Kindergarten
Orientation
Marrero Academy for Advanced
Studies
2014-2015
Daily Folders
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Purple folder~Sent home daily. In this folder will be your child’s
behavior calendar where his/her conduct for the day will be
recorded. Kindergarten does the Traffic Light System behavior plan.
Silver means that your child had a magnificent day. Green means
your child had a great day. Yellow means your child received more
than one behavior warning. Red means your child did not follow
directions repeatedly and had a very difficult day.
The folder also contains a list of codes that explain why a child’s
color was changed for the day.
Please clean out and initial your child’s folder daily. Folders MUST
be returned to school every day.
Please send any money or correspondence in this folder.
The behavior calendar also lists the snack day for each child in the
class. It is important that your child bring a snack on the assigned
day otherwise the WHOLE class will not have snack.
Conduct Codes
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Today I changed my color because:
1. I chose not to stay in my seat.
2. I chose to keep talking when it wasn’t my turn.
3. I chose not to follow directions the first time.
4. I chose not to raise my hand to speak.
5. I chose to misbehave at PE, the library or French
6. I chose to act silly and play at an inappropriate time.
7. I chose to continue to play even in time out.
8. I chose not to use my materials appropriately.
9. I chose not to pay attention when my teacher was teaching.
10. I chose not to bring all of my materials to class including my daily folder
11. I chose to be disrespectful to my teacher, classmate or other adult.
12. I chose not to finish my work.
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I chose to play during naptime.
I chose to misbehave in the restroom.
I chose to misbehave at lunch.
I chose to use inappropriate words at school.
I chose not to tell the truth.
I chose to hit or fight with a classmate.
I chose not to do my homework.
Snack
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Kindergarten uses a rotation system for snack. Each child is
assigned a designated day to bring snack for the whole class.
Snack occurs immediately after nap time so please ensure that
snack is at school no later than 2:00.
If you drop snack off, please make sure it is labeled with your child’s
name.
Please make sure that you send snack on your child’s day.
Otherwise, the ENTIRE CLASS will not have snack that day.
Please make sure that snacks are individually portioned to make
distribution easier. If you choose, you may send in individual
drink pouches as well.
Future notes regarding food allergies may be sent home as needed.
Please keep this in mind when purchasing snack. (we ask that
peanuts, peanut butter, apples, and foods containing apple juice be
avoided)
Homework Folders
Homework Folders are red. We will also have a homework
journal. They will be sent home on Monday and are expected
back on Friday.
 We will have spelling words and practice (sight) words each
week. Please study these nightly as the children will be tested
at the end of the week.
 Take home books~Leveled take home books will be sent in
the homework folder. Instructions for completing book
activities will be on the homework cover sheet. PLEASE MAKE
SURE THESE REMAIN IN THE BAG THEY WERE SENT IN.
These are to be returned in the homework folder on Friday.
 We will be sending homework workbooks home. These are to
be kept at home. If a page is assigned from the workbook,
simply remove the page from the book and send it in on
Friday with the homework packet. If you can staple the page
to the back of the packet, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Communication Folder
Our Communication Folders are green and
will be sent home every Tuesday with
important notices. There are two sides in
the folder ~ Keep at Home and Return to
School.
 Please sign the communication sheet, read
the folder’s contents and return the folder
and any necessary papers to school the
following day.
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Supplies
All supplies should have been turned in already.
Many thanks to all who have done so.
 The $25 supply fee is due no later than Friday
August 29, 2014. This money will be used to
fund various art projects, craft days, and
cooking activities. The money also goes towards
various supplies and supplemental educational
materials needed throughout the year.
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Kindergarten Curriculum Overview
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Language Arts~Kindergarten and 1st grade Common Core Standards
are very similar, we will work on both throughout the year.
Math~Kindergarten skills will be covered during the 1st nine weeks.
We will move into first grade skills during the second nine weeks
Example of Language Arts Skills
Letters and letter sounds, beginning and ending sounds, phonemic
awareness (rhyming/syllables), Reading C-V-C Words, reading
words with long vowel spelling patterns, sight words, reading
leveled books, characters and setting, main message, fiction and
nonfiction literature
Examples of Math Skills
Sorting, patterning, addition, subtraction, fractions, telling time.
We will also be teaching problem solving skills and strategies
throughout the year.
Uniform Policy
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Kindergarten – Grade 1
Long or short sleeved Forest Green Polo Shirt with logo (only to be worn with khaki bottoms)
Short sleeved Yello polo shirt with logo (only to be worn with khaki bottoms)
*Flat front Uniform khaki pants or shorts (must be walking length)
*NO CARGO STYLE PANTS OR SHORTS MAY BE WORN
*CAPRI LENGTH PANTS MAY NOT BE WORN.
Black or Brown belt all pants/shorts must have belt loops
White socks
Solid Black, solid White, or Black and White Tennis Shoes – MUST be lace-up or Velcro fastened.
Yellow Peter Pan Collared Shirt with logo (only to be worn with the plaid skirt/jumper)
Plaid Skirt (girls)
Plaid Jumper
Navy sweater vest with logo (optional)
All Grades
All outerwear MUST be navy in color AND bear the school logo
Navy shorts should be worn under skirts for P.E.
Navy tights (not leggings) may be worn in colder weather
ONLY white t-shirts may be worn under uniforms.
ONLY SHORT SLEEVED T-SHIRTS MAY BE WORN UNDER SHORT SLEEVED POLO SHIRTS. LONG
SLEEVED T-SHIRTS MAY BE WORN UNDER LONG SLEEVED POLO SHIRTS.
Students will be expected to wear their school uniforms, be well groomed, and keep themselves neat while at
school.
