Timbers PreK Orientation Mrs Marquez Ms Chryssikos Mrs

Timbers Pre-K Orientation Mrs. Marquez Ms. Chryssikos & Mrs. Fraser

Arrival and Dismissal *Car riders must display the car rider name sign on the right front window AM • Arrival is located at the back entrance after 7: 30 • Morning students are considered tardy after 8: 05. It is required for parents to escort students to the front office at this time. • Dismissal is at 11: 00 am located at the back entrance for car riders, walkers, and daycare PM • Arrival is located at the back entrance at 12: 15 • Afternoon students are considered tardy after 12: 25 (At this time, please walk in the front office to check your child in. ) • Dismissal is at 3: 00 pm located at the back entrance for car riders, walkers and daycare • If your Pre-K student has an older sibling at Timbers, he or she will need to be dismissed at 3: 05 and will need to report to the back entrance. *Any student who is picked up late more than 2 times will be required to be picked up from an administrator.

Rainy Day Procedures • All arrival and dismissal will be located at the back entrance on rainy days. • If your Pre-K student has an older sibling at Timbers, he or she will need to be dismissed at 3: 05 as well per principal request and will need to report to the back entrance. After a form of transportation has been established for the school year, in need of change, a signed note is required 30 minutes prior to dismissal Please include in the note: • The date of pick up • Name of Adult picking up your child • Signature of the parent or guardian. *A photo id is required to release the student *Please include the note in the child’s daily notebook for easy finding.

Attendance Policy • Students arriving after 8: 05 a. m. or 12: 25 p. m. must be signed in at the front office by a parent or guardian • Disciplinary measures may be taken for excessive tardiness and late pickups. • Tardy Policy can be found at: http: //www. humbleisd. net/site/default. aspx? Page. Type=3&Module. Insta nce. ID=13058&View. ID=7 b 97 f 7 ed-8 e 5 e-4120 -848 fa 8 b 4987 d 588 f&Render. Loc=0&Flex. Data. ID=5717&Page. ID=10375

Breakfast Morning students will receive breakfast from 7: 30 to 8: 00; after 8: 00 we will be cleaning up to head to the classroom. • Students will not be allowed to eat breakfast after 8: 00 • Elementary Breakfast $1. 30 Reduced Breakfast: $0. 30 Lunch Afternoon students will be served lunch from 12: 20 to 12: 50 • Elementary Lunch $2. 10 Reduced Lunch $0. 40 Humble ISD Food Service Regulations • Child must choose a grain, protein, fruit or vegetable to constitute a meal. • There must be 3 -5 of these items on a tray or student will be charged a la carte price. • Additional items will be a la carte. e. g. Ice Cream, snacks, extras, etc. • For more information and Free and reduced lunch application go to the Humble ISD Food Service Website at http: //www. humbleisd. net/Page/32878

Early Release Dismissal Times: AM- 9: 50 PM- 12: 00 Early Release Dates • • • August 29, 2014 September 17, 2014 October 1, 2014 October 29, 2014 October 30, 2014 December 3, 2014 December 19, 2014 January 28, 2015 March 25, 2015 May 6, 2015 June 4, 2015 Important Notes • Students who are purchasing a lunch will be provided sack lunches to eat in the classroom • Students who normally do not purchase a school lunch can bring a lunch from home. • Parents are not permitted to eat lunch with their students on these dates due to student confidentiality • If your Pre-K student has an older sibling at Timbers, he or she will need to be dismissed at 11: 55 per principal request and will need to report to the back

Communication • • • Calendar in your child’s notebook Email Phone Call Timbers Howl Remind 101 • • Text @prekam 2 to 516 -784 -4298 for morning class announcements Text @prekpm 2 to 516 -784 -4298 for afternoon class announcements *Daily Notebook-most important, check everyday and sign*

Supplies Needed • Please provide a change of clothes for your child in case of minor accidents (liquid spills, urination, etc). The clinic will not have extra clothes. • For any major toiletry accidents parent contact will be necessary. • School Supply List can be found here: • http: //www. humble. k 12. tx. us/cms/lib 2/TX 01001414/C entricity/Domain/1611/TE-Supply. List-2014 -15. pdf • Please provide a backpack for your child large enough to fit their daily notebook.

Pre-K Schedule and Conference AM Class & PM Class • Conferences are available • Arrival/Breakfast or Lunch everyday by appointment • 8: 10 &12: 45 only, excluding • Reading Workshop (includes read aloud, Wednesday from 11: 15 to mini-lesson, independent reading, share, ABC/Word Work, and guided reading) 11: 45 • 7: 30 &12: 20 • 9: 00 & 1: 20 • Workstations and Small Group Instruction • 10: 00 & 2: 10 • Recess/Restroom • 10: 15 & 2: 25 • Math Workshop (includes read aloud, mini-lesson, independent practice/small groups) • 10: 57 & 3: 05 • Prepare for end of the day and dismiss • Required Parent Teacher Conferences • Conferences are scheduled for October 29 th & October 30 th

Behavior And Vision Statement Behavior Plan We will be responsible, respectful, and safe If a child is not following the stated rules, a child can be moved to the following colors; Green, Yellow, Red • Green- Great Day • Yellow- a child has received 2 -3 Warnings • Red- Call Home Vision Statement Students will… • Demonstrate a desire to learn • Actively participate in the learning process • Accept responsibility for their decisions and actions • Conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a safe, positive and respectful environment

Parties, Special Events, and Volunteers *Make sure we are aware of any food allergies • Volunteers can not check in till after 9: 00 and ALL volunteers need to check into the front office. • 3 Parties a year- Winter, Friendship, Spring • Special Events-Super Kids Day, etc. • No Birthday Invitations or goody bags are to be handed out under any circumstance! • You may purchase ice cream in the cafeteria for the class a week in advance to celebrate your child’s birthday • A donation of $10 will be asked for at the beginning of the school year. • The money requested will be used towards food items and activities for the 3 school parties. • No donation of food, candy, or drinks will be accepted for parties.

Wish List Wishes Can Come True for Your Child’s Classroom! Go to the tab Teacher Wish List on your child's teachers webpage Here you can… • Select items to be purchased. • Make a donation. • 100% of donations go directly to your child’s classroom. • Donations are tax deductible Thank you for supporting our school. Working together, the dreams for our children will be realized!

Important Dates for August & September • August 25 th-First Day of School • August 29 th- All First of the Year Paperwork Due • August 29 th – 1 st Early Release • AM- release at 10: 00 • PM- release at 12: 00 • September 1 nd- No School/Labor Day • September ? – Picture Day • September 9 th-KISS Luncheon (scan ID before this date) • September 17 th – 2 nd Early Release • AM – release at 10: 00