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1. Welcome to Timber Drive Elementary School 1601 Timber Drive (919)- 773-9500 http://timberdrivees.@wcpss.net

2. Our Staff Principal: Kendra Culberson Assistant Principal: Vann Taylor Kindergarten Staff: *Ms.Akins *Ms. Clements *Ms. Hall *Ms. Thompson *Ms. Williams

3. Before School Starts... • Health Assessment (with up to date immunizations) • See School Entry Requirements Card • 30 Days for compliance • Medication – 1702 Form • Allergies, chronic health conditions or other special needs

4. Schedule • Drop off begins at 8:45. The Tardy Bell rings at 9:15. • The instructional day ends at 3:45.

5. Attendance • If your child is absent, please send a note the day he/she returns explaining the absence. • You will be notified by the classroom teacher after 3 unexcused absences, the office staff after 6 unexcused absences, and the social worker after 10 unexcused absences.

6. Meet the Teacher All Kindergarten students will attend one staggered entry day from July 29-August 1. The staggered entry teacher administering the kindergarten initial assessments may not be the teacher your child will have for the year. Students will meet their assigned teacher for the 2013-2014 school year on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 2:00PM.

7. Staggered entry...What is it? Why do it? • Staggered entry is a transition activity aimed at helping to ease your child’s (and your!) transition into kindergarten • Each kindergarten child will come for one full day during the first week of school • Smaller group sizes allow the staff to offer individual attention and support as children try new things • An informal assessment is integrated into the day through play activities • This assessment, along with observations over the first few weeks of school will allow the staff to plan your child’s yearly instruction.

8. Important Dates to Remember • Open House, Thursday, July 25, 2:00-3:00 PM. Come and see what Kindergarten looks like! • Staggered Entry Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, July 29- August 1 • Meet the Teacher – Friday, August 2, 2013 2:00PM • First full day of school: Monday, August 5, 2013

9. On the first day bring... • A large book bag • A change of clothes, labeled with your child’s name in a Ziploc bag also labeled with your child’s name • A bath sized towel with your child’s name • Lunch money • Snack

10. On the first day... • Focus on the positive – your attitude determines your child’s attitude! • Communicate: turn in important papers (lunch, transportation information, etc.) • Get plenty of rest, and expect tired children in the afternoon • Give your child a chance to relax before asking questions about their day

11. Time to Eat... • What is a lunch number? • NCWise Number – • Start Practicing Now!  • Options: • Breakfast- $1.00 • Lunch - $2.00 • Free and Reduced Lunch • Purchase lunch on staggered entry date if possible

12. Ways to travel... • Carpool • Buses • Walkers • Before and after school care options • through YMCA

13. Character Traits • September • Responsibility – Being dependable in carrying out obligations and duties. Showing reliability and consistency in words and conduct. Being accountable for your actions. Being committed to active involvement in your community. • October • Respect – Showing high regard for authority, for other people, for self, for property, and for country. Understanding that all people have value as human beings. • November • Courage – Having the determination to do the right thing even when others don’t; the strength to follow your conscience rather than the crowd. Attempting difficult things that are worthwhile. • December • Kindness – Being considerate, courteous, helpful, and understanding of others. Showing care, compassion, friendship, and generosity. Treating others as you would like to be treated. • January • Self-Discipline – Demonstrating hard work and commitment to purpose. Regulating yourself for improvement and restraining from inappropriate behaviors. Being in proper control of your words, actions, impulses, and desires. Choosing abstinence from premarital sex, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful substances and behaviors. Doing your best in all situations. • February • Integrity – Having the inner strength to be truthful, trustworthy, and honest in all things. Acting justly and honorably. • March • Perseverance – Being persistent in pursuit of worthy objectives in spite of difficulty, opposition, or discouragement. Exhibiting patience and having the fortitude to try again when confronted with delays, mistakes, or failures. • April • Good Judgment – Choosing worthy goals and setting proper priorities. Thinking through the consequences of your actions. Basing decisions on practical wisdom and good sense.

14. Positive Behavior School • H Have respect for self, others, and property • O Own your actions. • W Work hard and do your best. • L Listen and follow directions.

16. Quarterly Benchmarks • Sent home at the beginning of each quarter for each subject • Example: • Reading • Recognizes words that rhyme when spoken • Knows that spoken language is made up of separate sounds that make words • Recognizes own name by sight • Recognizes print around such as signs, labels, and trademarks (McDonalds) • Points to the front of a book, the back of a book, and the title • Points to where the story begins • Knows letters and words are read left to right • Points to a single letter in a page of text • Points to the first word to begin reading a page of text • Predicts what might happen in a text before reading • Chooses to read and look at different kinds of books and selections • Understands and follows spoken and/or picture directions (1 and 2 step directions) • Listens to stories • Goes back to stories read or heard to reread or enjoy • Chooses own text to read or look at for at least 5 minutes daily • Writing • Uses drawings or symbols to convey ideas or information • Uses words to express needs and wants • Names common objects • Responds appropriately to questions • Uses random letters • Writes own first name • Uses upper and lower case letters interchangeably

17. mClass Reading Diagnostic School Beginning of the Year Probes • Letter Naming Fluency • Initial Sound Fluency • Word Usage Fluency • Parent reports for BOY, MOY, and EOY

18. Global Connections Network School • http://www.globalschoolsnetwork.org/

19. Help your child…. • Join the Parent-Teacher Association! • Become a Volunteer! All persons wishing to volunteer in Wake County schools must sign up with the County’s Volunteer Web Site. This can be done by completing the form on the computer in the Media Center. If you are considering going on a field trip, helping out with centers, or helping out at any time during the year, please complete this form as soon as possible!

20. Welcome to Kindergarten! We are looking forward to a fun and productive year with you and your child!