1. Welcome to the Primary School
Room 254
Mrs. Shoats and
Ms. Reeping

2. First Day of School
- Please have your child ride the bus.
- Parents are not permitted to walk to the classroom.
- Students need to wear their bus tags during the first 
month of school, until they have memorized their bus number
- Have your child wear their backpack and bring their 
daily folder.

3. - Ask your child about their day. - Check and empty their folder
When Your Child Gets Home
- Ask your child about their day.
- Check and empty their folder
- Check behavior calendar and initial daily.
- Read your classroom newsletter (daily or weekly)
- Check and work with your child on their homework at a 
good time for your child.
- Praise their accomplishments on their returned school 
work.
- Reply and return school notes and paperwork
- Make an effort to establish and repeat this daily 
routine.

4. A Day in the Life of a Kindergartner
Upon Arrival to School:
- students empty back packs and place them in their 
lockers
- students store their back packs, lunches, coats, etc. in their lockers
- students bring their folder into the classroom
- students turn in their homework, lunch money, notes 
from home, etc.
- students begin to work on their morning work

5. First Five Days of School
- Thursday begins our journey in Kindergarten
- The first 6 days of school are 1/2 days
 - Dismissal begins at 11:45 A.M. each day and the busses leave at 12:00 P.M.
- A responsible adult must meet your child at the bus stop.
- Lunch is NOT served for Kindergarten students on
these 1/2 days
- Expect bus delays throughout the first few weeks of 
school, as the students and drivers get acclimated to
their new routines.

6. Bathrooms
There are bathrooms in all classrooms and near all special 
classrooms.
Students are expected to use the bathroom 
independently and appropriately.
Accidents happen...
Please provide for your child's locker (please label):
 - extra shirt (seasonal)
 - extra pants
 - extra undergarments
 - extra socks

7. Breakfast
- Breakfast is offered daily from 8:30-9:00.

- This is an optional program and is an additional cost.
- If you want your child to participate in the breakfast program, you will need to instruct them to do so AS SOON as they get off the bus.

8. Snacks
Snacks are provided by the district each day.
ALLERGIES:
Allergies need to be documented with the school 
nurse prior to the start of the school year.
**If your child is allergic to the snacks provided, please provide an alternate snack for your child to eat. This will need to be discussed with me prior to sending in snacks.

9. Lunch and Recess
Lunch:
- half hour each day in the cafeteria
- students may pack or buy their lunch
- cafeteria envelopes are sent home frequently for you to 
add to your child's lunch account.
- lunch accounts work very similarly to a debit card with a 
child specific lunch card
- please fill out the envelope in full and do not send in loose 
lunch money. You can also pay online.
 Recess:
 - half hour after lunch daily
 - students should have appropriate shoes and 
dress to be able to participate on the playground.
No flip-flops

10. Rest Time
Rest time occurs daily for minutes in all 
kindergarten classrooms.
Your child will need a rest mat for this time.
Students are not required to sleep, but this time is important for students to rest, relax, calm down, and 
get ready for a full afternoon.
This is also a restroom/drink break during the day.
 Please let me know if your child still takes regular naps.

11. General Assessments
Brigance General Knowledge:
 ***Sign up for a time before leaving the classroom 
 today.***
DIBELS Reading: Three times per year (beginning, middle, 
and end) during school
 Letter Naming
 First Sound Fluency
 Phoneme Segmentation
 Nonsense Word Fluency
  Mid and Final Year Curriculum Assessments

12. Homework
Homework is usually assigned daily and is NOT optional.
Homework commonly consists of:
- handwriting practice (name, letters, and/or words)
- math practice
- phonics (letters/sounds) practice
- special projects
Expectations - It is expected that the children do their homework on their own and it must be completed NEATLY. Parents may help with directions, but their work should be the child's work. Homework is NOT graded and is used to support instruction.

13. You may send in a treat for your child’s birthday.
Birthday Celebrations
You may send in a treat for your child’s birthday.
-There are 21 students in our class, but it is always a good idea to send in a few extras. Try to send in a healthy treat. Just send in a note letting me know what day your child would like to bring a treat. If your child has a summer birthday we will celebrate it at the end of the school year.
Birthday invitations may only be passed out in class if you invite the entire class, otherwise you may mail them.
-The PTG will sell Social Directories. Please purchase one if you would like the phone numbers and addresses of your child’s classmates. If you would like your address and phone number listed in the directory please fill out and return the form ASAP. I am not permitted to give out phone numbers or addresses under any circumstances.
I suggest that you include your in the social directory. Then if someone would like to invite your child to a party or for a playdate they have a way to contact you.