North Coventry Elementary School Kindergarten Round Up Dr. Susan T. Lloyd, Principal

Agenda Philosophy Schedule Overview Curriculum Highlights Meet the Staff Transportation Safety & Security Communication Suggestions Important Dates Q & A Tour

Developing the Whole Child Intellectually Socially Emotionally Physically

Program Half Day Kindergarten 8:15 am – 11:15 am 12:15 pm – 3:10 pm

5 Day Cycle Daily Schedule Morning Meeting Word Study Language Arts Snack Handwriting Centers Math Specials: Gym, Art, Music, Library or Guidance Dismissal 5 Day Cycle

Language Arts Reading Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading Independent Reading

Language Arts Shared Writing Independent Writing Word Study Handwriting Without Tears

Math Numeration Measurement Geometry Operations Patterns Money Time Data Everyday Math

Wally’s Way We respect ourselves We respect others We respect our school We respect the environment

Special Area Classes Art Gym Music Library

Other Staff Guidance Counselor Nurse Learning Support Speech Therapist Reading Specialists

Transportation Busing is provided to school for AM students. We strongly encourage you to wait with your child in the morning. Busing is provided home from school for PM students. Kindergarten parents are required to meet their child at the bus stop in the afternoon. You will receive bussing information in mid August regarding your child’s bus stop and time. Children will have an opportunity to ride the bus during Kinder Camp.

Safety & Security Everyone’s Responsibility Locked Perimeter Emergency Procedures Practice, Practice, Practice Visitor & Volunteer Policy

Immunization Requirements

Communication http://www.ojrsd.com/Domain/11 E-mail Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Classroom Newsletters Building Newsletters District Newsletters Or give us a call!

PTO Mrs. Patty McPhie, Vice President Mrs. Deb Suessmuth Get Involved!

Suggestions Talk about school as a friendly, happy place Have your child know his/her name, address & phone number Have your child speak for himself/herself Read aloud to your child Allow your child time to play outside

Back to School Night August 26th Parents Only Miss Bevan & Mrs. Reynolds Kinder Camp August 17-20 9:00-11:30 am . Back to School Night August 26th Parents Only

First Day of School August 31

Questions & Answers Locate your Tour Tickets! 1. How will I know who my child’s teacher is? 2. How will I know what supplies are needed? 3. What if my child is sick?