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Gulledge Gulledge ElementaryElementary

20152015

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. RatenskiMrs. 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• 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

• 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

• 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.

1st Day of School• 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

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• 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

• 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

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• Abcya.com• Starfall.com• Hoodamath.com• Pbskids.org• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing• Donnayoung.org (handwriting

paper)

Contact Information• Mrs. Smith Regina.Smith@pisd.edu• Mrs. Hall Ashlie.Hall@pisd.edu• Mrs. Polkes Heidi.Polkes@pisd.edu• Mr. Taylor

Christopher.Taylor@pisd.edu• Ms. Hatcher Caitie.Hatcher@pisd.edu • Mrs. Ratenski

Doris.Ratenski@pisd.edu