WELCOME TO CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY

Kindergarten Team Ashley Gazaway (Team Leader) Deborah Janecek D’Ann Lavine Diane McCullen Patricia Morgan

2015 Kindergarten Round-Up Off to school we go! Red Tag / Blue Tag

Introductions Administrative Office Team: Michelle Koerth (Principal) Joe Imrie (Assistant Principal) Suzanne Stavinoha (Counselor) Kathy Poncik (Nurse) Debra Payne (Secretary) Sally Foster (Clerk)

Facts About Campbell Elementary Year built: 15 years ago in 2000 School named after: Bess Campbell (Bess Campbell was a well-respected Lamar CISD teacher who is said to epitomize the dedication and service of all the district’s teachers.) School mascot: Cougar School color: Maroon Motto: We are here to help!

Helpful Hints to Prepare for Kindergarten - Talk about your positive experiences in school - Read books / Fort Bend County Library Summer Reading Program - Enroll in summer activities that promote sharing, learning a routine and following rules - Discuss independent skills such as buttoning, tying shoes, snapping snaps, cleaning up after activities, putting away toys, etc. - Explore your community by visiting museums, parks, walks, etc. - Sing songs - Expose your child to the web with guidance (Campbell Library Links / - Count various objects around the house & group them by attributes (size, color, shape, texture)

Kindergarten Routine 7:15-7:35 Arrive on Campus 7:45 Tardy Bell Rings 7:45-8:15 Journal Writing / Announcements / Calendar 8:15-10:30 Guided Reading / Thematic Units: Science / Social Studies 10:00-10:40 Staggered Lunches 10:40-10:50 Exercise: Walk the Track 10:50-11:50 Math 11:50-12:45 Specials (art / music / PE) 12:40-2:00 Centers 2:00-2:30 Recess 2:40 Dismissal

General Information Meals – Breakfast / Lunch Manage your child’s school lunch account with parentonline.net Make payments online anytime, anywhere

Kindergarten School Supply Tips Back Packs: Regular size with no rollers able to fit a lunch kit, folder and jacket

General Information Transportation: Car Rider Bus Day CareWalker / Biker* It is highly recommended to keep your child’s transportation consistent on a daily basis. Rainy day dismissal: If the campus follows our rainy day dismissal plan, then students are not allowed to walk or bike home. Inform your child’s teacher how your child will get home in case we must implement this plan.

PTO: Parent Teacher Organization President Scott Furgiuele

The Campbell PTO - organized volunteers who spent 8,000+ hours helping our school - hosted teacher appreciation events and sponsored teacher appreciation week - raised funds for grade level field trips, teacher training, new playground equipment, updated our literacy library and classroom libraries - sponsored student programs (Houston Museum of Natural Science – Science Domes) - provided each teacher with start-up classroom materials - donated back to the community through the Giving Tree and conducted a community service project for Common Threads PTO

Join the Campbell PTO today! Also available today... Spirit shirts in the front foyer (Maroon shirts are worn on Fridays and on field trips) Health shirts are sold in the fall for selected Fridays.

PTO Questions? Want to know more? Visit the PTO web site: CampbellPTO.org - register to receive updates - find PTO officer contact information - learn more about how you can participate in PTO activities

PTO: PTO Playground Fun for All of our Students Popsicle Social! Friday, August 21, 2015 from 2:30-4:00

Beginning the Process Start the process online then bring in your confirmation number to Mrs. Payne Requirements for Kindergarten Registration: Birth certificate Social security card Immunization record Proof of residence Driver’s license with current address

Dates to Save PTO General Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM (Gym) Kindergarten Parent Only Orientation: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM (Classrooms) Meet the Teacher / PTO Popsicle Social: Friday, August 21, 2015 from 2:30-4:00 PM First Day of Kindergarten: Monday, August 24, 2015 starts at 7:45 AM

Thank you for sharing your child with us!