1. Lakeview Public Schools Kindergarten Round-UP March 3, 2010

2. Agenda Welcome Introductions Presentation Break-out Sessions  Fine/Gross Motor Readiness Skills  Math Readiness Skills  Reading/Writing Readiness Skills

3. Lakeview Staff ArdmoreGreenwoodHarmonPrinceton Principal: Ms. Donna Block Teachers: Ms. Michelle Rossi, Ms. Carly Cass & Ms. Joanna Ansted Reading Specialist: Ms. Linda Pelloni Principal: Ms. Diane Koenig Teachers: Ms. Laurie Brian & Ms. Carol Holmes Reading Specialist: Ms. Linda Pelloni Principal: Ms. Amy Gaglio Teachers: Ms. Julie Demers & Ms. Jenifer DeMercurio Reading Specialist: Ms. Ann Marie Maccani Principal: Ms. Marcia Nowakowski Teachers: Ms. Jennifer Campau & Ms. Mary Ruszala Reading Specialist: Ms. Ann Marie Maccani

4. Individual School Visits Princeton 20300 Statler-SCS 445-4190 Harmon 24800 Harmon-SCS 445-4184 Ardmore 27001 Greater Mack- SCS 445-4160 Greenwood 27900 Joan-SCS 445-4178 Monday, March 2, 2009 9:30-11 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2009 9-10:30 AM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 9-10:30 AM Wednesday, March 4, 2009 1-2:30 PM

5. Kindergarten Program Academic Instruction Fine & Gross Motor Development Exposure to Extra Curricular Areas- “Specials” Social and Emotional Development These components are in both the half day and full day programs. (The full day program receives more time in each area.)

6. Additional Programs & Services District Reading Specialist – Grades K-5 Breakfast & Lunch Programs- –(Free and Reduced services available for individuals who qualify.) Counselors and Social Workers Special Education Programs Speech and Language Therapy Resource Room Hearing Impaired Center Program Greenwood – Gr. K-5 Salturelli Pre-School Center

7. Additional Programs & Services Macomb Intermediate School District Indian Education Bilingual Tutoring Physical & Occupational Therapy

8. Assessment Assessment drives our instruction. Formal assessments include tests, short answer questions; multiple choice questions; true and false questions Informal assessments include group or individual projects, journal writing, oral discussions, and keeping notes or checklists on individual children.

9. Kindergarten Screener Lakeview will be administering a free kindergarten screener to all incoming students. Parents/Guardians will be contacted to schedule a time in early May for their child to be assessed. The assessment will provide us with information on the child to help us design instruction that is targeted to their child’s needs. The results will also inform parents what skills need to be worked on over the summer.

10. SPECIAL CLASSES Lakeview Currently Has 5 Special Classes, which are: –Physical Education (gym) 45 minutes –Library Circulation45 minutes –Art45 minutes –Health45 minutes –Music45 minutes

11. Kindergarten Report Cards Our kindergarten students are assessed in the following areas: reading, mathematics, oral language, handwriting, characteristics of successful learners, fine motor development, science and social studies.

12. Technology Types of Technology  Phones in Classrooms  TVs in Classrooms  Computers  Laptops/Netbooks  Alpha Smarts  Talking Dictionaries  Elmos  Projectors  Cameras  Distance Learning Equip./Virtual Field Trips  Mobile Broadcast Carts  Security Cameras and Secure Entrances  $800,000 in technology purchases this year alone!

13. Volunteers Work in Classroom Centers Assist teachers with copying/laminating/projects Chaperone Field Trips/ Class Celebrations Serve on B-SIC- School Improvement Committee & District Committees Girl Scout and Boy Scout Leaders Sponsor After School Clubs PTO – Family Activities and Fundraising

14. Kidz Korner Program Lakeview offers Kidz Korner, latch key programs;  BEFORE THE START OF SCHOOL  END OF THE SCHOOL DAY Kidz Korner fees include an hourly rate plus a one time only materials fee Kidz Korner is available on full and half days Parents may get necessary Kidz Korner forms from their school’s office

15. Enrollment Process Turn in Kdg. Pre-Registration Form Attend Bldg. Round-Up Session Complete Registration Packet Child is Given the Kdg. Screener in May Receive Notification of Placement External School of Choice Students will not be placed until their registration packet is completed.

16. Registration Packet Christine Templeton Administrative Assistant Curriculum Office 445-4000 ext. 2504

17. Breakout Sessions * Sessions will be 20 minutes each. You will go to the next session listed in your folder when you hear the bell ring. Purple Folders- Room 104 Green Folders- Room 105 Blue Folders- Room 107 Yellow Folders- Room 121 Orange Folders- Room 122 Red/Grey Folders- Room 123

18. Additional Assistance Tracy Van Peeren Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Technology 445-4000 ext. 2504 tvanpeeren@scslakeview-k12.com