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Welcome to Steck Elementary! Although there are many goals to accomplish this year, our primary focus is to foster a love of learning in all of our students and empower them with the skills and tools necessary for successful learning.

Please take a few moments to read some of our classroom routines and procedures that will be used throughout the year.


 * Attendance-** Please help your child be in school every day that he or she is well enough to attend. A child learns responsibility be attending regularly. However, if your child is sick, please call the school (303-355-7314) and let our secretary know of the absence.


 * Checkout-** If you need to check your child out from class before our school day is finished; you will need to do so at the office. Please go directly to the office and sign them out with the secretary. Then you may pick up your child from the classroom. This procedure is for their safety!

We strongly encourage you to say your goodbyes on the blacktop and allow your child to walk into school with his or her class. Remember, the tardy bell will ring by 8:15!
 * Drop Off-** Please bring your child no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and line up when the 8:10 bell rings. We will meet the students when the bell rings and walk into school together.


 * Dismissal-** Kindergarten dismisses on the West side, against the building at 3:00 p.m. PLEASE make contact with us before leaving the group area.


 * Labeling-** Please put your child’s name on all coats, backpacks, book bags, gloves, scarves, etc. This keeps items from getting lost or ending up in our dress-up bin! Due to the fact that our classroom uses supplies (pencils, glue, scissors, etc.) as a community, these items DO NOT need to be labeled.


 * Friday Folders-** Every Friday, we will be sending home a folder with your child that includes work from the past week. Please go through the folder and examine the amazing work that your child has done and return the empty folder on Monday.


 * Snack-** Snack is optional. If you do send in snack please make sure it is labeled and separate from the lunch.


 * Home Reading-** Steck participates in the Million Words Campaign. At back to school night, you will receive a Million Words packet. Each line represents a book read. For kindergartners, this includes books that have been read to them or books that they are trying to read. Please return this packet only when it is fully completed. We have two assemblies during the year to honor our Million Word Readers.


 * Book of the Week-** Please sign up for a time to come into our classroom and help your child showcase some of his or her favorite books. Students can choose three to four books and share why they are special. Then your child can choose one book for you to read to the class. These books will be displayed throughout the week. PLEASE label these books!


 * Birthdays-** Birthday treats are optional and MUST be store bought. This year we will be doing a monthly birthday celebration led by our room parents.

Helping Hands Listening Ears Quiet Voices and kind words Looking Eyes Walking Feet
 * Management-** The first few weeks of school we practice appropriate behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, hallway and out on the playground. Our classroom rules are:

We strongly believe in preventative discipline where children have guidelines, routines and a curriculum that keeps them engaged. Good behavior is regularly noticed and encouraged with positive reinforcement. However, if consistent misbehavior occurs we have a simple system that keeps track of behavior and we will work with the students on an individual basis.

Nichole_Hansen@dpsk12.org Kelly_Leonard@dpsk12.org
 * Meeting with the teacher-** If you have specific questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to meet with us in person, please set up an appointment either before or after school. We can be reached at 303-355-7314 (office) or

We believe that it is our job to ensure that your child succeeds this year and we are committed to this goal. Thank you for your support in the upcoming year!

Sincerely, Mrs. Hansen Ms. Leonard

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