Welcome to Town Creek Elementary School Kindergarten Orientation 2016

The Kindergarten Team Mrs. Kristy Yeatman ~ Teacher Ms. Leslie Gilman~ Teacher Mrs. Therese Carrigg~ K Para

Other Friendly Faces You Will See Principal ~ Ms. Marie Hankinson Secretaries ~ Ms. Tammy Ogle ~ Ms. Magen Atkins Nurse ~ Ms. Carole Tatman Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT)/Principal Substitute ~ Ms. Patricia Parsons Counselor ~ Ms. Susan Maier

Our Program  Literacy-based curriculum  Whole/Small group work opportunities  Scheduled blocks of time for learning  Differentiated  Child-centered and hands-on activities  Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS)

Our Daily Schedule (sample) 9:00Arrival (9:00 and later must be signed in at main office and receive a tardy slip) 9:00-9:15Homeroom: Check-in, breakfast, book check 9:15-9:30Morning Work 9:30-9:50Calendar Math 9:50-11:00Language Arts/Math 11:00-11:30Lunch 11:30-12:00Recess 12:00-12:30Language Arts 12:30-1:40Math/Language Arts 1:40-2:05 Integrated Learning Centers 2:05-2:35Science/Social Studies 2:35-2:40Pack Up 2:40-3:25 Specials 3:25-3:40Wrap Up Activities 3:40 Walkers and Pick-Ups Dismissed 3:45Bus Riders Dismissed

Assessments Informal (Observation) Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Language Arts  Rigby (reading level)  DIBELS Next (early literacy skills) Math  Counting Profile  Cognitive Guided Instruction/ Operational & Algebraic Thinking (CGI/OAT)

NEW Standards Based Report Card  DC = Distinguished Command of the Standard (Demonstrates consistent knowledge, application and extension of the standard)  SC = Strong Command of the Standard (Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of the standard)  PC = Partial Command of the Standard (Demonstrates some knowledge and application of the standard)  NY = Not Yet Meeting the Standard (Not yet demonstrating knowledge of the standard)  NA = Not Assessed Assessments Continued

Ensuring Student Success  Full day Kindergarten program  Daily communication folder  PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)  Researched based programs  Small focus groups for skill reinforcement  Ongoing assessments

Procedures  Arrival - Start with the routine you will continue for the school year - Children will come directly to their classroom at 9:00 AM (staff will direct children off buses and in the halls) - Children should arrive at school between 8:45 and 9:00 AM - You will need to visit the office and sign your child in, if arriving after 9:00 AM  Dismissal – Notify the office, preferably in writing ( both and before 3:00 PM if there is a change in how your child will be leaving. Follow up with a phone call if your is not acknowledged. - Photo ID is required when picking up your child - Daily parent pick-ups sign out from the Media Center (parents will enter through the Media door in the front of the building) - A parent/responsible person (13 or older) must accompany/meet kindergarteners at their bus stop

 Transportation Bands - Students will receive a yellow band for their wrist and one for their book bag - The bands contain their name and bus number - Please do not remove the band from your child’s wrist for the first week - Please do not remove the band from your child’s book bag  Medical Information - Please make sure all medications are given directly to Nurse Tatman - Make sure your child’s teacher is aware of any vital medical information (allergies, etc.) - Students are prohibited from transporting medication  Contact Information - Please contact the office with any changes in phone numbers and/or address Procedures Continued

Parent Opportunities Variety of opportunities to volunteer in our school  PTA  Fundraisers  Contact teachers for classroom opportunities to volunteer

Questions??

Let’s Have a Great Year!