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Whether your child walks or rides in a car or bus, be sure that your child is clearly aware of the safety rules associated with that form of transportation. If your child walks to school, it is suggested that you walk with
your child until you are absolutely sure that he/she knows the way.
Please teach your child where to cross streets safely, to refuse rides
from strangers, and to recognize the location of homes with a "McGruff
House" sign in the window. ("McGruff's Houses" are safe houses
where children may use the phone or get help.) It is also important
for your child to learn the family’s telephone number and address.
For the protection of the child, the teacher
When a child is hospitalized or ill for an extended period of time,
contact the teacher. Teachers enjoy close relationships with students,
and they like to visit students or send get well messages when they are
in the hospital or ill for a lengthy period of time.
Kindergarten children need to wear clothing and shoes which allow for easy movement. It is advisable that your child dress in clothing that is easily washed since students spend time in activities such as painting and cooking. Outdoor learning time is an important part of the kindergarten program. Your child will participate in outdoor activities unless it is raining or extremely hot or cold. It is important that your child's clothing is appropriate for the weather.  Please label all articles of clothing with your child’s first and
last name. Numerous articles of clothing end up in the school's lost and
found each year. White sweaters, jean jackets, and yellow raincoats can
look amazingly alike!
Kindergarten through second grade teachers provide portfolio assessment*
and conference reporting to parents. The kindergarten staff at your
child’s school will be contacting you to schedule several conferences
during the year.
Communication between the home and school is vital. To help your child carry messages and information to and from school, you are encouraged to provide a backpack or book bag for this purpose. Have your child share the contents of the backpack with you daily. This will encourage the development of personal responsibility.
The school periodically applies pesticides as part of an Integrated Pest Management program. All persons applying pesticides at this school district are required to receive special training in pesticide application and pest control. In addition, the school has a policy that requires use of non-chemical pest control tactics whenever it is possible. Pesticides may periodically be applied. Should you have further questions about pesticide use, including the types and timing of treatments, you may contact Facilities Services at 6600 Alma Dr., Plano, TX 75023, (469)-752-0180 or FAX (469)-752-0181.
Plano schools offer online payment for school lunches. Parents
should visit the district Web site, www.pisd.edu.epay to sign up. Parents
need to provide their child’s student identification number and
birth date. Lunches are prepaid with credit cards. Students are able
to pay for their lunches at school by typing in a personal identification
number when they reach the cashier. Their name and any restrictions
parents place on the account are displayed to the cashier. Letters go
home when the student’s funds run low. |
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Safety to and From School
MUST be notified if there is a change in the way your child goes
home from school. Send a note explaining any such transportation changes.
In the event of a last minute change, call the school immediately. Riding
a bicycle to school is strongly discouraged in kindergarten.