Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation! Presented by: Nicole Mort Brittany Collett Dianne Russell

Staff Introductions Mr. Robbins, Principal Mr. Watts, Assistant Principal Mrs. Cunningham, Assistant Principal Mrs. Peters, School Counselor Mrs. McHale, STEM Title 1 Teacher Mrs. Luebke, Humanities Title 1 Teacher Ms. Kaymi Plank, Judy Center Community Specialist Mrs. Robin Hoff, Judy Community Center Learning Teacher

Fine Arts & Fitness Team Media Specialist Physical Education Health Art Music Mrs. Brewer Ms. Totten & Mr. Cahill Mrs. Tarlow Mrs. Jenkins Mrs. Strine The goal of the Fine Arts and Fitness team is to support each student in their learning. Our teaching is guided by setting high expectations, helping students to meet and exceed goals and strengthening positive relationships within our school community. In FAF classes students will be taught how to make connections and use problem solving methods that can be applied to the content that is taught in the regular education classroom. Student achievement is our focus.

A Day in Kindergarten! Arrival Morning Meeting Reading Instruction Writing Recess Lunch Math Instruction Specials Science/Social Studies Stations Dismissal

English Language Arts (ELA) *Based on Common Core Standards Phonemic Awareness/Phonics Comprehension Fluency Writing High Frequency Words Mrs. Gahm & Mrs. Luebke will also support our ELA instruction

Literacy Groups Each class has about 3-4 groups of various levels that are met with daily The groups are flexible There are 4 rotations: teacher, 2 independent, and Daily 5 literacy activities

Writing Communicate ideas through writing/drawing Use sounds to stretch out words Kid spelling is appropriate at this time- ex: kat Integrated in all areas Types of writing: Narrative Informational Opinion

Math Whole Group instruction Math Talk Flexible, small groups Ongoing assessments Hands on learning Problem solving

Math *Based on Common Core Standards Math Units Numbers to 10 Measurement and Data Numbers to 20 Geometry Mrs. McHale will also support our Math instruction

Science & Social Studies Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and their Environment Forces & Motions Weather & Climate Rules and Responsibilities Me and my Family Me on the Map These are a few of the units we will be exploring:

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Expectations: (Triple R’s) –Respectful –Responsible –Ready to Learn Whole Body Listening Daily behavior calendar in Mustang folder

Questions I Just Have to Ask… How often does my child get to use the bathroom? What if he/she has an accident? How important is my child’s attendance? How does my child purchase lunch? $2.50 lunch $.60 milk What is universal breakfast? How often should I check my child’s take home folder? Will my child have homework? When will it begin? Will kindergarten be taking field trips? How can I contact my child’s teacher? When can I start volunteering?

Additional Information Nurse Information: Mrs. Tshibaka Please see the Nurse before you leave if your forms are not complete! Transportation: Please indicate on your bus tag the morning and afternoon bus numbers if they differ If driving to school, please arrive no later then 8:25 am Judy Center Partnership Ms. Kaymi Plank, Community Specialist Mrs. Robin Hoff, Judy Community Center Learning Teacher

Thanks for coming Volunteer Training: Back to School Nights: (K – 2) September 9 th from 6-7pm (3 - 5) September 10 th from 6-7 pm Carroll County Website lists additional times and locations Open House is 3:00-3:30 Be sure to take home your child’s tote bag and Mustang folder from their cubby. Please join us from 3:30 – 5:30 for our PTO Picnic after the Open House