Miss Powers'
Kindergarten ABC's
A
Absences-Excessive absences hinder a child’s progress. If your child is
absent, you must send a note to the school when he/she returns. Please
include your child’s name, teacher’s name, date of absence, and the reason
for the absence.
Attendance-Regular school attendance is essential for your child to make the
most of his/her education. Please make every effort to have your child at
school everyday.
Alphabet Knowledge-We will learn the letters of the alphabet and the sounds
that the letters make in Kindergarten.
Assessment-We use several instruments to assess students in Kindergarten.
Arrival-Your child should come to school no earlier than 7:30 A.M. Your
child should be dropped off at the front of the school and then he/she walks
in to their classroom.
B
Book Orders-I will send home Scholastic book orders each month for you and
your child to look over. If you want to place an order, please make checks
payable to the book club. I place all orders online. It takes about a week
for the orders to come in.
Backpacks-Your child’s backpack should be big enough to hold a pocket
folder. Backpacks help your child carry folders, notes, projects, and books
to and from school. Please check your child’s backpack DAILY.
C
Clothing-Please dress your child in comfortable clothing that is appropriate
for Kindergarten. Tennie shoes must be worn for P.E.
Conferences-I will be scheduling several conferences throughout the school
year. If you feel the need to contact me at any time, please call the
school, send a note, or email me to make arrangements for scheduling a
conference.
Computers-We have four computers in our classroom. All of the computers
have Internet access. Your child will be taught the proper way to use a
computer and then be taught to use the educational software in our
classroom. Your child will have daily computer time in Kindergarten.
Classroom Website- Our class has a classroom website. We can be found at
www.vestavia.k12.al.us.com.
Communication- Communication between home and school is very important. If
you feel the need to talk to me, please call the school, send me a note, or
email me. I will get back with you as soon as I can.
D
Dress Code-Students should be dressed in accordance to the V.H.E.W dress
code.
Dismissal-Dismissal is at 2:35 P.M. Please do not come to the classroom to
pick your child up. Your child will be dismissed by me and will go to the
designated pick up locations.
E
Email-I can be reached by email at my school address
powerslm@vestavia.k12.al.us
Emergency Cards-Your child will have an emergency card on file in the
Nurse’s office. At least two working phone numbers are required in order to
contact parents in case of illness or emergency.
F
Field Trips-We take several educational field trips during the year. A
permission slip will be required anytime that we will be taking a bus for a
field trip. If we do not receive a permission slip, your child will not be
allowed to go with the class.
Fire Drills-Your child will participate in frequent fire drills throughout
the year. We will practice the procedures before our first fire drill so
that your child will be prepared.
Fund Raisers-Our school participates in several fund raisers throughout the
year to raise money for various things for our school. We hope that
everyone can participate, but it is not required.
G
Guidance-Our school counselor will conduct classroom guidance. Mrs. Neil is
our guidance counselor.
H
Homework- Reading everynight with your child is your homework.
I
Instructional Assistant-We have a wonderful instructional assistant in our
classroom. Mrs. Hutchins, she is a former teacher and is in our classroom
for a period of time each day.
Immunizations-All students must be immunized against certain diseases or
must present a statement that the student should not be immunized. Proof of
immunizations must be presented to the school within 30 days of enrollment.
Illness-Please do not send your child to school if he/she has a
temperature. If your child becomes ill at school, you will be called to
come and get your child. We need at least two working phone numbers at all
times in order to contact you in case of illness or emergency.
J
Journal Writing-We spend time everyday writing in our journals.
Journal writing is a process that begins with scribbles. You should see a
growth in your child’s writing throughout the year.
K
Kindergarten Kids-Kindergarten is a special time for your child. I want to
make this experience the best possible. “Kids come first!”
L
Library-We have a scheduled library time every week. Kindergarten students
do check out books from the library. Our Library day is every Wednesday at
12:30. Please return books to school by Monday.
Lunch- Our lunchtime is 10:35 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. You are welcome to come
and eat with your child. Please sign in at the office and wait for us in
the cafeteria.
M
Math- Our Math curriculum is Everyday Math. We also provide CGI instruction.
N
Newsletter-A weekly newsletter will be sent home each week. It will
contain information about our thematic unit, classroom activities,
announcements, and upcoming school events.
Notes-Look for notes from the office and from me to come home in your
child’s take-home folder.
Nurse’s Clinic-Nurse Gaydosh is our school nurse. She will take care of
your child until you can be reached to pick him/her up from school. She
also administers all medications to students during school hours.
O
Outside-Your child will have outside time daily, weather permitting. Please
dress your child appropriately for the weather.
P
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence-Each morning we will recite the
pledge of allegiance to the United States and observe one minute of silence.
Physical Education-We have a scheduled 30 minute Physical Education class
daily. Please wear tennie shoes.
Parent Involvement-We love Parent Involvement! Please be involved in your
child’s Kindergarten year as much as you can.
Parties-We will have various parties throughout the year. Our room parents
will contact you to help with our celebrations.
PTA (Parent/Teacher Association- All parents are encouraged to join the
school’s PTA.
Q
Questions-Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding
your child’s education. I will make every effort to meet with you and
discuss your concerns.
R
Report Cards-We are on a nine-week grading period. Your child will receive
a report card each nine-weeks. I will have a scheduled conference to discuss
your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Recess-Your child will have recess everyday after lunch.
Rules-We have six rules in Kindergarten.
Always be a good listener.
We are helpers, not hurters.
We are walkers, not runners.
We are builders, not breakers.
We are talkers, not shouters.
We are quiet workers, not players.
Read-Read to your child daily and let your children see you reading daily.
Restrooms- Unfortunately accidents will happen and we will make sure that
your child is sent to the nurse’s clinic for a change of clothes.
Rest Time-We will rest after recess
S
Safety-Your child’s safety is top priority. I take every precaution when
your child is in my care. Please send a note with your child or call the
school if he/she is to go home a different way.
Snacks-We have a daily schedule. Please only send healthy snacks. Some
examples are: Goldfish, animal crackers, fruit, yogurt, and cheese crackers.
Sometimes we run out of certain items and I may ask you to replace supplies
during the year.
Shoes-It is very important to wear comfortable shoes. I suggest closed toed
sneakers for all of our Kindergarten activities.
T
Transportation-If your child will be going home a different way than what I
have in my files, you MUST call the school or send me a note. I will not
let your child go with another adult or a different way unless you have
notified me.
Take-Home Folders-Our take-home folders are send home every night. Notes
from the school or from me will come home in these folders.
Tardies-Students late to school (after 7:55 A.M.) are considered tardy. I
keep a record of these tardies and will document them on your child’s report
card.
U
Units and Themes-These are the units and themes that we will study this
year: the are located on my web page.
V
Visitors-We encourage visitors in our classroom. Please make sure that you
sign in at the office before you come to the classroom. I will be looking
for your sticker when you enter the classroom.
Volunteers-We always need volunteers. Our class is responsible for
volunteers throughtout the year in the library. If we need volunteers in the
classroom you will be contacted.
W
We care about each other.
X
Y
Yearbook-You will have a chance to buy a yearbook at the beginning of school
when you register. What better way to capture those elementary years than
with a yearbook.
Z
ZZZZ’s-Your child should get plenty of rest each night. Kindergarten
students require 10-12 hours of sleep a day. It is so important for your
child to be alert and ready to learn each day. Set a bedtime and be
consistent.
