Transcript May 19, 2009 Morning Work

Mrs. Castellano
Mrs. Infante
Mrs. Levine
Dr. Sponer
Mrs. Thurston
Mrs. Wassenaar
• Please read attendance policy
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Review information concerning “Patterns of Non-Attendance” for important details
• Inform reason for absence via: e-mail to [email protected], written note, or phone call
(954)499-4244
• Please keep sick children at home. Students with fevers
should not return to school for 24 hours
• Please be advised that teachers are not able to give any type of medication to the students (no
cough drops, etc.)
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School starts at 8:45 AM and ends at 3:15 PM. Students may enter the
school after 8:15 and wait in the hallway in front of their classroom
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Students are not permitted in the hallway before 8:15
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Students are considered tardy by 8:45 a.m
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Before Care registration is available today
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Parents will be allowed to walk their child to class on the first day of
school only
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Please remember to turn in the blue “Way-Home” forms before leaving today
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Dismissal begins at 3:00 p.m.
Car riders:
 Car line is located north of the B building
 Please remain in your car
 Your child will be brought to your car by an adult
Parent Walk-up:
 Gate is located on the east side of the airnasium
 Park in the far north lot (YMCA), then walk up the sidewalk to the gate.
 A staff member will collect your child’s name plate. A safety patrol will then take the plate to the
kindergarten hallway and walk your child back to the East gate.
• Bus Riders:
 Sign up with Transportation Authority today in the airnasium
 Indicate bus color on “Way Home” form before you leave today
 Please note: Parents will not be permitted to enter the bus drop-off/pick-off area (south side) before or
after school.
• After Care:
 Registration available today
 Offered daily until 6:00 p.m.
Please note: Teachers are unable to conference with parents during dismissal.
Any dismissal changes must be in writing. You may also call the office to
inform them of the change.
• We are a uniform school
• If children cannot tie their own shoes, we recommend
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velcro shoes
Belts are not required in Kindergarten ONLY
Uniform bottoms must be navy blue/plaid
Please be sure to label sweaters/jackets
Shirts must be tucked in, please practice
Please keep a spare set of clothes in your child’s backpack in case of an emergency
(labeled Ziploc, please)
• All visitors must go to the office and provide their driver’s license to receive a
visitor’s badge
• Please note that your driver’s license will be scanned at the front office
• Volunteering in Kindergarten will begin in October. You will be contacted by the
First Mate or teacher
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Each family is responsible for 30 hours. Refer to blue folder for details (donations,
parents and grandparents only)
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You are responsible for documenting your hours on the service hour forms, located in
the office
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Hours may be earned in various ways: PTA meetings, advisory meetings, family nights,
donations, etc.
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Volunteer hours at school or in the classroom must be pre-arranged
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Teachers do not keep track of any hours!
• Report Cards:
Three report cards issued during the school year: January, April, and June
• Conferences:
There will be two mandatory conferences during the school year
• Homework:
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For the month of September there will be no homework.
However, we will be sending home a form for your child to
practice their computer log in
Homework will officially begin in October
• Arrange with teacher to bring cupcakes or doughnuts (store bought only) for the class to
share in the cafeteria
• Invitations can be distributed in school only if everyone in the class is invited
• Summer birthdays will be celebrated at the end of the school year
• PTA provides numerous programs that benefit the entire student body
• Your participation determines the success of programs provided for all of our students.
• Please JOIN TODAY for only $10 per adult!!!!
Lunch box from home:
No fast food, cans or glass bottles
Clearly label the lunchbox with child’s name
School Lunch
Catered by Chartwells
Pre-pay online at www.mealpayplus.com
Cost breakfast $1.10; $1.90 daily for lunch
Checks payable to Chartwells
Lunch/Breakfast menus will be available on school website
Practice assigned lunch number
• Child should bring one healthy, low-sugar snack and drink to be consumed in the
afternoon, EVERY DAY
• Snack should be packed separate from lunch boxes
• Aftercare snack should be labeled, in a separate bag.
• Must be checked daily for important information
• Place any money/checks for fundraisers in an envelope in plastic pencil pouch, labeled with
NAME and INTENT
We are looking forward to working with you and your child this year!
Communication plays an important role in having a successful year so please do not hesitate to
contact us if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Contact your child’s teacher:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Kindergarten ROCKS!
Welcome to a Wonderful Year!
The Kindergarten Team 
Sell 5 or more items and earn entry
into the BMX Stunt Show!
Fundraiser Kick Off Sept 1st
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Parent and Family Involvement in the school helps make FSU special
Joining the PTA is a great first step
The PTA adds value across the entire school
- Acquired and installed over $50K technology to help teachers last year
- Supports core curriculum with needed materials and performance awards
- Provides materials and produces events to recognize teacher and students
-Makes clubs, extra activities possible : drama, science
Cost to join is only $10 – complete fliers located in open house packets
First General PTA Meeting is September 21st – Speaker: Dr. Barnes
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Join the FSU PTA
Support Classroom Teachers, First Mates
Attend and Support All Pro Dads Meetings
Attend, support all activities – first General PTA Meeting September 21st with
guest speaker, Dr. Barnes
Volunteer where-ever you can – 30 hour requirement is just a start
Support fund-raising activities in every way possible