Welcome!

Mrs. Holman Ramirez’s

Kindergarten

About Me…

My 17th year teachingMasters in EducationExperience-Kindergarten, preschool, first grade, fourth grade, and PE

Enjoy playing soccer, camping, skiing, baking with my daughters, and singing in Redmond Chorale

Married to Chris and have 3 daughters

Soccer…

Stress of Starting Kindergarten

Watch for signs of stress… Stomachaches Sleeplessness Changes in

behavior/attitude Anxiety-biting nails,

twirling hair Acting “baby-ish”

Remedies: Establish a night time routine, get organized the night before, and get plenty of sleep.

Classroom Volunteers

I will be needing parent volunteers throughout the school year. This could include a weekly commitment, attending a field trip, assisting with prep-work or art projects.

We will talk more about this on Curriculum Night.

PTA Parent Liaison“Room Parent”

One parent to manage our classroom celebrations and volunteer schedule on Volunteerspot.com

Duties include: emailing volunteers for donations, plan activities with my help, set up, & clean up or… Delegate!

Sign up on Curriculum Night

Specialist Schedule

PE-9:10, Monday and Thursday- Must Wear Tennis Shoes

Music-9:10, Tuesday and Friday

Library-9:10, Wednesday

LibraryMichelle Ensey-Librarian

Books go home once a week

Keep them in a special place

Damaged or lost books must be paid for

Books need to be returned on time or your child waits a week to check out another book

BirthdaysDistrict policy- No treatsParty invitations must be mailed or delivered outside of school time

Give a wrapped book to the class library-optional

School Supplies

Thank You!!!!Check newsletter for occasional donations and “Wish lists”

Replenish around December and April

Colored copy paper?

Lunch at schoolFour choices- Menu item Yogurt Baked potato Bring from home

Student NumberPractice at homeWill be on name tag first two daysWrite on hand

Menu on Sunny Hills Website

Snack

Dry, quick, and not messy. Water from classroom only.

Please send in a snack each day

Something they can eat in 10 to 15 minutes or less

Healthy snacks only- no candy please

Please be aware of allergies- walnuts/tree nuts

Drop off Drop off from car lane. Child will

walk to courtyard to meet me. Many support staff will be guiding children

Must have light blue ID tag on backpack-color matches

my light blue bus sign

Practice the car lane today

Pick Up Park and walk to courtyard??,

Wait in car lane and children will be brought down to car lane-Waiting with support staff

Any long term changes?? Student must have a NOTE FROM HOME (or email) and notify office

Drop Off and Pick Up

Bus/Mustang Club

Many helpers during first week

Notify me of any changes changes during the year by note only.

Mustang Club-Kids will be escorted to the club the first week of school

Bus Continued

If they are riding the bus they must ride the first day.

Can follow in car I walk students out everyday.

Students must give me one of the 3 H’s: hug, handshake, or high five before leaving me.

Weekly Newsletter

Please look for my newsletter emailed to you on Fridays-can be found on my Connect site.Curriculum covered in class Important dates and informationPlease read my newsletter before emailing me with questions. I would really appreciate it.

Will begin in October-Monthly packets sent home or “use your own”

Optional-3 page maximum per week-”Quality not quantity”

Promotes independence and following directions

Supports daily learning, fine motor practice, and concept reinforcement

Read every night, if possible

Homework

Bathroom Routines

Child quietly shows me the “T” sign.

Child chooses a buddy and they put a rubber ducky on their desk and walk to the bathroom together.

Whole class trips to the bathroom the first week, or longer, if needed.

How we communicate…

•Classroom Newsletter –Please read every Friday•holmanramirezs@issaquah.wednet.edu

(Best way to reach me)

•PTA eNews

•Sunny Hills’ eNews

•Sunny Hills’ Website

www.sunny.issaquah.wednet.edu

•Email Announcements

•Classroom Voicemail: 837-7427

Daily Folders

Stays in back pack

Check every night

Please send any notes to me in the folder

Please remove contents daily

Odds and EndsCurriculum night-

September 15th, 5:30-6:30

Join PTA

Complete paperwork and leave here with me

All About Me- Chart prepared at home

School- read chart, answer questions from classmates, Star of the Week, special star rug

Questions???