1. Welcome to DeMille Kindergarten We’re glad you are here!

2. Kindergarten Curriculum and Expectations

3. Phonemic Awareness: rhyming, sound substitution, syllables Phonemic Awareness: rhyming, sound substitution, syllables Write first & last name Write first & last name Recognize and write the alphabet (both capitals & lowercase letters) Recognize and write the alphabet (both capitals & lowercase letters) Say the sound that each letter makes Say the sound that each letter makes Read & write basic sight words Read & write basic sight words Retell stories Retell stories Sequence events Sequence events Beginning reading Beginning reading Write simple sentences Write simple sentences Language Arts

4. Count to 30 Count to 30 Identify numbers up to 30 Identify numbers up to 30 Write numbers up to 30 Write numbers up to 30 Count by 2’s, 5’s, & 10’s Count by 2’s, 5’s, & 10’s Recognize these shapes: Recognize these shapes: Recognize colors Recognize colors Create simple patterns Create simple patterns Calendar Calendar Tell time to the hour & identify coins Tell time to the hour & identify coins Simple addition & subtraction Simple addition & subtraction Math

5. Five Senses Five Senses Wood Wood Animals Animals Living vs. Non-living Living vs. Non-living Wind Wind Shadows Shadows Science

6.  Community & community helpers  Our neighborhood  Patriotism  Friendship  Holidays  Manners Social Studies

7. Verbal Praise Verbal Praise Blue Stars Blue Stars Positive Notes to Parents Positive Notes to Parents Classroom incentives (popcorn parties, extra recess, etc.) Classroom incentives (popcorn parties, extra recess, etc.) Treasure Box Treasure Box Stickers, Stamps, teacher’s choice Stickers, Stamps, teacher’s choice School wide awards School wide awards

8. Book Orders Book order forms will be sent home every month. This is a great opportunity for you to purchase books for your children at an inexpensive price. There is no obligation to buy, but if you wish to order books, return the forms by the due date. This is a great opportunity for your child to read and our class accumulates bonus points towards books to purchase for our classroom library. Book order forms will be sent home every month. This is a great opportunity for you to purchase books for your children at an inexpensive price. There is no obligation to buy, but if you wish to order books, return the forms by the due date. This is a great opportunity for your child to read and our class accumulates bonus points towards books to purchase for our classroom library.

9. BOOK IT! Students are to read 20 books every month. Parents should write the title of each book on the Book List. If your child reads 20 or more books during the month, he or she will get a free pizza coupon.

10. We will acknowledge your child’s birthday in class with a special card and song. We will acknowledge your child’s birthday in class with a special card and song. Please do not bring cake or cupcakes to school. Please do not bring cake or cupcakes to school. Instead – you may send a small treat that your child may pass out to others as they are leaving the classroom (pencils, stickers, etc.) Instead – you may send a small treat that your child may pass out to others as they are leaving the classroom (pencils, stickers, etc.) A book donation to the class is also a wonderful idea. A book donation to the class is also a wonderful idea.

11. We need volunteers! Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please sign up with your child’s teacher. Working in class one on one or in small groups with children Working in class cutting, stapling, preparing materials Working at home cutting, stapling, preparing materials Volunteers

12. Baby wipes Markers Kleenex Computer ink cartridges Ziploc bags Tape Pencils Erasers Glue sticks Paper towels Envelopes Paper Donations

13. Student + Teacher + Parents = Success o Read with your child every night for 15 – 20 minutes. o Practice letters, sounds, and numbers daily o Study sight words regularly. o Provide enrichment activities ( trips to the park, beach, zoo, museum, or library). o Talk to your child about school. Parent Tips

14. Student + Teacher + Parents = Success Teach your child responsibility and manners Teach your child responsibility and manners Emphasize the value of education and the importance of doing their personal best. Emphasize the value of education and the importance of doing their personal best. Parent Tips

15. More Helpful Hints… Label your child’s clothing (jackets, sweaters, etc.) and backpack with your child’s name. Practice tying shoes. Label your child’s clothing (jackets, sweaters, etc.) and backpack with your child’s name. Practice tying shoes. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and starts the day with a healthy breakfast. Tired and hungry children have difficulty doing their best in school. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and starts the day with a healthy breakfast. Tired and hungry children have difficulty doing their best in school. Inform the school when your child has been absent by calling the school (894-7224) or sending a note. Include the date of the absence and the reason for the absence. Our school loses money every time your child is absent, so please limit absences to illnesses/emergencies. Inform the school when your child has been absent by calling the school (894-7224) or sending a note. Include the date of the absence and the reason for the absence. Our school loses money every time your child is absent, so please limit absences to illnesses/emergencies. Return homework, notices and library books on time. Return homework, notices and library books on time. Keep all toys and other distractions at home. Keep all toys and other distractions at home. Contact the teacher whenever you have a question or problem. Contact the teacher whenever you have a question or problem. Participate in PTA fund-raisers. Participate in PTA fund-raisers. Volunteer in the classroom. Volunteer in the classroom.

16. Thank you for joining us tonight! We are looking forward to working with you in providing an excellent education for your child! Room K1 – Mrs. Martinez Room K2 – Mrs. Petersen Room K3 – Mrs. Chiang & Ms. Williams Room 18 – Mrs. Kamada