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Daily conduct grades are given as follows:
0 numbers=A+
1 number=B
2 numbers=C
3 numbers=D
4 or more numbers=F

*******PLEASE REMEMBER I ONLY CHECK BLUE FOLDERS AND DO NOT LOOK AND CHECK 
BACKPACKS******

If you are EVER unsure about anything, please feel free to contact me.  I 
check my e-mail daily. I am also available for conferences if you would like 
one.  Just send me a note and I'll set one up.  My door is always open.

**Please send some type of book (reading, word search, puzzle) in your 
child's backpack to be read or worked on independently in the auditorium 
before school.  Please keep in mind that teachers go on duty at 7:40, so 
parents are encouraged not to drop off your child before then.

Things to Know

* Parent-Teacher Relationships:  I believe that a good parent-teacher 
relationship is important in your child's success in school. Throughout the 
year, I will communicate with you through our class website, notes, weekly 
newsletters, progress reports, telephone calls and parent-teacher 
conferences.  I encourage you to send me a note when you have questions or 
concerns. Conferences regarding your child's progress will be by appointment 
only.  It wouldn’t be fair to you or to the rest of the children I am 
responsible for to try to hold a mini-conference when your child is dropped 
off or picked up.

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*Communication: Every day, your child will bring home a "Daily Folder."  
Inside this folder you will find your child's work, a daily conduct sheet 
and important notices.  Please review the items in this folder every day.  
Initial your child’s conduct report.  Please return this folder to school 
every day.  Please put any notes for me, lunch money, book orders, etc. in 
this folder.  I have found that this system helps things from getting lost 
in transit!

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*Money:  On occasion, it will become necessary for your child to bring money 
to school (for lunch, field trips, book orders, Book Fair, etc.)  When 
sending money to school, please place it in a sealed envelope clearly marked 
with the following information:
     Your child's first and last name
     The amount of money enclosed
     The purpose of the money  (lunch, book fair, party money, etc.)
     Teacher's name and room number (106)

Changes in transportation:  If you plan to pick up a child who normally 
rides the bus, or if your child is going home with someone they do not 
usually go home with, you must send a written note.  If I do not receive a 
written note, then I must send your child home by his/her usual mode of 
transportation.
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MORNING RESPONSIBILITIES

Your child has many morning responsibilities that they must learn to 
complete independently, such as unpack book bag, turn in daily folder, 
handle bathroom activities, and begin morning table activities.  
I want you to be very aware of not performing these duties for your child.  
In the first days of school, it is much easier for your child to separate 
and develop independent skills when you walk them to the door and let them 
walk in the room by themselves.  They are big kindergarteners now, and I ask 
your support in promoting and encouraging them to do these responsibilities 
independently.  For the first few days of school, I certainly understand 
that you may want to walk you child to the classroom door.  However, after 
the first week, allowing them to walk into the auditorium and sit with the 
class helps them become more independent.  Please understand you are welcome 
in the classroom, but it is very important for your child to develop an 
independent morning routine.  I promise to give each and every student lots 
of TLC!!!!

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Your child's regular and punctual attendance at school is crucial to his/her 
success.  They need to be in school all day and every day.  I can't 
emphasize this point enough!  Most kindergarten learning activities are 
small group oriented and involve explicit instruction.  Therefore, it is 
next to impossible to make up all work at home.  
 In case of illness or emergency please send a doctor’s excuse or written 
and dated excuse for absence within two school days after returning to 
school.  We must have a doctor’s excuse in order for the absence to be 
excused.  (review bulldog folder).  If a child arrives late or needs to 
leave school early, you must sign in/out at the school office BEFORE coming 
to the classroom.  School hours are 8:10-3:00pm.

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BACKPACKS

Your child will need a backpack (NO WHEELS PLEASE, they will not fit in the 
cubbies).  It should be brought DAILY (folder inside), and checked by you 
EVERY night.  This is to ensure that you receive all important 
information and makes it easier for you to help your child to complete any 
homework that may be placed in their folder.  If your child brings lunch 
from home, he/she will also need a lunch box/bag.  Please label these 
and all items with your child's name.

