Sure Start Parent Orientation Rainbow Elementary

AGENDA What is Sure Start? Philosophy Classroom Procedures Parent Involvement Assessment Need to Know Questions

What is Sure Start? Research-based pre-school program High quality educational program Best practices in Early Childhood Education Close collaboration with community Targets children “at-risk” Reserved for those who will most benefit

Philosophy Children’s potential for learning is based on early experiences Incorporates child growth and development and family systems theories Intensive curriculum that teaches requisite skills Early intervention can eliminate risk factors

Philosophy cont. Children benefit from early experiences Safe and nurturing environment Exposure to rich experiences All learning is interrelated Learn through play Different learning styles Family involvement is crucial Preschool programs linked to later grades

Discipline Plan Students are responsible for themselves Destructive or hurtful children Daily communication between school and home

Rules 1. Keep your hands and your feet to yourself 2. Be kind 3. Share 4. Take turns 5. Use inside voices 6. Always walk

Bus Riders Mr. Nesbit / Line up quietly Stay seated and talk quietly Bus safety presentation

Class Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 1:45 pm Contact the office by 9am

Releasing children Parent Pre-Approved Adult Tardy-sign in at the front office / walk your child to the class Early release-sign in and come to classroom to pick up your child

Personal Toys Not allowed in class –lost or broken –sharing/fighting

Classroom Attire Weather appropriate Comfortable Shoes

Birthdays Provided by parents –Cupcakes, cookies, cake, ice cream –Paper plates and utensils –Usually at lunch time

Library Fridays Storytime Return of books

Safety Procedures Fire Drill Shelter in Place Lockdown Evacuation and Earthquake Snow Days –Listen to AFN MW 1485 starts at 5:30 am –Watch AFN –MP recording /581

Chow Snacks Lunch Home

Parent Involvement Requirements Examples PTSA SAC

Requirements 60 hours for a two parent family 30 hours for a one parent family Quarterly goals –End of Dec---20(10) –End of March---40 (20) –End of May (30)

Examples In the classroom –reading –singing –art –centers –meals –cleaning –preparation At home –library book reports –picture book reports Fieldtrips

Assessment ESI Developmental Screen STAR Early Literacy CC.net Letters/colors/numbers Centers Portfolios

Centers Blocks Art Housekeeping Outdoors Sand and Water Library Woodworking Computers Science Table Toys Cooking Listening Center

Need to Know Wesites Home visits Monthly Parent Meetings Sick Policy Schedule Supplies

Home Visits To provide information To establish rapport To promote child-parent-teacher interaction

Parent meetings Third Tuesday of the month 5:30-6:30 pm

Sick Policy Fever Vomiting Diarrhea Strep Throat Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Universal Precautions Nurse-Mrs. Jenny Oberschlake (Nurse O)

Schedule Arrival8:00 - 8:15 Circle8:15 - 8:40 Centers8:40 - 9:30 Snack9:35 - 9:50 Outdoors9: :55 Lunch11: :30 Teeth11: :45 Nap11:45 – 1:00 Snack 1:15 - 1:30 Dismissal 1:40 - 1:45

Supplies Change of clothes Very, Very Small Blanket Toothbrush-child- sized not electric Toothpaste-child Glue sticks 4 Box of tissues Backpack-full size Spiral Notebook-full size Sport-top water bottle Change of shoes

It looks like play, but we are LEARNING!!!..to work and play together..to respect the rights of others..to grow in self-control..to develop good working habits..to clean-up after ourselves..to develop an interest in literature..to develop an interest in the world around us..to improve muscular coordination..TO BE HAPPY!!!!