Welcome to Ms. Simon’s Pre-Kindergarten Class

2 About the Teacher  I graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio and am a certified Teacher in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.  I have an ten year old son named Isaiah.

3 Our classroom is a place where every student has the key to unlock the door to learning. To achieve this, students must respect and listen to each other’s ideas.

4 Classroom Activities  Morning Message  Interactive Writing  Independent Writing  Shared Writing  Read Aloud  Shared Reading  (Guided Reading)  Small Literacy Group  Graphing Activities  Carpet Time  D.E.A.R. Time  Morning Meeting  Social Studies  Math  Math Tubs  Science  Literacy Centers  Singing & Dancing

5 Classroom Rules  Be polite and respectful.  Keep hands and feet to yourself.  Listen and follow directions.  We take care of ourselves, our friends and our school!

6 Pick up and Drop off procedures Pre-K across Judson ISD have new drop-off and pick-up times. Morning session will attend from 7:30 – 10:20 Afternoon session will attend 11:30 – 2:20 Any child arriving after 7:30 or 11:30 will be tardy and will have to be signed in though the front office. It is imperative that you pick your child up on time.

7 Pre-K Class Times PK 1 st Session 7:30 to 10:20 PK 2 nd Session 11:30 to 2:20 Special Schedule Times for Early Release Days 7:30 am to 9:10 am 9:50 am to 11:30 am On Early Release Days Lunch does not begin until 9:50. Students CAN NOT be dropped off early.

8 Attendance  Keep in mind that Pre-K is part of the public school system and therefore must adhere to its rules regulating attendance and truancy. In this way Pre-K is very different from a private child development center. Children must attend regularly and adhere to all truancy and attendance regulations stipulated by the school and state.  Students are to arrive on time and attend every day.  Please make an effort to schedule routine doctors appointments before or after your child’s brief time at school.  Be SURE to provide a doctors note within 3 days, in the event that your child is sick.

9 Meals  Meals are a part of the Judson ISD Pre-K curriculum  All students will eat during meal time  If you wish to send a meal with your child you may do so  Any child that does not bring a meal from home will get a tray from the cafeteria  If you do not wish for your child to receive a cafeteria tray then you must send them with something nutritious to eat during meal time  Please do not send candy or soda to school

10 Volunteers  District policy states that family member must complete volunteer training through the district before they can volunteer in the classroom with students ( you’ll need this if you want to come into the room on your child’s birthday or attend field trips)  Please sign up if you would like to volunteer

11 How we learn our letters:  Reading ABC Books  Names  Interactive writing  Small Group  Literacy Centers  Games with environmental print  Interactive Reading  PlayDoh  Leap Frog  Technology -computer programs  Reading Readiness programs

12 Please be sure you:  Signed in  Checked the transportation chart  Picked up and signed for a folder  Returned any forms you are able to complete now  Sign up for family volunteers if you’d like to help