Welcome! Mrs. Holman Ramirez’s Kindergarten
Jan 01, 2016
About Me…
My 17th year teachingMasters in EducationExperience-Kindergarten, preschool, first grade, fourth grade, and PE
Enjoy playing soccer, camping, skiing, baking with my daughters, and singing in Redmond Chorale
Married to Chris and have 3 daughters
Soccer…
Stress of Starting Kindergarten
Watch for signs of stress… Stomachaches Sleeplessness Changes in
behavior/attitude Anxiety-biting nails,
twirling hair Acting “baby-ish”
Remedies: Establish a night time routine, get organized the night before, and get plenty of sleep.
Classroom Volunteers
I will be needing parent volunteers throughout the school year. This could include a weekly commitment, attending a field trip, assisting with prep-work or art projects.
We will talk more about this on Curriculum Night.
PTA Parent Liaison“Room Parent”
One parent to manage our classroom celebrations and volunteer schedule on Volunteerspot.com
Duties include: emailing volunteers for donations, plan activities with my help, set up, & clean up or… Delegate!
Sign up on Curriculum Night
Specialist Schedule
PE-9:10, Monday and Thursday- Must Wear Tennis Shoes
Music-9:10, Tuesday and Friday
Library-9:10, Wednesday
LibraryMichelle Ensey-Librarian
Books go home once a week
Keep them in a special place
Damaged or lost books must be paid for
Books need to be returned on time or your child waits a week to check out another book
BirthdaysDistrict policy- No treatsParty invitations must be mailed or delivered outside of school time
Give a wrapped book to the class library-optional
School Supplies
Thank You!!!!Check newsletter for occasional donations and “Wish lists”
Replenish around December and April
Colored copy paper?
Lunch at schoolFour choices- Menu item Yogurt Baked potato Bring from home
Student NumberPractice at homeWill be on name tag first two daysWrite on hand
Menu on Sunny Hills Website
Snack
Dry, quick, and not messy. Water from classroom only.
Please send in a snack each day
Something they can eat in 10 to 15 minutes or less
Healthy snacks only- no candy please
Please be aware of allergies- walnuts/tree nuts
Drop off Drop off from car lane. Child will
walk to courtyard to meet me. Many support staff will be guiding children
Must have light blue ID tag on backpack-color matches
my light blue bus sign
Practice the car lane today
Pick Up Park and walk to courtyard??,
Wait in car lane and children will be brought down to car lane-Waiting with support staff
Any long term changes?? Student must have a NOTE FROM HOME (or email) and notify office
Drop Off and Pick Up
Bus/Mustang Club
Many helpers during first week
Notify me of any changes changes during the year by note only.
Mustang Club-Kids will be escorted to the club the first week of school
Bus Continued
If they are riding the bus they must ride the first day.
Can follow in car I walk students out everyday.
Students must give me one of the 3 H’s: hug, handshake, or high five before leaving me.
Weekly Newsletter
Please look for my newsletter emailed to you on Fridays-can be found on my Connect site.Curriculum covered in class Important dates and informationPlease read my newsletter before emailing me with questions. I would really appreciate it.
Will begin in October-Monthly packets sent home or “use your own”
Optional-3 page maximum per week-”Quality not quantity”
Promotes independence and following directions
Supports daily learning, fine motor practice, and concept reinforcement
Read every night, if possible
Homework
Bathroom Routines
Child quietly shows me the “T” sign.
Child chooses a buddy and they put a rubber ducky on their desk and walk to the bathroom together.
Whole class trips to the bathroom the first week, or longer, if needed.
How we communicate…
•Classroom Newsletter –Please read every Friday•[email protected]
(Best way to reach me)
•PTA eNews
•Sunny Hills’ eNews
•Sunny Hills’ Website
www.sunny.issaquah.wednet.edu
•Email Announcements
•Classroom Voicemail: 837-7427
Daily Folders
Stays in back pack
Check every night
Please send any notes to me in the folder
Please remove contents daily