1. Welcome to our Kindergarten Class!
Mrs. Brandie Simmons

3. Our Focus this Year
We are using the Ready Common Core series to help us achieve our learning goals! Each child has his/her own workbooks for Math & Reading.

5. Computer Programs
I-Ready
Reading and Math
ST Math
Math

6. Testing
The students will take the following tests during the school year:
MKAS- State Wide Kindergarten Assessment- August and April
I Ready Diagnostic-August, January and April

8. Homework
Your child will have a short homework assignment on most nights. Please help your child complete his/her homework each night. The homework that I send home is meant to reinforce the skills that we are learning in class.

9. Homework Reading- Practice Sight Words
Math- Ready Common Core practice pages
Most importantly…READ with your child every night!!

11. Behavior Policies
Check your child’s folder every night for a daily behavior report. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Don’t forget to initial/sign the folder each night.

13. Binders/Folders
Please check your child’s folder each night. The folder will have the weekly newsletter from the office, the Kindergarten News, and the homework assignments.
Please send any letters in your child’s folder.
Other important forms or communication that require your attention may also be in the folder.

15. Communication with the Teacher
I am available to meet with you or take your call on most days during my planning time (12:50- 1:30pm)
I check my frequently

17. Parent/Teacher Conferences
I am available to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress at any time during the school year.
After the first 9 weeks are complete I will schedule conferences to discuss your child’s progress.

19. Other Points Decks- Starboard, Windward, Leeward and Anchora
Dress Code
Birthday Parties/Sugar Free School
Snacks
Kindergarten Garden

20. Questions?