1. Welcome to Kindergarten

2. Our Mission Statement
Rolling Terrace Elementary is a school where students, staff and families are respectful of individual differences and come together in a positive, nurturing environment to produce independent lifelong learners. Our stakeholders are committed to ROAR.
Responsible
Organized
Always Safe
Respectful
Lili and Charlotte

3. A day in the life of your Kindergartener…
8:40 first bell rings – go to classroom
8:40 – 9:00 unpack, eat breakfast
9:00 announcements, instructional day begins
9: :25 class instruction
11: :10 Lunch
12: :35 Recess
12:40 – 1:25 Specials or continue instruction
1:25 – 2:45 class instruction
2:45 – 3:15 Exploration centers, science/social studies
3:25 – Dismissal
*schedule changes evolve depending on needs
Lili and Charlotte

4. Specials Schedule PE (must wear sneakers) Art (may be messy!) Library
Music
Computer Class
Lili and Charlotte

5. Communication Homework –sent home MONDAY (LUNES)
Notes from home (in a LABELED envelope)
Team newsletter
Yellow Wednesday Envelope
or phone – check with teacher
RT Website – check for updates
Parent/Teacher conferences
MCPS Parent Portal
Kim and Diane

6. myMCPS Parent Portal
New parent portal to share information regarding grades, attendance, and more
Look for more information specific to Rolling Terrace, including login instructions, starting in October
Kim and Diane

7. Birthday Celebrations
Arrange with teacher in advance
Store bought items only
Choose healthy options - check with teacher about allergies
During lunch only, parent supervises
Kim and Diane

8. Involvement Opportunities
FIELD TRIPS
3 field trips a year.
Limited Chaperones – must complete MCPS required training
No siblings permitted
AFTERSCHOOL PARENT WORKSHOPS
2 planned events after school for parents and children to learn how to help your child at home.
Barb and Lindsey

9. Mandatory Volunteer Training
There is a 30-minute mandatory training (on the computer) about MCPS child abuse and neglect.
This will be needed by everyone that wishes to regularly volunteer at the school or on field trips.
If you have any questions or need more information, see the front office staff.
Barb and Lindsey

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11. What to bring/not to bring to school.
Please Bring
Backpack
Wednesday envelope (Thursdays)
Homework journal/folder (Friday)
Sneakers on PE day
Do Not Bring
Toys
Candy
Gum
Cell phones
Hand held electronics
Make-up or purses
Weapons
Medication
Barb and Lindsey

12. How can you help your child at home?
Reading- read aloud daily (any language), practice sight words (the, like, can, etc.) Writing - Draw and write, practice handwriting
Math - counting, number recognition, number writing
Provide regular time and space for homework
Regular bedtime every night (a minimum of 10 hours)
Izzy and Lili (National Sleep Foundation)

13. Kindergarten Assessments
Reading mCLASS – 3 times/year K – 2
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment KRA-September/October
MAP – P math assessment 2 times/year - computerized
Ongoing informal assessments in all areas.
Terri and Diane

14. Report Cards
Report cards are sent home 4 times in November, February, April, and June.
Standards-based; ongoing assessments in all areas.
Conferences on Friday, November 10th and 17th (sign up tonight with your child’s teacher)
Terri and Diane

15. Updates to the Kindergarten Report Card
Terri and Diane

16. Reading Goals
Every student reading at least a level 6 by the end of Kindergarten
What does a level 6 book look like?
Chelsea and Lindsey and Carl

17. One last note….
Please label ALL of your child’s belongings (backpack, lunch box, sweaters, coats, hats, etc.)
Please provide a complete extra set of clothes labeled with your child’s name in a Ziploc bag – these will stay at school.
Medication/health policy – see nurse
Breakfast 8:40-9:00- please be on time
Please remember dismissal is 3:25- please be on time! Send a note if someone else is picking up your child.
Chelsea and Lindsey and Carl

18. Please meet your child’s teacher in the classroom.
Mrs. Orton B 110
Mrs. Aulestia B 108
Sra. Walberg B 106
Sra. Thompson B 104
Mrs. Grodsky A 104
Ms. Robinson B 105
Ms. Sealey B 101
Ms. Hill C 100
Chelsea and Lindsey and Carl