Transcript Kindergarten Round-Up 1999-2000

Kindergarten Round-Up
2014-2015
Welcome to Mahtomedi
Schools!
Kindergarten Staff
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Mrs. Valerie Brass
Mrs. Beth Hommes
Mrs. Sue Kuchar
Mrs. Michlyn Newman
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Mrs. Lisa Mathies
Mrs. Jeanna Warren
Mrs. Paula Tansom
Mrs. Sue Robinson
Mrs. Karen Goff
The Kindergarten Team
 kindergarten
teachers work and
plan as a team
 core curriculum,
thematic units,
special events, toys
and field trips are
shared
What is Kindergarten?
Art
Science
Social Studies
Social Skills
Centers
Gym
Literacy
Media/
Technology
Choice Time
Math
Music
V.I.P.
Spanish
Literacy
Read Well
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concepts of print
alphabetic knowledge
phonemic awareness
phonics
fluency
comprehension
vocabulary
Literacy is taught in
homeroom classes
(heterogeneous grouping)
and during literacy blocks
(homogeneous grouping).
Math
Math Expressions
 Standards based
instruction
 Hands-On learning
Students use objects,
drawings, conceptual
language and real-world
situations to build number
sense and mathematical
ideas.
Science
Foss Science
 trees
 paper
 wood
 fabric
 seasons/weather
Social Studies
Social Studies
 me
 family
 my school
 community
 geography
Social
Responsive Classroom
greetings
sharing
activities
news &
announcements
 guided discovery
 rules and procedures
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 C.A.R.E.S.
Art
Art
 Creativity
 small motor skills
 following
directions
 specialist
Media/Technology
Media
 library skills
 computer
lab/tech skills
 book check-out
 specialist
Music
Music
 movement and
action songs
 singing in large
group
 playing
instruments
 specialist
Phy-Ed
Gym
 large motor skills
 group games
 health/fitness
 specialist
World Language
Spanish
 basic vocabulary
 clothing, colors, body
parts, numbers, classroom
words
 culture of Mexico
 specialist
Centers
Center Time
 science
 math
 language arts
 art
 social studies
 writing
Choice Time
Choice Time
 manipulatives
 art center
 block area
 writing center
 book corner
 snack
 dramatic play
 sensory tables
Very Important Person
V.I.P.
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self-esteem
oral expression
room helper
brings a nutritious
snack to share
with the class
Themes
Off and Running
Safety Sense
Fall Frolic
Me and My World
Winter Wonderland
Whatever the
Weather
 Read Across
America
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 Famous Folks
 Spring Fling
 Growing Up Healthy
How can I be involved in
the classroom?
Volunteer
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center time
field trips
special days
donations
guest speaker
lunchroom/recess
sledding
Field Trips
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Fire Station
Apple Orchard
Library
Post Office
Nature Center
Hospital
Special Days
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Dad’s (Guy) Day
Mom’s (Gal) Day
Grandparent’s Day
Fall Frolic
Winter Frolic
Spring Frolic
Read Across
America Week
 Valentine’s
Day/Friendship Day
 100 Days of School
 Kindergarten
Program
 Summer Fun Day
Supplies
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community supplies
unlabeled
back pack
take home folder
early start on shopping
How do I prepare my
child for kindergarten?
 recommended skills
for entering
kindergarten
 handwriting
 name practice
How do I prepare myself
for kindergarten?
 encourage
independence
 encourage
responsibility
 calendars and
communication
Transportation
 Scheduling the Bus
 At the end of August, bus schedules will be finalized and postcards will
mailed to homes.
 No changes will be made in the bus schedules the first two weeks of
school.
Dates to Remember
 Open House
 Thursday, August 28th
(tentative date)
 Kindergarten Skills Assessments
 Individual Appointments/No School for
Kindergartners
 Tuesday, September 2nd
 Wednesday, September 3rd
 First Day of Kindergarten
 Thursday, September 4th
Wildwood Online
www.wildwood.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
 Regular Updates
 School Calendar
 Curriculum
 Staff Directory
 Health Services
 Volunteer Info
 Lunch Menu
 Internet Links
 Class Placement Survey
 Sign up for weekly
announcements
?? Questions ??
Check out our website at:
www.wildwood.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
Wildwood School: 651-407-2100
Principal: Mark Hamre
Principal’s Secretary: Nanette Chow
Office Receptionist: Judy Burshten
WW Health:
Lunch Questions: 651-407-2137
Ann Menier 651-407-2169
Contact: Julia Klein
Gloria Fong 651-407-2104
District Office: 651-407-2000
School Psychologist
Contact: Joe Pendleton 651-407-2122
Community Education: 651-407-2037
Bus Questions: 651-407-7684
M.A.C. Child Care: 651-407-2150
Contact: Meg Klabunde