1 Principal Nichole Ijames Assistant Principal David Hoots
Kindergarten Teachers Diane Clark Gary Lessard Erin Whisnant
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2 ESL Teacher Lorie Fox Guidance Jamie Bumgarner School Nurse
Diane Howell Literacy Specialist Alicia Sumpter Cafeteria Manager
Carol Causby Social Worker Dee Dee Baker PTO Presidents Sherry
Williams Jamie Bumgarner
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3 A Note from our school nurse Immunizations & exam
required by NC Imun. Laws--must be completed & submitted to
school before the 30-day grace period which begins on the child's
first day at school Medical conditions require an "emergency plan
created with the school nurse No medication can be administered at
school without a written order from the child's doctor. This
includes over- the-counter medications, lotions, creams, etc.
Medication authorization forms are available in the school office.
Please do not send your child to school when he/she is sick or
temperature is 100 or greater. In the case of a fever-- they must
be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing
medications such as Tylenol or Motrin. Nurse Howell serves Snow
Creek and Webb A. Murray. She is at Snow Creek every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday when available.
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4 Kindergarten Schedule 7:05 AM - Students are allowed into
classrooms. 7:30 AM Tardy bell rings. 10:10-10:50 Block Class
(Art/Fitness, P.E., Music) 12:45, 12:50, or 12:55 Lunch (25 min)
2:20 Kindergarteners walk to buses 2:30 Car riders are
dismissed
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5 Attendance Kindergartners are expected to come to school each
day unless ill. If your child gets sick at school we will contact
you. When your child returns to school after an illness a note must
be sent explaining the absence. Before any medication can be
dispensed to your child at school, a form must be completed by your
doctor and submitted to the office. Our office personnel will
administer all medications. If your work, cell, or home phone
number or changes, please notify us immediately.
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6 Tardy? Children are tardy if they arrive after 7:30. We begin
our morning routine promptly at this time. It is very important
that every child be present for this learning period. IF YOUR CHILD
IS TARDY he/she must be brought in the office to get a tardy
slip.
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New Safety Procedures Our school building will remain locked
during the school day to ensure safety of all students and staff.
Visitors entering the school will now press a bell located at the
front entrance of the building and show a photo ID to enter the
school. Everyone must sign in at the office and wear a yellow name
badge. 7
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Buses Bus drivers are mostly TAs in the building Bus riders
will never be tardy Student may go to breakfast off the bus Riding
the bus is a privilege 3 cameras on every bus Be at your bus stop 5
min prior to pick up Parents need to be at bus stop in the AM &
PM. Kinders will not be let off the bus without a parent. 8
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9 How will your child go home? At the beginning of the year,
you will indicate how your child will go home. If there are any
changes, you must notify us in writing. Occasionally, school will
be canceled or will be dismissed early due to bad weather. If this
should happen, we will use the going home information you have
provided. It is imperative that you let your childs teacher know if
your childs schedule changes. Make SURE someone is at the bus stop
to greet your child in the afternoons. The bus driver will not let
kindergartners off if no one is there!
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10 Leaving School Early If your child is to leave school early
please send us a note in your childs folder. We will try to have
everything ready for him/her to take at that time. You must sign
your child out at the office. Your child will wait in the
classroom, and the office will call for your child to meet you at
the office area.
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11 Daily Snacks Healthy snack Teacher may ask you to place your
childs snack and lunch (if applicable) in separate labeled bags.
This makes it easier for your child to know what is snack and what
is lunch.
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12 Lunch School lunches are provided each day at a minimal
cost. We will let you know the cost in the summer. Our computer
system allows for lunches to be paid for daily, weekly, or monthly.
You may want to use the convenience of paying on your childs lunch
account online. Go to https://www.lunchprepay.com/Redirection.aspx
Students will scan their name tag to pay for lunch. Please send
lunch money or milk money in an envelope with your childs name,
teachers name, and lunch number on it. We will send it to the
cafeteria on the day it is sent.
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13 Block Classes 3 Day rotation PE Wear rubber-soled shoes,
such as tennis shoes, and comfortable clothes for play. If your
child is not going to participate in gym, a note must indicate that
they will miss the class. Music Drama - 1 st half of the year/ Art
- 2 nd half of year
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14 Example of a Three Day Rotation week Monday: Day 1 Art/Drama
Tuesday: Day 2 P.E. Wednesday: Day 3 Music Thursday: Day 1
Art/Drama Friday: Day 2 P.E.
