Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Bybee Mrs. Melton Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Ritcheske

Children have been split up into random groups The teachers they will with when schools begins is TBD. We will find out their teachers At the Kindergarten Playdate Children will have the opportunity to play in the kindergarten classrooms in small groups

Kindergarten Programs Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Guided Reading / Daily 5 Integrated Thematic Units of Study Hands-On Science Music, Norris Performing Arts, Art At Your Fingertips, Garden Technology/Media Literacy Physical Education

Kindergarten - Math Count to 100 by ones and tens Count to tell the number of objects to 20. Write numbers to 20. Compare groups of objects up to 10. Model Base 10 for numbers to 20. REQUIRED FLUENCY: Add/Subtract within 5

Kindergarten - ELA Understand “Concepts About Print” Know letters, the sounds they make, and combinations of letter sounds (phonics) Decode and read emergent texts. Ask and answer questions about text, retell stories and important events, make predictions, compare and contrast texts. Write a simple sentence with correct punctuation

Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

SPARK Rancho Vista Spark! Be Safe Persevere Responsible Kind Hallways   Persevere Responsible Kind Hallways Walk Hallways are quiet zones Focus on getting to your destination safely Be quiet Be considerate of those nearby Be friendly Classrooms Keep your hands & body to yourself Respect personal space Do your best Practice Allow yourself to make mistakes learn from then Be patient Come ready to learn Be organized Ask for help when needed Follow directions Speak kindly Support and encourage others MPR Follow teachers’ directions Listen attentively Be open minded Come in quietly Stay seated during assemblies Be respectful of people presenting Participate politely and use appropriate applause Bathrooms Give other privacy Wash hands when done Flush toilet Be mindful of your body Plan ahead Clean up after yourself Return promptly to class Report inappropriate behavior Use supplies wisely Wait your turn Dismissal & Arrival Stay in supervised areas Be alert and prepared Listen to adults’ directions Have belongings ready Screen free Be helpful Eating Areas Stay seated while eating Only eat your own food Stay seated until you are dismissed by the whistle Clean up your area and Throw away your trash Be polite Use good manners Respect other’s food choices Playground Use equipment appropriately Be aware of your surroundings Run only in designated areas Try something new Make a new friend Check out and return equipment Follow rules of the activity/game Include others Be a good friend Listen politely Encourage others

Regular Day Modified Day (Monday) Minimum Day Start Readiness Bell School starts TK (early birds) TK (Later gators) Kindergarten 8:25 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Recess 10:00-10:35 a.m. Lunch 11:45-12:30 p.m. Dismissal 1:35 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:05 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 11:45 p.m.

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures Pick up and Drop off for TK and Kindergarten is in the front lot Remain in your cars Move Forward with Traffic You are welcome to walk in to pick up or drop off your child but will need to park in the street Kindergarten playground opens at 8:15 a.m. Stay Strong!

Lunch Program Students/Parents can place a lunch order with the child’s teacher Children will have an opportunity to eat a nutritious hot lunch including alternates like grill cheese, bean and cheese burrito Salad Bar Milk or juice Check your child’s balance online

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We need you! The majority of Rancho Vista’s families choose to work in their child’s classroom PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Perhaps most important, though, is that light you will see in your child’s eyes when you show through participation how much you value his/her experiences. We invite you to join us in our journey of growth and discovery. Provide educational, emotional, and social support for all children at Rancho Vista.

Registration Order school supplies www.shopttkits.com Use account #82358 Order online by June 5th Complete and bring in forms from Aeries- 2 step process Kindergarten Playdate August 23rd 9 a.m.

Meet and Greet Meet other Kinder Parents Set up time to play Visit Rancho Vista over the summer

Peninsula Education Foundation Rancho Vista PTA Peninsula Education Foundation Kid’s Corner