1. Mrs. Brown 2011  Mrs. Brown’s  Kindergarten

2. Daily Schedule  Lunch 10:25-10:55  Library Tuesday 8:30- 8:50  PE Mon,Tues, Wed, Fri Coach Zeller  Music Mon, Thurs Ms. Singhek

3. Discipline/Social Skills  Color change cards will be used. I will write comments for an orange or red day. This is recorded on the behavior chart brought home daily.

4. Lunchroom Procedures  Each child has his/her own pin number.  We recommend using this account so your child doesn’t have to worry about losing money. Lunches cost $1.85 or you can deposit more into their account. Send money in an envelope with the following information: Child’s name, Mrs. Brown, Kindergarten, $___, and pin number.

5. Expectations  In Reading a your child should be at a level C book.  In Writing we will be writing small stories by the end of the year. They should have correct spacing, capitalization, and punctuation.  In Math they will be expected to do simple addition, subtraction, and number recognition and writing.

6. Attendance  Attendance is recorded at 9:45 am. If your child is not here at that time, he/she is counted absent. If your child is absent and sees a doctor, please send a note from the doctor.  Classwork begins at 8:05 every day. Please remember that when your child misses school at any time during the day, he/she misses the skills taught during that time.  Tardies are counted if a student comes to class after 8:20. Please try to get your child here on time.

7. Weekly Folders  This will come home on Tuesday. Please sign and return the next day, NO LATER than Friday.  The weekly report reflects behavior that is in need of improvement from the days prior to it coming home the week before.  If they need improvement in an academic area it will be noted.  Please check all the work in the folder with your child. This work is work from the week prior and can stay home.

8. Homework Folders  They will be brought home on MONDAY and needs to be returned on Friday. Practice every day.  Please make sure your child’s name is written on all homework.  There is homework scheduled for the week. Please take time with your child and help them with their homework.

9. Conferences  I am available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12:00-12:45 by appointment. You may also contact me before and after school.

10. Backpacks  Please make sure that your child has a change of clothes in their backpacks. It is very important in case of emergency or those muddy days!!  Please make sure that your child’s backpack is large enough to fit their homework and Tuesday folders. Your child will also get to pick a library book to bring home and it needs to be able to fit.

11. Communication  Phone: 832-484-7200 Kohrville 832-484-7181 Mrs. Brown’s  Voice mails will be checked daily, usually at the end of the day. Call the front offices if you have an urgent message (absences, changes in way to go home, early dismissals, etc)  E-mail sbrown2@kleinisd.netsbrown2@kleinisd.net  Website http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/sbrown2

12. Dismissal  3:06 PM  If you need an early dismissal or your child is going home a different way, please send a note with your child in the morning. If a note is not received, your child will be sent home the usual way they go home.

13. Medical Needs  All medicine sent to school will need to be picked up by a parent. NO MEDICINE WILL BE SENT HOME WITH A CHILD!  Many pharmacists will provide you with an empty bottle so that you can send in part of the medication and not have to come in daily.  The may only bring in a lotion for mosquito repellent and the child will be responsible for the application.

14. Report Cards  Klein has a nine-week schedule for elementary children.  Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science,and Social Studies report card grades reflect minor and major grades taken during the nine weeks  Major grades will be circled on your child’s assignment.

15. Special Events  May include –Christmas Party –Valentine’s Party –100’s Day –Field Day

16. Thanks!!!  Thank you for the opportunity to teach each of your children.  Working together we can make this year great!!