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15 Media Center At least once a week Your childs library number
is the same as their lunch number. Check out two books each visit
New books can be checked out after borrowed books are returned. If
a book is lost, let us know so arrangements can be made for
payment.
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16 Computer Lab At least once a week Lab times and frequency
are at discretion of the teacher. Students will also have access to
classroom computers, laptops and iPads
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17 Rest Time A time is usually set aside each day (especially
at the beginning of the year) for rest and relaxation. It is
usually 10-15 minutes and takes place after lunch. Some children
require more, some less. This is to be a quiet time. Some children
fall asleep and need it.
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18 Helpful Information SUPPLIES You should receive a supply
list from your childs designated teacher prior to school beginning.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS The rules are posted for all children to see
in each individual room. They will be explained on the first day of
school. TEACHER-PARENT COMMUNICATION Home/school folders will be
sent home every day. Included in these folders will be work done in
class and important communications from you to the school and from
us to you. This will provide you the opportunity to see the work
and have your child tell you about their day. It will let you know
how your child has done behaviorally all week long, if your childs
teacher sends behavior reports. Remove all papers daily and return
the folder the next day.
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19 Extra Clothing In the event that an accident should occur,
please send an extra set of clothes for your child. They will be
kept in their cubby. As the seasons change you may want to consider
changing the clothing to warmer clothing or cooler clothing.
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20 PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention Support What is PBIS
PBIS is an intervention practice and organizational system to
establish a social culture of learning and teaching environment
with individual behavior supports needed to achieve academic and
social success for all students (Sugal, et al, 2010)
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21 PAWS PBIS Matrix Classroom Cafeteria Restroom Playground
Hallway Bus Be a good listener. Always give your best effort.
Arrive on time. Clean up after yourself. Get all things needed the
first time through the line. Clean up after yourself. Line up in
assigned area. Take care of yourself. Resolve your conflicts
peacefully. Be respectful of others work. Keep the hallways clean.
Be a good example. Be respectful Respect differences. Follow
directions. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Use an
inside voice. Use good manners. Allow for privacy of each person.
Use an inside voice. Use positive and appropriate language. Invite
others to join in. Smile and be courteous to people you meet in the
hallway. Use an inside voice. Use appropriate language. Be
prepared. Be honest. Respect others things. Make healthy choices.
Eat first-talk later. Return to class promptly. Use water and
supplies wisely. Learn new games and activities. Line up at first
signal. Agree on rules before a game. Take care of yourself. Walk
quietly and carefully. Follow all bus rules. Keep your belongings
in your book bag. Be ready for your stop. Maintain personal space.
Use materials appropriately. Walk. Walk in line. Place all trash in
the trash can. Stay seated until dismissed. Wash hands with soap
& water. Maintain personal space. Stay in approved areas. Use
equipment appropriately. Report problems and injuries to the
nearest adult. Walk on the right side with your class. Respect
personal space. Remain seated until the bus is stopped. Load &
Unload in a single file line. Seat to Seat, Back to Back while
riding. Classroom Cafeteria Restroom Playground Hallway Bus Be a
good listener. Always give your best effort. Arrive on time. Clean
up after yourself. Get all things needed the first time through the
line. Clean up after yourself. Line up in assigned area. Take care
of yourself. Resolve your conflicts peacefully. Be respectful of
others work. Keep the hallways clean. Be a good example. Be
respectful Respect differences. Follow directions. Treat others the
way you want to be treated. Use an inside voice. Use good manners.
Allow for privacy of each person. Use an inside voice. Use positive
and appropriate language. Invite others to join in. Smile and be
courteous to people you meet in the hallway. Use an inside voice.
Use appropriate language. Be prepared. Be honest. Respect others
things. Make healthy choices. Eat first-talk later. Return to class
promptly. Use water and supplies wisely. Learn new games and
activities. Line up at first signal. Agree on rules before a game.
Take care of yourself. Walk quietly and carefully. Follow all bus
rules. Keep your belongings in your book bag. Be ready for your
stop. Maintain personal space. Use materials appropriately. Walk.
Walk in line. Place all trash in the trash can. Stay seated until
dismissed. Wash hands with soap & water. Maintain personal
space. Stay in approved areas. Use equipment appropriately. Report
problems and injuries to the nearest adult. Walk on the right side
with your class. Respect personal space. Remain seated until the
bus is stopped. Load & Unload in a single file line. Seat to
Seat, Back to Back while riding.
