Laurel Elementary

Kindergarten Orientation

Laurel Elementary Administration

• Dr. Sandra Hennon Superintendent

• Mr. Dennis Devorick, Principal

• Mr. Kevin Mahoney, Principal

Laurel Elementary Kindergarten Teachers

• Mrs. Kathy Atwell • (Ext. 2098) • Mrs. Leigh Ann Canciello

(Ext. 2104) • Mrs. Bethany Kwiat • (Ext. 2106)• Miss Nadine Mezan • (Ext. 2100)• Mrs. Carrie Mason • (Ext. 2102)

Laurel ElementarySupport Staff

• Mrs. Debbie Garrett, Nurse

• Mrs. Denise Moccia, Speech Therapist

• Mrs. Jessica Neofotistis, School Psychologist

Laurel Elementary Office Helpers

• Mrs. Shelly Benton

• Mrs. Sharon Marshall

• Mrs. Diane Callahan

Busing

Arrival: Students arriving @ 8:40

AM may report to their classroom. If arriving prior to 8:40 AM, please go to the cafeteria.

Dismissal: Students will be walked to

their busses at 3:45pm each day.

BUS PASSES

Please send in a note if your child will be riding a different bus, or he/she will be getting off at a different bus stop. A bus pass must be issued from the office.

Fluoride

• School nurse will send home permission slip.

• Students are not required to take fluoride.

• Distributed daily by the teachers.

THINGS TO BRING

• Book bag

• Camera – you are welcome to send in a disposable camera to capture special moments. (Please label w/student’s name.)

• Toys and videos are not acceptable without prior approval.

• We will provide– Pencils– Crayons– Glue– Scissors– Paper– Folders

**Your child will be provided with a folder that should be returned each day. Please check your child’s folder daily for his/her work and letters from your child’s teacher or office.

BREAKFAST PROGRAM

• Breakfast is available for students to purchase. It is served from 8:30 – 9:00am.

• For payment of meals in the cafeteria, each student has a computerized debit account into which money is deposited by the parent/guardian.

• If the student is eligible for a free/reduced meal, the account will be credited accordingly.

• Refer to the daily menu for choices.

• Breakfast is 60 cents.

SNACK

• Students will have a “healthy” morning snack break.

• Teachers will distribute a monthly calendar letting you know when your child will need to provide snack for the class.

• Students are permitted to bring water bottles to school. Please label bottle with student’s name.

• Milk will be available for purchase.

Ideas for healthy snacks!•Pretzels

•Crackers

•Cheese cubes

•Fruit

•Carrots

•Celery

•Fat free cookies

•Jello

•Pudding

LUNCH

• Students will eat lunch from approximately 12:40 – 1:10pm.

• Students may either purchase or pack their lunch.

• The price for lunch is $1.• White milk is 25 cents and

chocolate milk is 30 cents. • Students will use their debit

account to purchase their lunches.

• Students will receive a monthly calendar providing them with lunch choices.

Birthdays!

• Students will be recognized each month during lunch in the cafeteria.

• You are welcome to send in a nonfood birthday treat (pencils, erasers, bubbles).

• You will be assigned to bring in snack on the day of your child’s birthday.

Specials

• The students will have a 5 day rotating special schedule. (Piano, Gym, Music, Art and Library)

• Please refer to your monthly calendar for your child’s special.

Report Cards

• Report cards will be issued every 9 weeks.

• Students will not receive traditional letter grades.

• The four levels of performance are…– N (not yet)

– E (emerging behavior)

– D (developing behavior)

– S (secure behavior)

Illnesses

• A written excuse is required.

• Blank forms can be found in the back of the school calendar.

• If a student has a brother/sister in school, please have him/her check for missed work.

Security Enter building

through the main entrance.

Go directly to office to obtain a guest pass.

There is a security officer on duty during school hours.

Our day in Kindergarten

• Opening/Calendar• Reading/Skill Groups: As the year progresses, we will target the students

needs. • Snack• Science/Social Studies• Lunch/Recess Centers• Special: Piano, Gym, Music, Art, Library

• Math• Center• Quiet/Rest time: Individual mats will be provided.

FIELD TRIP

• We will visit Cheeseman’s Farm on Friday, October 23rd for our annual field trip.

• Room parents will be the chaperones for the trip.

• PTO will be providing the students with t-shirts for the trip. Forms will be sent home so that you may select your child's size. Additional shirts may be purchased at this time.