My name is Mrs. Pritchard.  Welcome to the ABC's OF KINDERGARTEN

A Alphabet

    We explore the alphabet through literature and activities
     
B  Behavior Management Plan - The 3 Bees
             Be respectful

            Be responsible

            Be a learner
       
C Computers
             Your child will have the opportunity to work on the computer.
             We have some in the room and will be going to the lab.
      Cubbies
              Each child will be given a cubby to hold their supplies.

      Cooking
          Our kindergarten class will do cooking activities throughout the year
 D    We have a daily routine
           
E  Eating
          If your child is going to be eating the lunch provided by the
          school, please send the money in an envelope. You will need to
          put your child's name and the teacher's name on the envelope.
          The office staff would like to receive the money on the first and
          fifteenth of each month. A receipt will be sent home showing
          the new balance on the account.
 
**** Empty
          Please check your child's backpack each night and remove any
          papers. Return the folder along with the behavior card daily!!

F Field Trips
             We will try to attend two field trips.
    Folders
        Each child will have a folder.  It will be sent home each night, papers and notes                     should  be removed, and folders are returned to school every morning.
G  Gym
             Your child will have Gym with Coach Knipe on day 1 and 3.          

H Homework
             Please check your child's folder for any homework. I will send
             papers home for extra practice.
I   Involvement
             I encourage each parent to be actively involved in their child's
             education.
J  Journals
         In January we will do journal writing. Your child will copy the date each day
        into their journal. We will draw/write about a given topic.  Eventually, your child will be            responsible for writing a sentence.
K  Kindness
              I expect everyone, who walks through the door, to show
             kindness to others.
L   Library
             Your child will go to Library class on day 1 of the rotation.  He/She will  be able                        to check out a book. Your child will be able to get another book if he/she brings back             the first book. The librarian is Mrs. Swenson.                     
       Lunch
             Please encourage your child to use the lunch time for eating.
         
       Listening
        This is a very important concept your child will learn.
M  Music
             Your child will go to Music with Mrs. Schaeffercutter on days 1 and 3 of the rotation.
 
    Medicine
                  I am unable to give your child any medicine at school without
                  a doctor's written permission. See the school nurse if you need
                  a form.
N   Nurse
                  There is a nurse in the building.
       Notes
                  Any notes that you would like for me to see, place them in the child's folder.  I                     check  the folders each morning!  I do not check backpacks for notes...only the                       folders!!
O  Office
            You must check in at the office and get a visitors pass before
            coming to the room.
P   Parties
                  Christmas and Valentine's Day are the two scheduled parties.  
      Principal
                  Mrs. Bales is the principal at East Elementary.   Mrs. Smith is the assistant principal. 


Q  Quiet Time
                 What is that!!!! Each day the children will lay down for quiet time. The children                     are allowed to bring a small blanket and pillow.  The items need to be small                                enough to fit in the bottom of their cubby.
R  Recess
            The children will have recess everyday. Please make sure your child is dressed                        appropriately for the weather.  We will go out on hot and cold days!!
      Restrooms
            There is a restroom in our class. The children are allowed to go as needed.    
S    Snacks
              A snack calendar will be sent home each month.  You will be given a set day to                        provide snacks for the class.  You can also send drinks (optional).  However, the                     drinks will need to be individual....no cups and pouring.  You may also send them                 in early and I can store them in the room.
       Supplies
                  I will send home a note when your child is running low on supplies.
T    Time
                  Time: Please take the time to read the library books and to look over the papers                     your child brings home daily.
       Talk
              You can increase your child's vocabulary through conversation.        
U   Unique
                  Kindergarten is a unique situation in that I have a short  amount of time to lay a                 strong foundation for your child's education.  I appreciate all the time you can                        spend reinforcing the skills learned at school.
V   Volunteers
          All volunteers must be registered on-line with the school district.  If you need help let me know. 
W  Writing
              Writing is as important as reading in school
       Work
          The children will be learning the difference between work time
              and play time.
X   eXcellent
          The children, with your help and understanding, are going to have an excellent year.
Y   Yesterday
              It doesn't make any difference what your child's behavior was like yesterday                             because everyday is a new beginning.
Z    Zoom
          The year will zoom by so let us please work together to make
              this year an enjoyable one for EVERYBODY.

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