School day:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:  Kindergarten begins at 8:20 am and dismisses at 2:50pm.  If you bring your child to school after 8:20 you must sign them in at the office and walk them to the classroom.

Wednesday:  Kindergarten begins at 8:20 and dismisses at 12:50.

Buses:

All questions concerning busses should be referred to the Windham bus garage. (892-1809)

Your child will be put on the bus every day, unless we receive a written note that you would like to pick up your child.  If a note is not possible, please call the school office prior to dismissal time and ask that they inform us.  If we do not have a note or notification from the office, your child will be put on the bus.   If you have long  term plans to pick up your child (every Monday and Wednesday, for instance) you may write one note for the period of time to be posted in the classroom.

Snack/Lunch:

Please notify the nurse if your child has any food allergies!

Our class will have a morning snack (9:30) each day.  You are asked to send in a snack for your child each day in a bag or container labeled with their name.  More information to follow.

Communication:

We can communicate via e-mail - windhamkrocks@gmail.com

We check e-mail everyday as often as possible, usually during lunch and when the children are at a special.  If any information that needs to be delivered quickly, your safest route is a call to the office!

Every Friday, your child will bring home an Eagle News envelope containing all notices and samples of his or her school work.  Please return the empty envelope promptly on Mondays.

Special Events:

Our class will be celebrating birthdays by honoring each child on their special day.  We acknowledge birthdays by singing to the child, giving them a birthday sticker.  We request that you refrain from sending in special treats on your child's birthday.  This helps reduce the pressure of who can or cannot bring in a treat for their birthday.  Thank you for your cooperation!

Birthday invitations will not be distributed in the classroom.  We do provide, for parents who choose to be included, a classroom contact list to help facilitate playdates and parties.

Volunteering:

Volunteers are welcome and are an integral part of our kindergarten program.  We usually start volunteers in October, as the children need the month of September to adjust to school and the school routine.  Volunteers will be needed for both in school and at home projects.  Please be aware that we have class members and teachers with asthma and allergies, which can be triggered by strong scents, and wool.  We ask that you refrain from wearing these whenever you will be in our classroom.

Staff:

Kindergarten: Mr. Halpern and Mrs. Douglass

Art: Ms. Warren and Mrs. Wheeler

Music: Mrs. Cash-Cobb and Mrs. Gordan

P.E.: Mr. Stone

Library:

Guidance: Mrs. Niehoff

Social Worker: Mr. Reidy
 

Parent Responsibility:

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:  Please label your child's backpack, jackets, boots, hats, etc.  We have many identical items in identical sizes and mix-ups can be easily avoided if items are labeled.   Add extra clothes in a plastic bag in the backpack in case of accidents.

ENTRY:  Our school policy states that anyone entering our building come through the front door and proceed to the office.  You are requested to sign in at the office and wear a visitor or volunteer pass.  If you are picking up your child, you need to sign them out and take a dismissal card.  Please be prepared to show identification.  The dismissal card is given to the classroom teacher.  In this instance you will not need a visitor pass.  If you are in the building and not wearing the pass, you may be stopped and questioned.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation in following our school policies to make sure all children are kept safe.

ABSENCES:  If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please call our school office and notify us.  (892-1840) A note stating the reason for the absence should accompany your child upon return.

Recess:

Children go out twice for recess almost every day.  Please make sure they have appropriate outside clothing.  No children are allowed to remain inside, unless we receive written instructions from the child's physician.


Book Club:

Our class participates in a Scholastic book club; however, purchasing of books is strictly voluntary.  Order forms are sent home monthly, if you are interested.  Every book ordered earns the class bonus points which are used to provide new books for the children.