Welcome to Willis Lane Elementary Home of the Lil’ Wranglers

Principal Cheryl Hudson 29 years in education 24 years in Keller ISD Opened Willis Lane as the assistant principal 9 years as principal of Willis Lane Elementary Cheryl Hudson

Assistant Principal Jeff Gauntt 16 Years in Education 8 years teaching (6 years – 5th grade, 2 years – 3rd grade) 7 years as an Assistant principal 3 years – BCI and… 5 years at Willis Lane Jeff Gauntt

Counselor Michele Price 22 years in Education 5 years teaching 3rd and 4th grade 17 years in counseling 12 years at Willis Lane Michele Price

Nurse 4 years in Nursing School 3 years at Willis Lane                                        Luonne Malone

Kindergarten Teacher Nathan Kosydar 4 years in Education 2 years teaching 3rd grade 2 year teaching Kindergarten 3 years at Willis Lane Nathan Kosydar

Pre-Assessments Dates and times: The second week of June, we will be doing a quick assessment on each student that will be entering kindergarten next year. It will take approximately 15 minutes per student. We would love to complete all assessments within a couple of days. We will be assessing on: Monday, June 9 from 7:00-3:00 Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00-6:00

Kindergarten Teacher Amy Harp 16 years in Education 16 years teaching Kindergarten 6 years at Willis Lane Amy Harp

School Supplies 24 No. 2 Pencils 4 Crayola Crayons (24 ct.) 8 Elmer’s Glue Sticks 1 Plastic School Box 1 FISKARS 5" Scissors 2 Crayola Thick Washable Markers (8 ct.) 1 box Crayola Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils (12 ct.) 2 Pink Bevel Erasers 4pk EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers 1 Spiral Composition Book, wide ruled, 70 pages 2 MEAD Primary Ruled Composition Book 100pg 2 Story Tablets 9X12 - 3/4" 4 Pocket & Brad Folders Supplies belong to your child and will be labeled with your child’s name

School Supplies WLES PTA is selling school supply packs for $43.00 and orders are due by June 5. Will be delivered to your child’s classroom on Meet the Teacher night Saves time and money at beginning of school year If you are purchasing supplies not pre-packaged, please bring them to Meet the Teacher night. Save time on Meet the Teacher night by pre-labeling everything with your child’s name

Beginning of Year Events Meet the Teacher Night Thursday, August 21, 2014, 5:00-6:30 Bring your supplies if you did not order from the school. If you did order supplies from the school, they will be waiting in your classroom for you. Curriculum Night, Thursday, August 28, 2014, 5:30-6:15 Parents only please. Your teacher will be reviewing important things happening in Kindergarten. Your teacher will be going through the Kindergarten Handbook. You will not want to miss this meeting!   First Day of School, August 25, 2014 You may walk your Kindergartner to their classroom the first day of school (quick goodbyes are best).   The rest of the week, you will need to drop them off in the cafeteria.

Kindergarten Teacher Melissa Denton 14 years in Education 2 years teaching 1st grade  1 year teaching Pre-K 11 years teaching Kindergarten 6 years at Willis Lane Melissa Denton

Lunch and Cafeteria Children may bring their lunch or purchase a tray lunch.  Tray lunch for a child costs $2.45 currently (may change) Breakfast costs $1.00 currently Milk costs .75 currently Ice Cream is sold on Fridays – costs .75 currently Two ways to pay for your child’s lunch:    Online at www.parentonline.com Send a check or cash in a baggie with your child’s name to your child’s teacher Free or reduced lunch forms will be available. You may come to eat lunch with your child at the guest table.  Your child  may choose one friend to sit with them.  Adult meals cost $3.25 currently.

Kindergarten Teacher Ginger Painter 18 years in Education 18 years teaching kindergarten 14 years at Willis Lane Ginger Painter

Kindergarten Readiness Fine Motor Skills Holds pencil/crayon/scissors properly Button/zip clothing

Kindergarten Readiness Social Skills Follows simple directions Waits his/her turn, and shares Pay attention for short period of time Listen without interrupting Manage bathroom needs Demonstrates self control Uses words instead of being physical when upset/angry

Kindergarten Readiness Academic Skills Recognizes colors Knows his/her full name/age/birthday Recognizes his/her written name Understands position words: up/down/in/out/beside/between/behind/over/etc. Counts from 1 – 20

Is My Child Ready? Things to consider: Has your child already acquired most of the skills listed? Your child’s birthday. (Just because they are 5 years old by September 1, does not always mean they are ready for kindergarten.) It is important for your child to be ready emotionally, physically, socially and academically to ensure their success. Willis Lane Kindergarten Expectations (Handout)

Sign Up for Pre-Assessment If you have not already done so, please remember to sign up for a pre-assessment time on your way out this evening!

We can’t wait to see you in August!