1. WELCOME to Kindergarten Parent Orientation At Line Creek All Belong, All Learn, All Lead, Lions Succeed!

2. Line Creek Specials Teachers
Mr. Carney (Music)
Miss Wittler (Art)
Mrs. Happy (P.E.)
Mrs. Rigos (Library)
4 Day Letter Rotation/50 minutes
Watch monthly calendar and Newsletter
Students will have P.E. and Music on the same day. 25 minutes each. They MUST wear sneakers to participate in P.E.

3. Writer’s/Reader’s Workshop
10 minute mini lesson, 25 minutes for students to write/read independently while teacher conferences with individual students (practice and application), 10 minutes for reflection as a whole group.
Allows students to write and read about their interests.
Writing:
Work will be sent home after the end of the unit. Some may be complete pieces of writing and others may be a draft.
They will learn to write narrative, opinion, and informative types of writing.
Publishing party at the end of every unit and students will use special writing supplies to publish their work.
Reading:
They will learn about non-fiction and fiction texts.
Book Buckets
Level D is the end of the year goal

4. Level D Example

5. Math Workshop Envision Math Program
This program will help students begin their study of math with a focus on cardinality and number operations.
Students will count to 100 by 1s and10s
Solve problems by counting, comparing and joining and separating sets which help them develop the foundational understanding for addition and subtraction.
Math will be taught following the workshop model
Whole group instruction
Independent practice
Math stations/rotations
Whole group reflection
Students will bring home a work mat each day. At the beginning of each unit, a game will be taught and sent home to play and review.

7. Title 1
Since 2013, Line Creek has received Title 1 funds. We are classified as a Title 1 School.
The Title I program provides additional support to students needing extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom.
Support can be provided in the classroom or in a support service classroom with Mrs. McCauley or Mrs. Moore, our Reading Interventionists.
One of the requirements of Title 1 is the Teacher/Student/Parent/School Compact. Please take a minute to read through the compact and sign/date it. It can be left on the desk when you leave tonight.
For more information please visit the Line Creek website or see Mrs. McCauley or Mrs. Moore.
Zanah

8. Grading
Parent/Teacher conferences in October. If you have not signed up yet, please do so before you leave tonight.

9. Curriculum Science (Stem Scopes) Social Studies Art Music P.E. Library
7 Habits
Technology

10. Communication
Electronic newsletters will go home once a week. Please watch for and READ IT! It is filled with important information and upcoming events! If you would like a paper copy please let me know.
Three way street: Teacher/Parent/School
School newsletter from Mrs. Greim sent home once a month via or paper copy.
If your information should change, please let me know ASAP.

11. We work hard! But, we still have fun!!
Field Trip
Kindergarten Musical (April 5th)
All School Field Day
Leadership Day
PTA Events

13. School Rules Be RESPECTFUL Be A LEARNER Be SAFE
Students will receive punches on a punch card. This will start in September and they will be rewarded with punches when they follow the 7 habits.
Students can redeem their full punch cards for a variety of prizes/activities: i.e. bring a stuffed animal for a day, help in the cafeteria, lunch with teacher/principal, walk Mimosa, etc.

14. PTA Join PTA today! PTA Members will receive a Line Creek Directory
Coordinates classroom parties
Plans all School
Functions
Collects Box Tops and Pop Tabs
Join PTA today!
Pays for Field Trips
Holds monthly meetings
Sells Spirit Wear
Donates needed items through out the year

15. Take Home Folder
Your child will bring their Take Home Folder home each night. Please check their folder for important information. We have found that behavior calendars are an excellent way to communicate daily behaviors. Please initial your child’s behavior calendar each night.
Included in your child’s Take Home Folder: sight word list, Hundred Chart, Keyboard, and Specials Schedule

16. Questions
Visit the Park Hill Website and follow the link to Line Creek Elementary
Line Creek Kindergarten Teachers
Dee Dee Dreiling
Laura Mock
Meghan Schmitt
Tiffany Wilson
Elizabeth Werner

17. Thank you for taking time out of your day to support your child’s education. Your help is super important in making this year successful!