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C.C. WELLS Elementary School
A Place Where Excellence is the
Expectation Kindergarten Handbook 2007-2008
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Introduction

• Welcome to C.C. Wells Elementary School! We
  look forward to having the opportunity to work
  with you and your child. We hope you find this
  handbook useful and refer to it often during the
  year. The Kindergarten year is a very important
  stepping stone for your child's future
  educational success.

• Your enthusiasm and support of the program
  will help your child get off to a good start.
  With your involvement, your child's confidence
  will grow and he or she will establish a positive
  attitude towards school. 

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Introduction

• A monthly calendar from your child's class
  will inform you about class activities or news,
  and upcoming events. During scheduled
  conferences, you will get information about your
  child's progress. Additionally, report cards
  will be sent every nine weeks during the school
  year.

• We look forward to a successful school year.
  Parents and teachers working together make a
  difference in the education of children.
•   -The Kindergarten Teachers
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Lunch

• Lunches can be purchased at school or brought
  from home. Milk can also be bought or brought
  from home. Prices are
• Lunch (per day) 1.75
• Lunch for the week 8.75
• Milk or Juice 0.60
• Milk for the week 3.00

• Checks for lunch should be made payable to
  "C.C. Wells Cafeteria." Students may purchase
  lunch for the week on Mondays. Your childs name
  will be accounted on a roster system.
• Free lunch applications will be sent home.
  If you wish to apply, please return the
  application as soon as possible. You will be
  notified of approval within 10 to 15 business
  days.

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Lunch

• You can check on line for your childs account
  information by going to http//www.mylunchmoney.
  com/.

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Items Sent to School

• All money or notes sent to school must be
  sealed in an envelope. Please label the envelope
  with your child's name, teachers name, and
  specifically what is enclosed. Example
• Joe Blank,
• Mrs. Smith's class,
• Lunch money for the week
• 8.75

• Please send a separate check or correct
  change for each event or activity.
• Please encourage your child not to open or
  play with the envelope on the way to school. We
  suggest that all envelopes be placed in the
  folder inside their backpack. This ensures safe
  arrival!
•  Check your childs backpack each day, and review
  notes and materials sent home.

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Toys and Books

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• Please do not let children bring cars,
  trucks, dolls, or other toys to school unless a
  note is sent home requesting them for a special
  activity. Also, there is no need for combs,
  brushes, purses, etc., to be brought to school.
• Books to be shared with the other
  children are welcome, but should be labeled with
  the child's name. Every attempt will be made to
  read books brought from home, provided they are
  age appropriate for the class.

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Buses

•   Please have your child ride the bus to and
  from school beginning the first day. This is
  very important in making the transition from home
  to school life. If you find it necessary to
  drive your child to school, please drop them off
  at the school office. This is an important way
  for children to gain independence and
  self-confidence.

• Have your child wear his/her name tag the
  first two weeks of school. With the help of
  volunteers, we will put the children on the bus
  in the afternoon for the first two weeks. When
  you know your child's bus number, please help
  him/her learn the number and how to recognize it.

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Buses

• If your child is to ride a different bus in
  the afternoon, or will be picked up at school,
  please notify the teacher in writing. Without a
  note from the parent, children must be placed on
  their regular bus.
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Buses

• Instructional hours are 830 AM to 250 PM.
  Your child should arrive at school no earlier
  than 815 AM, and should be picked up no later
  than 250 PM. If your child does not ride a
  school bus, please notify the teacher as to who
  will be picking up the child.

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Clothes for School

• Dress your child in comfortable shoes and
  play clothes. Please do not send them in clothes
  they "can't get dirty". It is almost impossible
  not to get dirty during a kindergarten day.
  Shorts, jeans, t-shirts, etc., are suggested
  clothing.
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• Students go outside every day (weather
  permitting), therefore, your child should dress
  for outside play. For safety's sake, tennis
  shoes are preferred. Sandals, smooth bottom
  shoes, or flipflops" are not safe on the
  blacktop or the playground equipment.

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Clothes for School

• Please help your child learn to button, zip,
  unzip, and tie. These things should be taught as
  soon as possible. Remember that coats, jackets,
  and boots should be easy enough to be fastened by
  the child. They should have large zippers or
  buttons, and be free of obstructing materials
  such as fur around the fastenings.

• Clearly label all removable clothing with
  your child's name. Don't forget hats, mittens,
  and scarves.
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• Also, please have your child wear tennis
  shoes on their P.E. day. Ask your childs
  teacher what day of the week they will go to P.E.

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Holidays and Birthdays

• Class Parties and treat days will be held at
  the following times
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• Fall treat
• Winter party
• Spring treat
• End of the Year party
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• The room mothers will coordinate
  refreshments, favors, and games.
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• Students are not allowed to have individual
  birthday parties in the classroom. Parents may
  bring in a small treat (cookies, cupcakes, etc.)
  per child to be shared at lunch time. Birthday
  or other party invitations will not be passed out
  at school.

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Special Projects

• In addition to our curriculum, cooking and
  crafts are done in the classroom throughout the
  year. Parents are asked to help contribute
  ingredients and/or supplies. Your child will
  bring home a note stating the supplies needed for
  the next cooking or craft project.

• Teachers try to give as much advance notice
  as possible to allow a reply and time for you to
  shop. If you cannot provide the requested
  materials, please notify the teacher before the
  scheduled activity.
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Medications Allergies

• Please refer to the School Handbook for
  specific policies regarding medicines to be given
  at school. Please do not send items such as cough
  drops or aspirin to school with your child. These
  items will be taken from the child and turned
  over to the school clinic. No medicine can be
  administered unless the parent completes the
  proper forms, available from the school.

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Medications Allergies

• As a result of the various cooking activities and
  events at school where refreshments are served,
  it is very important that you notify your childs
  teacher of any food allergies your child may
  have. Also, please note any allergies on your
  childs medical data form.

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Rest Mats

• Please send a towel for your child. The towel
  will be kept in your childs backpack. It should
  be laundered weekly.

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Parent Volunteers

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• Parents are needed to help the teachers in
  many ways. Your child's teacher will have a
  sign-up sheet available at Orientation.
  Otherwise, send a note to school with your child
  if you would like to help.
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• Each time you arrive at school as a
  volunteer, please sign in at the Office. All
  parents are requested to wear a name badge
  whenever visiting the school. When visiting the
  school as a volunteer, please do not bring
  younger children.

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Parent Volunteers

• The school cannot be responsible for their
  safety, and your attention will naturally be
  scattered watching them.
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• Parent volunteers are needed to help with
  the computer lab, field trips, language
  experiences, cooking projects, classroom parties,
  and other special activities.

• You can also help by cutting out projects at
  home, making phone calls, and bringing in party
  treats.
• Special skills are not needed for most of
  the volunteer jobs. Instructions will be
  provided for certain areas or projects such as
  the computer lab.

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Room Mothers

• Please let your child's teacher know if you
  would like to be a room mother. We are allowed
  two per classroom. A Parent Volunteer
  Orientation for all volunteers and room mothers
  will be scheduled soon. A notice will be sent
  home to schedule this meeting.

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Parent Contributions
Your Junk is our treasure! We would appreciate
any contributions from your kitchen or attic.
Some of the materials we use are   old
magazines paper bags paper plates tissues zip
lock baggies margarine tubs and lids empty thread
spools cotton balls colored rubber
bands Q-tips toothpicks paper towel and toilet
paper rolls puzzles games carpet samples dress-up
clothes old pocket books pie pans glitter yarn
and ribbon scraps envelopes stickers styrofoam
meat trays  Thank you!!!