1. Welcome to Kindergarten Boulder Creek Elementary A+ School 2012-2013

2. Boulder Creek Rules Respect yourself Respect others Respect property

3. What are the rules in the classroom? Be safe! I will keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself.

4. What are the rules in the classroom? Be kind! I will be nice and helpful towards others.

5. What are the rules in the classroom? Be respectful! I will be a good listener and follow directions.

6. What are the rules in the classroom? I will always try my best! I will work hard to complete my schoolwork with a positive attitude.

7. The New Common Core Curriculum For the 2012-2013 school year, Kindergarten will continue implementing the Common Core curriculum. Each consecutive year, other grade levels will begin to implement the Common Core curriculum. “The point of the state-led effort to create common academic standards is simple: improving teaching and learning to ensure that high school graduates in every part of the nation have the knowledge and skills they need for college or a career. The process is designed to produce standards that are research and evidence-based as well as internationally benchmarked. If students meet these new rigorous and clear standards, they will have better choices in their lives and the nation will be more competitive in today’s global economy. These sets of standards define the knowledge and skills students should have to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing, academic college courses and in workforce training programs.” (Arizona Department of Education)

8. English Language Arts The English Language Arts Core Curriculum consists of four components: Phonics- Fundations Reading- Rigby/Hampton Brown Writing- Write from the Beginning Speaking and Listening

9. Math The Mathematics Core Curriculum consists of the following components: Counting and Cardinality Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Measurement and Data Geometry

10. Social Studies Curriculum The Social Studies curriculum includes the following units: I Am A Citizen In My Community Let’s Explore How My Community Works Red, White, and Blue

11. Science Curriculum Kindergarten children experiment with: Wood Paper Fabric Ladybugs This is a kit-based curriculum with activities, which engage the imagination, creativity, and natural curiosity of students.

12. Specials Your child will participate in a “special” each day. These classes include: P.E. (Physical Education)- Mr. Starks Library- Ms. Seals Art- Mrs. Pedretti Music- Mrs. Christensen Computers * Schedules will be found in your child’s daily folder!

13. Other Important Staff Principal- Dr. Coleman aka Princess Zero Office Staff- Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Heidi, and Mrs. Dana Health Office- Nurse Jane Building Manager- Mr. Gary Kindergarten Aide- Ms. Sharon Speech Pathologist- Ms. Dawn Reading Specialist- Mrs. Moore

14. Support your Child’s Classroom Collect Box Tops Collect Campbell’s Labels for Education Complete an Arizona Tax Credit Form Volunteer Chaperone Field Trips Donate supplies and snacks

15. We look forward to an amazing Kindergarten year! “ Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do, and how to be, I learned in Kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandbox at elementary school.” ~Robert Fulghum