Mrs. Clark’s

ABC’s for

Kindergarten

Absence - A successful school experience is the responsibility of the children,the parent's), and the school. Your child’s progress, both academically and socially, isinfluenced greatly by daily participation. Regular attendance without tardiness is akey. In the event that your student is absent please make sure your child also has a writtenexcuse for all absences when they return to school. Daily attendance is essential for learning success. If your childis going to be absent, please email or call me (464-0299 ext. 1408) to letme know of the absence and the reason for it. When your child is absentfrom school after an illness, a note must be sent within three daysexplaining the absence, or it will be coded unexcused.Arrival – The school day begins at 7:05 and ends at 2:25. Please have your child to school on time. Some children may go to breakfast prior to our day beginning. The tardy bell rings at 7:05.Attendance – It is important for continuity that your child attend school every day. A successful school year is the responsibility of the teacher, child and parents working together.

Bathroom – We go as a class to the bathroom two times a day and have a bathroom in the classroom that the children are allowed to use throughout the day. Please bring extra clothes that your child can leave in their cubby in the event that an accident happens. Backpacks - Your child is asked to bring a back pack to and from schooleach day. Please check the backpack daily for homework, papers,books, and notes. Please have the backpack with only school items in it upon going to school.Birthdays – We celebrate this special occasion in our room. You may purchase a special treat in the cafeteria for the children in our room.Book orders – I do send home book orders once a month. You can purchase these books at a minimal cost. We also have a book store with Scholastic books, where the children can purchase books.

Changing going home procedures – We are very careful with gettingchildren on the correct bus, to cars, or to afterschool care. We will always send your child home by regular means unless we have a written note telling us to change the procedure. Do not rely on your child to tell us they are going home differently. We must have a written note in order to change their way of going home. Communication – A weekly syllabus will be sent home on Mondays to inform you of daily procedures for homework purposes. Notes and newsletters will be sent home also when needed. It is very important that you read these letters to keep you informed of events in the school and in the classroom. I will communicate with you personally by notes placed in your child's folder, phone calls, or email. Please feel free to do the same. It is important that we communicate often.Conferences – We will have a conference instead of a report card after the first nine weeks of school. A paper to sign up for the conferences will go in your child’s folder. I will have intermittent conferences throughout the year. Contact information – Snow Creek Elementary – 828-256-2335

Diane Clark@catawbaschools.net

Dismissal – The day ends at 2:25.We have a full day. Please make sure that your child stays for the entire day to maximize learning.

Early Dismissal – In the event that you must check your child from school early, please send a note in your child’s folder. The office will call them to come to the office; please do not come to the room to get your child,.

Field trips – We have tentatively planned several field trips for the year. Parents are welcome to attend. We will always send permission forms well in advance of the trip. Children are not allowed to ride to the field trip with their parent; they will need to ride to the venue on the bus. They are allowed to ride home with their parent after the parent has signed them out.

Folders – Everyday your child will bring their folder home. Please check it for notes and papers. Many times we have daily notes that go home. All correspondence takes place through this means of communication. Make sure that you check it on a daily basis.

Guests – We allow guests at lunch after the first few weeks of school. This allows up to get acquainted with lunch procedures. Please wait outside the cafeteria for us.

Homework – Homework will consist of a weekly syllabus with Reading and Math suggestions. Homework is not mandatory, but is encouraged. It usually takes approximately 15 minutes.

Invitations – Invitations for birthday parties are not allowed to be distributed at school unless all children are invited.

Joy – Remember to take the time to celebrate joy in each day your child attends school. Ask him or her about their day with “open ended” questions where they have to explain what took place instead of yes or no questions.

Kindness – In our classroom, we encourage all children to be kind to one another.

Lost and found – We have a lost and found in the event that an item cannot be located. The lost and found area is in the cafeteria. Please make sure that you have labeled all of your child’s clothing as well as school items with their name.

Lunch – Lunch costs are $2.25. Your child can purchase milk at a minimal cost if not purchasing the entire meal. You can pay for your child’s meal by sending money in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, lunch number, and child’s teacher on it, You can pay by the day, week or monthly using the on-line service as well.

Medication – All medication must be administed by the office staff. The only items that can be brought to school are cough drops, chapstick and sunscreen.

Money – All money must be brought in an envelope with your child’s name on it. Please label the reason for the money being sent to school and put your child’s teacher’s name on the envelope.

Nurse – We have a school nurse two days a week. If your child does not feel well, we will contact you or have the office contact you to come pick up your child.

Outside play - We will play outside weather permitting.

Parental Involvement – Your involvement in your child’s school year is an integral part of their school success! Be engaged in your child’s leaning and see how much and how far they are able to progress.

Questions - Any questions concerning procedures or the events of the day, please e-mail or call. We will be happy to help!

Rest time - We may take occasional rests from time to time generally at the beginning of the year. Some children may need to rest as we have a very active day. We phase out rest time as the year progresses.

Snack time – We have a daily snack time. Please send a nutritious snack.

Toys- Please do not send toys to school except for “Show and Tell”. A note will be placed in your child’s folder if it is your child’s turn to bring an item from home to share.

Understanding – Our staff at Snow Creek are professionals who are trained to work with children. They are aware of the emotional, social and academic rigors that need to take place to have all children have a successful year.

Volunteers – We love volunteers at our school! You can work in the classroom or in other area of the school.

Welcome – We are delighted to have you as a Snow Creek!

Website – Please check out our school web site and the teacher’s web pages, updated information can be obtained there.

Extra clothes – Please make sure that you have extra clothes for your child for occasional accidents.

You! No one can influence your child as much as you!

Zzzzzzz – Make sure that your child gets plenty of rest! We have a very active day and your child will need plenty rest to be at their best.