Welcome to
Gator Land
Gulledge Elementary
2015
Welcome to Gulledge!!
• Principal—Deni
Bleggi
• Assistant
Principal- Karen
Lee
Meet Mrs. Smith
• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree from
Baylor University
• Master’s Degree from
Texas Christian University
• ESL and PACE Certified
• Experience: 15 Years in PISD
teaching Kindergarten and
Special Education
Meet Mr. Taylor
• Education: B.A Columbia
College, Chicago.
• Master of Arts in Teaching
from TWU, Denton.
• ESL & Special Ed. certified
• Experience: 8 Years in PISD
Meet Miss. Hatcher
• Education: Bachelor’s
Degree from University of
North Texas
• ESL & PACE Certified
• Plano ISD Grad
• 3rd Year Teaching
Kindergarten
Meet Mrs. Hall
• Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from
Steven F. Austin State
University
• ESL Certified
• GT Training
• Experience: 1 Year
teaching Kindergarten
Meet Mrs. Polkes
• Master’s Degree in
Elementary Ed.
• ESL Certified and PACE
trained
• Teaching for over 14 years
• 6 years in PISD
Meet Mrs. Ratenski
Mrs. Ratenski is our wonderful
ESL (English as a Second
Language) teacher that will
service the children that qualify
for ESL. Based on your child’s
language proficiency level, he or
she may receive support in or
out of the classroom to learn
English.
Today’s Agenda
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Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills
Is Your Child Ready
How to Prepare Your Child
First Day of School
Important Reminders
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
(TEKS)
• The TEKS provide a curriculum framework for the
learning standards of children in Texas. Please go
to the Texas Education Agency website for details.
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/
Is Your Child Ready?
How to Prepare Your Child
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Help your child become familiar with the school.
Keep your discussions about school positive.
Start the school bedtime routine about a month before school begins.
Work with your child over the summer on academic skills, crafts, following
directions, self help skills, scissor skills, etc.
• Spend some time away from your child.
• READ, READ, READ!!!
• Start journaling about what you read.
• Give them rich experiences over the summer. (Limit electronic
games!)
How to Prepare your Child
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Practice restroom skills
Keyboarding and Mouse skills
Practice typing username on computer---first.last.1
Writing first and last name with lowercase letters
Make a practice lunch in a lunchbox and have them try to
open everything.
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1 Day of School
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Set the tone!
Get your child up early
Review the morning routine
Eat a good breakfast
Leave home a early enough to avoid traffic and parking issues
Walk your child to class the first day or two only
Keep things positive, say good-bye, and make a quick exit
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Things You Should Know
Watch the Marquee for Meet the Teacher Morning
Register online at PISD.edu for E-news
After July, fill out the volunteer application for background checks at PISD.edu
Get a backpack without wheels, a lunch box, and water bottle with a control top.
Label all personal items.
Log into Paypams and put money in your child’s lunch account
Purchase school supplies. Please do not label school supplies.
Join the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) to support the school learning
environment
Tennis shoes are required for PE
Parent Information Night August 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm.
Meet the Teacher August 21, 7:30 am -8:30 am
Communications
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E-mail is the best way to communicate
Phone calls: Office and Classroom
Parent- Teacher Conferences
E-News & Kindergator Newsletter
Twitter: KGulledgeGators
myPISD.net
Arrival and Dismissal
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The gym is open from 7:00-7:30 for children that arrive early
Breakfast will be available starting at 7:15. Price list on Paypams.
Students will be entering classrooms at 7:30
Dismissal Choices: Walker, Carpool, Bus, PASAR, or Daycare
Volunteers Wanted
• Must complete a volunteer application (www.pisd.edu) &
background check
• Library helpers
• Cafeteria helpers
• Prep work
• Special events
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I find out who my child’s teacher is?
What are the school hours?
Can I walk my child in the first day?
How do I get school supplies?
Can I eat lunch with my child?
What is PACE? Plano Academic and Creative Education
Advanced academic courses, programs, and opportunities that begin in the elementary
years and increase in frequency at the secondary level. Gifted and Talented
Kindergarten Program will be assessed in December and begin classes in January.
Elementary teachers deliver academic challenge throughout the year, organize special
learning events, and encourage all students to participate in competitions and academic
fairs. Participating in one or more advanced academic opportunities allows students to
explore existing talents while uncovering new talents.
Fun Websites
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Abcya.com
Starfall.com
Hoodamath.com
Pbskids.org
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing
Donnayoung.org (handwriting paper)
Contact Information
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Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Hall
Mrs. Polkes
Mr. Taylor
Ms. Hatcher
Mrs. Ratenski
Regina.Smith@pisd.edu
Ashlie.Hall@pisd.edu
Heidi.Polkes@pisd.edu
Christopher.Taylor@pisd.edu
Caitie.Hatcher@pisd.edu
Doris.Ratenski@pisd.edu