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Welcome to Welcome to KindergarteKindergarte
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Welcome to Welcome to KindergarteKindergarte
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And more!And more!
Home of the BobcatsOur school colors are Blue and GoldOur mission is to Believe ~ Act ~ AchieveOver 50 years of Excellence in
Education5 Star School Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Silver award winner
People you might People you might meetmeet……
Lisa Roth, Principal Fran Harvey, Asst. Principal
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Kindergarten Teachers
Shana Davis
Deborah FikeKathleen Kizilelma
Kim Sullivan
Ashley RuckerAmy Seibert
Donna Douglas
Is your child ready Is your child ready for Kindergarten?for Kindergarten?
Independent?Independent?•knows his/her first and last name•takes care of their own belongings•takes care of bathroom needs by themself•dresses himself/herself with little help •ties/fastens shoes•blows his/her own nose
Ready for learning?Ready for learning?•Are books important to them?•Can they recognize their own name and some letters of the alphabet?•Can they write their name?•Can they recognize basic shapes colors?•Can they use crayons and children’s scissors?
How prepared is your How prepared is your child…child…
• Does your child attempt things you ask them to do?
• Show respect for others?• Express needs appropriately?• Interact appropriately with
both peers and adults?
•Give your child one to two simple directions to follow.•Teach them that hands are for helping not hurting.•Teach them to be kind to others and share.
3 things you can do
Health ScreeningsHealth Screenings•School nurse on campus once a week.•Vision and Hearing screenings done in grades K, 1, 3, 5
Teachers can request screenings for…•Articulation (speech sound errors)•Fluency (stuttering)•Voice (hoarseness)
Speech or Language Speech or Language Concerns?Concerns?
Special ProgramsSpecial ProgramsArt, Music, and PE
Before & After Before & After School CareSchool Care
YMCA is onsite at Belcher Elementary
(727) 536-7935
Get Involved!Get Involved!•Volunteer•Join the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)•Join the School Advisory Counsel (SAC)
VolunteersVolunteers•Must be registered and approved
Cannot volunteer or go on field trips unless you are registered•Many volunteer opportunities can
be done at homeContact KIM COLE
At (727) 538-7437
Dress CodeDress Code•Shorts must be longer than your child’s fingertips when hands are at their side•Shirts must have sleeves•Closed toe tennis shoes or sneakers•No midrifs or mesh shirts allowed
Labels, Labels, Labels
Make sure you have your child’s name on their belongings…
jackets, lunch boxes, towels, clothes, backpack
•Are they wearing clothes they can put back on after a restroom visit?•Are they wearing clothes that can get dirty?•Are shoes appropriate for both PE and the playground?•Can they open lunch items by themselves?•Did you check their agenda for messages?
Is your child ready for a day at school?
What now?What now?Meet the Teacher!
First Day of School
Friday, August 15, 2014
11am-Noon
Monday, August 18, 2014
School School HoursHours
8:35am to 2:35pm Monday through
Friday
Thanks so much for coming!