1. Breen Elementary February 20 th, 2014

2. Welcome… Meet our Principal, Mr. Chuck Thibideau

3. Registration Christina White (Principal’s Secretary) Debbie Schmidt (Clerk) PTC Melissa Bowers (President)

4. Introductions Shannon Moore Deborah Harding Winter Hungerford

5. Agenda General Information Meet the Teacher & 1 st Day of School Typical Day in Kindergarten Parent Participation Kindergarten Readiness Philosophy Questions

6. General Information Useful Websites –California Common Core State Standards –http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents /ccssmathstandardaug2013.pdf –Breen Elementary –http://bes.rocklinusd.org/ –Rocklin Unified School District August Notification Teacher Assignment – August 15 th

7. Meet the Teacher & 1 st Day Meet the Teacher –August 18 at 11:00 am –Supplies listed on websites 1 st Two Weeks –Regular Schedule (7:50 – 11:00) 1 st Trimester –Each student stays one day a week extended day (7:50 – 1:20) 2 nd and 3 rd Trimester –Regular Schedule (7:50 – 1:20)

8. Typical Day –Book Baskets –Opening –Reading and Writing –Recess –Math –Kids’ Choice (Science/S.S. integrated) –Computer Lab/Library, once a week

9. Recess Before and During School P.E. Standards Socialization We get dirty! We play hard!

10. Reading Shared Reading –Big Books, Concepts About Print, Read- alouds Guided Reading –Ability-Based Groups –Leveled Books –Early Emergent, Emergent, Upper Emergent, Fluent Independent Reading –Encourages Fluency and a Love of Reading Reading Folders/Bags –Review and Practice, Fluency, Challenge Book, Word Rings

11. Math Variety of materials and manipulatives to meet and exceed state standards Adopted Program-Scott Foresman enVision plus supplemental materials Hands-on learning From patterning to subtraction and everything in between

12. Writing Modeled Writing, Shared Writing, Journals, Thematic, Writing Folders Narrative, Opinion, Informative Writing Center (Small Group)

13. Kids’ Choice Favorite Part of Day Socialization/Character Building Fosters Independent Choice-Making and Problem-Solving Examples: Easel, Computers, Playhouse, Art, Floor Toys, Writing, Reading, Math, Sculptures, etc. Importance of Play

14. Parent Participation Crucial Part of Our Program! Teachers and parents work together as a team!! Variety of ways to help: At home: Working with your child at home to reinforce concepts taught in the classroom take-home projects In classroom: Schedule Volunteer Tea Requirements: TB and Fingerprint Clearance Royal Readers Field trips, school-wide activities, PTC, etc.

15. Kindergarten Readiness Cut off date for Regular Kindergarten is September 1 st. Must be 5 on or before September 1 st. Signs Your Child is Ready –Focus, ability to write and recognize name, social skills, participation in other activities such as preschool Ways to prepare your child for Kindergarten this summer –Name writing kindergarten way, numbers, letters, sounds, reading, tell stories, limit television watching, share songs and poems, go to the library, go exploring and learn about plants, animals, and local geography, find a quiet place to study and start a routine...

16. Philosophy We are a balanced program that meets and exceeds state standards in a developmentally appropriate way while instilling a love of learning and preparing children for the beginning of 1 st grade Children begin kindergarten at different skill levels. We take the child where they are at, and move them forward towards end of year goals and beyond.

17. Questions Are you ready for this?

18. Thank you for coming! See you in August!