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What is Title 1? A Federal program that provides funding to the
school For schools with over 35% of students eligible for free
& reduced meals all but one school in Catawba County is
considered Title 1. A program that increases students reading
proficiency
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Snow Creek A School-wide Title 1 School All of our students
benefit from the Title 1 Program receives funding to upgrade our
educational program in order to raise academic achievement 100%
Highly Qualified Teaching Staff Parent Involvement is a
priority
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Kinder Mid-Year & End-of-Year READING STANDARDS Minimum
level at each point has been raised considerably Realigned progress
standards and grading scales Please be sure your child is reading
every night and discussing the events in the stories with you.
Thank you for your help as we, as well as your child, adjusts to
these new standards. Mid-Year Expected Reading Level End-of-Year
Expected Reading Level 25
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mClass Reading Assessment 26 State measurement that is mandated
to be used for Read to Achieve (k-3) Meaures Early Literacy skills
Benchmarked beginning, middle and end of year Progress monitoring
(1 minute assessments) given bi-weekly to monitor areas in which
students are not on grade level
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27 Extra Assistance For student that qualify in each area:
Speech ESL (English as a Second Language) EC (Exceptional Childrens
program) For students not proficient in areas of Reading: Title 1
intervention
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28 Report Cards No report cards for 1 st nine weeks You will be
contacted for a conference Report cards are sent home after the 2
nd, 3 rd & 4 th nine weeks.
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29 Birthdays We do honor birthdays in ways other than parties.
If you would like to celebrate your childs birthday, our cafeteria
offers treats that you can pre-order at a minimal cost. Please send
no party invitations unless you provide one for all the students in
the class.
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30 General Information Please send your child to school in
clothes for learning and play. Send all messages to school by note
and put in their school folder. Children at this age sometimes
forget or get mixed up if it is a verbal message. Notify us of any
problem your child is having at school or home in case we are not
aware of it. Children sometimes forget jackets & lunch boxes at
school at school or on the bus. Please have an alternate plan if
this happens. Have an early bed time. Your child will be tired for
the first few weeks. GET INVOLVED Volunteer to help in the
classroom, come to PTO (Parent/Teacher organization) functions,
& most importantly, talk with your child about school.
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31 Supply List: Here are a few supplies that you may want to
consider for your child as they enter Kindergarten: 1 backpack no
rolling backpacks please Lunch bag if needed please consider one
that has pop top on the lid, no pouring tops Pencils and crayons
(16 count) Glue sticks to share with the class Headphones for the
computer *This is a generic list, the items are common for all the
Kindergarten teachers. Please see their individual websites for a
more in-depth supply list
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32 First Day of School Aug. 24, 25 or 26 Staggered Entry After
your child is assigned a Kindergarten class this summer, you will
receive a letter advising of teacher and a designated day for
his/her first day of school within a three day period. Letters will
be mailed approx. 2 weeks before school starts. Following staggered
entry, all kindergarteners will attend on August 27 th.
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33 Skills to work on this summer Full Name (First, Middle,
Last), to include writing their name Parents or Guardians Name
Address/Telephone Number Birthday Holding a pencil/coloring in
lines Cutting with scissors Recognizing upper and lower case
letters
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34 DIAL Screening Children complete fun, age appropriate tasks
screening all five early childhood areas: motor, language,
concepts, plus self-help and social development. Takes
approximately 20 minutes. Will be conducted here at Snow Creek
Elem. on May 19 th Please sign up for a date and time before you
leave today.
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35 Words of Encouragement April 23, 2015 Dear Parents, Your
greatest task and ours will be to provide encouragement and praise
to your child. Allow your child to become independent at home as
independence is learned at school. Read to your child as often as
you can, every night if possible. Research has shown that reading
aloud to children has a greater positive effect on literacy
development in your children than any other activity. At times you
may not see many papers coming home with your child other than
regular newsletters, artwork and dictation/ writing activities. It
is therefore very important that you talk often with your child
about what is going on in school and contact us if you have any
concerns. Our job will be to provide a safe, positive and caring
environment. We will see that your child has the best learning
activities that have been proven by research and experience. All
subject areas will be integrated throughout the day in such a way
that a firm conceptual foundation will be developed. We teach in
large and small groups, individually, as well as independent and
center activities. We firmly believe that all children should be
able to be productive, attain self-control, and have a positive
self-concept in their classroom. We will do all in our power to
help your child grow appropriately. Sincerely, The Kindergarten
Teachers