1. Kindergarten Back-to-School Night
Mrs. Davidson & Mrs. Williamson
Room 12

2. Introductions Mrs. Davidson Algonkian Parent Military Family
Teaching Experience
Mrs. Williamson
Early Childhood Education Degree
Teaching Experience
Two kids (also from Algonkian)

3. Is There an Elephant in Here?
Long Term Sub….Probably Not Your First Choice
First Six Weeks of Kindergarten
- Creating and Environment for Learning
- Procedures and Boundaries
- Testing for Personalized Learning
- Social Skills

4. Learning Language Arts and Math Science and Social Studies
LCPS Assessments
Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
9 Week Plans
Posted on Algonkian Website

5. Classroom Expectations
Peacemakers
PBIS and Golden Tickets
Ready
Respectful
Responsible
Positive Relationships

6. Daily Schedule Arrival and Morning Work Announcements
Power Up – Strategic intervention time
Morning Meeting
Language Arts – Small group, whole group
Lunch/Short Recess
Specials
Writing
Snack/Long Recess
Math
Closing Procedures and Dismissal

7. Lunch 10:15 in the Cafeteria. Buying or Packing? Payment
Please let your child know!
Payment
Online at myschoolbucks.com
Send in cash or check
Free and Reduced Lunch

8. Daily Snack
No peanuts!
Healthy
Something your child Will Eat

9. Specials
Art
Music
P.E.
Library: Books due Wednesday
SEARCH
Counseling

10. Dismissal Transportation Forms Bus Walkers
We CANNOT release your child without one
Bus
Tags
Daycare
Walkers
Meet us outside at the
left side of the
building.

11. Bus Expectations
Bus Driver Supervision
Contact Main Office

12. Homework
Daily Reading
Classroom Projects

13. Book Bag
Full Name
Transportation Tag
Daily Check
Notes and Papers

14. Classroom Clothing
It is COLD
Layering
Labeling
Play Shoes

15. Birthdays Algonkian Policy Food Free Classrooms (LCPS Policy)
Alternatives
Class Book
Stickers
Pencils
No Balloons

16. Procedures Personal Information Changes Transportation Changes
Written and Signed Note
Visitors
Student Release
Illness
Algonkian Absentee Line ( )
Label Everything

17. Open House Wednesday, Aug. 22nd at 9:00-10:00am Guided “To-Do List”
School Supplies (Open House or First Day is fine)

18. Conferences Scheduled with Mrs. Aellen Email November Conferences
Used for volunteers and classroom celebrations (start in October)

19. Contact Information
School phone number:
Use this number for urgent matters
Availability
Notes
- Large pocket of backpack

20. Forms Transportation Form Early Dismissal Form ParentVue
Plans in case of an emergency or inclement weather
ParentVue
Student Rights and Responsilbilities
Student Information
Transportation
Emergency Contact Information
FLE, Photos &etc Opt In or Out
ate/QT%20ParentVUE_StudentInfo%20Update.pdf

21. Remember . . . Set the Tone for the First Day
Walking them to the classroom
We are SO excited to be teaching your children!

22. Visit lcps. org and click “Parents” tab
Visit lcps.org and click “Parents” tab. Then choose ParentVUE login from the quick menu on the left.
You will first be prompted to review and e-sign your child’s Rights and Responsibilities form.

23. Once your Rights and Responsibilities Form has been e-signed, choose School Info to review your child’s information.

24. Any previously submitted information will appear in the entry fields
Any previously submitted information will appear in the entry fields. Select Edit Information to add and edit information. Select this button even if you have no changes to make..

25. To change information about your child or add information, enter correct data into the “Changed Value” column.

26. After reviewing all student information for accuracy, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the Information page to enter your child’s Dismissal plan. This should be your child’s primary method of dismissing.
Then, click Save Changes.