3. Kindergarten Teachers
Mrs. Bybee
Mrs. Melton
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Ritcheske

4. Children have been split up into random groups
The teachers they will with when schools begins is TBD. We will find out their teachers
At the Kindergarten Playdate
Children will have the opportunity to play in the kindergarten classrooms in
small groups

5. Kindergarten Programs
Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)
Guided Reading / Daily 5
Integrated Thematic Units of Study
Hands-On Science
Music, Norris Performing Arts, Art At Your Fingertips, Garden
Technology/Media Literacy
Physical Education

6. Kindergarten - Math Count to 100 by ones and tens
Count to tell the number of objects to 20.
Write numbers to 20.
Compare groups of objects up to 10.
Model Base 10 for numbers to 20.
REQUIRED FLUENCY:
Add/Subtract within 5

7. Kindergarten - ELA Understand “Concepts About Print”
Know letters, the sounds they make, and combinations of letter sounds (phonics)
Decode and read emergent texts.
Ask and answer questions about text, retell stories and important events, make predictions, compare and contrast texts.
Write a simple sentence with correct punctuation

8. Social Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

9. SPARK Rancho Vista Spark! Be Safe Persevere Responsible Kind Hallways
Persevere
Responsible
Kind
Hallways
Walk
Hallways are quiet zones
Focus on getting to your destination safely
Be quiet
Be considerate of those nearby
Be friendly
Classrooms
Keep your hands & body to yourself
Respect personal space
Do your best
Practice
Allow yourself to make mistakes learn from then
Be patient
Come ready to learn
Be organized
Ask for help when needed
Follow directions
Speak kindly
Support and encourage others
MPR
Follow teachers’ directions
Listen attentively
Be open minded
Come in quietly
Stay seated during assemblies
Be respectful of people presenting
Participate politely and use appropriate applause
Bathrooms
Give other privacy
Wash hands when done
Flush toilet
Be mindful of your body
Plan ahead
Clean up after yourself
Return promptly to class
Report inappropriate behavior
Use supplies wisely
Wait your turn
Dismissal
&
Arrival
Stay in supervised areas
Be alert and prepared
Listen to adults’ directions
Have belongings ready
Screen free
Be helpful
Eating
Areas
Stay seated while eating
Only eat your own food
Stay seated until you are dismissed by the whistle
Clean up your area and Throw away your trash
Be polite
Use good manners
Respect other’s food choices
Playground
Use equipment appropriately
Be aware of your surroundings
Run only in designated areas
Try something new
Make a new friend
Check out and return equipment
Follow rules of the activity/game
Include others
Be a good friend
Listen politely
Encourage others

10. Regular Day
Modified Day (Monday)
Minimum Day
Start
Readiness Bell
School starts
TK (early birds)
TK (Later gators)
Kindergarten
8:25 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Recess
10:00-10:35 a.m.
Lunch
11:45-12:30 p.m.
Dismissal
1:35 p.m.
2:35 p.m.
2:05 p.m.
12:40 p.m.
1:40 p.m.
1:10 p.m.
11:45 p.m.

11. Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
Pick up and Drop off for TK and Kindergarten is in the front lot
Remain in your cars
Move Forward with Traffic
You are welcome to walk in to pick up or drop off your child but will need to park in the street
Kindergarten playground opens at 8:15 a.m.
Stay Strong!

12. Lunch Program
Students/Parents can place a lunch order with the child’s teacher
Children will have an opportunity to eat a nutritious hot lunch including alternates like grill cheese, bean and cheese burrito
Salad Bar
Milk or juice
Check your child’s balance online

14. We need you!
The majority of Rancho Vista’s families choose to work in their child’s classroom
PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
Perhaps most important, though, is that light you will see in your child’s eyes when you show through participation how much you value his/her experiences.
We invite you to join us in our journey of growth and discovery.
Provide educational, emotional, and social support for all children at Rancho Vista.

15. Registration
Order school supplies
Use account #82358
Order online by June 5th
Complete and bring in forms from Aeries- 2 step process
Kindergarten Playdate
August 23rd 9 a.m.

16. Meet and Greet Meet other Kinder Parents Set up time to play
Visit Rancho Vista over the summer

17. Peninsula Education Foundation
Rancho Vista PTA
Peninsula Education Foundation
Kid’s Corner