My Kindergarten Class!

May 18, 2007

Ms. Dana Perdue
dperdue@usd218.org
620-697-2133

Supply List:

Crayola Crayons - Reg. Sz. 8Ct, Markers - 8 Basic Colors, Elmers white Glue-orange top, 2 4oz.Glue bottles - no gel-please no blue glittery generic glue, 4 glue sticks, Scissors (Fiskars please), School Bag-to be sent daily - small- no wheels no mini suitcases, 2 Watercolors, Small Pillow & Small Blanket - no plastic mats, box of Tissues no generic, Baby Wipes or Germ X, 1 Ream Copy Paper - Ms Perdue's Class, 1 Ream Color Copy Paper - Mrs. Horton’s Class, No Erasers - No Folders, 4 Dry Erase Markers (any color)

Expectations and Rules for Kindergarten:

Good Listeners
Objects, hands, and feet to yourself
Follows directions
Use inside voices and silent in the hallways
Be kind and respectful to others
Clean up after yourself

My name is Dana Perdue. I am beginning my 31^st year of teaching and my 21^st year at Elkhart. I have taught a variety of classes: 2^nd grade, 1^st grade, music, Cyber School, and preschool. This is my debut year as a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten is a unique bridge between the preschool years and graded levels. It is a year for exploration, learning, socializing, and adjusting to an all day program. Kindergarteners are creative, fun-loving, and a joy to teach. They are not afraid to try new skills and concepts. The kindergarten program also includes art class, P.E., music, library, and computer.

Our challenge as kindergarten teachers is to prepare the students to become successful first graders. We believe our curriculum and daily activities adequately meet this requirement.