Welcome to
Back-To-School Night
Welcome to Kindergarten!
• I will tell you
everything you need to
know about
kindergarten and our
classroom.
• If you have any
questions during my
presentation, please
just ask!
A day in the life of a kindergartener….
Morning Routine
Morning work
Morning Meeting
Literacy Centers
Writers Workshop
Handwriting or Word Study
Snack Time
Students will have snack time
everyday.
Students are encouraged to bring a
SMALL, HEALTHY, DRY snack to
school with them
PLEASE pack this snack in a separate bag so
that your child can store it in their cubby.
Please bring WATER ONLY
Lunch
11:30-12:30
Students can bring a lunch or buy one
from the cafeteria for $2.50
You can send in a check or cash with
your student or add money to their
account online at:
www.mylunchmoney.com
It is your responsibility to make sure that your
child’s account has money on it.
A day in the life of a kindergartener….
Afternoon Routine
D.E.A.R
Math Focus and Centers
Science/Social Studies
Specials OR Free Choice Centers
Wrap-Up
Dismissal
Classroom Rules & Expectations
•Crayons – Individual Consequences
•Students begin on GREEN everyday
•Students can move down to YELLOW or RED if they
need reminders during the day
•Students can move up to BLUE if they do something
extra-special
•Falcon Feathers – Whole Class Reward
•Falsmead Falcons S.O.A.R.
•If the WHOLE CLASS is caught being good, they
receive falcon feathers
•When the words on our feather are colored in, we get
a class reward.
Parent Communication
Take home folders
•Please return empty each day
•Please ONLY keep crayon sheets and homework sheets in the
folder. All other papers can be removed and kept at home.
Getting Home
•Always write a note if there is a change in plans
Birthdays
•Treats are done during our lunch time in the
cafeteria.
•Please contact me before bringing in treats
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Take place at the end of first quarter (early November)
Please contact me about additional conferences
Please get in touch with me at any time if you have any questions or concerns
about school. Email is the best way to reach me.
Absences and Dismissal
•Please make sure to send in a note whenever your child
is absent from school.
•During bad weather, pay attention to the news or check
the internet for school delays and closings.
•If there is an early dismissal, make sure that your child
knows how they should get home.
Homework
•Check the weekly homework log for assignments each week.
•Homework reading journals will begin in early October.
Students have one week to complete the assignments.
Journals are due on Friday.
•READ!! READ!! READ!! Help your kinders
improve their reading skills by reading to them or
with them every night! Make sure to ask them
follow up questions for comprehension.
Parent Volunteers
Helping out in the classroom
•Literacy Centers and Writers Workshop
•Math Centers (1:00-1:45)
•Production work
Opportunities to help out at home
•Preparing supplies or special projects
•Sharpening Pencils!!