welcome to kindergarten! mrs. brantner mrs. price
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Bernshausen Elementary Website Go to Click on “campuses” at top of page Under Elementary Schools, click on “Bernshausen” You will find lots of information regarding what is going on throughout the school year here at Bernshausen Elementary. TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Mrs. Brantner &Mrs. Price
KISD Website Go to www.kleinisd.net Scroll down to blue parent box You will find lots of helpful
information Parent Online Pay Parent Connection Student Handbooks School Menus Calendar And much more…
Bernshausen Elementary Website
Go to www.kleinisd.net Click on “campuses” at top of page Under Elementary Schools, click on “Bernshausen” You will find lots of information regarding what is going on
throughout the school year here at Bernshausen Elementary.
Our Website Go to www.kleinisd.net Click on “campuses” at top of page Under Elementary Schools, click on
“Bernshausen” Click on “teachers” at top of page Scroll to the list of Kindergarten teachers Click our web site.
Helpful Hints Please label your child's belongings such
as backpacks, lunch boxes, and jackets. Please refrain from letting your child bring
any toys or stuffed animals into the classroom unless otherwise requested.
Pack an extra set of clothes in your child's backpack for unexpected accidents.
Our ScheduleLunch 10:55-11:25
Recess/Bathroom – 11:30-12:00
P.E. – Monday & Thursday 12:00-12:45Friday 12:45-1:30
*MUST wear tennis shoes!!!
Music – Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00-12:45
Art – Friday 12:00-12:45
Library – Thursday 10:00
Our Teaching Schedule Mrs. Brantner will be here on
Monday and Wednesday. Mrs. Price will be here on Tuesday
and Thursday. We will alternate Fridays.
The Clinic All medications must be in the original
container and labeled for your child. It must be turned in to the clinic by a
parent or guardian. A child must be free of
fever/vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning.
If your child is buying lunch, please send a check or cash to pay for your child’s lunch. They will deposit it into their personal lunch account.
You may also pay online Go to www.kleinisd.net Click on “Departments” at the top Click on “Nutrition and Food Services” Scroll down and to the right click on
“Online Payments – PAYPAMS” Follow directions on page to setup an account
Lunch Accounts
School Menu/Birthday Snacks
Go to www.kleinisd.net Scroll down to blue parent box Click on “School Menu” To the right, click on “Elementary” to see
the menu for each day Our Bernshausen Cafeteria
You can order birthday snacks for your child’s class; must give 1 week notice.
Classroom Management
Follow Directions Listen to the teacher Keep hands and feet to
yourself Use walking feet Raise your hand and wait to
be called on Self-control
Daily Behavior Folder A folder will go home every day
with your child. A good day will have a smiley face. A brief note will state incorrect behavior.
Please initial in the square for that day’s color.
Return next day
Consequences and Rewards
All students begin their day on green.
Students will move their color down – for negative behaviors
Students will earn Bengal Bucks for good behavior.
Wednesday Folder
Sign, review, and remove all papers
Return on Thursday
Homework Children need to be children – homework is
very minimal but is a participation grade. For the first 9 weeks your child can choose
from a list of activities to do for their homework each night. There will be no homework folder for the first 9 weeks.
Second, third & fourth 9 weeks, homework folder will go home every Monday and is to be returned on Thursday.
Parent signatures are required in the appropriate square each week.
Star of the Week Each child will be “Star of the Week” on
the assigned week Make a poster with pictures and
information about your child. Posters will be displayed in the classroom
for the entire week and returned the following week.
Letter Expert Letter of the week –We will be focusing on 2
letters per week. Letter Expert - When your child receives
their envelope, the directions will be inside. Practice writing the letter with your child, they will be teaching it to the class when they return the bag.
Our Day Reading/Writing – all day! Reading is
integrated throughout the curriculum Math - morning calendar and
instruction in the afternoon Science/Social Studies – afternoons;
rotate weekly Kindergarten curriculum integrated
throughout the day
Reading There will be 44 Sight words this school
year. Will begin the second 9 weeks Please read with your child every night for
20 minutes.
Writing Manuscript handwriting Phonetic writing
For example: A ball is big and red.
Phonetically written: A bl is bg ad red. If the word is on the word
wall – the student should write the word correctly.
Math Curriculum- Go Math More hands-on which means
less paper. Basic geometric shapes Basic measuring skills Numbers Sorting Graphing Adding and Subtracting
Science Explore basic science
concepts Senses Magnets/Tools Animals – habitats Plants Healthy habits – Food Water
Social Studies
Holidays Community Sequencing
events
Grading Scale/Checklist Grading Guidelines:
E and E+ = ExcellentS and S+ = SatisfactoryN = Below Expectations
(experiencing some difficulties)U = Unsatisfactory
(experiencing difficulties)
Grade Speed (Parent Connect)
This allows you to view your child’s grades and set “triggers” to notify you of a grade that has dropped.
Go to www.kleinisd.net Scroll down to blue parent box Click on “Parent Connection” Follow directions on the page
Your child’s student ID# will be sent home in this weeks Wednesday folder
Centers Afternoon Centers – assorted activities
Art, Blocks, Math Manipulatives, Tub toys, Homeliving, Computers, etc.
Centers are fun activities that teach, while having fun.
Rules for centers: 1. Stay in your assigned center2. Play nicely with each other3. Have Fun!!!!!
How can I help my child?
Encourage your child to always try his/her best
Instill in your child the “I can do it” attitude Encourage good listening skills, self-control Sleep – every child needs a good nights rest Eat – a good breakfast, healthy foods for
lunch Talk about school and review your child’s
papers and behavior with your child each day.
How can I be a part of mychild’s class?
Be a classroom volunteer-cutting out or putting things together at your home.
Help with class parties Join your child for lunch occasionally
(Kindergarten visitor day - Wednesday)
Last but not least… Your child is a special gift that we
have the privilege to teach.
Our goal: To instill a love of learning through fun, developmentally appropriate activities, and structure.
Thank you for coming!Mrs. Brantner & Mrs. Price’s
Kindergarten Class
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