Welcome to Ms. Lewis’s Class

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Kindergarten! I am super excited to teach your child this year! This is my second year at Blythe and seventh year in the school system. I earned my Masters at Liberty University. I have a special education background too. My paraprofessional is Ms. Curtis. This is her second year at Blythe as well. She has an abundance of experience and will be an asset to our classroom. We welcome you to a new year of learning and discovery!

I would like share some classroom procedures with you.

• Folders – A folder will be provided for your child that will go home daily, so we can communicate with one another as needed. The left side of the folder says Keep At Home. This side will be your child’s work for you to remove and keep at home. We will staple all your child’s papers for the week every Friday to send home. The right side of the folder says Return To School. Any information that needs to be signed and returned will be placed on that side. I do keep a behavior log that will need to be initialed every day.

• Student Work – Please look through your child’s papers in their folder to see what they are learning. I may write a note at the top of their paper if they need extra help with a skill.
  • Grading – We have a standards-based report card in Kindergarten. Students will receive a score from 1-4.

1 – (Beginning learner) I am starting to learn this. I can’t do it by myself yet. Needs work.

2 – (Developing learner) I am starting to understand. Sometimes I may need help or an example. I am progressing.

3 – (Proficient learner, Meets) I can do it by myself. I can show how I understand. I make little to no mistakes.

4 – (Distinguished learner, Exceeds) I am working on a higher level. I can explain how to do this. I can teach others.

• Class Rules – We have school/classroom rules for Pawsitively Amazing Bearcat Behavior

1. Positive Attitude – Be kind and do your best.
2. Act Responsibly – Ready to learn and follow the rules.
3. Work for Success – Listen carefully, follow directions and stay on task.
4. Show respect – Respect yourself, others, and property.

• Class Dojo – The app can be downloaded to your phone for communication. I will send a request or give you a QR code to connect. I will be posting often on Class Dojo as a class and individually for information, so it is important to please use this app if possible.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at LewisKi@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us. It is going to be a wonderful year with our new classroom family!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Lewis

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