Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Mrs. Davidson & Mrs. Williamson Room 12

Introductions Mrs. Davidson Algonkian Parent Military Family Teaching Experience Mrs. Williamson Early Childhood Education Degree Teaching Experience Two kids (also from Algonkian)

Is There an Elephant in Here? Long Term Sub….Probably Not Your First Choice First Six Weeks of Kindergarten - Creating and Environment for Learning - Procedures and Boundaries - Testing for Personalized Learning - Social Skills

Learning Language Arts and Math Science and Social Studies LCPS Assessments Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) 9 Week Plans Posted on Algonkian Website

Classroom Expectations Peacemakers PBIS and Golden Tickets Ready Respectful Responsible Positive Relationships

Daily Schedule Arrival and Morning Work Announcements Power Up – Strategic intervention time Morning Meeting Language Arts – Small group, whole group Lunch/Short Recess Specials Writing Snack/Long Recess Math Closing Procedures and Dismissal

Lunch 10:15 in the Cafeteria. Buying or Packing? Payment Please let your child know! Payment Online at myschoolbucks.com Send in cash or check Free and Reduced Lunch

Daily Snack No peanuts! Healthy Something your child Will Eat

Specials Art Music P.E. Library: Books due Wednesday SEARCH Counseling

Dismissal Transportation Forms Bus Walkers We CANNOT release your child without one Bus Tags Daycare Walkers Meet us outside at the left side of the building.

Bus Expectations Bus Driver Supervision Contact Main Office

Homework Daily Reading Classroom Projects

Book Bag Full Name Transportation Tag Daily Check Notes and Papers

Classroom Clothing It is COLD Layering Labeling Play Shoes

Birthdays Algonkian Policy Food Free Classrooms (LCPS Policy) Alternatives Class Book Stickers Pencils No Balloons

Procedures Personal Information Changes Transportation Changes Written and Signed Note Visitors Student Release Illness Algonkian Absentee Line (571-434-3241) Label Everything

Open House Wednesday, Aug. 22nd at 9:00-10:00am Guided “To-Do List” School Supplies (Open House or First Day is fine)

Conferences Scheduled with Mrs. Aellen Email November Conferences Used for volunteers and classroom celebrations (start in October)

Contact Information School phone number: 571-434-3240 Use this number for urgent matters Email mdavids2@lcps.org Availability Notes - Large pocket of backpack

Forms Transportation Form Early Dismissal Form ParentVue Plans in case of an emergency or inclement weather ParentVue Student Rights and Responsilbilities Student Information Transportation Emergency Contact Information FLE, Photos &etc Opt In or Out https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/domain/17270/pvue_info_upd ate/QT%20ParentVUE_StudentInfo%20Update.pdf

Remember . . . Set the Tone for the First Day Walking them to the classroom We are SO excited to be teaching your children!

Visit lcps. org and click “Parents” tab Visit lcps.org and click “Parents” tab. Then choose ParentVUE login from the quick menu on the left. You will first be prompted to review and e-sign your child’s Rights and Responsibilities form.

Once your Rights and Responsibilities Form has been e-signed, choose School Info to review your child’s information.

Any previously submitted information will appear in the entry fields Any previously submitted information will appear in the entry fields. Select Edit Information to add and edit information. Select this button even if you have no changes to make..

To change information about your child or add information, enter correct data into the “Changed Value” column.

After reviewing all student information for accuracy, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the Information page to enter your child’s Dismissal plan. This should be your child’s primary method of dismissing. Then, click Save Changes.