Welcome to Ms. Simon’s Pre-Kindergarten Class

1. Welcome to Ms. Simon’s Pre-Kindergarten Class

2. About the Teacher • I graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio and am a certified Teacher in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. • I have an ten year old son named Isaiah.

3. Our Classroom Our classroom is a place where every student has the key to unlock the door to learning. To achieve this, students must respect and listen to each other’s ideas.

4. Morning Message Interactive Writing Independent Writing Shared Writing Read Aloud Shared Reading (Guided Reading) Small Literacy Group Graphing Activities Carpet Time D.E.A.R. Time Morning Meeting Social Studies Math Math Tubs Science Literacy Centers Singing & Dancing Classroom Activities

5. Be polite and respectful. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Listen and follow directions. We take care of ourselves, our friends and our school! Classroom Rules

6. Pick up and Drop off procedures Pre-K across Judson ISD have new drop-off and pick-up times. Morning session will attend from 7:30 – 10:20 Afternoon session will attend 11:30 – 2:20 Any child arriving after 7:30 or 11:30 will be tardy and will have to be signed in though the front office. It is imperative that you pick your child up on time.

7. Pre-K Class Times PK 1st Session 7:30 to 10:20 PK 2nd Session 11:30 to 2:20 Special Schedule Times for Early Release Days 7:30 am to 9:10 am 9:50 am to 11:30 am On Early Release Days Lunch does not begin until 9:50. Students CAN NOT be dropped off early.

8. Attendance • Keep in mind that Pre-K is part of the public school system and therefore must adhere to its rules regulating attendance and truancy. In this way Pre-K is very different from a private child development center. Children must attend regularly and adhere to all truancy and attendance regulations stipulated by the school and state. • Students are to arrive on time and attend every day. • Please make an effort to schedule routine doctors appointments before or after your child’s brief time at school. • Be SURE to provide a doctors note within 3 days, in the event that your child is sick.

9. Meals • Meals are a part of the Judson ISD Pre-K curriculum • All students will eat during meal time • If you wish to send a meal with your child you may do so • Any child that does not bring a meal from home will get a tray from the cafeteria • If you do not wish for your child to receive a cafeteria tray then you must send them with something nutritious to eat during meal time • Please do not send candy or soda to school

10. Volunteers • District policy states that family member must complete volunteer training through the district before they can volunteer in the classroom with students (you’ll need this if you want to come into the room on your child’s birthday or attend field trips) • Please sign up if you would like to volunteer

11. How we learn our letters: • Reading ABC Books • Names • Interactive writing • Small Group • Literacy Centers • Games with environmental print • Interactive Reading • PlayDoh • Leap Frog • Technology -computer programs • Reading Readiness programs