1. Welcome to Kindergarten! Miss Horn Rm. 111

2. Teacher-Parent Communicator MUST come back to school EVERY DAY!  Left side: return to school  Right side: leave at home Important papers, forms, etc. –Emergency card –Excuse slips –Information for volunteering –Internet access policy –Emergency dismissal procedures –Media participation agreement –Medication dispensing agreement

3. LMES Kindergarten Handbook Drop off (pg. 2) –Bus transportation is encouraged! –No earlier than 8:40 AM or 12:20 PM –If after 8:55 AM, sign in at office! Pick up (pg. 2) –Pick up time is PROMPTLY 11:35 AM or 3:30 PM –Need a note for alternative arrangements otherwise they will be sent home as normal. –Wednesday’s are early dismissal days! (1:30 PM)

4. LMES Kindergarten Handbook Birthdays & Invitations (pg. 3) –Birthday treats should be NON-EDIBLE –Please mail invites if not all children are invited Snacks (pg. 3) –Small, healthy snack & bottle of water –NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT PRODUCTS

5. LMES Kindergarten Handbook Label all possessions –School bags (pg. 4) Labeled, large enough to hold folder and snack, no wheels or plastic handles Pencil boxes Specials (pg. 4) AMPM Monday: MusicMonday: Music & Gym Tuesday: Library Tuesday: Art Wednesday: Art Wednesday: NoneThursday: None Friday: GymFriday: Library

6. LMES Kindergarten Handbook Star of the Week (pg. 5) –More information will be sent home later Volunteers (pg. 6) –Information in this folder Visitors (pg. 5-6) –MUST be buzzed in and report directly to office –Contact office prior to visiting –Must have prior authorization from a staff member to visit

7. Classroom Procedures Components of the Day –Opening exercises, Math, Language Arts, RtI (Flip-Flop stations), classroom stations, specials, special activities Classroom management –Go for Green! / Behavior calendars –Table teams –Class rewards Homework

8. Late Breaking News! H1N1 virus information –District website –Health lessons Bussing updates –Check yellow bussing card – MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION!

9. Contact Information Please feel free to e-mail me at any time… hornkel@eastpennsd.org …or call before school (8:30 AM-8:55 AM or after school (3:30 PM-3:55 PM) 610-395-2341