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Welcome to Kindergarten!

I would like to welcome you and your child to Kindergarten at Duncan Creek! I am looking forward to working with your child this year!
My mission is to provide an engaging and safe environment conducive to learning for my students. I will use a variety of effective teaching strategies to create a balanced program that will meet the needs of all my students, while treating them with respect and compassion. I will have high expectations for my students and hold them accountable for their actions.
Below you will find some important information about our program. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 678-714-5800. My email is amy_corrigan@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
Our school hours are 8:50-3:20. Students may arrive at school no earlier than 8:20. Our news program will begin promptly at 8:45.
We will have a snack time in the morning. Please send a nutritious snack daily. Water bottles are allowed as well, but please do not send juice boxes for snack. Lunches are $2.25 per day and can be pre-paid. Ice cream can be purchased for $1.00. When sending in money, please send it in an envelope labeled with child’s name and purpose.
Birthdays are special occasions for young children. If you would like to send in a special snack for us to serve at snack time, please let us know in advance. Also, on your child’s birthday, he or she may choose a book from our Beloved Birthday Books Box.
Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate for our students and based on the Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).
The children will be doing hands-on activities in large, small groups, and learning centers. Your child will be working on pre-reading and reading skills daily. Our program has several components that foster reading skills and enhance the enjoyment of stories. You can help by reading to your child daily.
Our math program uses manipulatives to explore all areas of mathematics and emphasizes the development of logical thinking rather than rote memorization.
Every Friday, we will send home a folder with work, AKS and behavior reports, a newsletter, and any other school related information. Please go through the folder together, sign, and return it on Monday. I look forward to a great year with your child!

Respectfully,
Amy Corrigan