Transcript Welcome to… - Irvine Unified School District

Planning For Success
Readiness is a combination of:
Social
Emotional
Academic
IUSD Kindergarten Philosophy
In IUSD our goal is to promote a joy of learning in a positive
and nurturing environment, which creates critical thinkers,
effective oral communicators, and life-long learners.
Language
This area will be important for your child because in
Kindergarten they will be expected to use appropriate
oral language during:
Reading Groups- analysis and discussion
Journaling
Rug Buddies
Weekly Sharing and Author’s Chair
Super Star
Reading
This area will be important for your child because in
Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:
Letter/sound recognition
18 sight words
Read CVC words
Wordless picture books
Reading!!
Writing
This area will be important for your child because in
Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:
Handwriting Without Tears
Journaling from day 1
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Uppercase and lowercase as appropriate
Spacing between words
Appropriate punctuation
Detailed sentence
Appropriate picture
Writing on Topic
Thinking Maps
Math
Number Concept Development
This is important for your child because in
Kindergarten they will be expected to learn:
Number sense to 20 (write and recognize)
Addition and Subtraction
(Fluently 1-5/1-10 with manipulatives)
Concepts of time
(days of the week, months of the year, time of day-morning,
afternoon, evening)
Maturity for hands-on lessons
Social and Emotional Development
This area will be important for your child because in
Kindergarten…
30+ students
RIR expectations:
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Backpacks and lunch boxes
Waiting turns
Respecting other property
Completing activities
This is important for your child because in
Kindergarten they will be expected to
participate in…
Concept Development-
Art and Music- recognize and name colors; understand concepts such as
in/out, on/off, front/back, up/down; participation
Physical Development-
Fine motor- holding a pencil (tri-pod grip), cutting with scissors
Gross motor- running, jumping, climbing, ride a tricycle, bounce a ball, jump
rope, hula hoop
Health and Safety-
Good health habits (washing hands), follow simple safety rules, eat healthy
foods
We look forward to a Successful
year!
Your child will have a more successful experience in
Kindergarten if he/she is more well-rounded in all of
these areas:
Social
Emotional
Academic
Please visit our Kindergarten homepage for
readiness tips and information.
Kindergarten Walk-Thru
**Check-in at the front office**
April 1st 8:45-9:15
or
April 3rd 12:00-12:30
*This is for incoming Kindergarten
students ONLY. No siblings please*
Up-Coming Events
Annual Spring Carnival
Friday, June 13th
5:00-8:00pm
Open House
Thursday, May 22nd
Kindergarten Welcome
Screening
Monday, August 25th 8:00-3:00
Tuesday, August 26th 8:00-3:00
Assessment date and time will be
scheduled when you enroll your child in the office.
Looking Ahead to Fall!
Kindergarten Back to School Night
The FIRST night of school