- Pre-K and Kindergarten -
Alexis Gubatayao
Harmony Rushton
Theme Map
Celebration of Learning
Guest Teachers
Dentist KIC (toothfairy)
Pet Visitors- families of kids
Nurse:
Health/Nutrition:
School jobs visitors: Lane Johnson, Cindy moody, Ms. Rose
Community workers:
Jason Gubatayao- Forester (types of trees)
Connor Eckholm-Oceans Alaska
Lori Padron-Chicken Incubation/Chicken visitor
Sarah Pederson-Chickens from last year-visited chicken coop
Bird Biologist
Being There Experiences
Recenter (Upcoming)
Rainforest Sanctuary (Upcoming)
Discovery Center (Upcoming)
Oceans Alaska (Upcoming)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District (Upcoming)
Animal Shelter/Stone Tree Vet (Upcoming)
Beach (Upcoming)
City Park (Upcoming)
Schoenbar Trail (bird watching) (Upcoming)
Deer mountain hatchery (Upcoming)
Tongass Homework Policy
APC Approved June 15th, 2015
Homework is one tool used by teachers to check and monitor student’s academic progress. If a student begins to fall behind academically, the teacher will contact the parent to discuss ways to support the student and to develop a plan. The teacher will give the student homework to provide extra practice, and to further strengthen skills. The homework may be finished at home, or through our after-school homework tutoring program.
First through Sixth Grades will spend a maximum of ten minutes per grade on homework.
• Grade 1: 10 minutes
• Grade 2: 20 minutes
• Grade 3: 30 minutes
• Grade 4: 40 minutes
• Grade 5: 50 minutes
• Grade 6: 60 minutes
Homework will include:
• Reading, completed daily Monday-Thursday
• Math, completed daily Monday-Thursday
• Additional activities/projects as assigned by the teaching team.
*PreK/Kindergarten will utilize a monthly activity calendar
– There will be no spelling homework as Words Their Way spelling activities will be completed as part of literacy centers in class. Words Their Way was adopted by the APC as the school-wide spelling program on 08-04-14.
– Study Hall will not be used to complete missing weekly homework.
– Teachers will inform parents about our homework policy. The administrator will inform parents about our homework policy and the Homework Club through the news note.
Homework Help
– Tongass School offers a daily after-school homework tutoring session from 4:00 to 5:00, Monday through Thursday.
– Teachers will notify the Homework Club paraprofessional of which students will participate in this program.
– The homework club staff member is responsible for maintaining an attendance record for students enrolled in the homework program. The paraprofessional will regularly communicate with the teacher regarding student attendance or questions regarding assignments. The classroom teacher will provide the homework club staff member access to weekly homework as needed to support student achievement of weekly homework assignments.
Tongass School Supply List
*Supply lists for each class-2019-2020
Peer Buddy Pre-School
- A small water bottle. (With their name on it.)
- An extra change of clothes.
- A backpack. (This is helpful for when we send home artwork or classroom reminders.)
- A picture of your child with their family to display in the classroom.
- Optional items we need for the classroom:
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Glue
- Dry Snack Options (Crackers, cereal, dried fruit, etc.)
*No nuts please! Coconut is okay. - Paper Plates
- Hand Sanitizer
- Markers
- Construction Paper
- Water Colors
- Colored Card Stock
- Lamination Sheets
Pre-K/Kindergarten:
*Please put your child’s name on these items:
- 1 Backpack (To bring every day to take papers and projects home. Please make sure these backpacks are FULL SIZE. It is difficult for students to bring home papers, notes, and projects in a small backpack.)
- 1 Lunchbox (If your child brings a lunch.)
- 1 Pair of Gym Shoes (To keep in cubby for PE.)
- Extra set of Clothes (To keep in cubby.)
- 1 Small Reusable Water Bottle (To be kept at school.)
Pre-K:
*Items are shared with the class. (No name needed.)
- 1 Box of Q-tips
- 1 Pack of Crayola Markers OR
1 Pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers (w/ Eraser) - 1 Pack of Colored Pencils
- 12 Glue Sticks (We use A LOT of these!)
- 1 Pack of Brown Lunch Bags
- 1 Pack of Zip Locks (Quart or Gallon)
- 1 Pack of Napkins
- 1 Pack of Clorox or Lysol Wipes
- 1-3 Snack Items – Nonperishable (Goldfish, Saltines, Pretzels – Ongoing throughout the year.)
