Kindergarten Orientation 2017-18 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks Mrs. Wallace- Principal Mrs. Hyde -Asst. Principal "Making a World of Difference. Every Child, Every Day!"

Welcome to the Kindergarten Class of 2030!

Meet the Teachers: Ms. Adams Ms. Ripley Ms. Alvarez Ms. King

Kinder Camp will continue the first three days and students will be in 3 groups. The teachers will get to know all the students through classroom observations, activities and assessments. We believe this will help us provide the best placement and teacher fit. Teachers will be assigned by the end of Friday, August 25, 2017. A letter will go home letting you know who your child’s kinder teacher is. You will be allowed to walk your student to class Monday if you wish.

The Support Team: Ms. Herrera – Counselor Coach Hatfield – P.E. Ms. Garza – Computers Ms. Summers– Librarian Ms. Lupold-Music

Kindergarten Academics/Curriculum Balanced Literacy Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading Journal Writing Math Science Social Studies

Related Academics: Physical Education Art Music Media Technology Integration Guidance

A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener

Opening Activities (Lunch count, Morning work, Journals, Calendar Math, Oral Language skills) Language Arts Block (Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing, and Reading) Mathematics Block (Hands-on activities and instruction) Centers/Workstations (Small group instruction, Individualized student support, Enrichment and Individualized instructional time) Lunch (Good nutrition, health, and daily focus on table manners) Recess (Fine and gross motor skill development) Story time (Listening to stories and music/ Book and print awareness activities) Social Studies/Science (Discovery time/ SS and Science Units) PE/Art/Music/Computers Daily Reflections (Review concepts/skills learned today)

Attendance Attendance and being at school on time is very important! There is a positive correlation between student attendance and student achievement. When you get your child to school on time, it sends a strong message that you value education.

HRE’s Behavior Expectations Striving to be a HERO H - helpful E - engaged R - respectful O- on task Discipline procedures are as follows (K-2): Verbal Warning Clip moved and 5 minutes of lost privileges. Clip moved and 10 minutes of lost privileges. Clip moved and loss of all privileges with a call home. Clip moved and an Office Referral

LPISD Dress Code T-shirts, collared/no collared shirts (no pictures, graphics, words, symbols, letters) Socks must be worn No open-toed shoes No faux-hawks (or any other kinds of distracting hair) Shorts and dresses must be below fingertips (when wearing dresses please have shorts underneath)

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Promote a love of Reading You are your child’s first teacher! You are a powerful role model. Read to your child. Read with your child. Talk about the story and pictures. Have fun with words- rhythm and rhyme of the language.

Benefits of Reading with Your Child Development of a larger vocabulary Development of longer attention spans Promotes a greater understanding of book and print Value reading and learning Opportunities to spend quality time with your child

Think Beyond Books: Environmental Print: Words and phrases that surround us Billboards Restaurant signs Menus Grocery store Traffic signs Cereal boxes Magazines

Communication Model for your child Oral language Written language Nonverbal communication Listening skills Speaking skills

Readiness Playing games Categorizing/grouping items Help with preparing snacks/meals Putting things away Getting along with others Learning to listen Sticking to a schedule

How Can I Help My Child Demonstrate how to hold and turn pages of a book. Help them begin to recognize and know their first and last name. Practice writing their first name (capital letter at the beginning, lower case letters throughout). Practice saying the alphabet (not singing). Practice counting to 25. Help them learn to recognize colors and basic shapes. Learn their address and phone number.

How Can I Help My Child This (con’t) Enroll your child in the Reading Program at the local Library. Practice buttoning, snapping, and tucking in shirts Practice tying shoes. Teach your child proper restroom etiquette.

How to Prepare for a successful 2017-2018 School Year: Make sure you child gets plenty of rest- It is a great idea to establish a school routine one week before school starts (going to bed early and waking up early). Serve nutritious and unhurried meals. Encourage your child to be polite and to state feelings instead of acting them out. Provide numerous opportunities for experiences with books.

Plan to be Active: Join the PTO! Volunteer to help your school. Attend school events, parent conferences, and meetings. Contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.

Beginning of the 2017-2018 School Year Reminders: Meet the Teacher will be held at HRE in August 21, 2017 5:30-6:30. First day of school is Wednesday, August 23, 2017. School day is 7:40 am – 3:15 pm. Tardy bell rings at 7:50 am. Open House 9/14/17 at 5:30- 6:30. Grahams with Grandparents 9/8/17 7:00 am

Contact Person: Do you still need to complete your registration? Do you have registration questions? Do you have questions about the school supply list? Do you have questions about a Heritage Spirit shirt? Please See the Front Office

Questions/Comments General questions? Specific questions?

Conclusion Thank you for taking the time to attend HRE’s Kinder Kamp! We look forward to our partnership with you, which will ensure a quality educational experience for your child.