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The students are exploring Kindergarten. They will listen to a story, dance and wiggle, and play with some of our Kindergarten toys.
During this orientation, we
will review Boggess and Kindergarten information.
We will give you time to ask
questions.
Katie Giordano 469-752-4019 [email protected] Laurie Maddux 469-752-4021 [email protected] Stacey Martin 469-752-4017 [email protected] Emily Rodriguez 469-752-4022 [email protected] Stephanie Ross 469-752-4018 [email protected]
Boggess Counselors
Megan Kinser
Weekly Schedule: M: Hunt T: Hunt
W: Alternate Th: Boggess F: Boggess
Grades K, 1, 2 (469) 752-4015
Katie Flores [email protected]
Grades 3, 4, 5 (469) 752-4016
Weekly Schedule:
Full Time Boggess
Friday you will receive a copy of your child’s schedule in your packet.
Each classroom schedule
is different due to Big Centers time.
Everyone has recess,
lunch, and specials at the same time daily.
Specials 8:30-9:20 Lunch 11:00-11:30
Recess 11:30-12:00
We will send this presentation early next week.
You will have at least two
different ways to view this electronically-an email from your teacher and through mypisd.net.
If you need a hard copy,
contact your teacher. We can send one home next week.
Attendance Policy Birthday Treats
Health Procedures Arrival and Dismissal Cafeteria Dress Code
These topics are detailed in your
Boggess Elementary
Informational Packet.
Invitations have to be handed out by students at non-academic times.
Phone calls
Emails
Text messages through Remind.com from your teacher
Take-Home Folders They come home daily. Please check and send them
back each day. We check them too! There will be a communication calendar that stays in the fasteners to help us communicate!
Notes
Monthly calendar
Parent/Teacher Conferences (October 10th, February, and May)
Emergency, time-sensitive communication
must go through the office because we are
teaching. If you send or leave us a message, we will do our best to get back to you within 24
hours.
Please keep our school records
updated through Parent Portal.
mypisd.net
eNews
Automated phone message system
http://k12.pisd.edu/boggess-elementary-school
Boggesspta.org
www.pisd.edu
We will be update mypisd.net with
Kindergarten information and
activities (homework, calendar, etc.).
Language Arts (LA)-Reading, Writing, Language, and Handwriting
Math Science Social Studies Centers-Fine Motor, Art,
Blocks, Dramatic Play, Sand Table,
etc. Specials-Art, PE, Fitness, and
Music (Library is during LA this year.)
Technology-7 computers in each class
Differentiation-Challenging every child at his or her level
These topics are detailed in
the district Handbook for Kindergarten
Parents.
Bengal Creed Super “Bee”-havior- -Be Kind -Be Careful -Be Caring
Bengal Bucks-We earn these for quality work, excellent behavior, etc. We save them and purchase coupons for various Boggess privileges from our Bengal Buck Store.
Bengal Brags Student of the Week-”Celebrity
of the Week”
R-Time-This is a school wide program where we teach, practice, and discuss good citizenship. (PTA purchased program)
Bus/Daycare Front and Back Carpool Lines-
Have paper signs visible to the caller (child’s name and grade), we bring your child to your car. Front=K, 1st, 2nd only Back=must have 3rd, 4th, or 5th sibling
Bike Riders/Walkers-Students are dismissed from our side Kindergarten door. No child is released at the walker door until an adult presents their child’s walker tag to a kindergarten teacher. (If the nametag is not shown, we will have to dismiss the student through the office using your driver’s license.) Older siblings may also pick up using the pink card.
PASAR-This is our afterschool child care here at Boggess.
Dry Eye Bus Run Kindergarten Roundup Dry
Eye Dry Run date was incorrect. The new date is Wednesday, August 17th.
Fun Fantastic Fridays-Once a month we have parent volunteers help facilitate fun activities in Kindergarten. The kids (and parents) LOVE it!
Parties-Winter, Friendship, and End
of the Year
Recess-We go out every day, weather
permitting. Please dress appropriately. We have our own playground.
Show and Tell Bags-These will be
sent home on occasion with directions. We rotate turns.
Not-So-Fun Toys-We ask that
all toys remain at home. This rule is in the handbook, with the exception of teacher directions for an activity (Celebrity of the Week, Show and Tell Bags, etc.)
Weekly Homework-Based on what we do in the classroom (comes home Monday and is due Friday)
Home-Connection Projects-
Activities for you and your child to work on together
Reading Daily-Have your child read
to you or you read to them 20 minutes a day
Istation-Computer reading program
Guided Reading Folders-Level
readers come home for practice
ReadyRosie is a free program with activities to do at home for ages birth
to 6 years. There is a flier in your registration packet or you can sign up on the
Boggess Website.
Clothes-Please have your child bring an extra change of clothes to keep in his/her locker. Please label your clothes. Wearing tennis shoes is encouraged for interaction at specials and on the playground. Many girls feel more comfortable wearing shorts under their skirts and dresses.
Backpacks-Folders should fit easily. Please do not purchase backpacks with wheels as they do not fit in our lockers.
Snack Time-It is five minutes. Instruction continues. It comes from home and must be healthy, dry and neat. It should not require utensils and children should be able to open it independently. Water bottles are permitted.
Lost and Found-We have two locations, the gym and Kindergarten.
If sending money to school for lunch, PTA purchases, book orders, etc., please
place it in a sealed envelope with your child’s
name and put it in your student’s take-home
folder.
Students use their ID number to charge their lunch.
If you are bringing a lunch from home, please provide a drink and the needed utensils.
We have barcoded “necklaces” that we scan to help us, but learning their code is highly encouraged.
We love visitors, but please allow us time to establish our lunch procedures. Please plan your lunch visits starting in October.
Salad Bar? In the past, there has
been a salad bar where the students have to verbalize
the items they want on their salad. If this option
is available this year, please have your child
practice communicating their wants.
Gifted and Talented Program
Assess once a year
May be referred by teacher or parent
District referral deadline is in December.
Questions? Ask your teacher, check the district’s website, or contact Mrs. Scaglione.
Most staff emails in PISD are
For example: [email protected]
Fire Drills-Monthly
Other Drills-Throughout the year
Raptor System-You must enter
through the office. Any adult MUST have a badge to be in the school. If you do not have a badge, a staff member will ask you to return to the office to receive one.
Background Check-All
classroom/field trip volunteers must complete the district’s volunteer application and background check. It can take a few weeks to process. (The earlier the better!)
The first day of school is the only exception! You
may walk your child down without a badge the first day of school. After that, you must wait in line for a
badge.
Bengal Buck Store
Donating Supplies
Fun Fantastic Fridays
Field Trips-Volunteers are limited. Volunteers must have completed the district’s volunteer application and background check.
Help at School or from Home
Lunch Bunch
Parties
Watch Dogs
Let your teacher know if you want to help. Please
complete the orange volunteer form that will be
in your packet on Friday and return it to your
teacher.
Wednesday, you will receive a call from your child’s Kindergarten teacher.
Friday, you are invited to drop in at “Sneak a Peek” between 7:15-9:00. ― Meet your child’s teacher and tell
her how your child will go home ― Drop off supplies ― Help your child find their locker
and cubbies ― Take home the packet of
information in the cubbies
We will now reunite you with your child. Please allow us to
dismiss by color.
Thank you for coming! We look forward to a wonderful
school year!
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