Kindergarten families,<\/p>\n
Welcome to Geer Park Elementary! I am so thrilled to be teaching your children for the 2016-2017 school year. I am just as excited to be working with all of you. Please read the letter below. This letter will also be sent with your child on the first day.<\/p>\n
Dear families,<\/p>\n
We look forward to having a very successful school year. <\/span><\/p>\n Kindergarten is definitely a year of tremendous growth and learning as your child gains independence in everyday learning tasks. We will do our best to ensure that your child is provided with a supportive and engaging environment that challenges and inspires him\/her to become an active participant in the learning process. In addition, we will make every effort to create an educational partnership with you. You are the most important person in your child\u2019s life, and we strongly believe that your support will help your child reach his\/her full potential. Together, we can help your child build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. <\/span><\/p>\n Soon, the kindergarten teaching team will be holding a parent meeting. Please check your child\u2019s folder for the upcoming date and time. For now, here is some information pertaining to our classroom procedures and policies. <\/span><\/p>\n Absences<\/b> \u2013 Please make sure your child is in school every day unless he\/she is sick. If your child is sick, it is necessary to call the office and inform them that he\/she will be absent. The number is 313-827-2300. Please send a note or call if your child will need to be dismissed early for appointments. Kindergarten is a continuous experience with each lesson building on the lessons the day before. Attendance and punctuality are the keys to success. School starts at 8:35 and ends at 3:35 every day. You must pick your child up promptly because children tend to get emotional when they do not see you after school. <\/span><\/p>\n Homework <\/b>– Students will regularly receive homework. A packet will be sent home every Monday and will need to be returned on Friday. We recommend that your child does one page a day (front and back side). Expectations and more information will be discussed further at our parent meeting. PLEASE encourage your child to be responsible about doing his\/her homework. \u00a0It teaches responsibility and independence. <\/span><\/p>\n Communication Folders<\/b> \u2013 Your child has been provided with a Communication Folder. \u00a0It is the student\u2019s responsibility to bring this to class daily, since they will be turning in homework, and collecting new assignments in this folder. Here you will find any unfinished class work, homework, teacher notes, handouts and spelling lists. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Supplies<\/b>– We recommend that your child has a backpack to carry things from school. Other school supplies will be provided by us. However, any donations are greatly appreciated. Things we may need include:<\/span><\/p>\n Classroom Policies and Rules- <\/b>We here at Geer Park have a color-coded behavior system. The three colors are green, yellow, and red. Everybody starts on green. If your child flips his\/her card to yellow, that means they have a warning and lose 5 minutes off recess. If they flip to red, they lose all of recess and get a call or note home.<\/span> The following is a list of rules we create with the kids on the first day<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Snack<\/b>– Every month, a snack calendar will go home informing you of when your child is to bring snack for our class. Please send enough snacks for the whole class. <\/span><\/p>\n An important goal in my classroom is to reinforce healthy eating habits. With this goal in mind, the following is a list of acceptable snacks:<\/span> Students may bring milk, water, or juice with their provided snack for the class. If a drink is provided, boxed drinks are recommended. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Birthdays<\/b> \u2013 You are welcome to bring in a treat to celebrate your child\u2019s birthday. \u00a0Please provide the necessary paper products as well. \u00a0PLEASE do not bring sheet cakes. \u00a0Cupcakes are much easier to work with. Healthy snacks are recommended and suggested.<\/span><\/p>\n Questions and Concerns<\/b>– Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child. If you call during school hours, it will go directly to voicemail since we are teaching. We will return your call as soon as possible. \u00a0You may also contact us via email at <\/span>abulhah@dearbornschools.org<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>chiseke@dearbornschools.org<\/span><\/a> depending on who your child\u2019s teacher is. In addition, you may send a note with your child. \u00a0Please do not wait until a scheduled conference to contact us regarding concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n We would like to thank you in advance for both your support and partnership for the upcoming school year. We look forward to meeting you soon! <\/span>\u263a<\/span><\/p>\n Sincerely, <\/span><\/p>\n Kindergarten Teachers<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kindergarten families, Welcome to Geer Park Elementary! I am so thrilled to be teaching your children for the 2016-2017 school year. I am just as excited to be working with all of you. Please read the letter below. This letter will also be sent with your child on the first day. 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\n<\/span>\u2022 Crackers <\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Pretzels<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Fruit and\/or vegetables<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Yogurt or pudding<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Granola bars<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Fruit snacks<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Rice Cakes<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Applesauce<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 100 calorie packs<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 String cheese<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u2022 Mini-muffins<\/span><\/p>\n