Important Information
Dismissal-Bus/Car Riders - Please make sure your child is wearing his/her bus tag every day! This makes it much easier for your child to get to the correct destination. If your child is being picked up after school instead of riding the bus, a note, e-mail, or phone call must be sent informing the teacher and the office of that change. All cars will be required to have the green name tag displayed in the car window when picking up your child. Please have your child's seat situated behind the passenger seat to ensure safety at arrival & dismissal.
Personal Items - Children love sharing personal items (stuffed animals, toys, etc.). However, I appreciate your help in keeping these personal items at home until I notify you of a special sharing time.
Gym Shoes/Slippers - Gym shoes are the most reasonable, comfortable option for your child at school. Please avoid sending your child to school in flip flops or crocs. These can be dangerous during wet weather days and not conducive to outdoor/playground play when the opportunity presents itself. During the winter months when boots are worn to school, students will need to bring a pair of shoes to change into for the school day. Please practice shoe tying with your child- especially if your child's shoes have laces. Please send in a pair of slippers to leave at school. We will use these when/if our shoes become dirty from outdoor weather.
Birthdays - Your child may celebrate his/her birthday at school. Only non-food items are allowed. Some suggestions of items to send in would be pencils, crayons, or you can donate a book to the classroom library. Celebrations that are absent of food items will help protect students who may have life threatening allergies to the ingredients contained in many treats. Additionally, this will help contribute to the general wellness of our students. Summer birthdays will be celebrated throughout the school year. Students with birthdays in the summer will have the opportunity to celebrate their half birthday.
Changes - Please let me know if there are any major changes in your child’s life that may affect his/her school life (moving, sickness/death of a relative/pet in the family, etc.).
Money - If you choose to send money with your child for an event (Book Fair, Holiday Shoppe, etc), please send it in an envelope marked with your child’s name, purpose of money, teacher’s name, and the amount in the envelope.
Take-Home Folders - Student will bring their Take-Home Folders to and from school each day. Use this opportunity to review any graded work coming home! Please empty the 'Left-at-Home' side each night. You may also e-mail preto.mary@rrcs.org or reach me through the school office at 440-356-6720.
Health - Please advise us of any specific concerns. If your child has to take any medication or have any on hand for field trips (asthma inhaler, Epi-pen, etc.) please take them to the front office and fill out the necessary paper work if you have not already done so.
Absences - Please call the school if your child is going to be absent. If your family is going on a trip, please inform the school office and the teacher.
Parent Volunteers and Guest Readers - Guest readers are invited to read on Fridays or can provide a video. More information will be coming home soon!
Report Cards and Conferences - During the school year, you will receive three written report cards sent home this school year; at the November conference, in January, and a final report card at the end of the year. I will be happy to schedule additional conferences if necessary.
Homework - Students will keep a reading log each week and are asked to read 10-15 minutes daily. There is no formal written homework required, but daily math practice is strongly encouraged. However, nis a time to help lay the foundation for future success in school. A few optional family projects will be sent home throughout the school year.
We recommend you help establish 2 basic daily routines:
Pack and Unpack their backpacks (folders and lunches). After school, help your child check and empty their backpack. Establishing this simple responsible routine can help foster independence and self-confidence. Your child is capable of doing this independently when given the chance!
Enjoy books together for 10-15 minutes every day. - No matter if your child can or cannot read yet, you can enjoy reading together. The amount of time children spend with books has a direct correlation to their vocabulary acquisition and their success as future readers.
Sight Words - We have adopted the Fry list of sight words at Goldwood. Our goal this year is to learn 100 sight words before we go off to first grade! More information will be coming home soon!
Snacks -Your child should bring a mid-session snack in his/her backpack every day. We have a special snack time where students quietly visit with their friends and eat their snack. Please send a small portion of food that is nutritious and is easy to eat without making lots of crumbs or sticky areas. A napkin included would be helpful. Thank you very much! We would like to suggest…
Grapes
String cheese
Apple slices
Celery sticks
Carrot sticks
Cheese and crackers
Raisins
I would like to thank all of you for a GREAT start to our kindergarten year! We have lots planned and I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Mrs. Katie Preto