Wish List: These are items we are hoping for and use for special occasions like holidays, school celebrations, etc.
- Rice
- Dried Beans or Dried Noodles (For our yearlong sensory bin. We switch it up every two weeks!)
- Pack of White Construction Paper
- Wood Clothespins
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Pack of 3×5 Index Cards
- Shaving Cream
- Cotton balls
Kindergarent:
*Items are shared with the class. (No name needed.)
- 1 Box of Ticonderoga Tri-Write Pencils (NO colored, patterned, or mechanical)
- 1 Pack of Crayola Markers
- 1 Pack of Page Protectors
- 12 Glue Sticks (We use A LOT of these!)
- 1 Pack of Clorox or Lysol Wipes
- 1 Pack of Plain White Paper Plates
- 1 Pack of Napkins
- 1 Pack of Zip Locks (Sandwich Size)
- 1 Box of Expo Dry Erase Markers (w/ Eraser)
- 2 Plastic (Preferably 1 Red and 1 Blue)
- 3-Prong Folder
- 1-3 Snack Items – Nonperishable
1st & 2nd Grade
Shared Supplies:
- 1 Package of Disinfecting Wipes (Ms. Carol’s Class only please)
- 1 Non-Perishable snack (Class Size: 25 students)
- Markers (10 pack, non-primary colors please.)
- 1 Box of Crayons (24 pack)
- Ticonderoga #2 Pencils (Suggested: 12 pack or more.)
- Glue Sticks (2-Pack, Preferred: Purple Disappearing)
- 1 Pair of Scissors (Preferred: Fiskars Safety)
- 1 Big Box of Facial Tissue
- 1 Box of Bandaids
- 1 Non-Spiral Composition Notebook (2nd Graders Only)
Pick only 1 of the following to send:
- Paper Cups (Like Dixie Cups)
- Small or Large Paper Plates
- Sandwich Size Ziplocs
- Quart Size Ziplocs
- Gallon Size Ziplocs
Individual Student Supplies (Please put Name on Items):
- Backpack
- Water Bottle
- Gym Shoes
- A Pocket Folder for Papers to go between Home and School.
3rd & 4th Grade
- 9 Glue Sticks
- 1 Box of Crayons
- 1 Box of Colored Pencils
- 1 Pack of Crayola Markers
- 5 Mead Composition Notebooks (Wide Ruled, Any Color)
- 6 Boxes of #2 Pencils
- 3 Black Sharpie Permanent Markers
- 2 Pack of EXPO White Board Markers and Eraser
- 3 Folders (2 Pocket)
- 1 Pair of Scissors
- 1 Pencil Case (Preferred: Large Mesh Pocket)
*Hard Cases don’t fit in book boxes very well. - 10 Pencil Top Erasers
- 1 Box of Tissues
- 1 Ruler
- 1 8oz Container of Hand Sanitizer
- 2 Containers of Sanitizing Wipes
5th & 6th Grade
- 1 Box of Gallon Size Baggies
- 1 Box of Quart Size Baggies
- 2 Boxes of Facial Tissue
- 3 Packs of Antibacterial Wipes
- 1 Hand Sanitizer (Pump)
- 4 Packs of Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
- 3 Boxes of #2 Pencils
- Handheld Pencil Sharpener
- Cap Erasers
- (2) 3-Prong Pocket Folders
- Multicolored Highlighters
- 2 Composition Notebooks (No Spiral Please)
- 1 Box of Crayons
- 1 Box of Colored Pencils
- 1 Box of Markers
- 1 Pair of Scissors
- 3 Glue Sticks
- 1 Bottle of Liquid Glue
- Gym Shoes
- Weekly Newsnotes
- BEING THERE EXPERIENCES
Health Fair at the REc Center
To Be determined
Kinder and PreK children will explore the different offerings of the health fair, including: A dentist, a nurse, nutritionist, and other exciting presenters. They will learn about all of the ways to keep their bodies healthy and strong.
- CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
All about Me
To be determined (Beginning of November)
Our first COL will focus all on your student! They will be able to show you everything they have learned about their bodies! They will enjoy telling you all about their bones and digestive system, and even help you explore our 6 senses.