WELCOMEBACK TO SCHOOL

2013-2014

Meet Your TeacherMrs. Henderson is so

excited to be your teacher this year! This is her my second year here at Rineyville and there is no where else she would rather be! She is so excited to spend this journey through first grade together!

Mrs. Henderson is a 2011 graduate of Western Kentucky University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She is also currently working on her Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership through University of the Cumberland's.

Mrs. Henderson is married to Josh. Josh is a AP European History teacher and Head Boy’s Basketball Coach at Meade County High School. So whenever I am not at school, I am at the gym with my husband.

Please check out our classroom website!

Class Schedule7:10 – 7:40 Breakfast7:40 – 7:50 Announcements/Morning Meeting7:50 – 8:50 Literacy First Small Groups8:50 – 9:50 Literacy First Whole Group9:50 – 10:20 Handwriting10:20 – 10:40 Social Time10:45 – 11:05 Lunch11:05 – 11:45 Math 11:45 – 12:15 Computer Lab (Mondays and Thursday)/Science or SS12:20 – 1:10 Specials1:10 – 1:30 Writing 1:30 – 2:00 Intervention Time2:00 – 2:10 Daily Wrap-Up/Read-Aloud

School PersonnelThis year your student might have interactions with the following teachers:

Mr. Coffey – School PrincipalMs. Lucas – School Assistant PrincipalMs. Harris – School Guidance CounselorMr. Edlin – First Grade TeacherMs. Henderson –First Grade TeacherMs. Hudson – First Grade TeacherMs. Laslie – First Grade TeacherMs. Heath – First Grade Co-TeacherMs. Lawson – Music TeacherMs. Martin – Art TeacherMs. Patterson – KSI/EnrichmentMs. Johns – LibrarianMr. Tucker – PE Teacher

Classroom RulesRule 1: Follow directions quickly.

Rule 2: Raise your hand for permission to speak.

Rule 3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

Rule 4: Make smart choices.

Rule 5: Keep your dear teacher happy.

Homework PolicyEach Monday, beginning mid-August, students

will bring home a poly-envelope which will be their homework folder. Homework will include at-home reading and math. Homework folders should be returned each day. At-home reading is to be done each night. There will be a reading log included that must be signed each night. Math homework will begin to be sent home after Labor Day. Students will know the homework routine through in-class practice throughout the first month of school. Math homework is expected to be returned each Friday morning. Students following all homework policies each week will be in the homework club. At the end of the month students in the homework club will receive a special reward!

Attendance PolicyAttendance is very important to student

success. The more days they miss, the more they fall behind. For Hardin County Schools attendance policies and procedures you are directed to read the HCS Student Handbook or visit the HCS Webpage.

Field TripsOur first grade team is currently

brainstorming field trip opportunities for this school year! Chaperones will be permitted, but must have a background check on file with the school front office. In addition, to keep cost as cheap as possible on field trips, parents are asked to follow the school buses to our destination and/or meet us there.

Parent VolunteersParent volunteers are always welcomed in

the classroom! Please make sure you grab a Volunteer worksheet this evening and return it as soon as possible. In addition, you must complete a Rineyville School volunteer form and background check to be permitted to work with our students.

School Supplies4 boxes of 24 count crayons1 pkg. # 2 pencils1 pair of child scissors12 glue sticks4 pink block erasers4 wide-ruled spiral notebooks3 large or 6 small disinfecting wipes1 supply box1 backpack6 rolls of paper towls1 bottle of hand sanitizer3 boxes of tissues1 box Ziploc gallon backs (Last Name A-I)1 box Ziploc sandwich bags (Last Name J-R)1 box Ziploc snack bags (Last Name S-Z)

Wish List:Children’s Puzzles and/or Games for Indoor Recess TimesBlack Expo MarkersWide-Ruled Paper

School CalendarAugust 7th: First Day of SchoolSeptember 2nd : Labor Day (No School)September 16th: No SchoolOctober 7th – 11th: Fall BreakOctober 28th : No SchoolNovember 4th : No SchoolNovember 27th – 29th: No School December 23rd – Jan. 3rd: Christmas BreakJanuary 20th: MLK Jr. Day (No School)February 3rd: No SchoolFebruary 14th: No SchoolFebruary 17th: Presidents Day (No School)March 24th: No SchoolMarch 31st – April 4th: Spring BreakMay 2nd: No SchoolMay 20th: Primary Election (No School)May 22nd: Last Day of School

Contact InformationSchool E-mail:

samantha.henderson@hardin.kyschools.us

School Phone: 270-737-7371