Shirts must be tucked into the pants at all times.
Belts must be worn at all times. Belt buckles are to be no wider than the belt and can NOT have any initials,
words, or embellishments.
No oversized pants or cargo pants will be allowed. Pants must be worn at the waist, not the lower hips.
Students must wear Velcro or laced tennis shoes. They must be properly laced or fastened. NO Mary Jane style
shoes may be worn.
The uniform policy will be strictly enforced. Students will not be allowed in class without proper
uniforms. Uniform violations will be issued.
Parent Resources/Wiki
While we send home notes and reminders,
the wiki is our best way of keeping you up
to date and informed. Please check the
wiki frequently.
http://mudbugkindergarten.wikispaces.com/
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Class Parties/Room Moms/Dads
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Birthdays: If you would like to send in a treat for your
child's birthday, we ask that you send in cupcakes. We
ask that these be delivered to the office so that we can
enjoy them prior to dismissal.
We are in need of one or two individuals from each class
to serve as room moms/dads. These individuals will be
responsible for organizing class parties, helping organize
fundraising efforts and other activities that may occur
throughout the year.
Class Membership Fee- This fee is $20 and will be used
to purchase all food and supplies for our seasonal
parties, our Jubilee class project as well as Show Off Day
refreshments. This fee will also cover miscellaneous
fees throughout the year for your child.
Library
Students are taken to the library once a
week.
 Kindergarten students will be able to
check out library books in October.
 We will send home permission slips
allowing students to take books home.
 Students are responsible for lost or
damaged library books.
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Transportation
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Any change in the way your child gets home from school
must be made in writing. A letter including your child's
name, the dates in which the change is in effect, the
new method of getting home, a contact number and
your signature is the best way to notify us of changes.
The letter can be sent in your child's daily folder. In
emergency situations, a letter can be faxed to
(504) 348-3707. If faxing a letter, please include the
teacher’s name in the letter.
Sending in Money
Please send all money in a sealed
envelope labeled with your child’s name,
the amount enclosed and the purpose of
the money.
 Money envelopes should be sent in your
child’s daily folder. Please do not put
money or notes in homework folder.
These are only checked on Fridays.
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Scholastic Books
Great Opportunity To Allow Children to Select
High Interest Reading Material at a Low Price
 Order Placed Once a Month (Payment by check
made out to Scholastic)
 Earns Rewards For The Classroom
 Online Parent Ordering That Accepts Credit Card
Payment
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Positive Behavior Support
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Schoolwide Expectations: MUDBUG HIGH FIVE!
- Be safe
- Be responsible
- Be respectful
- Be positive
- Be problem solvers
We will have Fun Friday once a month. Students who
earn at least 75% green/silver for the month will get to
participate in a special school wide activity in place of
nap time on Fun Friday. Students may also wear their
spirit shirt that day.
Positive Behavior Support
Collect/wear Mudbug High Five Tags:
 Kids will earn a tag to wear to show that they are
following good behavior rules at the end of the 9 weeks.
 During 9 weeks, PBIS people will randomly walk through
and check for tags and give rewards.
 Give tags following the nine weeks awards ceremony.
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Positive Behavior Support
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We also reinforce positive behavior in the
classroom through various rewards
including treasure chest and extra
activities.
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Rewards:
Classroom incentives: May include stickers, stamps, extra center
time, treasure chest, etc.
Weekly classroom reward: Students receiving at least 4 green dots
in a week will get to skip nap on Friday. During our regularly
scheduled nap time these students will be allowed to play on our
new playground. In case of inclement weather students will
participate in other indoor activities.
Monthly PBIS reward: Students earning green or silver dots at least
75% of the month will earn the privilege of participating in a special
PBIS activity.
9 weeks PBIS reward: Students earning green or silver dots at least
75% of the 9 week marking period will earn the privilege of
participating in a special school wide PBIS activity.
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Consequences:
Weekly classroom consequences:
3 color changes in one week will result in the next step on our
discipline plan
Step 1=behavior report
Step 2=behavior report
Step3=telephone conference
Step 4=PE detention
Step 5=parental conference
Step 6=referral
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Monthly PBIS activity: Any student failing to earn at least 75%
green/silver dots during the month will serve detention during the
monthly PBIS activity. A PBIS detention form will be sent home the
day the detention is served.
9 weeks PBIS reward: Students failing to earn at least 75%
green/silver for the 9 weeks will not earn the school wide 9 weeks
activity. During the activity they will remain in class and continue
normal activities.
Marrero Academy
Title 1
School Improvement
The following services/resources are provided through the use of Title 1 funds:
Resources
Parent Involvement Funds
Achieve 3000
First in Math
Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr.
Starfall
True Flix
Book Flix
Wordly Wise
Common Core ELA workbooks
Paper
Ink
Saturday Tutoring
Literacy Night
Math and Science Night
Parent Informational Meeting for
LEAP/iLEAP/PARCC
Fund Raisers
Gretna Jubilee-March 2015
~ Class projects, class baskets, tickets, sponsorships
Profits come directly to the school and classroom
~All students are expected to contribute to our class
basket.
~This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It is expected
that all of our families purchase at least one ticket to the
event. We will be doing a payment plan to help spread
out the cost of the tickets.
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School based fundraisers
We hope you enjoy your year with
us!!
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Please feel free to contact us at school by calling the
school office at 347-4739 or you can email us at the
following email addresses:
Darlene LeBlanc ~ darlene.leblanc@jppss.k12.la.us
Misty Ohmer ~ misty.ohmer@jppss.k12.la.us
We will also check our class WIKI.
The WIKI address is
http://marreroacademy.wikispaces.com/
There are links to both of our pages on the school
homepage. You can leave us a message there as well.