ABC's of Kindergarten

A

If your child is absent, please call the office at 402-293-5070.  A note stating the reason for the absence must be brought to school as to avoid an unexcused absence. 

B
B.E.E. Folders help keep us organized.  The folder houses homework, newsletter/take home papers, and other items that assist with communication between home and school. 

District policy states that students should not bring in birthday treats. I do realize that birthdays are a big deal. The class sings "Happy Birthday" and they get to wear a birthday sticker. There is also a birthday club in the library. You can donate a book to the library and have your child's name on a book plate inside of the front cover. See Mrs. Agar for details about the Birthday Club.

I will send home book order forms for you and your child to look over every month.  Book clubs offer books at reduced prices.  It's a great way to build your child's home library!

C
Parent and Teacher conferences are held at the end of the first and third quarter.  Watch for information and reply accordingly. 

Communication is important.  Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question or concern.  You can reach me by phone 402-293-5070, in person, by email (april.schmeckpeper@bpsne.net), or by note. 
D
Discipline is simple. We work hard as a class to make the classroom a positive and safe place for all.  We have one rule "Never Hurt Anyone on the Inside or the Outside." There is a full description of our discipline plan on our website under the parent tab.

E

My school email address is april.schmeckpeper@bpsne.net. I check email daily.  If you have an email address that you’d like me to be aware of, please let me know.

Please complete and return the emergency card promptly. If your home or work phone number changes, please inform the office and me.

Early Release Days will take place on 10/12, 11/9, 12/21, 3/15. On Early Release days, students eat lunch and then are dismissed at 1:10 p.m. 

F

Information about field trips will come home in the B.E.E. Folder and will be detailed in the field trip permission slip and weekly newsletter. 

G

Our class will have a 25 minute gym class every other day.  The children are asked to wear athletic shoes on gym days.

H

Students will have some homework in Kindergarten.  Our homework program is called Fast Start. New poems and activities will be sent home every Wednesday. Please spend five to ten minutes on the activities with your child three times a week.

 I 

Independence is a goal for students because it builds self-esteem and self-confidence.  Kindergarteners are very capable of doing many things on their own and I encourage them to do as much as they can for themselves in the classroom.  Please work on the following skills at home with your child:  zipping, tying, dressing, etc.

J

Writing takes place every day in kindergarten.  One way we accomplish this is through free writing in our journals and through writer’s workshop.  Encourage your child to write at home for extra practice.

K

Keep updated by reading the classroom newsletter every week and checking the B.E.E. Folder every day for other notes and information.

L

Our class will visit the library every other day.  Our librarian is Mrs. Agar.  Your child will check out a book when we visit the library and return it within the following week.  If your child forgets to return the book, they will not be allowed to check out a new book until it is returned. 

Our class eats lunch at 11:10.  If lunch money is sent to school, please send it in the B.E.E Folder.   

M
The children will have 25 minutes of music class every other day. Our Music teacher is Mrs. B.

The kindergarten math curriculum provides students with mathematical experiences that help them develop number sense and a positive attitude towards mathematics that will continue throughout their school career and lives.  Many of our math concepts are covered through our daily calendar routine. 

N

A weekly newsletter will be sent home on Fridays and/or posted to our class blog to keep you informed about what is happening in our class.

There will be no school on the following days: 9/3, 9/14, 10/19, 11/21-11/23, 12/24-1/4, 1/21, 2/14-2/18, 3/22, 3/29, 4/1

O

Opening Day for students is August 14^th.

P

When picking up your child, please pick them up outside of the kindergarten door.

Q

Questions? Please feel free to call (402-293-5070), stop in, email (april.schmeckpeper@bpsne.net) , or send a note.

R

Report cards will be sent home 4 times during the school year. 

Kindergarteners have a morning and afternoon
recess.

S 

The focus of the kindergarten science curriculum is on developing an awareness of the world in which we live.  Science concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach.

The kindergarten social studies curriculum focuses on the students and how they relate to others in their families, classroom, school, and community.  Social Studies concepts and skills will be explored utilizing a literacy based, hands-on approach.

Social Centers is a time for your child to experience opportunities for “free play.”  Social centers will take place every day.  Children learn through play and this is an important time, integral to the growth and development of your child.

T

If your child has any changes in their transportation please let me know in writing, by email, or by voice mail. 

U and V

Volunteers and visitors must register in the office and pick up a badge.

Family vacations are wonderful opportunities for your family, however, please be sure to let us know that you are planning on taking a vacation (during school time). 

W   

Water fountains are available in the classroom.

Our class website address is http://mrsschmeckpeperskindergarten.blogspot.com/

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Parents and family members may eXit and enter via the main school entry. 

Y

Your ideas…and suggestions are welcome!

Z

Zzzzzzz - Make sure that your child gets plenty of rest.  Setting and keeping a bedtime is a wonderful gift you can give your child