Welcome to Kindergarten! Ms. Becky Goetzinger & Mrs. Vickie Pike

Class of 2028  In 20 years, what do you want to see your child doing? Think for a moment and then share your vision with someone seated near you.  What can we do now to make sure that dream becomes a reality?

Meet your teacher… Becky Goetzinger grew up in Louisville degrees in education from University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Bellarmine University Currently working on my dissertation for PhD 22 nd year teaching: elementary, middle, & high school 10 th year in Oldham County and 2 nd year at BES hobbies: travel, reading, & trying new restaurants

and your assistant… Vickie Pike  previously lived in Atlanta  2 nd year as an assistant  married to Tom Pike  has 1 son in graduate school at the University of Alabama

What can I expect? Your child will be…  challenged to think.  nurtured to read & write.  encouraged to speak.  valued and respected.  loved.

The First Day  Classroom opens at 7:20am  Students must be in the classroom by 7:40am!!  Parents may walk students to the classroom on the first 3 days.  Do not linger.  Parent Breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:30 to 8:30am – an opportunity for you to meet other parents.

Typical Daily Schedule 7:20Arrival & Breakfast (Unpack backpack, lunch choice, morning work) 7:40 amSchool Begins 7:45am Morning Meeting, Kindergarten Promise, Pledge 8:00Calendar 8:10Math Workshop 9:00Restroom & Snack 9:15Guided Reading Groups & Stations 9:45Reading/Writing Workshop 10:45Restroom/Transition 10:58Lunch 11:23pmRestroom/Transition 11:30Recess 11:55Science OR Social Studies 12:40Word Work – Phonics Dance, sight words, choral reading, handwriting 1:10Pack backpacks & afternoon jobs 1:20Related Arts 2:10Class Meeting & Goodbye Song 2:20Dismissal

Related Arts Rotate every 6 days  Music – Ms. Profancik  PE – Ms. Bolin  Art – Ms. Smith Please remember that children must wear tennis shoes/sneakers on PE days!!

Snack  Daily around 9:10am  Send a small, healthy snack each day: fruit, goldfish crackers, raw vegetables, string cheese, etc.  Our classroom is a NUT-FREE zone!!  Water bottles: small, reusable bottle – NO ICE!

Breakfast & Lunch  Breakfast $1.10  Lunch $2.10  Adult $3.25  Lunch is self-serve BUT we monitor and help as children fix their plates.  ALL students have a debit account for food purchases: Lunch websiteLunch website  Families are welcome to join their child for lunch.

Family Engagement  When families are engaged in their children’s education, children are more successful in school!

Regular Communication is Key!   Notes in your child’s Take-Home Folder  Class Website: msgoetzinger.weebly.commsgoetzinger.weebly.com  If you’d like me to call you, please send an .

Parent & Child Together  When you come to school, you can better understand...  our schedule.  your child’s emotional and social development.  the curriculum.  your child’s academic progress.  teaching methods.  You are encouraged to visit and volunteer!  You must complete a background check.

Celebrations  Food for celebrations will be provided and must be commercially prepared.  Two parties: fall & winter, which parents may attend (if they have a background check)  Valentine card exchange for students ONLY  Students are encouraged to celebrate their birthdays at school by purchasing a gift for our class.  All students will be celebrated as Star Students; check our website and send Ms. Goetzinger an to sign up.

Transportation  How will your child get home on the first day of school?  How will your child normally go home?  Do you know your bus number?  Please complete the transportation form and leave it with Ms. Goetzinger TODAY! REMEMBER: Transportation changes must be sent in writing. Please try to keep transportation arrangements as consistent as possible.

How will we judge the success of this school year?  Is your child happy to come to school most days?  Did your child make new friends?  Does your child speak more about new ideas & discoveries?  Does your child understand how letters and words work?  Can your child read poems and books?  Can your child write stories, letters, & facts.  Does your child understand how numbers work?  Is your child more curious about the world?  Did your child learn to control his/her own behavior?