1. Welcome to Kindergarten! A Foundation for Success.
Back To School Night

2. Kindergarten Team Mr. Bailey Mrs. Baxter Ms. Hood Mrs. Suchocki
Mrs. Faries
Mrs. Turner
Ms. Wyler

3. Agenda: Morning Schedule Mr. Bailey Afternoon Schedule Ms. Hood
Handwriting/Homework Mrs. Suchocki
DIVE Expectations Mrs. Baxter
General Info Mr. Bailey

4. A successful day starts at home and continues at school!
Have a good breakfast
Make sure you go to the bathroom before you leave
Don’t forget appropriate clothing (jackets, PE shoes, etc.)
Bring your backpack everyday with your daily folder
Know if you are buying lunch
Have your money ready to order
Wallet, bag, or container to hold change from lunch money
Have a good attitude and be ready to learn and have fun

5. Kindergarten Daily Schedule

6. Opening Unpack Put folders away Sign-up for lunch or put lunch on cart
Complete morning activities

7. Language Arts reading writing reading groups
small and large group instruction
guided reading books
BIG books (Fiction/Non-Fiction)

8. Language Arts (Cont.) Reading Series (Treasures/Common Core)
phonemic awareness
phonics
letter recognition
high frequency words
oral language
writing

9. Recess
11: :45 We have our own playground designated for younger children
We will be outside when the weather is nice and inside during inclement weather
Please dress appropriately

10. Lunch Time! Lunch 11:45-12:15 in the cafetorium
Bathroom Break (After Lunch)
Related Arts (Specials) 12:20-1:20

11. Related Arts Classes (Specials)
Physical education – 30 minutes (3 times a week)
Media (book selection) – 60 minutes (Once a week)
Music – 30 minutes (2 times a week)
Art - 60 minutes (Once a week)
Technology – 45 minutes (Once a week)

12. 10 - 15 minutes to relax, regroup, and rejuvenate
Take Ten
minutes to relax, regroup, and rejuvenate

13. Math
Students will learn topics in depth through Common Core. They will be actively engaged while working with materials and with peers to solve larger math problems.

14. Science, Social Studies, and Health
Integration of these areas involves the use of the Treasures Series while meeting the NGSS guidelines and standards set for the kindergarten curriculum.

15. Self Selected Activities
Specific activities designed to help the children learn how to…
Socialize
Take turns/be patient
Create and carry-on conversations
Imagine and wonder

16. We’re on our way home Dismissal - 3:20 (first bell)
On the buses by 3:30
After a long day, you’re home

17. Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser style used school wide
Use web-sites to help with at home practice
Practice always helps

18. Homework Homework will start 9/20/16
It varies by class, so check with your teacher! (Q and A back in the classroom)
Check and discuss DIVE Folder behavior!

19. Grading Policy  Outstanding  + Very Good  Satisfactory
When your child brings home work from school it may be graded with the following:
 Outstanding
 + Very Good
 Satisfactory
 - Needs improvement
Checked but not graded

20. Progress Indicators
Daily Calendar
Progress Reports
Report Cards

21. Report Card

22. D. I. V. E.
Dependable
Involved and Organized
Very Respectful
Effort

25. General Information Communication
Talk with your child’s teacher for specifics
If you send a note, put it in your child’s white daily folder
A written excuse is required after any absence (Prior Knowledge is Helpful)
Please return the note the day your child returns and it must be signed
Changes in transportation must have a written note
Please allow 48 hours to return s/phone calls

26. Donations to help the class
Tissues
Wipes
Hand Sanitizer or Soap
Crayons
Glue Sticks
Stickers
Paper (Printer, Construction, Color…)
Zip-lock Bags (All Sizes)
Paper Towel Rolls (Lots of Them)

27. We are here for the children, and also for you
We are here for the children, and also for you. Call or us with any questions or concerns. We are looking forward to a great school year together.

28. If you missed something or if you have any questions after tonight:
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
Click the ‘Our Staff’ tab
Scroll down to Kindergarten
Canvas Team Page (Under Construction)
your child’s teacher