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Attendance –A successful school experience is the responsibility of the parent, the teacher, and the school. Your child's progress, both academically and socially, is influenced to a great extent by daily participation. Regular attendance without tardiness is essential.
If your child is ill, please call the office (856) 293-2345 and inform us of your child’s absence and the reason for it. Please attempt to schedule doctor/dentist appointments after school hours. If this is not possible and a student must leave early, please send me a note with the time of the early dismissal. When you arrive, go to the office to sign him/her out and the secretary will call your child to the office.
Art –Ms Panzino is our Art Teacher.
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Birthdays – We know how special birthdays are for you and your child. We do recognize birthdays in our classroom, unless instructed otherwise. Our birthday celebrations include singing “Happy Birthday”, wearing a birthday crown, and selecting a book from the teachers. You may send in a special snack on your child’s birthday to share with the class. Party invitations may be passed out at school, ONLY If EVERYONE IN THE CLASS IS INCLUDED. This avoids hurt feelings.
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Clothing – Kindergartners are involved in activities that require jumping, running, climbing, and the like. In class, students will be painting, using markers, glue, play dough, and other ‘messy’ stuff. Please select clothing that is both comfortable and appropriate for these activities. We sit at the rug so if your daughter wears a dress or skirt, please have her wear shorts or tights underneath.
Concerts – Kindergarten students do not participate in the winter and spring concerts. There is a special concert for kindergarten through second grade students. This concert will be held in the spring.
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Dismissal – Kindergarten students are dismissed at 3:40 on regular days and 1:40 on half days.
Dr.s notes – if your child is absent due to a doctor or dentist appointment, please get a note and send it in on the day your child returns to school.
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E-mail – my address is [email protected]. I check it daily. If you have an urgent message for me during school hours, please call the school.
Emergency numbers - Please be sure we receive written notification if there is any change with regard to home, work, cell and/or emergency contact telephone numbers.
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Fundations – Fundations is the language arts program that we use to teach letter recognition, phonics and letter writing. We also use Harcourt Trophies.
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Gym – Mrs. Panichelli is our Gym teacher. Don’t forget – Students must wear socks and lace-up sneakers on Gym days.
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Homework – Homework is to READ daily, practice shoe tying and counting.
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Independence – Your child is learning to do more and more on his/her own. Please encourage this independence, especially in tying shoes.
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Jackets – Each year, several items of clothing end up in the lost and found. Please label all coats, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.
Jet Pride – We demonstrate our school spirit by wearing red on Fridays. You will have an opportunity to purchase school T–shirts and/or sweat shirts. Throughout the year, we have other special days where we wear specific colors. This information will be in the newsletter and on the web page. Special recognition is given to the classes with high rates of participation.
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Keep Up! You can “keep up” with all the class information by checking your child’s folder every night. The weekly newsletter will come home on Monday. You can also see other communications by accessing my web page.
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Lunch – We eat lunch at 11:35.
Library - We have library with Mrs. Lennox.
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Math – We use the Eureka program. You will be given the goals for each marking period as the year progresses.
Music - We have music with Mrs Strazynski .
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Newsletter - I send home a weekly newsletter on Mondays. It will contain updates, and activities happening in our classroom. You will receive a lengthy letter the first week. After that, they will be much shorter.
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Outdoor recess-Your child will have outside time daily, weather permitting. Please dress your child appropriately for the weather.
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Parties – We will have parties to celebrate various holidays throughout the year.
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Questions-Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s education. The telephone number at the school is (856) 293-2345 ext. . My e-mail address is christy.thompson@millville.org
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Report Card - The November report card will be given out at parent/teacher conferences.
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Shoes - Closed-toe, lace-up sneakers are the preferred footwear for kindergarten. If your child wears any other type of shoe, he/she may be prohibited from using the playground equipment. Socks and sneakers are required on Gym days.
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Tuesday Folder – Please review this folder for important information and return it promptly along with any forms that require your signature.
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Unique-Each child in our class is unique and wonderful. In kindergarten, we learn about how we are all special, and we celebrate our differences. We also learn about the different cultures within our class and community.
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Visitors – All visitors to the building must sign in at the main office and get a visitor pass. Please help keep all students safe by abiding by this procedure.
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Web Page - Check our website often for updates!
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X’tra Clothes - Accidents sometimes happen. If your child is prone to have bathroom accidents or nose bleeds, you may send an extra set of clothing that will be kept at school for the year.
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You! Please remember that you are your child's first and most important teacher. No one can influence your child's life in the way that you can! Please set aside time to practice skills with your child and give lots of positive reinforcement.
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ZZZ’s-Your child should get plenty of rest each night. Kindergarten students require 10-12 hours of sleep a night. It is very important that your child to be alert, well-rested, and ready to learn.