welcome to willis lane elementary home of the lil’ wranglers
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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 HudsonTRANSCRIPT
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
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
Counselor
22 years in Education• 5 years teaching 3rd
and 4th grade• 17 years in counseling
12 years at Willis Lane
Michele Price
Nurse
Luonne Malone
4 years in Nursing School3 years at Willis Lane
Kindergarten Teacher
Nathan Kosydar
4 years in Education• 2 years teaching 3rd
grade• 2 year teaching Kindergarten
3 years at Willis Lane
Pre-AssessmentsDates 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
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, 5:30-6:15Parents 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, 2014You 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
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
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 ReadinessAcademic 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!