West Deptford Township Schools Kindergarten Parent Orientation

Welcome Class of 2030

Kindergarten Screening: Recently occurred March 28th, 29th & 30th at your designated school If you have not screened your child yet please contact my office. The next screening will be August 17th, 2017 Early Screening Inventory (ESI-R) Developmental screening instrument that is individually administered

Common Parental Questions: What is kindergarten screening? An opportunity to meet your child. It is NOT a test. There is no pass or fail. Developmental screening tool – NOT SKILLS! Not testing letters or sounds

You set the tone about the process  Make new friends. See your new school. Come and play for a little bit: Play with blocks Draw a picture And even hop up and down!

Kindergarten Screening In Action

Common Parental Questions: What if my child gets nervous, shy, or has difficulty with the screening? ALL children age 5 on or before October 1st will be admitted to kindergarten. This is not for a special education referral. No child will be referred to special education based on this screening tool. This is NOT the purpose.

Common Parental Questions: What do I do if my child is a summer birthday? Feel free to call the curriculum office to chat. Parent decision made prior to the start of the year. You know your child best.

Common Parental Questions: What can I do help prepare my child for September? READ & Praise your child READING is NOT a natural process for us. SPEECH is – READING is not. Incorporate nursery rhymes- MOTHER GOOSE Incorporate rhyming books – Dr. Seuss When reading TALK about the story!

What can I do at home to help prepare my child?

District Website : http://www.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/curriculum/kindergarten_orientation

Reading (Blue): Room B-1 Writing (Green): Room B-3 Where do we go now? Reading (Blue): Room B-1 Writing (Green): Room B-3 Math (Pink): Room B-2

THANK YOU FOR COMING!