 Welcome to Kindergarten!
BACKGROUND:My name is Mrs. Sandi Velasquez. I started the Kindergarten here at St. Peter's School 27 years ago. I have also taught 1st grade and 3rd grade.
Kindergarten is a special time in your child’s life. The excitement and wonder of learning to read, write, add and subtract can be seen on the faces of students. This is a time when your child needs your daily support with homework and words of encouragement.
PARENT COMMUNICATION: Parents are welcome to call me, send me notes, or meet with me before school if there are any questions or concerns. Our teacher aides are able to translate.
HOMEWORK: Homework is important- It helps your child develop good study habits and responsibility at an early age. If they start out having good study habits in Kindergarten, that skill should stay with them throughout their years in school. Your Kindergartener will have homework every night and the time they spend on it will be age-appropriate (Some children take longer than others to complete assignments.)
DISCIPLINE:
Discipline is age-appropriate and our policy is clearly stated in the Student Handbook, which every St. Peter's family receives at the beginning of the school year.
Encourage your child to "listen" when the teacher is talking or explaining something and when he/she is "working" on school work. Teach them to always do their "best". Foster a sense of "responsibility" in him/her.
Religion: Thank you for bringing your child to Sunday Mass! Please work with him/her on the list(s) of prayers I send home at various times during the school year.
Remind your child to always treat others with "respect" - no fighting, name calling, tattling. Encourage them to first try to solve the problem by talking it out with other person. If that does not work, then they may take the problem to the adult(s) in charge. Treat school property with respect.
Parent/Teacher conferences for Kindergarten are in November. I must see every parent at this time. Conferences will be held "as needed" other times.
I am looking forward to working with you and your child this school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Velasquez
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