Creighton's Corner Elementary Kindergarten Orientation 2018
2018-19 Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Brill Ms. Kim Mrs. Barko Mrs. Pearson Mrs. Braudaway Mrs. Waldman 8 th Teacher - TBD Mrs. Gilchrist EL Teacher – Mrs. Thorne Contact Information Office Phone Number 703-957-4480 Website http://www.lcps.org/creightonscorner
Agenda: • Logistics • Supplies • Medications / Allergies • Typical Kindergarten Day • Leader In Me and The 7 Habits • Information on How to Increase Preparedness • Making a Smooth Transition into Kindergarten • Kindergarten Screening
Logistics and Important Dates ALL Kindergarten classes will be Full Day programs. There is NO longer a chance of overflow at this time. Back to School Night - August 21 st at 6:30pm ** Very important classroom specific information will be shared by YOUR specific child’s teacher. **This is a VERY important information session for Parents only.** Open House/Meet the Teacher - August 22 nd 9:00-10:00am This event is for Parents AND Students. You may drop-in at any point during this timeframe to see the classroom, meet the teachers, and bring in school supplies and/or beginning of the year paperwork. First Day of School for Students – THURSDAY, August 23 rd
Supplies Supply information is available tonight. There are two options: Self Purchase using Supply List Online Purchase www.sproutsupplies.com/school-supply-kits School Code: CCES001 Supplies will be delivered directly to the classroom. Note: MOST supplies in the Kindergarten classrooms are shared by everyone.
Additional Supplies Backpacks • Please be sure it is functional. • It needs to be large enough that items fit inside easily. • NO wheels, please! Red Folders • Plastic/Vinyl type WITH pockets, but WITHOUT prongs • ALL NOTES will go in the red folder. • Please plan to be in the habit of checking it DAILY. Snack Bags/Lunch Box • Reusable • Students will need a snack and water bottle daily. • Please check water bottles carefully.
Medicines, Allergies and Food Restrictions Medications Food Restrictions • Must be brought to the *For medical or religious clinic by a parent. reasons, not likes/dislikes • Need to be addressed with the clinic BEFORE school Epi-pens & Inhalers begins • Must be documented on the • A physician’s order is registration paperwork so required the cafeteria will be notified. • Please work on getting the • Please also work with your paperwork and medications child so they know their brought to school in mid- restrictions. August, BEFORE school begins.
A "Typical Day" in Kindergarten Includes… • Morning Meeting These will be discussed more with your teacher at BTSN in • Whole Group Instruction August . • Pre-Reading / Reading Activities • Pre-Writing / Writing Activities • Independent Centers Small Group Instruction • Project Based Learning and Group Projects • Hands-on Math Activities • Snack • Recess/Movement
Kindergarten Specials Art Music PE Library Guidance SEARCH
We are a Leader in Me School !
What should we do this summer to help our child be ready for Kindergarten ?
Help your child become more INDEPENDENT !
Examples of Independent Expectations I can stand in a line and I can greet my teacher. wait my turn. I can follow classroom routines independently.
Examples of Independent Expectations I can sit on the carpet I can finish center work I can use technology and listen. by myself. respectfully.
Examples of Independent Expectations I can show respect in the cafeteria. I can open my containers I can make my lunch choice. by myself.
Examples of Independent Expectations I can use the bathroom and wash my hands by myself. I can synergize and be a good friend. I can put on and zip my own jacket.
My Child is an English Language Learner. How can I help? • Read to your child in your home-language and talk about what you read. Reading is reading . . . No matter what language! You are still building good literacy skills. • Listen to audiobooks together from the library and talk about the characters and what happens in the story. • Go places and do things with your child. The more you do and talk, the more background knowledge they will have.
Additional Ways You Can Help Your Child Be Ready • Read, go places and talk with your children this summer! • Talk about their fears and concerns. Listen to what they are worried about and discuss ways to handle their fears. • Have a transportation plan and stick to it from DAY ONE. Let your child know the plan in advance. • Help them to become more independent. • Talk about school and be excited! Your excitement will be contagious. • Plan FUN activities that will help them be prepared for some of the activities we will be doing in the classroom. Some suggestions are included in the handouts.
Kindergarten Screening August 7 th and 8th Because we recognize that children are constantly growing, changing and learning new things, we will be conducting our Kindergarten screenings in August to help us form balanced classes for the upcoming school year. The basic assessment will include such items as: • Fine motor skills • Writing name • Alphabet identification • Letter sound knowledge • Basic print concepts • Color and shape identification • Counting • Number identification Sign up on the Creighton’s Corner Webpage If you have difficulty with the sign up or have additional questions or concerns, please email Rachel Brill at Rachel.Brill@lcps.org
Log on to the Creighton’s Corner Website CCE Website www.lcps.org/creightonscorner Check out these important links Placement Surveys Kindergarten Screening
Parent Questions
We look forward to a great year working with you and your child!
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