Transcript Welcome Back to School! - Mendham Borough School District

The Kindergarten Day
8:30
Students Arrive
8:40-9:00
Morning Meeting
9:00-9:30
Reader’s Workshop
9:30-10:00
Writers Workshop
10:00-10:55 Skills Lesson/Centers
11:00-11:20
Recess
11:20-11:50
Lunch
11:55-12:30
Math Workshop
12:30-1:00
Science/Social
Studies
1:00-1:40
Social Learning
1:40-1:55
Clean Up/Pack-Up
1:55-3:05
Specials
3:05-3:10 Read Aloud/Dismissal
Specials Schedule
Monday
1:55-2:30
Art
2:30-3:05
Spanish
Tuesday
1:55-2:30
P.E.
2:30-3:05
Music
Wednesday
1:55-2:30
Library
Thursday
1:55-2:30
Library
Friday
1:55-2:30
P.E.
2:30-3:05
Art
2:30-3:05
Music
2:30-3:05
Art
Morning Drop Off Procedure
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Please drop off your child on the back patio
located in the rear of the building.
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Children should not plan to arrive before 8:15 as
supervision is not provided earlier.
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No children are permitted to wait in the hallways
of the buildings. Please bring your child to the
patio to walk up the stairs with his/her teacher.
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We ask that no parents accompany the class up
the stairs.
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If your child arrives to school later than 8:30,
please sign him/her in at the main office.
How can I get my child to school on time?
Time the routine the first day and add 10-15
minutes
 Pack lunches the evening before and keep them in
the refrigerator
 Plan simple breakfasts the night before
 Get to bed on time!
 Set a timer 5 minutes before it’s time to leave the
house as a reminder to start putting on coats
 Prompt and regular attendance beginning in
kindergarten:
*reassures the child, helps him/her feel
successful
*allows the child to adjust to the class
routine
*speeds up the learning process
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Illness or Absence
Please call the nurse’s office if your child
can’t come to school.
Please notify the school if you are
planning an extended trip.
If your child becomes ill at school, you
will be contacted by the nurse or the
office.
Dismissal Procedure
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Please be prompt in picking up your child at 3:10 p.m.
Students will be dismissed in the front and rear of the
building. Please let me know where you will be picking up your
child. If your schedule changes please write me a note to
tell me the change.
Front pickup is for those who walk home
Back pick up is for those who ride in a car
If you are delayed, please call the office.
If your dismissal plans change please send in a written form
to the office or you can fax the changes to the school.
(must be in writing)
Forms are available on the school website
Mendham Borough Schools
Bus Policy
If your child takes the bus and will not be
taking the bus on a particular day, please
send a note with your child to school.
If your child is having a play date, a friend
may not accompany him/her on the bus. If
you are planning a play date, you must pick
up your child and his/her friend.
Play Dates
Please send in a note in your child’s folders. We
can’t allow students to go home without written
parent authorization.
Carpools
You must send in a note documenting the
arrangements.
Inclement Weather Drop Off
During rainy or snowy weather, please drop off
your child in the cafeteria.
Aftercare
Aftercare is provided in the cafeteria for
families who have made arrangements.
If your child will not be staying on a
predetermined date, please send in a note
letting me know of alternate arrangements.
Lunch Money
Please put your child’s lunch money or snack money in a
sealed envelope with his/her name and my (teacher’s)
name written on the envelope.
Snack can be purchased starting in October
You can pay for your child’s lunch by depositing checks
into your child’s debit account. It is like EZ pass. This
service allows you to receive automated emails detailing
your child’s account balance and which items they
purchased for lunch. You can find out more about this
program at http://www.payforit.net
Clothing
Indoor clothing should be simple, safe,
labeled and not too tight.
Classroom clothes should be child friendly
and arts and crafts ready.
Outdoor clothing should be clearly
labeled.
Prepare for the weather by listening to
the weather report every morning before
school. Choose appropriately outdoor
clothing and provide for possible changes
in the weather.
Plan for your child to be outdoors for
recess every day.
Homework
Monday, I will send a weekly homework
sheet that reflects what we are doing in
class.
It is optional
If you return it, I will review it
There is also a monthly math activity
calendar that is optional
In January, books will be sent home every
night.
Scholastic Books
Periodically, we will be sending home
Scholastic Book Club order forms. You will
be able to purchase books online as well as
sending in a check payable to scholastic
book club.
Kindergarten Kronicle
Online each month, you are able and
encouraged to read an overview of activities
that will be taking place over the course of
the following weeks.
Hilltop Elementary School | Kindergarten
Home Folder
The Green Home Folder will be used to
transport your child’s work, notes and notices
CHECK THE FOLDER DAILY!
Bring Right Back and Left at Home
Writing Folder
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Please decorate the front and back with
meaningful pictures, such as photos,
clipart, magazines, etc. The pictures will
be used as idea starters.
Please have your child’s folder laminated
at Staples or the Teaching Room.
Please return the folder by Monday.
The folder will be sent home at the end
of the school year.
Progress Reports
Conferences are formally scheduled November
5th, 6th and 7th (sign up at Back to School
Night Sept. 19th)
Report Cards will go home three times a year
in accordance with the Hilltop calendar.
Open Door Policy
I believe in communication throughout the
year.
Please send in a note, write an email or call
my voicemail to reach me.
The best time to talk is when the children
are not present.
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: 973-543-4251 ext 318
Kindergarten Web Site and
Teacher Web Site
Hilltop Elementary School |
Kindergarten