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Back to School Night

Back to School Night. Kindergarten Team Mrs. Brandy Bocolo Mrs. Jennifer Clancy Miss Jane Stallone Mr. Scott Pratt Mrs. Joanna Bryant Mrs. Alice Johnson Mrs. Lydia Comerford Mrs. Linda Gauntt. Thank You.

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Back to School Night

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  1. Back to School Night Kindergarten Team Mrs. Brandy Bocolo Mrs. Jennifer Clancy Miss Jane Stallone Mr. Scott Pratt Mrs. Joanna Bryant Mrs. Alice Johnson Mrs. Lydia Comerford Mrs. Linda Gauntt

  2. Thank You • Your presence here tonight tells me that you are invested in your child’s future  • Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come here tonight and listen to the information we feel is important for you to know • Thank you for sending ALL the supplies in! • Please hold your questions for the end of the presentation, feel free to write it down on your copy of the powerpoint. You can email us if we do not get to it. • The key is we

  3. Website • Bensalem School District • Multiple languages! 

  4. Cornwells Fundraiser • Please return either the book or $25 if you do not want to keep it

  5. Homework • Homework is additional practice for your child to foster student growth and development • All writing homework is identical to the writing done at school. Students should be writing what they think in their journals • Please do not spend more than 20 – 30 minutes a day on homework. • Homework is sent home on Monday and due back on Friday • Show and Tell (optional) Fridays • Formal Homework will begin in October

  6. Homework • Sent home weekly with newsletter • Math Home Links (optional) to be done at home – no need to return • Journals (starting in October) • Writing Journal • Reading Response Journal • Sight Words – cut from homework packet and store in safe place for daily practice

  7. Writing Journal

  8. Writing Journal

  9. Contact Information / Updates • Write a note • Email: bbocolo@bensalemsd.org jclancy@bensalemsd.org jstallone@bensalemsd.org • Remind 101 App • Class Dojo Behavior Management Randomly updated throughout the day when there is time 

  10. Online Activities at home EveryDay Math PortaPortal Superkids! More Superkids! to come on September 26th at 7:00 PM

  11. Conferences • 1st and 3rd marking periods (Thanksgiving/Easter) • Student progress report will be discussed • You have the option to request a conference as well any time

  12. Classroom RulesWhole Brain Teaching • #1 Follow directions quickly • #2 Raise your hand for permission to speak • #3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat • #4 Make smart choices • #5 Keep your dear teacher happy!

  13. Consequences • 1. Verbal Warning (Red bubble on DOJO) • 2. Removal from activity • 3. Loss of free time • 4. Parent Contact • 5. Discipline Referral to Principal

  14. Dress Code • The following information comes from the Student Handbook • Dress Code – no spaghetti straps or halter style tops • The length of girls’ garments must be as long as her where her fingers touch her legs • No flip flops or heels; students should be wearing comfortable footwear • Students wearing inappropriate attire will be sent to the nurses office for a change of clothes; you may be called to bring a change of clothes at such time

  15. Absences • Please complete an absence form and send it in when your child returns to school from an illness • Vacations must be preapproved (2 weeks in advance) by the principal for any vacations during the school year • If you child is actively ill, please keep him/her home for 24 hours after the last episode to keep from spreading germs

  16. Visitors/Volunteers • Classroom visits must be prearranged with the teacher in advance. For security reasonsthe secretary does not allow adults to roam the building for security reasons. • If you are interested in volunteering to help with special events such as holiday parties, guest reading, etc. please let me know via “I’d Love to Help” sheet. **Already sent home 

  17. Dismissal Procedure • Carpool- side of building; you must stay in your vehicle and drive around the parking lot and pick up your child at the curb • If your child is leaving early, please send in a note in the blue folder • Without a note specifying a different dismissal procedure we must send your child home via the

  18. Snack • Please use good judgment when sending in a snack for your child. We ask that you do not send in chocolate, candy or sugar filled snacks/drinks. • Drinks - children are not permitted to drink soda. Please send in water or juice. Juice boxes should have a straw. Please do not send in thermoses as they have a tendency to leak. • We only have 10 minutes for snack so please send in one snack for your child.

  19. Schedule • 8:50-9:20Arrival • 9:25 – 11:00 Reading • 11:00-12:00Lunch • 12:00-12:30Writing • 12:40-1:25Math • 1:30- 1:55 Across the Curriculum • 1:55-2:05 Snack • 2:10-3:00 Special • 3:00-3:20 Free Time

  20. Special Events • Gingerbread Houses in December – family member needed to help kindergartener • Jump-a-Thon (November) • Spring Fling (April) • Walk-a-Thon (May) • Mother’s Day Celebration • Field Trip (Please Touch Museum) (Spring)

  21. Just for the record. . .

  22. Keep in Mind. . .

  23. About Mrs. Bocolo • -I have been teaching for 9 years • -Graduated from West Chester University (undergraduate) and Holy family University (masters) • -My husband and I have 2 beautiful children Brooke and Matthew • -My favorite hobbies are running and playing with my children  • 2 truths and a lie • I have a twin sister who is a teacher in Bensalem  • My kids are 13 months apart • I have a Rottweiler

  24. About Mrs. Clancy • Worked at Cornwells for 5 years as a special education teacher • üGraduated from BHS, Temple University, and Cabrini University • üRecently celebrated my 3 year anniversary to a wonderful • 2 Truths and a Lie. . . •   a. I have a golden retriever •   b. I have traveled to the Netherlands •   c. I love to play video games

  25. About Miss Stallone • Life-long resident of Bensalem • Graduated from BHS, West Chester University, and Cabrini University • Favorite Websites: Pinterest & Amazon • Favorite quote: Live long, love much, laugh often 2 Truths and a Lie. . . a. I ran away from home when I was in kindergarten b. I crochet scarves and blankets c. I play piano

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