Welcome to Kindergarten! The community of Keller ISD will educate our students to achieve the highest standards of performance by engaging them in exceptional opportunities. Welcome - Becky

Who is Who? Principal – Becky Wilder Assistant Principal – Kim Gebert Secretary – Monique Moore Counselor – Megan Hull PTA President – Jamie Zimmer Becky

Curriculum We know that every child progresses and develops at their own pace. Throughout Kindergarten, students will explore to learn. We encourage hands-on, inquiry learning where students discover and make their own meaning from the curriculum presented. We believe in the value of creating meaningful experiences for our students and giving them the opportunity to SPEAK their truth and understanding. Becky

Communication Weekly classroom newsletters PTA Website Friday office emails Facebook Twitter Remind Campus website Teacher websites Marquee Becky

Need To Know School Hours: 7:55 – 3:10 Doors will open to students at 7:30 Parents will be asked to check in through the office if walking their child to class Students will go directly to classrooms when they arrive, unless eating breakfast Becky

We will dismiss from classrooms at 3:10. Walkers – North, South, or Back – parents are asked to meet their child along the route home, not at the doors to the school Car – all car pickup is in the lower loop – you must have a car sign to pick up a child Bus/Daycare Clayton After School Care Becky

Ridgeview PTA Create a free PTA account @ www.ptaridgeview.com What is the Ridgeview PTA? Group of local parents who have joined together to support our school. Extra communication Leverage volunteers Support our school both financially and scholastically Meet other parents and be involved Why should I join? Joining the PTA, not only connects you to our local PTA group, but also to the KISD PTA, Texas PTA & National PTA. By creating an account you will automatically receive information about events, be able to purchase spirit wear, school supplies, volunteer opportunities and a directory to connect you to other Ridgeview families. Becky Don’t forget – PTA is not just for Moms – we love for our Dads to join too!!

School Counselor How can I help? small groups, behavior, guidance lessons, resources How can you help your child have a smooth transition? Have many conversations over the summer- answer questions, discuss fears, start a routine early (set bedtime, lunch, etc) Separation Anxiety Arrive on time, Keep a Positive Attitude, and Leave Cheerfully (even if your child is crying)  Megan

Kindergarten Bootcamp Social Skills and Positive Social Interactions are important to us! For the first six weeks, once a week, the counselor will do a 30 min lesson to promote social skills and interactions. Whole body listening, personal space, personal hygiene, tattling vs reporting, flexible thinking, being a problem solver Megan

RES Guidelines for Success R = Respect Others E = Engage in Learning S = Strive to be Your Best Megan

Attendance Be on time – sets the tone for your child’s day Class starts at 7:55 Morning meetings Tardy – teacher will record, minutes will add up Absent – call or email the front desk staff for any absences State requires that we monitor absences – anything over 10 is considered excessive Meet to discuss excessive absence and/or tardies Megan

Daily Routine Language Arts/Social Studies Recess Lunch Math Co-Curr Science Discovery Learning Kim

Recess and Co-Curr Weather permitting recess will be outside on the playground. They will have a morning and afternoon recess. Jackets labeled Co-curr Music Art P.E. Theatre Library Kim

Lunch and Snack Time Lunch will be in the morning Labeled lunch box Snack time will be in the afternoon One item please Separate labeled bag for snack Water to drink in a water bottle Make sure labeled Allergy Awareness Kim

Thank you so much for coming Thank you so much for coming. We are very excited to work with you and your child this fall.  Becky