Welcome to Kindergarten Southeast Elementary School Please begin filling out paperwork at your child’s seat and turn it in as you leave

About Ms. Nickolaison Grew up in Red Oak, IA Undergrad from NWMSU Masters from Webster University 12 years of teaching Kindergarten (2 at Raytown & 10 at Park Hill)

Back to School Night I look forward to meeting your child! Bring all school supplies with you – Optional items listed would be wonderful Kleenex, baggies, dry erase markers, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and eraser – Every child could really use a 12 pack of colored pencils PLEASE!!! – Write your child’s name on everything!!!

Goals for this school year Create a desire and enthusiasm for learning! Maintain a positive self-esteem and self- confidence Provide a caring and nurturing environment where you child can learn Assist your child in having a successful 1 st year of school. Have Fun!!

Communication Positive communication between school and home is vital to your child’s education. There are several ways you may contact your child’s teacher throughout the school day. –Phone calls: We are not able to answer the phone while there are students in the classroom but you may leave a voice mail and we will return your call as soon as possible. – we check throughout the school day during plan times and before/after school –Notes: you may send a note in your child’s Take Home Folder. Please check your daily for updates on our day Also make sure you check your child’s folder daily!

Progress Reports, Report Cards, and Parent Teacher Conferences Mid-quarter reports will be sent home midway through each quarter to let you know of your child’s strengths and weaknesses on the skills that have been taught. Report cards will be sent home at the end of each quarter. Please keep your child’s report card and sign and return the envelope. (Basically you will receive updates monthly)

Parent Teacher Conferences Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be October 29th and 30th. This will be a chance for us to sit down together and discuss your child’s progress. On March 26 we hold Student Showcase but it resembles an open house. Your child will show you their work and their learning goal progress.

Daily Schedule 8:45-1:0:20 Communication Arts *Jolly Phonics *Shared Reading *Working with Words *Reading Stations *Reader’s Workshop 10:20-10:40 Morning Recess 10:40-11:40 Restroom and Writer’s Workshop 11:46-12:06 Lunch 12:10-1:10 Math 1:10-1:40 Centers and bathroom 1:40-2:30 Specials 2:35-2:55 Afternoon Recess 3:00-3:25 Drinks, Pack up and Read Aloud

Specials Schedule We have a four day special rotation A, B, C, D days –Music –Library –Art –P.E. Please be sure your child wears tennis shoes on P.E. day so they can participate in all of the activities.

Recess/Lunch Your child will be going outside, weather permitted, everyday. As the weather becomes colder, please send appropriate attire for your child. Lunch Choices: Choice 1, Choice 2, Vegetarian choice 3 and 4, yougurt, and Lunch from home You child will need to learn their personal 6- digit lunch code over the next few weeks. Please label your child’s lunch money with first and last name in a sealed envelope or you can pay online.

Dismissal If your child is not following his/her regular dismissal procedures, please notify the office so they will be aware of the changes AND send a note with your child that morning. If we have not received notification from you, I will send your child home in the usual manner. Please do not changes! This helps us ensure your child’s safety and eliminate any confusion.

Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays at school. The following is our procedure: –Birthday Treats will be shared during lunch. “ To protect the health and safety of our students, students may bring pre-packaged treats to share with classmates in recognition of birthday and other celebrations. Homemade treats will not be distributed to students. Due to allergies and other food intolerances, please contact the teacher before the pre-packaged treats are brought to school.”

Absences Please contact the office if your child will be absent from school. You will receive a call from our office if we have not heard from you.

Thank you! We’re going to have a great year! Feel free to contact me if you any questions: – –