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Mrs. Waterman

Welcome to Kindergarten at Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy! I’m Mrs. Waterman, and I’m excited to partner with you for a successful and joyful year of learning and growth.

Arrival & Attendance

  • Arrival: Students may enter at 7:45 AM and report directly to the classroom. Breakfast begins at 8:05 AM.
  • Attendance Goal: Fewer than 2.5 days (or 15 hours) missed per quarter, including tardies and early dismissals.

Dismissal Procedures

  • Dismissal Time: 2:35 PM
  • Car Riders: Pick up at the cafeteria doors on Connecticut Avenue. Please display your child’s name sign.
  • Early Pick-Up: Must be completed by 1:30 PM.
  • Dismissal Changes: Must be communicated by a parent/guardian in writing or directly to a staff member.

Homework

  • Sent home in the purple folder every Friday and due the following Friday. Homework is graded and reinforces classroom learning. Please return the folder daily for behavior updates and school notices.

Behavior Expectations

  • We use a clip chart system to encourage positive behavior. Daily colors will be marked in your child’s folder:
    • Pink: Role Model
    • Purple: Great Work
    • Blue: Good Work
    • Green: Ready to Learn
    • Yellow: Slow Down
    • Orange: Think About It
    • Red: Stop – Parent Contact
  • Students must demonstrate appropriate behavior to participate in field trips.

Dress Code

  • Tops: Solid red or purple polo shirts
  • Bottoms: Khaki, tan, black, or navy
  • Shoes: Closed-toe only (no Crocs, slides, or sandals)
  • PE Days: Wear gym shoes on Fridays
  • Need help with uniforms? Please contact us.

Grading Policy

We use the district’s kindergarten rubric scale:

  • E: Excellent
  • G: Good
  • S: Satisfactory
  • N: Needs Improvement
  • U: Unsatisfactory

Supplies

  • Required: Clear book bag and a full change of clothes (labeled)
  • Optional Donations: Tissues, paper towels, hand soap, hand sanitizer, quart/gallon storage bags

Birthdays

To ensure equity, respect for food allergies and dietary limitations, and to protect instructional time, individual birthday parties or treats are not permitted. Students will receive a birthday tiara and pencil. 

Kindergarten Non-Attendance Days

There will be no school for kindergarten students on:

  • September 19
  • December 5
  • April 10

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I look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growth with your Wildflower!