1. Welcome to our FAAM KINDERGARTEN Mrs. Hill, principal Teachers: 1. Mrs. Brothers 2. Mrs. Gregory 3. Mrs. Kenerly 4. Mrs. Summers 5. Mrs. Thomas 6. Mrs. Wannamaker 7. New Teacher

2. Mission Statements Montgomery Public Schools Mission Statement – All schools will be safe and caring communities where teachers teach and students learn at higher levels FAAM Mission Statement – The mission of Forest Avenue Academic Magnet Elementary School is to encourage productive and responsible students by providing a challenging and stimulating curriculum taught by dedicated, innovative, professional staff in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.

3. Vision Statements MPS Vision Statement- Our Vision: One focus… preparing students for life. FAAM Vision Statement- The vision of Forest Avenue Academic Magnet Elementary School is to teach, model, and encourage children to become independent learners who are self- motivated, disciplined, and committed to life- long achievement.

4. FAAM KINDERGARTEN Where your child is prepared for the road ahead. Our Kindergarten Motto: “In the final analysis it is not what you do FOR your children, but what you have taught them to do FOR THEMSELVES that will make them successful human beings.” Ann Landers

5. The WHOLE Child Qualities For Success: Cooperates Shows respect to adults and peers Controls self Listens Follows directions Talks softly (inside voice) Uses good manners Takes care of things Completes given tasks Behavior and work habits are equally as important as knowledge!

6. Classroom Rules I will:  Follow directions the 1 st time they are given  Keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself  Take care of all materials  Share and take turns  Speak quietly and listen politely

7. FAAM Good Character Pledge I promise that each and every day I will show my good character At work and at play. I promise to do what is right and fair, Even when nobody else is there. I will work hard on good character, And soon you will see, I have grown up to be the BEST person I can be!

8. *** Attendance *** Very, very, very important!!! FAAM is a rigorous, fast-paced, advanced program! Your child needs to be at school during regular school hours unless he/she is ILL. Plan NOW to schedule family trips, vacations, etc. during regular school holidays.

9. Money! Money! Money! School Supplies Do not buy anything!! Pre-packed supplies Estimated cost $70 Includes: backpack, small tote bag with pillow and towel, nap mat, supply pouch, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, colored pencils, and much more! Field Trips Several taken during the year Estimated cost for the trips and buses $60.00 Paid in small increments at the time of each trip Couple of thematic units and activities which may run about $25.00 and paid for at each event

10. Uniforms One important change in uniform guidelines: TENNIS SHOES ONLY! For more information about uniforms, refer to the Open House Booklet.

11. What You Can Do at Home A.Practice activities that develop fine motor skills B.Develop a study plan at home C.Take advantage of your time D.Practice listening skills and following directions A.Insist directions be followed the first time EXACTLY as they are given B.Make eye contact C.Have child repeat directions back to you D.“Give me Five”

12. What You Can do for Us Red Folders- will be sent home each Friday. Please check it on Friday, NOT wait Sunday evening or Monday morning. Kindergarten Newsflash- is our weekly newsletter. This will be emailed to you each Friday afternoon. It contains A LOT of very important information! Friday volunteers- all copying for kindergarten is done on Fridays. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it!

13. Academic Skills to Practice Math Skills Reading Skills Handwriting Skills www.fizzbrain.com www.fizzbrain.com (trace and write)

14. Websites for Kindergarten Parents www.abcya.com www.starfall.com www.pbskids.org www.havefunteaching.com www.fizzbrain.com (Touch and Write) www.fizzbrain.com www.mps.k12.al.us – Montgomery Public Schools website www.mps.k12.al.us www.forestave.mps-al.org – FAAM website www.forestave.mps-al.org

15. Question and Answer Time

16. Conclusion TRUST US We know the BIG picture. There is a reason for our ways and a method to our “madness”. We want your child to succeed! We’re giving you the tools to success tonight. Use them and watch your child soar! Kindergarten is the foundation of your child’s education. Each grade level builds on the last. Kindergarten begins TONIGHT! We are a three-part TEAM: 1. Student 2. Teacher 3. Parent It takes us ALL!