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

2. Thank You! Supplies and support Volunteers Joining PTA
Becoming a member of PEF
(Peninsula Education Foundation)

3. Academic Focus of the Kindergarten Team
California State Standards
Language Arts, Writing, Math, and Art
Phonics: letter and sound identification, word building
Sight words and High Frequency Word Lists
Phonics paper books – weekly decodable books

4. Homework and Standards
HW will be posted on Edlio on Mondays, but we try to post it on Fridays
Completed homework is due back on Friday. Students need to place it in the homework basket. Make sure it is stapled and has your child’s name for full credit.
The homework reflects work done in class and is aligned with the California 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)

5. Student Behavior Expectations
BE KIND
BE HONEST
BE RESPECTFUL
BE A GOOD LISTENER
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. Homework, announcements, daily work, and other information will come home throughout the week. This is your window on your child’s progress.
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.
We do a lot of “tasting” and cooking in class so please let us know about your child’s allergies or dietary restrictions.
Please come and share your talents, interests, cultural background

8. Activities in the Kindergarten Suite
Music
Computer Lab
Library
Physical education
Science projects
Art projects
Reading books
Cooking
Star of the Week
Buddies

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