���Welcome to�Kindergarten Curriculum Night

Introductions

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• Mrs. Monika Kmiec Room 304
• 3^rd year at St. Lawrence as Kindergarten Teacher
• 20^th year teaching – previously taught 6^th grade, 4^th grade, and 3^rd grade
• Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University
• Master’s Degree from Wayne State University

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• Mrs. Newby Room 305
• 11^th year at St. Lawrence
• 18^th year teaching - previously taught Young 5’s, Nursery School & Preschool, First Grade, and Special Ed
• Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University

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• Mrs. Nihranz Room 306
• 11^th year at St. Lawrence
• 25^th year teaching – Previously taught 1^st grade, 5^th grade, and Instructional Coach
• Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University
• Master’s Degree from Marygrove College

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• Mrs. Sclafani Room 307
• 5^th year at St. Lawrence
• 16^th year teaching and previously taught kindergarten and 3^rd grades.
• Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University

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Communication

• Daily Communicator Folder
• Send home assignments and projects
• Send information back to school
• Website (Review Weekly)
• Weekly skills being taught
• Specials Schedule
• Calendar/Special Events
• Wish List

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***If there will be a change in your child's dismissal, please write a note and send it in their folder.

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2024-25 KN SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST�

• 25 - Glue Sticks (Elmer’s work best!)

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• 10 - Packs (24-ct.) Crayola Crayons NO TWISTABLES, NO METALLIC/SPARKLY/SCENTED

• 1 - Pair of VELCRO Gym Shoes to wear on Gym Days only

• 1 - Backpack

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• 2 - Large Box of Tissues

• 1- Pair Fiskar Scissors (round edge)

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• $2 for pencil boxes to be purchased by the teacher 

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• Girls Only: 1 paper towel

• Boys Only: 1 pack of baby wipes

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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Dismissal

• Early Dismissal after 3:00 is considered a tardy.
• Students will be dismissed at their perspective doors per school procedure.
• Bussers
• Aides will walk your child to their designated bus.

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Curriculum

• Morning Work
• Calendar Time
• Working in Small Groups
• Daily 5
• Snack Time
• Lunch/ Recess
• Rest (TBD)
• Religion
• Science/Social Studies
• Math
• Writers Workshop
• Specials

Snack

• Morning/Afternoon snack
• “Dry" foods only
• Please do not pack snacks in your students’ lunchbox
• Please be sure to label your child’s snack

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Grading Scale

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Academic Grade Rubric

P – Proficient

D – Developing

N – Needs Improvement

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Standards Rubric

3 – Student work demonstrates consistent understanding of grade level standards and objectives.

2 – Student work demonstrates partial understanding of grade level standards and objectives.

1 – Student work demonstrates minimal understanding of grade level standards and objectives.

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DRESS CODE

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Girls

• Post earrings (no hoops!)
• Headbands & Bows (colors in the uniform only)
• Clear nail polish only (no make-up)
• No coloring hair

Boys

• Magnetic belt
• Haircut (above the ear, 1 inch above the eyebrow and not touching the collar)
• Shirts must be tucked in

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Shoes

Boys

• Black Oxford shoes – NO laces in kindergarten
• Max & Jake
• Mix No 6

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Girls

• Saddle Shoes only
• Recommended shoelaces—order from: http://bit.ly/stlshoelace

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Gym Shoes

• Pair of easy-on Gym Shoes (NO LACES) that THEY will WEAR to school on P.E. day (put child’s NAME on shoes!)

Due to safety reasons, we ask that you do not send your child to school with shoes laces

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Classroom Discipline

• Positive reinforcement
• Mustang Merits
• SeeSaw/E-mail communication

Volunteering At St. Lawrence

1. Protecting God’s Children
• If you took PGC before January 2020 you MUST re-take on-line.
2. Criminal Background Check

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• Both must be completed before volunteering in the classroom or school. This includes field trips!

Lunch/Recess

• Students will be eating lunch in the cafeteria.
• Students may pack a lunch or purchase what is being served for lunch.
• Money can be placed on your child’s lunch card anytime during the week on the FACTS parent portal. Students will use their lunch card to purchase all items in the lunchroom.
• Lunch cards will stay at school! There is a $10 fee if lost.

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Birthdays

• We DO NOT pass out birthday invitations in school.
• Your student will be celebrated in class by their teacher and classmates. Please DO NOT send in treats.

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End of the Year Celebration!

The last day of school, we will have a celebration with students and parents. More details will be coming closer to the date. There is NO GRADUATION.

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�Thank You For Coming!

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