Kindergarten K1 Mrs. Vestal K2 Mrs. Steuernol Back to School Night 2016-2017 Kindergarten K1 Mrs. Vestal K2 Mrs. Steuernol

Thank You! Supplies and support Volunteers (TB test) Joining PTA Becoming a member of PEF (Peninsula Education Foundation)

Core Focus of the Kindergarten Team California State Standards Language Arts, Writing, Math, and Art Phonics: letter and sound identification, word building Sight words and High Frequency Word Lists Phonics paper books – weekly decodable books

Homework and Standards HW will be posted on Edlio on Mondays, but we try to post it on Fridays Completed homework is due back on Friday. Students need to place it in the homework basket. Make sure it is stapled and has your child’s name for full credit. The homework reflects work done in class and is aligned with the California State Standards. We expect HW to be of your child’s highest quality (pencil is best). This is a way for YOU to monitor your child’s progress (strengths and areas to work on)

Student Behavior Expectations Treat everyone with kindness Raise your hand to talk and wait to be called on Take care of supplies Keep body parts to yourself Always listen and follow directions. Be responsible for yourself Give it your best Manners “Be your best YOU!” Token system

Student and Parent Responsibilities BE ACTIVE ON EDLIO Have your child go through his/her backpack with you daily. Homework, announcements, daily work, and other information will come home throughout the week. This is your window on your child’s progress. Talk with your child about what happens in school. We work on verbal instruction to develop comprehension, accountability, and responsibility. Help your child with developing friendships and resolving conflicts without you having to intercede.

Volunteering We NEED and WANT parents to volunteer in our classrooms on a daily basis. We do a lot of “tasting” and cooking in class so please let us know about your child’s allergies or dietary restrictions. Please come and share your talents, interests, cultural background

Activities in the Kindergarten Suite Music programs Computer use Library Time Physical education Science projects Art projects Reading books Cooking Star of the Week Buddies

Misc. Items Please send a snack with your child every day. Dismissal/pick-up – please be on time either at the gate or up front Drop-off at 8:15 – gate stays locked until then Lunch (always ready to eat with utensils etc.) Minimum Days – 12:00 please send a large snack Birthdays Change of clothes in your child’s backpack Library books are due on TUESDAY for K2 and FRIDAY for K1 PE on Mondays and Thursdays (wear appropriate clothing and shoes)

Thank You! Point Vicente Kindergarten Suite