Kindergarten K1 Mrs. Vestal K2 Mrs. Steuernol Back to School Night 2017-2018 Kindergarten K1 Mrs. Vestal K2 Mrs. Steuernol

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

Academic 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 BE KIND BE HONEST BE RESPECTFUL BE A GOOD LISTENER Token System – individual Class Reward – whole class Good citizen report card

Student and Parent Responsibilities EDLIO Shutterfly 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 (TB test) 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 Computer Lab Library 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 FRIDAYS PE on Mondays and Thursdays (wear appropriate clothing and shoes)

Thank You! The Kindergarten Team