Transcript Welcome to Kindergarten at Jennie Reid Elementary Home of

Kindergarten
Orientation
2014
Heritage Elementary
Home of the Hawks
Mrs. Wallace- Principal
Mrs. Spaugh-Asst. Principal
"Making
a World of Difference.
Every Child, Every Day!"
Welcome to the
Kindergarten
Class of 2026!
Meet the Teachers:
 Mrs.
Carter
 Mrs.
Wilson
 Mrs.
West
 Ms.
LeVrier
 Mrs.
Arrona
The Support Team:
 Mrs.
Herrera – Counselor
 Coach
Hatfield – P.E.
 Mrs.
Garza – Computers
 Mrs.
Adams– Librarian
 Mr.
Jones - Music
Kindergarten
Academics/Curriculum
 Balanced
Literacy
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Independent Reading
Journal Writing
 CSCOPE
Math
 CSCOPE/Exploratory
Science
 CSCOPE Social Studies
Related Academics:
 Physical
Education
 Art
 Music
 Media
 Technology
 Guidance
Integration
A Day in the Life
of a Kindergartener

Opening Activities (Lunch count, Morning work, Journals, Calendar Math,
Oral Language skills)

Language Arts Block (Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing, and Reading)

Mathematics Block (Hands-on activities and instruction)

Centers/Workstations (Small group instruction, Individualized student
support, Enrichment and Individualized instructional time)

Lunch (Good nutrition, health, and daily focus on table manners)

Recess (Fine and gross motor skill development)

Story time (Listening to stories and music/ Book and print awareness
activities)

Social Studies/Science (Discovery time/ SS and Science Units)

PE/Art/Music/Computers

Daily Reflections (Review concepts/skills learned today)
Attendance
 Attendance
important!
and being at school on time is very
 There
is a positive correlation between student
attendance and student achievement.
 When
you get your child to school on time, it sends a
strong message that you value education.
HRE’s Behavior Expectations
SOAR
S - self control
O - on task
A - attentive to directions
R - respectful and ready to work
Discipline procedures are as follows (K-2):
 Verbal Warning
 Clip moved and 5 minutes of lost privileges.
 Clip moved and 10 minutes of lost privileges.
 Clip moved and loss of all privileges with a call home.
 Clip moved and an Office Referral
LPISD Dress Code
 Collared
 Socks
shirt
must be worn
 No
open-toed shoes
 No
faux-hawks (or any other kinds of distracting hair)
 Shirts
 Shorts
must be tucked in.
and dresses must be below fingertips
Preparing Your Child for
Kindergarten
 Promote
a love of Reading
You are your child’s first teacher!
You are a powerful role model
Read to your child
Read with your child
Talk about the story and pictures
Have fun with words- rhythm and
rhyme of the language
Benefits of Reading with
Your Child
 Development
of larger vocabulary
 Development of longer attention spans
 Promotes a greater understanding of book
and print
 Value reading and learning
 Opportunities to spend quality time with your
child
Think Beyond Books:
 Environmental Print:
Words and phrases that surround us
Billboards
Restaurant signs
Menus
Grocery store
Traffic signs
Cereal boxes
Magazines
Communication
 Model
for your child
Oral language
Written language
Nonverbal communication
Listening skills
Speaking skills
Readiness
 Playing
games
 Categorizing/grouping items
 Help with preparing snacks/meals
 Putting things away
 Getting along with others
 Learning to listen
 Sticking to a schedule
How Can I Help My Child This
Summer?
 Demonstrate
how to hold and turn pages of a book
 Help them begin to recognize and know their first and
last name
 Practice writing their first name (capital letter at the
beginning, lower case letters throughout)
 Practice saying the alphabet (not singing)
 Practice counting to 25
 Help them learn to recognize colors and basic shapes
 Learn their address and phone number
How Can I Help My Child This
Summer? (con’t)
 Enroll
your child in the Summer Reading Program at
the local Library
 Practice buttoning, snapping, and tucking in shirts
 Practice tying shoes
 Teach your child proper restroom etiquette
Is My Child Ready for
Kindergarten?
 Texas
Law states that: For the 2013-2014 school
year, children entering kindergarten for the first time
must be five years old on or before September 1,
2013. Due to Texas state law on age
requirements, no exceptions will be made.
But:
Not all children are ready for Kindergarten.
Academic knowledge is only part of the picture.
How to Prepare for the
2013-2014 School Year:
 Make
sure you child gets plenty of rest-
It is a great idea to establish a school routine one
week before school starts (going to bed early and
waking up early).
 Serve
nutritious and unhurried meals.
 Encourage your child to be polite and to state feelings
instead of acting them out.
 Provide numerous opportunities for experiences with
books.
How Do I Know?
 Kindergarten
Readiness Checklist- see attachment
Kinder Kamp
 You
will receive a letter from HRE at the beginning of
August to invite you to Kinder Kamp.
 Your
child will listen to stories, sing songs, and do
some activities with the kindergarten teachers.
 While
the children are with the teachers, the parents
will visit with the principal and make a game to take
home.
Plan to be Active:
 Join
the PTO!
 Volunteer to help your school.
 Attend school events, parent
conferences, and meetings.
 Contact your child’s teacher if
you have questions or
concerns.
Beginning of the
2013-2014 School Year
 You
will receive a postcard from your child’s classroom
teacher in August.
 Meet the Teacher will be held at HRE (times TBA)
 First day of school is Monday, August, 26 2013
 School day is 7:40 am – 3:10 pm
 Tardy bell rings at 7:50 am
 Open House in the Fall
Contact Person:
 Do
you
 Do you
 Do you
 Do you
still need to register?
have registration questions?
have questions about the school supply list?
have questions about a Heritage Spirit shirt?
Please See Mrs. Carreon
in the Front Office
Questions/Comments
 General
questions?
Specific
questions?
Conclusion
 Thank
you for taking the time to attend HRE’s
Kindergarten Orientation.
 We
look forward to our partnership with you, which
will ensure a quality educational experience for your
child.