Kindergarten

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Kindergarten

• With Nancy Randolph
• August 17, 2006

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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
• Water bottle (tightly closed)
• Jacket or sweater
• Homework
• Notes going to and from school

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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, only if you want to see it again.)
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Healthy Snacks(Snack for morning break is
optional.)

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

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Classroom Wish List

• Colored pencils
• Gel glue
• Low odor dry erase markers
• Kleenex
• Pop-up wipes
• Plastic juice cans
• Environmental print

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Specials Schedule

• Monday P.E. a.m.
• Tuesday P.E. p.m.
• Wednesday Library a.m. p.m.
• Thursday
• Friday Music a.m. p.m.
• Children should wear athletic shoes in order
  to participate in P.E.

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Drinks and Bathrooms

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

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Classroom Rules

• 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
• Special privileges
• Extra center time
• Extra computer time
• Special Recess

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Stoplight Discipline

• Green Good job.
• Yellow Warning, redirect by teacher,
  opportunity to make a better choice.
• Red Go to quiet spot to think about making
  better choices before rejoining group or
  activity.
• Blue clip is removed from lights, consequence
  is applied, call or note home

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Consequences

• Redirection by the teacher
• Classroom timeout
• Loss of explore time
• Loss of privilege
• Logical consequences
• Timeout in another classroom
• Note or call home

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Kinder-Birthdays

• Classroom Recognition
• Fabulous Musical Interlude
• Card from the teacher
• Summer birthdays celebrated in May
• We have several kids with food allergies, so
  request that you not send snacks.

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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 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 Friday 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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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