WELCOME TO ICCSD KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION April 20, 2017
Welcome, Parents of the Class of 2030 to Wickham Elementary School! Amber Daubs, Principal
Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Swartzendruber Mrs. Leckliter Ms. Schieltz
Office Staff Mrs. Gilbert Ms. King School/Attendance Principal Secretary Secretary & S.A.M. Email:Gilbert.Sommer@io Email:King.Christina@iow wacityschools.org acityschools.org • Office hours are 7:30 AM-3:30 PM • Phone number is 319.688.1175 • Voice mail is available 24 hours a day
Communication Tools • District Website http://www.iowacityshools.org • School Website address: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Domain/957 • Facebook: www.facebook.com/WickhamElementary/ • Twitter: @wickhamwizards #wickhamway
Heidi Gartelos Student/Family Advocate Connects families to resources in and out of the district (i.e. free/reduced lunch, medical/dental needs and many other community resources).
Let’s Mingle! This is Me!!! ▪ Group 1 - This is my 1st child at Wickham. ▪ Group 2 - I have 1 other child at Wickham. ▪ Group 3 - I have multiple children at Wickham. Form groups of 4 - introduce yourself and find 1 thing you have in common (other than your kindergarten student)!
People You Should Know... Kelli Webb Mallory Logan Instructional Design School Counselor Strategist
A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Student
Beginning of the School Day • The school day BEGINS at 7:55 AM. -Breakfast starts at 7:45 AM. -If not eating breakfast, kids should not arrive before 7:40 which is when supervision begins. -Please let us know when your child will be late or absent. -Students must register in the office and will be considered tardy if they arrive after the 7:55 bell.
Opening Routines • Greet friends and teacher. • Hang up belongings. • Choose a lunch. • Calendar • Schedule • Announcements
Learn and Practice School Expectations • Routines and Procedures. • Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
Focus on Literacy • Sharing stories and poems. • Practicing writing. • Learning letters and words. • Reading is FUN! .
How Parents Guide Children’s Literacy Development • Read to children. • Talk about what you read. Predict. • Model writing for children. • Value their attempts at writing. • Recite rhymes/play with words and language. • Share alphabet books. • Read print in the environment. (STOP, EXIT, etc.).
Focus on Math • Counting and learning about numbers. • Working with shapes and patterns. • Measuring and collecting data. • Writing numbers and making charts. • Working on story problems-adding and subtracting.
How Parents Guide Children’s Math Development • Play games that use mathematics-examples: counting, money, colors, shapes. • Talk about math in the books that you read. • Find and talk about numbers found in everyday life. • Model writing numerals. • Count, Count, Count!
Science Units: • Trees and Weather • Materials and Motion • Animals Two by Two
Social Studies Units: • Getting Along • Solving Problems • Family, Friends, Neighbors • People Around the World
Health Lessons in PE, Guidance and K Class Units: • Personal health • Wellness • Nutrition • Safety
Art Once a week we have art class with a licensed Art teacher.
Music Three times a week we have music class with a licensed music teacher.
Physical Education (PE) Twice a week we learn about healthy living and life long fitness from a licensed PE teacher.
Library • Twice a week we learn about library organization and a variety of literature from a licensed library teacher. -We listen to and discuss great books. -We choose and check out books.
Technology • We work on computers. • We learn how the SMARTboard works.
School Counselor • Once a week we have classroom lessons with a licensed School Counselor. • Individual or small group meetings • Resource for families
English Language Learners If your child, or someone in the home, speaks another language, she/he will be tested to see if they qualify for English Language Learner classes. Students can get extra support so they can be successful at school.
Lunch • Students may bring lunch or buy lunch or milk at school. • Students have individual lunch accounts. Each time a child eats school lunch the cost is deducted. • Money can be put into the account through the school or on-line.
Snack Healthy snacks are offered daily with a focus on healthy food choices.
Recess • A time to play. • A time to socialize and take turns. • A time for physical activity. Recess times: Morning, Mid-day and Afternoon
Dismissal Time • Review the day. • Give reminders for tomorrow. • Organize and pack up to leave. Destinations: Bus, after school program, family or friend pick-up
End of the School Day • The school day ENDS at 2:55 PM except on Thursdays, which is one hour earlier at 1:55 PM. -Students leaving prior to the end of the day must be signed out in the office by an adult.
Important Health Information • Health History/Physical Card • Immunization Certificate with current immunizations • Dental Screening Certificate • Vision Screening Certificate • Medical Administration Consent forms • Enter health information in Power School. • Inform School nurse of any special health needs.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) • Parent involvement is critical for student success. • Our school’s Ice Cream Social will be on August 21st. Information about PTO will be available that day. • You are an Automatic member of the PTO. • No fees or membership dues. • Meetings are the first Tuesday of every month.
Before and After School Program • Our school has a Before and After School Program. • Contact Travis Mai, tmai@coralville.org, 319.248.1750 for information about the Before and After School Program.
Save the date... Jump Start Kindergarten August 15th 8:30-11:30 Have your child get a “jump start” into Kindergarten! The day will be filled with fun activities with an emphasis on school procedures and routines.
Letter to Your Child
We can’t wait for your family to join us in Kindergarten! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact kindergarten teachers or our building staff.
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