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ABCs of Kindergarten

 
 
Aa
1.ATTENDANCE is very important! If your child misses school, please remember  
  to write a note or call the office telling why your child was absent.
 2.ART- Your child will attend art once every two weeks. Art projects will
  also be completed in class!



Bb
1.BOOKBAGS/BACPACKS-Your child will need a backpack everyday! Please check  
  your child's backpack daily for important information!
2.BIRTHDAYS-Every child's birthday is important.  Please contact me if you'd  
  like to send in a special snack. We usually celebrate these in the 
  afternoon.



Cc
1.CALENDAR- You will receive a kindergarten calendar every month to let you  
  know what's happening and the units/skills we will be covering during the  
  month. Please post it somewhere for easy reference.
2.COMMUNICATION is important! Feel free to contact me whenever you have a 
  question or concern. You can do this by note, phone call to the school
  office during planning or my email alexandern@milanssd.org! I will do 
  my best to reply as quickly as possible.
3.CLOTHING-Please dress your child in manageable school clothing! A lot of 
  times the child cannot zip or button his/her own pants. Don't forget to work 
  on this skill with your child!


Dd
 
1.DISCIPLINE-My system for discipline is simple. We work hard to make the  
  classroom a positive and safe place for ALL. Rules are read and discussed 
  daily. Problems are looked upon as just that--problems to be solved.




Ee
1.EXCUSED-Absences will only be excused with a note from the parent, doctor or
  dentist. Don't forget to send a note when your child returns to school.




Ff
1.FIELD TRIPS-We will be going on field trips. We always like for parents to 
  go with us, but younger siblings will not be able to go along. I will ask 
  for volunteers a few weeks before each field trip.

2.FUN-We are going to have lots of FUN this year!



Gg
1.G is for the GOOD TIMES we will have learning all year! 
2.GUIDANCE-Our class will attend guidance with Mrs. Karen Cotham once a week  
  for an hour.



Hh
1.HOMEWORK-Students will have some homework during the year. Most of this
  will be handwriting practice or reading practice. Please check your child's
  folder daily for homework practice.



Ii
1.IMPORTANT-It is important to keep all records current. If you move, get a 
  new phone number, please be sure to inform the school office or myself. We 
  need to be able to contact someone in the case of an emergency. The school 
  office phone number is 731-686-0840.



Jj
1.JOIN your child for lunch whenever you get a chance! You may eat lunch
  from the cafeteria or bring something in for your child. The only thing
  the school asks is the you NOT bring in carbonated beverages for your child.



Kk
1.KEYS to a successful school year include good communication between home and  
  school, a positive attitude, homework turned in on time and good attendance.



Ll
1.LIBRARY-We will not be checking out library until after Christmas.The 
  librarian will send a permission note for you to sign sometime in 
  January.


Mm
1.MUSIC- Our class will attend music once every two weeks for one hour!



Nn
1.NAME-Please work with your child on writing their name. Please put their
  names on all items that you bring to school.


Oo
1. ONE-You are one of the most important people in your child's educational
   success! 



Pp
1.P.E.-Our class will attend P.E. in the playroom twice a week for one hour at 
  a time. Please wear tennis shoes on these days.


Qq
1. QUESTIONS/CONCERNS-Please feel free to contact me for a time to talk or
   just jot me a note. I am here to work WITH you!




Rr
1.RECESS-We will have recess for 20 minutes on one of the playground daily 
  when the weather is nice. When the weather is not cooperating, we will play 
  in the room with puzzles and toys. 
2.REST TIME-Each day, we will be resting in our rooms. The students will  
  be resting their heads on their desks. No towel or kindergarten mat is 
  needed.



Ss
1.SNACKS-We will eat snack daily in the room. Each child is responsible for 
  bringing their own healthy snack. 
2.SHOW-N-TELL-We will do Show and Tell at school everyday. Your child may 
  bring in things he/she would like to share with the class. I allow them to 
  share at the end of the day after we pack up for home.
3.SUBSTITUTES-At times, I may have to miss a day due to professional 
  development, illness or family affairs. A trained substitute will be in the 
  room instructing the students in my place. The substitute will manage the 
  discipline and lessons for the day.



Tt
1.TYING SHOES-Please help your child learn to tie his/her shoes. We hope that 
  everyone knows how by December!


Uu
1.UNDERSTANDING-Your child is important to me! I will always treat your child 
  with lots of love, respect, and understanding!!



Vv
1.VOLUNTEERS-The school and I will at times need volunteers for party help, 
  managing student canteen on Fridays and for helping with other projects that 
  arise. If you would be willing to volunteer, we would love to have your 
  help!
2.VISITORS-If you are coming to visit your child at lunch or to help with a 
  party, etc., don't forget to sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's 
  pass.



Ww
1.WALKING YOUR CHILD TO CLASS-You will be allowed to walk your child in for 
  the first two weeks of class. After this, we ask that you let your child 
  walk themselves in to gain a little independence. Assigned workers are in 
  the hall to help your child if they get lost or need help. They are in good 
  hands! 



Yy
1.YOU are also a very important part of your child's success in kindergarten!


Zz
1.Z is for zoom! Sit back and watch your child's skills take off! You will be
amazed and surprised at the changes this year.

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