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VOLUNTEERS/VISITORS

We always enjoy having our parents/grandparents come to the school to help 
us learn!  We have had wonderful parent support in years past and I know 
that I can count on you this year!  Your help is greatly appreciated!!!  
Please sign up at the Orientation if you are interested in becoming a 
volunteer and complete the information form. All visitors and volunteers 
will need to go by the office BEFORE coming to the classroom to sign-in and 
pick up a visitor's badge.  
Throughout the year we will schedule field trips to enhance our curriculum.  
Permission slips and cost information will be sent home prior to each trip 
and must be completed and returned to allow participation.  You will have 
the opportunity to volunteer to be a chaperone for a field trip when 
permitted.  Due to space requirements, the number of chaperones may be 
limited.  Chaperones will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.  If 
we have more volunteers than spaces, we will take out names of parents who 
have already chaperoned a trip and draw names. (THIS IS 
USUALLY NOT A PROBLEM.) Chaperones are expected to conduct themselves in an 
appropriate manner, assisting as needed.  Since you will need to devote your 
attention to our students, siblings are not permitted to accompany you.  You 
may be required to provide your own transportation to and from the site 
depending on availability of buses.  Each bus cost $60.00.  
Additionally, since not all parents can go on every trip, we ask that you 
refrain from purchasing souvenirs, food, etc...for your child or any other 
child in your group.  Everything needed will be provided and this will 
prevent any hurt feelings.  Thank you for your cooperation and allowing us 
to keep an open door policy.

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HOMEWORK

Kindergarten children are eager and ready to learn!  Kindergarten homework 
lays the foundation for good work habits in later years. It is important 
that your child complete any homework assignments and return them the next 
morning.  You should read with your child for at least 15 minutes each 
night.    Any homework should be sent back inside of the folder provided 
(please use this folder).  Please help your child with their 
homework but do not do it for them.  Be very patient and celebrate your 
child's success.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

TOPS:
*white oxford button-down shirts (short or long sleeves)
*white or navy polo-style knit shirts NO LOGOS except Fairfield (short or 
long sleeves)
*Navy or white turtleneck--plain or ribbed (no logos)
*girls may wear white middy blouses with plaid ties
*any exposed "undershirts" must be solid navy or white

BOTTOMS:
*KHAKI pants, capris, jumpers, shorts and skorts, belt loops are not to be 
removed from clothing.  Belts must be worn if the clothing has belt loops 
and fit into the entire belt loop and remained buckled.  No part of the belt 
may be left hanging.  The color needs to coordinat with the uniform: navy, 
brown, black or khaki.
*Pants must be uniform style slacks, worn at the waist (no low riders), no 
cargo pants, Dickies work clothes, overalls, jean-style pants, bell-bottoms, 
etc.
*The length must follow the Caddo Parish policy.
*Only medium and dark shades of khaki will be acceptable:light sand or off-
white will not be permitted.
*Approved blue plaid (#134-57) pleated skirts for girls.  This plaid can be 
found at Sports World and Shreveport Gymnastics.

Coats and other outer wear:
*Coats may be any color, they are removed and placed in backpacks when 
students enter the classroom and wil be worn at recess.  Please be sure it 
will fit in the backpack.
*Sweaters and sweatshirts to be worn in the building must be solid navy and 
may not have any logo's except Fairfield's.  A uniform shirt must be worn 
under sweatshirts and sweaters.

Shoes and Socks:
*Ideally students wear tennis shoes that are laced or fastened at all times.
These are the safest and most appropriate shoes for PE and running at recess.
*Leather shoes need to have backs and rubber soles.
*All shoes must have backs, no slides,mules or crocs.
*Socks and tights should coordinate with the uniform: solid-navy, white, tan.

COMPUTER/CLASS WEB PAGE/INTERNET
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I maintain a class web page to foster positive communications, provide 
current school/class information, and showcase our class activities.  The 
web page also contains links to great educational sites that you may use 
with your child, and other informational educational sites.  You will need 
to provide a signed permission usage agreement in order for your child's 
picture or work to be displayed.  Any student work/pictures displayed will 
only be identified by generic headings and first names only for security 
purposes.  Your child will be taught the proper way to use a computer.  Each 
child will have a computer time and use a variety of educational software 
such as Reader Rabbit and Kidpix.

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DISCIPLINE

A discipline plan will be given to you for review and signed consent.  
The classroom rules are:
1.	Be a good listener and follow directions the first time.
2.	Raise your hand to talk, when in a group.
3.	Keep hands,feet and objects to yourself.
4.	Control yourself.
5.	Be a kind to others.

