1. The presentation will begin at 5:15 in the cafeteria!

2. We are all in the Kindergarten classrooms for a visit
We are all in the Kindergarten classrooms for a visit. We will begin the presentation at 5:15. Please feel free to walk down and look at your child’s classrooms!

3. Specials Curriculum Grading Extra Curricular Opportunities
Classroom Resources and Tools
Teachers
Physical Education
Mr. McGarva ~
Technology
Ms. Birdno ~
Music
Ms. Blackman ~
Art
Ms. Moore ~

4. Specials (Physical Education)
Teacher – William McGarva (Coach)
Curriculum:
Includes a variety of sports, games, skills, and fitness activities. Activities will include weekly objectives based around improving skills, building character, and will incorporate teamwork and sportsmanship.
Classroom resources and tools:
Sports, fitness, and skills equipment. FitnessGram assessment technology.
Grading:
50% Participation
50% Projects, skills, and assessments

5. Specials (Technology)
Teacher – Alyssa Birdno
Curriculum:
A well rounded curriculum including; proper keyboarding, computer programing, internet safety, internet research, graphics programs, etc.
Classroom resources and tools:
Using the software for Technology called Learning.com. Used to receive assignments/curriculum, turning in work, take assessments and work on typing, all online.
Grading:
50% Participation
50% Projects, skills, and assessments.
Extra Curricular opportunities:
Broadcasting (Still in need of participants)
Mileage Club

6. Specials (Music) Teacher – Lindsay Blackman Curriculum:
Will encompass music fundamentals like rhythm, dynamics, pitch, tempos, form, and phrasing. All of these will be taught using songs, dance, instruments, stories, and activities designed to inspire creative thinking.
Classroom resources and tools:
Keyboards, Drums, Pandora, youtube, and a host of different music apps for Ipad that will be projected full screen so that there is full engagement and participation.

7. Specials (Music) continued…
Grading:
Students are expected to participate fully and with maximum effort. Participation counts for half the grade, and assessments will be based on demonstrating acquired knowledge of musical fundamentals. Occasionally, a playing assessment will be used, but the impact on grades due to playing ability will be minimal.
Extra Curricular opportunities:
Band and Orchestra are the main extra curricular opportunities for the musically minded. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary for the Rebel Groups.
Spring Musical-keep an eye out for updates on the school website

8. Specials (Art) Teacher – Marylyn Moore Curriculum:
Artists are taught a brief art history from multiple cultures and eras prior to each lesson. They are then to use the Elements of Art (Color, Line, Form, Value, Texture, Space) to create a self expressed art piece. They must use problem solving skills to work through difficult material or concepts.
Classroom resources and tools:
Tempra, Acrylic & watercolor paint, markers, crayons, “light tracers” (Windows), variety of colored pencils, “How To Draw” books, Resource books, Supply table

9. Specials (Art) continued…
Grading:
50% participation
50% Art project (Based on the focused element, style, or concept of art)
Extra Curricular opportunities:
ECA’s will be offered to 3rd – 5th this year. More information to come on the Website

10. Welcome to Kindergarten’s Back to School Night!
Mrs. Anderson, Miss Johnson, Miss Forystek, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Baladad
Lincoln Meadows ~
Mrs. Anderson ~
Miss Johnson ~
Miss Forystek ~
Mrs. Harrison ~
Mrs. Baladad ~

11. Welcome Specials Presentation Question & Answer
Coach McGarva (P.E.), Mrs. Birdno (Technology), Ms. Moore (Art), Ms. Blackman (Music)
Presentation
Daily Schedule
Expectations and Classroom Management
Curriculum
Celebrations
Volunteers
Communication
How to Help at Home
Question & Answer
Please save questions not related to the PowerPoint until the end

12. A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener
Half day A.M.
full day
7:35
Morning Carpool Begins
7:55-8:10
Homeroom (School Starts at 8:05)
8:13-9:08
Math
9:10-9:28
Snack and Recess
9:30-10:52
Literacy
10:55-11:05
AM Pack Up and Dismissal
7:35
Morning Carpool Begins
7:55-8:10
Homeroom (School Starts at 8:05)
8:13-9:08
Math
9:10-9:28
Snack and Recess
9:30-10:52
Literacy
10:55-11:29
Homeroom Centers
11:32-12:17
Lunch and Recess
12:20-1:05
Rest Time (time shortens as the year goes on)
1:08-1:53
History or Science
1:56-2:41
Specials
2:44-3:05
Free Work Time
3:05-3:30
Pack Up, Snack, Recess
3:35
Afternoon Carpool Begins
Half day p.M.
12:25-12:35
PM Carpool Begins
12:35-12:40
Homeroom
12:43-1:38
Math
1:42-3:05
Literacy
3:08-3:30
Pack Up, Snack, Recess
3:35
Afternoon Carpool Begins

13. Expectations STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO . . .
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR . . .
. . . a safe learning environment.
. . . maintaining a safe learning environment.
. . . gain new knowledge.
. . . completing all assignments.
. . . make choices.
. . . the consequences of their choices.
. . . their own thoughts and ideas.
. . . respecting others’ thoughts & ideas.
. . . be treated fairly.
. . . treating everyone fairly.
. . . be themselves.
. . . being cooperative.

