Welcome to Willis Lane Elementary

Home of the Lil’ Wranglers

Principal

Cheryl Hudson

29 years in education• 24 years in Keller ISD• Opened Willis Lane as

the assistant principal

9 years as principal of Willis Lane Elementary

Assistant Principal

Jeff Gauntt

16 Years in Education• 8 years teaching (6

years – 5th grade, 2 years – 3rd grade)

• 7 years as an Assistant principal 3 years – BCI and…

5 years at Willis Lane

Counselor

22 years in Education• 5 years teaching 3rd

and 4th grade• 17 years in counseling

12 years at Willis Lane

Michele Price

Nurse

Luonne Malone

4 years in Nursing School3 years at Willis Lane                                      

Kindergarten Teacher

Nathan Kosydar

4 years in Education• 2 years teaching 3rd

grade• 2 year teaching Kindergarten

3 years at Willis Lane

Pre-AssessmentsDates and times:

• The second week of June, we will be doing a quick assessment on each student that will be entering kindergarten next year.

• It will take approximately 15 minutes per student.• We would love to complete all assessments within a

couple of days.• We will be assessing on: Monday, June 9 from 7:00-3:00 Tuesday, June 10 from 10:00-6:00

Kindergarten Teacher

Amy Harp

16 years in Education• 16 years teaching

Kindergarten

6 years at Willis Lane

School Supplies• 24 No. 2 Pencils• 4 Crayola Crayons (24 ct.)• 8 Elmer’s Glue Sticks• 1 Plastic School Box • 1 FISKARS 5" Scissors• 2 Crayola Thick Washable Markers (8 ct.)• 1 box Crayola Pre-Sharpened Colored Pencils (12 ct.)• 2 Pink Bevel Erasers• 4pk EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers• 1 Spiral Composition Book, wide ruled, 70 pages• 2 MEAD Primary Ruled Composition Book 100pg• 2 Story Tablets 9X12 - 3/4"• 4 Pocket & Brad Folders

• Supplies belong to your child and will be labeled with your child’s name

School Supplies• WLES PTA is selling school supply packs for $43.00 and

orders are due by June 5.– Will be delivered to your child’s classroom on Meet the Teacher night– Saves time and money at beginning of school year

• If you are purchasing supplies not pre-packaged, please bring them to Meet the Teacher night.– Save time on Meet the Teacher night by pre-labeling

everything with your child’s name

Beginning of Year Events• Meet the Teacher Night

Thursday, August 21, 2014, 5:00-6:30 Bring your supplies if you did not order from the school. If you did order supplies from the school, they will be waiting in your classroom for you.

• Curriculum Night, Thursday, August 28, 2014, 5:30-6:15Parents only please.Your teacher will be reviewing important things happening in

Kindergarten.Your teacher will be going through the Kindergarten Handbook.You will not want to miss this meeting!

•   First Day of School, August 25, 2014You may walk your Kindergartner to their classroom the first day

of school (quick goodbyes are best).  

The rest of the week, you will need to drop them off in the cafeteria.

Kindergarten Teacher

Melissa Denton

14 years in Education• 2 years teaching 1st grade•  1 year teaching Pre-K• 11 years teaching Kindergarten

6 years at Willis Lane

Lunch and Cafeteria• Children may bring their lunch or purchase a tray lunch.  • Tray lunch for a child costs $2.45 currently (may change)• Breakfast costs $1.00 currently• Milk costs .75 currently• Ice Cream is sold on Fridays – costs .75 currently• Two ways to pay for your child’s lunch:

   Online at www.parentonline.com • Send a check or cash in a baggie with your child’s name to your child’s teacher• Free or reduced lunch forms will be available.• You may come to eat lunch with your child at the guest table.  Your child  may

choose one friend to sit with them.  Adult meals cost $3.25 currently.

Kindergarten Teacher

Ginger Painter

18 years in Education• 18 years teaching kindergarten

14 years at Willis Lane

Kindergarten Readiness

Fine Motor Skills

• Holds pencil/crayon/scissors properly• Button/zip clothing

Kindergarten Readiness

Social Skills

• Follows simple directions• Waits his/her turn, and shares• Pay attention for short period of time• Listen without interrupting• Manage bathroom needs• Demonstrates self control• Uses words instead of being physical when

upset/angry

Kindergarten ReadinessAcademic Skills

• Recognizes colors• Knows his/her full name/age/birthday• Recognizes his/her written name• Understands position words:

up/down/in/out/beside/between/behind/over/etc.

• Counts from 1 – 20

Is My Child Ready?Things to consider:

• Has your child already acquired most of the skills listed?

• Your child’s birthday. (Just because they are 5 years old by September 1, does not always mean they are ready for kindergarten.)

• It is important for your child to be ready emotionally, physically, socially and academically to ensure their success.

• Willis Lane Kindergarten Expectations (Handout)

Sign Up for Pre-Assessment

• If you have not already done so, please remember to sign up for a pre-assessment time on your way out this evening!

We can’t wait to see you in August!