1. Kindergarten K1 Mrs. Vestal K2 Mrs. Steuernol
Back to School Night
Kindergarten
K1 Mrs. Vestal
K2 Mrs. Steuernol

2. The Kindergarten Team
Mrs. Vestal
Mrs. Steuernol

3. Kindergarten Academics
CA State Standards
Language Arts, Writing, Math, and Art
Phonics: letter and sound identification, word building, phonetic writing
WONDERS sight words
Phonics paper books – weekly decodable books
We believe in developing the whole child…it is not just about the academics

4. Homework and Standards
HW will be posted on Edlio on Fridays, or at the latest, Monday. Parents print it out for their own child. HW will start in October.
Completed HW is due back on Friday to the homework basket.
HW reflects work done in class and CA State Standards
We expect HW to be of your child’s highest quality (pencil is best).
This is a way for YOU to monitor your child’s progress (strengths and areas to work on)
Please read with your child on a daily basis.
When helping your child with writing, help them to sound words out rather than spelling them. (phonetic spelling is encouraged)

5. Student Behavior Expectations
Be kind
Be honest
Be respectful
Be a good listener
Be a problem solver
Token System – individual Class Reward – whole class Good citizen report card

6. Student and Parent Responsibilities
EDLIO
Shutterfly
Have your child go through his/her backpack with you daily.
Talk with your child about what happens in school. We work on verbal instruction to develop comprehension, accountability, and responsibility.
Help your child with developing friendships and resolving conflicts without you having to intercede.

7. Volunteering (TB test)
We NEED and WANT parents to volunteer in our classrooms on a daily basis.
Parents can help prep projects or lead small groups.

8. Activities in the Kindergarten Suite
Music
Computers
Library
Physical education
Science projects
Social Studies - cultures, holidays, and traditions
Art projects
Reading books
Cooking ??
Star of the Week
Buddies
Choice time/play centers

9. Misc. Items Please send a snack with your child every day.
Dismissal/pick-up – please be on time either at the gate or up front
Drop-off at 8:15 – gate stays locked until then
Lunch (always ready to eat with utensils etc.)
Minimum Days – 12:00 please send a large snack
Birthdays
Change of clothes in your child’s backpack
Library books are due on FRIDAYS
PE on Mondays and Thursdays (wear appropriate clothing and shoes)

10. Thank You!
The Kindergarten Team