Kindergarten

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Kindergarten

• With Nancy Randolph
• August 16, 2007

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On School Nights Kids Should

• Do their daily reading and homework.
• Eat a healthy dinner.
• Tell grown-ups about 2 or more things he/she
  learned.
• Go to bed in time to get at least 9 to 10 hours
  of sleep.

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On school mornings

• Get up early enough to not be rushed.
• Make sure your daily folder is in your backpack.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Turn your brain on high!

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Back Pack TipsThese things should be in your
back pack

• Your daily folder
• Lunch box
• Water bottle (tightly closed)
• Finished homework
• Notes going to and from school
• Jacket or sweater

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These things should not be in your backpack

• Toys
• Old papers
• Food or beverages
• School supplies
• Your personal money
• Electronic games, i.e. Gameboys

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PLEASE! WRITE YOUR CHILDS NAME ON ALL
THINGS THAT COME TO SCHOOL!(Well, I guess
you should, if you want to see it again.)
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Healthy Snacks

• Snacks are optional. Most children are fine
  waiting until lunch.
• Remember that our breaks are short and snacks
  should not be a meal, but just a little something
  to hold them over until lunch, If needed.
• Please choose nutritious items. (No cookies,
  chips, candies, etc.)
• Choose snacks that your child can eat without
  adult assistance.
• Pack the snack in an exterior pocket or bag
  separate from the lunchbox.
• See snack ideas approved by the state of Arizona
  in packet.

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Healthy Snacks(Snack for morning break is
optional.)

• Cheese sticks
• Fruits or vegetables
• Pretzels
• Wholegrain crackers
• Seeds
• Please no candy or cake.
• P.S. We do not have refrigeration.

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Classroom Wish List

• Magnetic letters
• Low odor dry erase markers
• Baby wipes
• 5.00 for classroom magazine
• Crayola washable markers
• BOXTOPS for EUCATION

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How to Be a Good Kindergartner

• Be safe.
• Be kind.
• Be a good listener.
• Be patient.
• Be a good friend.
• Be polite.
• Be quiet.
• Be a good worker.

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Rewards

• Verbal praise
• Stickers and stamps
• Panther Pals
• Special privileges
• Extra explore time
• Extra computer time
• Fun Friday Activities

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3 Bs of Good Behavior

• Be safe.
• Be respectful.
• Be responsible.

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Intervention Steps

• Green Good job.
• Verbal Reminder
• Step 1 Warning, redirect by teacher, sit away
  from group.
• Step 2 Go to refocus desk to think about making
  better choices. Talk with your teacher and
  write a reflection.
• Step 3 Call to parent.
• Step 4 Refocus desk outside of classroom.
• Step 5 Removed to the Principals office.
  Parents will be contacted by administration.

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Specials Schedule

• Monday Computer Lab
• Tuesday P.E. and Music
• Wednesday Library
• Thursday Music
• Friday P.E.
• Children should wear athletic shoes in order
  to participate safely in P.E.

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Drinks and Bathrooms

• Before school
• During exploration time
• During quiet work time
• Playground time
• If you have an emergency

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Kinder-Birthdays

• Classroom Recognition
• Fabulous Musical Interlude
• Card from the teacher
• Summer birthdays celebrated in May

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Daily Folders

• Must be returned to school every day.
• Check for reading work every day!
• Homework schoolwide communication will come
  home Friday.
• Small books should be read (and returned in the
  book pouch, if it is not a paper take home book.)

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HOMEWORK

• Read to or with your child for 10-15 minutes, 4-5
  nights per week.
• Check the newsletter and daily folder for
  additional assignments.
• Homework is usually due on or before Thursday of
  the following week.
• Please contact me if you have any questions.

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Homework Tips

• Set aside homework time daily.
• Work in a quiet place without distractions (if
  possible).
• TURN OFF THE TELEVISION!
• Keep homework in your backpack or in another safe
  place.
• Parents should assist but not do the work.

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Reading Notes

• Reading Log
• Sign for class books only.
• NO library or home books.
• Enter only one time for each title.
• Hooked on Books
• Sign once for each reading session.
• Return when full.
• Scholastic Book Clubs
• Order online ? with a credit card
• Classroom magazine
• Social Studies Weekly
• 5.00 donation requested

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Writing Notes

• Please do not spell words for your child.
• Accept phonetic approximations.
• Kindergarten writing is different from grown-up
  writing.

• TOOLS
• letter chart
• spacers
• Word Wall
• brain power!!!

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TALK! TALK! TALK!

• Oral language development is crucial! Parents
  are the best teachers of language skills.
• Talk with child
• About school
• About friends
• About stories
• About songs and poems
• About classwork

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• About homework
• About print in their environment
• About numbers
• About patterns
• About television
• About family
• About neighborhoods
• Be patient and help your little one to express
  complete thoughts.

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More Information

• Kyrene School District www.kyrene.org
• Sureno webpage www.kyrene.org/schools/Sureno
• Directly to our class webpage www.kyrene.org/staff
  /nrandolph
• Phone room 11, 783-3011
• Office 783-3000
• E-mail nrandolph_at_kyrene.org