for books. Talk to your child about their day. Ask your kindergartener questions such as, “What did you learn
today?” “What did you work hardest at?”
Or, “What are you getting better at?” These questions cause children to reflect
on their learning, which in turn
helps them remember new information. Encourage your child to ask questions at school. Informed children
are confident children. Make sure that they are feeling supported, valued and happy. It is the key to a successful
year for your child. Mostly importantly,
talk positively about school. Show enthusiasm for learning, it is
contagious!
Z - ZZZZ’s: Your
child should get plenty of rest each night. Most kindergarten students require
10-12 hours of sleep a day.
Setting and keeping a bedtime is a wonderful gift you can give to your child. It will help them to be alert
and ready to learn each day!
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