1. Welcome to Kindergarten! Miss Horn Rm. 111

2. Teacher-Parent Communicator • MUST come back to school EVERY DAY!  Left side: return to school  Right side: leave at home • Important papers, forms, etc. • Emergency card • Excuse slips • Information for volunteering • Internet access policy • Emergency dismissal procedures • Media participation agreement • Medication dispensing agreement

3. LMES Kindergarten Handbook • Drop off (pg. 2) • Bus transportation is encouraged! • No earlier than 8:40 AM or 12:20 PM • If after 8:55 AM, sign in at office! • Pick up (pg. 2) • Pick up time is PROMPTLY 11:35 AM or 3:30 PM • Need a note for alternative arrangements otherwise they will be sent home as normal. • Wednesday’s are early dismissal days! (1:30 PM)

4. LMES Kindergarten Handbook • Birthdays & Invitations (pg. 3) • Birthday treats should be NON-EDIBLE • Please mail invites if not all children are invited • Snacks (pg. 3) • Small, healthy snack & bottle of water • NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT PRODUCTS

5. LMES Kindergarten Handbook • Label all possessions • School bags (pg. 4) • Labeled, large enough to hold folder and snack, no wheels or plastic handles • Pencil boxes • Specials (pg. 4) AM PM Monday: Music Monday: Music & Gym Tuesday: Library Tuesday: Art Wednesday: Art Wednesday: None Thursday: None Thursday: None Friday: Gym Friday: Library

6. LMES Kindergarten Handbook • Star of the Week (pg. 5) • More information will be sent home later • Volunteers (pg. 6) • Information in this folder • Visitors (pg. 5-6) • MUST be buzzed in and report directly to office • Contact office prior to visiting • Must have prior authorization from a staff member to visit

7. Classroom Procedures • Components of the Day • Opening exercises, Math, Language Arts, RtI (Flip-Flop stations), classroom stations, specials, special activities • Classroom management • Go for Green! / Behavior calendars • Table teams • Class rewards • Homework

8. Late Breaking News! • H1N1 virus information • District website • Health lessons • Bussing updates • Check yellow bussing card – MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION!

9. Contact Information Please feel free to e-mail me at any time… hornkel@eastpennsd.org …or call before school (8:30 AM-8:55 AM or after school (3:30 PM-3:55 PM) 610-395-2341