14. Expectations

15. Classroom Management Kickboard Logical Consequences Behavior Contract
School-Wide Behavior Positive Management System
Individualized – given by any teacher or staff in the building
Digital, so you are able to track online at home (download the app to your phone)
Tracks all AA Character and Manners using positive recognition as well as consequences and discipline
Earn Rebel Bucks to be used on a variety of rewards
Logical Consequences
Individual – one on one with the teacher
Small Group – peace table conversation
Whole Class meeting – how do you know if something isn’t right, if we don’t talk about it?
Behavior Contract
Copy to sign and return to school
Copy to keep at home to refer back to
Reflection sheet will come home if needed
Also mention Shout Outs and Leadership Awards

16. Classroom Management ~ How to Log In
Kickboard Login Papers Went Home at Open House (If you didn’t get one, please your teacher or
Go to
Enter in username at the top of the page and your child’s birthdate (example 01/15/2006)
Write down the new username that appears it will be first initial, last name, -6pj example smiller-6pj
*note* the computer automatically saves your as the username. This will not work
Then create your password
Write down your information
your Dean if you run into any issues.

17. Using I Messages and 4 Part Apology
Classroom Management
Peace Table
Using I Messages and 4 Part Apology
Friend 1:
I feel __________________,
when you ______________.
Can you please __________,
then I/we can ___________.
Friend 2:
I am sorry ______________,
that I __________________.
I will __________________.
Will you please forgive me?
Apologize
How will you
Resolve this?
Ask for
Forgiveness
Take
Responsibility

18. Curriculum Math – Leveled Grouping Literacy – Ability Grouping
Saxon
Literacy – Ability Grouping
Spalding
Step Up to Writing
Shurley English
Core Knowledge
Social Studies
Geography
Native Americans
7 Continents
Christopher Columbus
Pilgrims
Presidents
U.S. Signs and Symbols
Science
Next Gen Standards
Motion & Stability
Energy
Earth’s Systems
Earth & Human Interactions
Engineering
STEM
Play STEM (10/1-10/4)
Mechanical (1/28-2/14) ~ Full Day
Specials ~ Full Day
Art
Music
P.E.
Technology

19. Ability Grouping
Mrs. Baladad is our additional teacher to help teach Ability Grouping!
Math
Leveled, not ability grouped
Saxon K or Saxon 1
Literacy
Intervention, Supported, Standard, and Advanced Standard Classes
Based on testing that we started this week; testing continues until Mid-September (MAP, DIBELS, IReady, Writing Benchmark, Morrison McCall)
You will receive a letter with the data once placements have been made
Flexible! WE meet with admin to look over data every trimester to determine any moves that may be needed.
Teacher input is very important as well.

20. Celebrations Birthdays Class Parties
If you would like your child to celebrate, send in NON-FOOD treats for the entire class
If passing out birthday invitations, please invite the entire class
Half birthdays can celebrate as well!
Class Parties
Fall, Winter, Valentine’s, End of Year
Dates are to be determined yet
Room Parents will be sending s asking for help and volunteers

21. Celebrations Food at School ALL snacks must be NUT FREE!
Only WATER in the classrooms
When we go on a field trip – the entire lunch must be completely NUT FREE as well

22. Volunteers
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available and more will be coming as the year goes on.
Check our web page for all volunteer opportunities!
--Please no siblings when you are volunteering, they tend to take away some of the attention that is needed for our students!

23. Communication Email Phone Calls Conferences Who to talk to?
We will try to respond to you right away, but please do allow us up to 48 hours to respond as our days are busy
If you are letting us know a change of plans for after school, we will do our best to respond with a quick thank you letting you know we have received that communication
Phone Calls
If you need to discuss something with us on the phone, please send us an first so we can set up a time
This will most likely have to take place before or after school, or during our lunch time. We are unable to talk on the phone while we have your kids in our class
Conferences
These will happen 3 times a year (October, January, May)
Please make sure these dates are on your calendar!
Who to talk to?
Please reach out to the teacher first! We always want to go to the source first because 9 times out of 10 it is a misunderstanding that can be fixed!
If concerns are still not resolved when talking to the teacher, then you can contact Ms. Norton or Ms. Miller.

24. How to Help at Home
Read with your child, at least minutes every night (bedtime stories work)
Practice tying their own shoes & tucking in their own shirts!
Ask them questions related to what we are working on in school Discuss and Practice AA Manners and AA Character at home (Behavior Contract)
Help your child with ECAs
Please make sure to communicate with your child what they are doing after school if it is not carpool
We walk all kindergarteners to their designated after school activities
Feel free to your child’s teacher their schedule for the week and we can make certain your child gets where they need to be!

25. School Uniform Policy Uniform vs Dress Code Sweatshirts and Jackets
We have a UNIFORM Policy
All tops and bottoms must be from Dennis Uniforms.
Socks, Shoes must follow uniform policy guidelines.
Sweatshirts and Jackets
If they are wearing it in the building, it must be Dennis Uniform.
Sweatshirts and Jackets for outside recess or before/after school can be whatever they’d like.
Label!
Please label EVERYTHING (sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, anything that is theirs that you want back if it gets lost)
Where is the AA Uniform Policy?
AA Website
Quick Links -> Parents
Student Uniforms ---or---
K-8 Parent Handbook ~ Page 22

26. Carpool
Make sure your child is able to recognize their full first and last name as well as their car!
Use a ribbon, stuffy in the window, something your child can recognize to help.
Make Friends! Carpool with other families!
At drop off – make sure your child is unbuckled before you get into the 2 lane
Pull all the way forward to the car in front of you to allow more cars to get in
Respect ALL Carpool Attendants – listen to their instructions
Want to avoid carpool?
Morning  Mileage Club
Afternoon  Homework Club as well as other clubs
Visit the School Store!

27. Questions?
Thank you for coming!