Consequences
If your child chooses to break a rule he/she will receive a warning.  
If the rule is broken again, he/she will receive the number for the 
rule they have broken and sign their name in the conduct book.  
The first number-5 minute time out at play time
Second number-10 minutes time out play time
Three or more numbers in one day-no play time
**Severe disruptions—immediate removal from the class and receive an F for 
the day.
 Bee Informed notes will be sent home when necessary.  Continued 
difficulties will warrant a phone call and further action, with possible 
referral to the office.  This rarely happens and is a LAST resort.  
The number will be recorded in your child's daily folder.  At the end of the 
day the numbers are counted. The daily conduct grade is based on how many 
rules were broken during the day.
0=A+   1=A   2=B  3=C  4=D  5 or more=F
 
Positive reinforcement is very important.  The following rewards will be 
given
Daily:  praise, “smelly”, sticker
Weekly: candy on Fridays for all A+’s, prize box 
Randomly:  good notes sent home, special treats, privileges

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ITEMS FROM HOME

During the year, we may ask that your child bring items from home.  
Otherwise, we ask that you do not allow your child to bring toys to school.  
Your child's name should be written on anything, and everything brought from 
home!

MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

* You may wish to send an extra change of clothes just in case of an 
accident.  (This could range from restroom problems to lunchroom or 
playground trouble.) Please put the clothes inside of a ziploc bag with your 
child's name on them to be kept in their backpack.
  * Over-the-counter medicine (without a prescription) cannot be 
administered by the teacher or the student.  Please review the "Medication 
Administration Policy" in your Bulldog folder.  Proper forms must be on 
record to administer any medicine.
  * Please dress your child appropriately for school activities and 
weather.   Kindergarteners are involved in activities that require jumping, 
running, skipping, hopping, climbing...tennis shoes work best.  In class, we 
will be painting, using stamps and markers, gluing, working with 
playdough, glitter, and other "messy" stuff.  
* Report Cards are sent home every nine weeks.  Sign and return the copy to 
me.  I will check that you have signed and then send it back to you and you 
may keep it.  Your child’s daily conduct sheet will serve as a progress 
report.  Folders will be sent home daily (to be returned the next day).  
Each week I will send home an activity calendar.  Our class web page will be 
updated weekly with a weekly newsletter.
  * Any personal information changes such as address or phone, custody 
issues, etc. need to be provided in order to maintain student emergency 
contacts.  Please complete any other information forms and return them 
within the first five days of school.
  * All bus transportation changes must be made through the office with a 
written note, or in person.  It is your responsibility to clear these 
through the office (not through me).  I can not take a child's word, as they 
may get the dates/times or bus number confused.   Your child's safety 
is of utmost importance to me therefore please keep me informed about any 
and all transportation changes.  We will walk the children to their bus each 
afternoon to make sure they get on the right bus.  We ask your help by 
working with your child to help him/her to learn their bus number.  I will 
also tag your child with bus information.  Please be sure to return that 
information daily.
  * We know how special birthdays are to you and your child.  I will make 
your child the snack person on or near their birthday.  Feel free to send 
cupcakes and party favors.  We love to celebrate special days!  Please do 
not send invitations to the school to be passed out unless one is given to 
every child.  This will prevent any hurt feelings.  Summer birthdays will be 
celebrated in May.
  * Parents are encouraged to be actively involved and I welcome the 
opportunity to work with you this year as we strive to give your child the 
best learning experiences.  We participate in the BoxTops for education 
program. Please help us by saving your box tops.  These programs enable us 
to provide many extras for our children and are well worth the effort!  You 
will also have the opportunity to participate in  school fundraisers 
throughout the year.  Prizes are awarded for participation, and they money 
is used to purchase needed materials/equipment/supplies.  Your support is 
GREATLY appreciated. 
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 GENERAL WEBSITE INFORMATION

I will continue to update and add links regularly, so check back often!  
This site was designed to foster positive communications between the school 
and the home.  It provides current class and school information.  It 
showcases our class events If you have any ideas or comments to share, 
please email me using the icon on the home page.  I hope this site has been 
helpful and would appreciate any feedback you may have.  Thank you for 
visiting!

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