1. Welcome to Bethke!! 2014 John Irwin School of Excellence & 2014 Governor’s Distinction Award Winner KindergartenOrientation January 26, 2016 Principal: Ann Alfonso Assistant Principal: Jay Gallagher

2. Introductions Christina Eddy Christina Eddy Julie Kalvels Julie Kalvels Jennifer Busselman Jennifer Busselman Alison Ricks Alison Ricks PE-Terri Keyworth PE-Terri Keyworth Art-Lydia Richardson Art-Lydia Richardson Music-Allison Adams Music-Allison Adams Technology-Tom McInerney Technology-Tom McInerney

3. Vision The vision of Bethke Elementary is to be a place that honors and inspires academic excellence to prepare the whole child for success in the 21 st century.

4. Mission Statement Honoring All Learners

5. Dr. Paul Bethke

6. Character/PBS Core Values Core Values Teach expectations Teach expectations Recognize and praise children Recognize and praise children Encourage and support through consistency schoolwide Encourage and support through consistency schoolwide BOB bucks BOB bucks

7. Respect

8. Responsibility

9. Kindness

10. Integrity

11. Typical Day 8:30-3:13 8:30-3:13 Opening Opening Literacy centers Literacy centers Snack Snack Math Math Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch Core Core Specials Specials Half day: 11:30 no transportation Half day: 11:30 no transportation Bus routines-bus buddies Bus routines-bus buddies

12. Literacy Treasures Treasures Guided reading Guided reading Flexible grouping by ability Flexible grouping by ability Progress monitoring using data Progress monitoring using data Reading specialist for intervention Reading specialist for intervention

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25. Math New mathematics curriculum will be adopted by PSD in 16-17 New mathematics curriculum will be adopted by PSD in 16-17 Provides whole group, small group, partner and independent learning activities Provides whole group, small group, partner and independent learning activities Hands-on, interactive lessons Hands-on, interactive lessons Calendar time daily Calendar time daily Counting, numeration, measurement, geometry, patterns, sorting, data collecting, and calculator use. Counting, numeration, measurement, geometry, patterns, sorting, data collecting, and calculator use. Based on the idea that we encounter and use mathematics in our everyday lives Based on the idea that we encounter and use mathematics in our everyday lives

26. Extracurriculars Kindergarten opportunities Kindergarten opportunities –Spanish-tuition based –Chess club –Odyssey of the Mind –Science clubs –Kids Care Club Schoolwide opportunities-flier in back Schoolwide opportunities-flier in back

27. Lego Robotics

28. Choir

29. Student Council

31. Kids Care Club

32. Art Clubs

33. School Store

34. Core Knowledge Sequenced Sequenced Solid Solid Specific Specific Shared Shared K-5 K-5 Full implementation Full implementation

35. Kindergarten Core Mapping skills Mapping skills Continents Continents Plants Plants Taking care of our bodies Taking care of our bodies Weather Weather Animals Animals Core Sayings Core Sayings Required literature at each grade level Required literature at each grade level

36. Technology Instruction once a week in lab Instruction once a week in lab High tech classrooms High tech classrooms –Document cameras –Integration into instruction –Computers/TV’s in every room –Smart Board technology –Audience response system –Streaming video –Netbooks-one to one in intermediate grades

43. Bethke PTO

46. Base Camp Registration through them Registration through them 6:30-6:00 6:30-6:00 Right here on site Right here on site

47. Registration Packet Take home with you tonight Take home with you tonight Return on or before February 11 Return on or before February 11 No incomplete packets accepted No incomplete packets accepted Bring shot records, birth certificate and proof of residence, $50 deposit Bring shot records, birth certificate and proof of residence, $50 deposit February 11: 7:00-5:00 p.m. February 11: 7:00-5:00 p.m. School of choice deadline 2/12 School of choice deadline 2/12 School of choice emails 2/15 School of choice emails 2/15 Staggered start-First Day August 22 Staggered start-First Day August 22

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