the class of 2024 things your child will hear this year….. follow directions!

The Class of 2024

Things your child will hear this year…..

Follow Directions!

Emphasize the listening and following directions part….. It plays a big role in classroom

efficiency and student safety!

Inside Voice

and

Outside Voice

Criss-Cross Applesauce

Hawks in the Nest

No…

Always Remember the Believability Factor…

When in doubt: ASK!

Stuff is Going to Happen in Kindergarten….

(and it’s okay!)

Things you never thought YOUR child would do…..

Cooties: We share EVERYTHING in Kindergarten!

Behavior Procedures In

Yellow Lights / Red LightsYellow = warning

Red = several warnings / severe behavior• Discuss and plan a course of action

beforehand, so that the students understand expectations and consequences.

• When they get into trouble, don’t kill ‘em…… we learn from our mistakes!

Example of our Daily Behavior / Snack CalendarMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Aug 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

29. Trevor 30. Layla 31. Rivers Sept 1. Calli 2. Gracie

5.Labor Day

Holiday (No School)

6. ShawnRule #2: HittingRule #5: Out of seat

7. JonathanRule #1: Not Followingdirections

8. Brenna Rule #1: Not following directions

9. Anna

12. Kindergarten Parent Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

13. Jayce 14. Abby 15. Nicholas 16. Kylie

19. Hannah 20. Emma 21. Walter 22. Nathalie 23. Reese

26. Robyn 27. Seth 28. Mrs. Penner

29. Mrs. Penner

30. Mrs. Penner

• Your child’s snack day will have their name on it.

• Any rules that were broken will be written on the calendar.

Behavior Calendar Continued:Classroom Rules1. Follow directions. 2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.3. Raise hand and get permission before speaking.4. No talking while others are talking.5. Stay seated unless you have permission to get up.

Consequences for Inappropriate BehaviorSignature (1st): Lose 10 minutes of recess.Signature (2nd): Lose all of recess.Signature (3rd): After school detention.** Additional times will result in a referral to the office

The following behaviors will result in an immediate referral to the office:* Endangering others * Stopping a class from functioning* Inappropriate language * Fighting* Vandalism / stealing * Refusal to comply with school rules or

teacher expectations

The Following Behaviors are Unacceptable in Kindergarten:

• Tantrums and/or fits.• Telling the teacher “No.”• Both of these behaviors stop instruction and

prevent the classroom from functioning.

Kindergarten Focus in the “Olden Days”:

PlaySocial Skills

Today’s Reality:AcademicsSocial Skills

Reading Expectation for Kindergarten:

The Goal for the End of Kindergarten is to be reading on a Level 6 (Independently).

WHY? Aren’t they just babies??1. State Law requires on-level tests to be passed in order to promote

certain grades. (Grade 5 – Reading, Math)(Grade 8 – Reading , Math)

2. The State Board of Education has implemented stiff graduation requirements:• Starting with students who enter the ninth grade in 2011, high-

school students will be required to average passing scores on end-of-course tests in 12 subjects.

• The score on the end-of-course test will count for 15 percent of the student's final grade.

3. 2012 is the field test for the brand new STAARS test, which is replacing the TAKS test.

What can we do to help?

Parents and schools are a partnership!• Check Daily Folder & Weekly Light bulb• Read with your child.• Allow your child to make mistakes. Seeing errors

allows teachers to reteach.• Work on listening and following directions the first

time. This allows us to spend more time teaching!• Social Skills = survival skills. Learning how to work

and play together sets the groundwork for success in school.

How to study with a kinder…

• Touch and say letters• Numbers

• Colors• Shapes

• Positional words• Respect for the speaker

• Environmental print • Read, read, read!

Other Things to Work on:• Shoe tying! Just remember: 22 students = 44 shoes

to tie! We expect all students to tie their own shoes by Halloween. (Velcro is always an option!)

• Address, phone number, birthday. (We like students to know these for safety purposes).

Cafeteria Procedures

• Students are allowed to purchase snacks at their own choice, unless the parent contacts the cafeteria staff.

• If you would like to speak with Food Services, you can call the school (972) 617-2977.

Field Trip:•Where: Country Critters Pumpkin Patch (Mansfield, TX)• When: Friday, October 14th. • If you would like to attend, you must complete a background check (with an attached copy of your driver’s license) and turn it in to the office no later than October 4th.