Academics

• Grading: There are no numerical grades in kindergarten. Students will earn an I or M in each content area. M = Meets Expectations (70-100%), I = Improvement Needed (0-69%). ELA and Math inserts will be included in each report card with more detailed information on how your child is progressing.

• Homework: Reading daily at home is essential to your child's reading success. We ask that you read with your child nightly. Rereading the same book several times is an excellent strategy for growth. Regular practice of sight words (identifying, reading in context and writing) will also help promote strong readers and writiers

• How can I help my child at home? We are fortunate to have several online resources to support learning at home. Many can be found on our Schoology Resources page. You may also click the links listed below!

Year at a Glance

Round Up: 

We are excited to have scheduled campus-wide time for intervention and extension groups/activities for both reading and math. This time is called “Round Up”. During Round Up, teachers will provide targeted small group intervention and extension opportunities to promote student growth and overall academic success.   

Schedule of the Day

7:40 - Morning Assembly

10:30-10:50  - Math Round Up

11:05-12:05  -  CLAMP (Computer, Library, Art, Music, PE)

12:05-12:25  - Reading Round Up

12:26-12:56 - Patranella Lunch

12:28-12:58 - Moon Lunch

12:30-1:00  - Simpson Lunch

12:32-1:02  - Hartsell Lunch

12:02-12:27 -  Recess

3:15 - Dismissal

Snacks and Water bottles

Our school day is full of learning; therefore, your child will need a “working snack”.  A "working snack" is any snack your child can eat while still completing work. Please send a healthy snack for your child to enjoy each day.  We ask that your child's snack be easy to open and not require a utensil. 

Teachers may also ask for donations of extra snack to keep in the classroom for days when a student does not have one.

We also ask that you send a water bottle with your child each day.   

Birthdays

We love to celebrate birthdays! We do not have class parties, but you are more than welcome to send a treat to share with your child’s class. Some suggestions of treats: cupcakes, cookies, cookie cake (pre-sliced), little Debbie snacks, etc.

Birthday snacks can be left in the office by noon.

**invitations for parties out of school must be sent for all students in the class**

Field Trips

Kindergarten typically goes on one big field trip a year. More information will come as we get closer to the field trip date. If you would like to join us on our trip, you MUST be approved through VIPS. Siblings are NOT permitted on our trips, per district policy.

Parent Conferences

Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 10 for Parent/Teacher conferences. Be looking for a sign up from your child's teacher. 

Miscellaneous

• Shoes: Your child will need tennis shoes for P.E. and recess everyday. 

• Extra Clothes: We recommend that students keep a change of clothes, labeled with their name, in their backpack (socks and underwear included).  Make sure the clothes are seasonally appropriate.

• Daily Folders: They are a primary form of communication for all things GP and Kinder. Please view them and return them daily. Any events happening for the month will also be included on the calendar located in the folder and important notes from the school will come home in these folders.

• Transportation changes: If you need to change your child's transportation for the day, please call the office and let them know.  They will send the information to your child's teacher.

• Library: Since our library day changes week to week, please store your child's library book in their backpack. This will ensure that on library day, they have their book to exchange.