ROOM 2
ABC's of Kindergarten
ABC's of Kindergarten
A: Arrive on time 8:22 a.m. Three tardies equals one absence, yikes! Absences can be excused by calling (310)452-2364 ext.67335 or emailing at alavin@smmusd.org
B: Birthdays - we celebrate them, but not with sweets. You may purchase a healthy snack for the entire class on your child’s birthday. However, ALL food must be store bought and brought in original packaging.
C: Communication. It is key. Let me know if there us any changes in your home life.
mvasquez@smmusd.org or (310) 452-2364 ext. 321
D: Dismissal – Meet us at the 14th street gate at 1:45 p.m. Please be punctual!
Raining - Dismissal will be at the gate next to office.
E: Eat well - Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast before school and pack nutritious snacks and lunches!
F: Fresh fruits and vegetables - Eat 5 a day!
G: Games – Please leave games and toys at home. Home toys become a distraction at school. They can get lost or broken.
H: Homework – Homework will be sent Monday and needs to be returned on Thursday. Journal, reading bag and books need to returned on a weekly basis.
I: Illness - Keep emergency contact numbers updated, and keep your child at home until fully recovered from illnesses.
J: Jackets - Put names in jackets and make sure your child brings one when the weather is cold.
K: Kindergarten - It is an exciting year for all of us. Let's work together to make it AMAZING!
L: Lunch – Children can bring lunch from home or purchase lunch at school. Money can be deposited in to their account a http://www.smmusd.org/foodservices/
Make sure lunch boxes and lunches have your child’s name on them (peanuts/nuts free).
M: Medication - Send medications and doctor’s orders to the nurse. Do not send medication in your child's backpack.
N: News - If your child has any important news please share it with me. Not only will this help with learning but it will help me to connect with your children as people.
O: Only 5 minutes - Time outs should last as long as your child’s age.
P: Pack - Pack extra clothing in case of accidents.
Q: Questions – Please ask questions. I will do my best to get them answered. But remember, parents can also be a great source of information.
R: Rest - Make sure your child gets plenty of rest.
S: Shoes - Close toe shoes only. Send your child to school in shoes that are safe for playing on the yard. No sandals!
T: Transportation - Let me know in writing if someone else is taking your child home from school.
U: Unfinished Work. We will have lots of this. Please finish it up at home and send back if you wish.
V: Volunteers. We love them! But please give us a few weeks to get our routines down and rapport with the students. Before volunteering, you must attend volunteer training and get a TB test.
W: Wednesday folders - Please read them every Wednesday, and send back any responses on Thursdays.
X: Xtra attention - After a long day at school, your child will be ready for lots of extra attention at night.
Y: Your help is needed! Please do homework each night, read each everyday, and clean out backpacks daily!
Z: ZZZZ’s. Kids need lots of sleep. Expect them to be tired at the end of the day – they work hard in school and it takes awhile to get used to. 5 - 6 year olds need 10 - 13 hours of sleep daily!!
