1. Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Kristen Goodrich, Principal
Teachers
Kathy Fine
Heather Hobson
Rose Plute
Briana Clifton
Gretchen Swain 1

2. Arrival Procedure Playgrounds are closed before school.
There is no supervision before 7:40am.
At 7:40, all students will go to the lower field to participate in “Running Club.” We encourage all parents to join Running Club - when you’re down there walking, jogging or running, it motivates our children to do the same! Thank you for your support in this! 2

3. Dismissal Procedure:
All kindergartners will be picked up from the kindergarten playground.
Kindergartners are dismissed at 12:45 on Mondays and 1:45 Tuesday-Friday.
Please be prompt.
Please stand quietly outside the gates near the flagpole and wait for your child to be dismissed to you.
Extended Day Program/bus riders will be escorted to EDP and the bus. 3

4. Dress Standard Students should be neat and clean.
Clothing should be appropriate for P.E. EVERYDAY.
No flip flops. Closed toed shoes are needed for P.E., recess, and safety.
No revealing garments-no backless or spaghetti straps.
Shorts should be worn beneath dresses or skirts.

5. Fuerte School Expectations
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Productive
Participates respectfully
Uses self control
Is responsible for own behavior
Does neat, careful work
Uses classroom resources responsibly

6. 7 Habits of Success Be Proactive Begin With the End In Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win-Win
Seek First to Understand
Synergize
Sharpen the Saw

7. Math The math program covers 5 domains:
Counting and Cardinality (order)
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry 7

8. Technology code.org Google Classroom ST Math Smarty Ants
A variety of district approved online curricula.

9. Language Arts: Reading
Your child will be exploring two text types:
Literature (fiction)
Informational Texts (non-fiction) 9

10. Language Arts: Reading
Foundational skills-
Name and recognize upper and lowercase letters AND sounds
Print upper and lowercase letters
Blend and segment letters and sounds to produce words
Read text accurately with expression

11. Language Arts: Writing
We use the Columbia Teachers College Writing Program to introduce three types of writing-
Narrative
Informative/Explanatory
Opinion/Persuasive

12. What to look for in your child’s writing as the year progresses:
Illustrations
Labeled illustrations
Write sentences using phonetic and conventional spelling
By the end of the year, write many sentences with supporting details

13. PTA
What makes Fuerte a special place is the parent support and participation.
PTA pays for assemblies, field trips and buses, special supplies, books, technology, etc. Please join PTA and support your student today!

14. Thank You For Being Wonderful Parents!
Remember, the most important part of your child’s success is where learning is encouraged and praised. Thank you for being involved.
If you have ANY questions, please the classroom teacher or call