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The ABC’s of Kindergarten Orientation

The ABC’s of Kindergarten Orientation. Attendance Office. School Hours – 8:35-2:00 Early Arrivals Late Arrivals Miss Savage – pink slips Early Dismissal Days – 11:45. Backpacks and Buses. Students must have a backpack (please no wheels)

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The ABC’s of Kindergarten Orientation

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  1. The ABC’s of Kindergarten Orientation

  2. Attendance Office • School Hours – 8:35-2:00 • Early Arrivals • Late Arrivals • Miss Savage – pink slips • Early Dismissal Days – 11:45

  3. Backpacks and Buses • Students must have a backpack (please no wheels) • Please place your child’s bus number inside the front pocket of his or her back pack • Please check your child’s backpack EVERY DAY!

  4. Cafeteria and Celebrations • QV Café - www.CafePrepay.com • Pin Numbers • Birthday Celebrations • Treats • Summer Birthdays • Holiday Parties • HSA • Other Classroom Holiday Parties

  5. Communication • Email • teacher’s last name & first initial @qvsd.org • Phone • 412-749-4003 • Monthly Calendars • Weekly Newsletters • Daily Agendas • Conferences • Report Cards • Home and Back Folders

  6. Discipline • Red, Yellow, Green System • Consequences • 1st offense – Warning • 2nd offense – Yellow • 3rd offense – Red • 4th offense – Principal’s Office & Phone Call Home

  7. Dismissal • Students will be dismissed at 2:00. • Any change in your child’s regular dismissal routine MUST be written! • Early Dismissals will take place at 11:45.

  8. Enrichment • Rotations Among Kindergarten Teachers • Theme Units • Science • Social Studies • Alphabet Club • Kindergarten Play

  9. Expectations (students) • Students should be able to… • separate from home • print their first name and last initial • attend to dressing needs • keep their hands to themselves • listen the first time

  10. Expectations (parents) • Teachers ask that you please… • contact your child’s teacher at any time for questions, needs, or concerns • check backpacks EVERYDAY • check folders and behavior sheets everyday • return forms promptly • dress your child appropriately

  11. Expectations in the Classroom • #1 Rule: • “Never Hurt Anyone on the Inside or the Outside.” • Raise Your Hand. • Listen Carefully. • Walk Nicely. • Clean Up After Yourself.

  12. Family Projects • Holiday/Season Theme • Opportunity to work together as a family and spend some quality time together

  13. Field Trips • One Field Trip per year (if possible) • Carnegie Museum of Natural History

  14. Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Bergandy • Bully Free Program

  15. Homework • Suggested but not mandatory • Enrichment opportunities are always available upon request or teacher suggestion

  16. Independent Readers • Red Reading Logs • Independent Reader Folders

  17. Janitors • Mrs. Bjelivuk • Ms. Donna • Mr. Pucci

  18. Kindgarten Curriculum & Teachers • Harcourt Trophies • Everyday Math • Enrichment • ASSET Science • Miss Matthews – matthewsa@qvsd.org • Miss Policastro – policastrok@qvsd.org • Mr. Topper – topperk@qvsd.org

  19. Labeling and Library • Please label EVERYTHING you send into school. This includes: • Water bottles • Back packs • Winter Clothing • Donated Goods • Librarian – Mrs. Brutout brutouts@qvsd.org • Library sessions fall on a 6 day schedule.

  20. Morning Meeting & Music • Free Choice • Circle Time • Calendar • Morning Message • Music Teacher – Mrs. Nye nyec@qvsd.org • The music schedule will be determined sometime at the start of school.

  21. Nurse • Mrs. Lavoie • lavoiel@qvsd.org

  22. Open House • Open House is Thursday, October 1st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm • (6:30 – 8:00 pm students grades 1-5) • Kindergarten begins a half-hour early for a special performance by kids. • Both parents and children are invited to visit the school for Open House.

  23. Principal • Mrs. Mellett – mellettb@qvsd.org

  24. Quaker Valley Website www.qvsd.org

  25. Recess • Recess will take place after lunch at the back playground (Kindergarten Only). • Playground Rules • No Monkey Bars • Down Slides only

  26. Secretary and Specials • Mrs. Kramer – kramerr@qvsd.org 412-749-4003 • Computers – Mr. Bodura • Library – Mrs. Brutout • Music – Mrs. Nye

  27. Technology Lab • Computer sessions also fall on a 6 day schedule. • Tech. Teacher - Mr. Bodura bodurap@qvsd.org

  28. Unexpected Alarms • Fire Drills • Severe Weather Drills • Lockdown Drills • Shelter In Place Drills

  29. Volunteers • Classroom Volunteers • Centers helpers • Special Classroom Event helpers • Class photographer • Mystery Readers • HSA Volunteers • Room Parents (holiday parties) • RIF & Art In Motion • Race for Education • Field Day helpers

  30. WOW Cards Wash and Wear Clothes • School Wide Reward system • Everyday clothing • Accident clothing • place in labeled Ziplock bag

  31. X-tra Curricular Activities • Osborne • Spanish Club • Garden Club • Cheerleading

  32. You’ll Love Osborne Special Events • Back to School Picnic • Assemblies • Open House • Race For Education • RIF Program • Halloween Parade • Holiday Sing-Along • Kindergarten Play • IT Fair • Field Day

  33. Zooming to the Stars! I’m looking forward to a great year of working together as a team! Please feel free to contact me at any time!

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