Welcome to Kindergarten

1. Welcome to Kindergarten Parent Orientation August 8, 2019 Mrs. Larson Principal Mr. Cain Assistant Principal Mrs. Cook Mrs. Eikermann Mrs. Fox Mrs. Quinn

2. Mrs. Cook

3. Mrs. Eikermann

4. Mrs. Fox

5. Mrs. Quinn

6. Morning Drop Off • Students are allowed to enter the building at 8:20. They may enter through the main door or the pod doors. • Students will notbe supervised before 8:20. For the safety of your children, please have them arrive between 8:20-8:30. • School starts at 8:30. Students arriving after 8:30 will be tardy and need to get a slip from the office before coming into the classroom.

7. Communication • Email • Jennifer Cook- jennifer.cook@jeffco.k12.co.us • Amy Eikermann –amy.eikermann@jeffco.k12.co.us • Kelly Fox – kelly.fox@jeffco.k12.co.us • Beth Quinn –elizabeth.quinn@jeffco.k12.co.us • Weekly email communication • Friday – classroom • Sunday – Peak at the Week (school information) • Friday Folders • School Website/Marquee • Parent/Teacher conferences (signup genius) • Report Cards

8. Daily Schedule • 8:20 Soft Start • 8:30 School Begins/Opening • 8:45 Literacy • 10:00 Snack/Recess • 10:20 Literacy • 11:30 Art/Gym/Music • 12:00Recess/Lunch • 1:00 Math • 2:00 Science/Social Studies/ Library • 2:30  Purposeful play • 3:10 Dismissal

9. Literacy Block • FUNdations • A phonics based spelling/reading and handwriting program • Reading Workshop • Focuses on Comprehension, Accuracy (decoding the words), Fluency (reading the text at an appropriate rate and with expression), and Vocabulary • Whole Group, Flexible Small Groups, and Individualized Instruction • Child-centered reading activities during workshop may include: • Listening to reading, Writing, Shared Reading, Poetry, Independent reading, and Word Work • Writer’s Workshop • Introduction to various writing styles using authors as mentors • Writing Process

10. Math • Math Expressions - resource • Math Workshop • counting forwards and backwards • one-to-one correspondence • partners of 5 and 10 • sequencing numbers • 2D and 3D shapes • addition and subtraction • teen numbers • measurement

11. Specials • Physical Education, Art and Music Mr. Halliwell, Mr. Oryshchyn, and Mrs. Skiles • Digital Teacher Librarian Mrs. Schiele • Library Day Monday - Cook Tuesday – Eikermann Wednesday – Fox Thursday – Quinn

12. Lunch • Talk to your child about whether he/she is eating hot lunch or cold lunch (lunchbox) before school. Menu can be found on the Rooney Ranch website. • Label your lunchbox. • You may pay for lunch online (schoolcafe) or send money to school. There is a transaction fee for this method. • Please pack water bottle and a lunch specific drink.

13. Science/Social Studies/Purposeful Play • Science • Properties • Motion • Weather • Plants and animals • Social Studies • Citizenship • Stories of long ago and today • Economics • Geography • Purposeful Play – guided play that allows children to make meaning out of their experiences.

14. Report Cards 4 – Exceeding Standard Advanced Proficient 3 – Meeting Standard Proficient 2 – Making Progress Toward Standard Partially Proficient 1 – Lacking Adequate Progress Unsatisfactory *Report Cards will go home with students at the end of each trimester

15. Parent Volunteers • We will be asking for volunteers beginning in October. This allows us time to establish routines in the classroom. • Sign up available mid-September.

16. Snacks • Please pack a healthy snack • Fruit, vegetables, cheese, protein, crackers, etc. • Pack your child with a sustainable snack that will keep them full and ready to learn. • Please pack your child’s snack separately from their lunch.

17. Kindergarten Buddy • At one point during the school year, your child will bring home our classroom Kindergarten Buddy. • When Buddy comes home with your child, he/she can write about what adventures they have with Buddy. This can be through pictures, words, etc., but needs to be done by the child.

18. Birthdays • Your child’s birthday will be recognized and celebrated at school on the weekly announcements and in the classroom. • Treats will not be allowed. • Other ways that you can celebrate your child’s birthday • Stickers/Pencils to pass out for the class • Birthday Book Club with Mrs. Schiele • Donate a book to the classroom library in your child’s name • Please do not send birthday invitations to school. Please refer to the online school directory.

19. Important Dates • August 13 - Student Orientation/Supply Drop Off • August 14 and 15 – 11:30 dismissal for all Kindergarten students • August 16 – First full day – 8:30 – 3:10 • August 23 and August 26 Assessment Days - No Regular classes • September 2 – No school • September 19 Field Day • September 20 No school • October 9 and 10 – Parent teacher conferences

20. Odds and Ends • Before and After Care – Coordinate with the City of Lakewood • Please leave toys at home • at certain times of the year we will allow students to bring in a stuffed animal from home • If your child is going home differently than usual, please call the front office so they can get a message to us as we are not able to check email before dismissal. • Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the ever changing Colorado weather. We will have recess outside most days.

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