Kindergarten 2013 14 TRANSPORTATION Instructions for kindergarten parents

Kindergarten 2013 -14

TRANSPORTATION • Instructions for kindergarten parents • Purchased passes are required to ride the school bus • Annual pass: $160. 00 =. 88 cents per day. Other options are available • Bus stops will be assigned by the transportation department • Students are required to present a note if they are getting off the bus at a stop that is not their “home to school” stop (2 days notice) • Parent or guardian (18 years or older) must be at bus stop to pick up K-1 st grade students from the bus • Backpacks must sized to fit comfortably in students lap while seated on the bus • Be five (5) minutes early to your bus stop

After School A+

Healthy Kids Learn Better The TTUSD Student Wellness Policy: Ø Reinforces nutrition and health lessons taught in the classroom. Ø Helps to support a healthy school environment and wellness culture. Ø Creates excitement about healthy foods and activity. Ø Provides guidelines and suggestions to implement healthy celebrations, fundraising, and activity at school. Ø The Guide to the Student Wellness Policy is available at the Food Service Table and on www. ttusd. org under Food Service Department.

K camp When: July 15 - August 9 5 days a week; M-F 4 hours a day Who: Incoming K students Incoming TK students 1 class incoming 1 st each site 1 class incoming 2 nd Where: Truckee Elementary or Tahoe Lake Elementary What: School Readiness Early Literacy Logistics: Bussing available Food Services available TWI Sign up tonight! Lmallonee@ttusd. org Summer school at

• Academic • Social • Emotional • Physical

Readiness • Age Requirement (5 by Oct. 1) • Development • Social Readiness – share – take turns – play cooperatively with others • Emotional Readiness – separate from family – participate & take risks – appropriate energy / activity level for school

California SB 1381. 1 t c O 13 0 2 pt e S 14 0 2 . 1 Se 2 5+ 1 0 . pt 1

Transitional Kindergarten • What is it? • Why does it exist? • Who is eligible? • Where is it located? • What is the curriculum?

Readiness • Academic Readiness – listen and focus in a group setting for 10 minutes – follows 1 -2 step directions – previous experiences with cutting, coloring, drawing, using a pencil, letters and numbers – interested and motivated to learn

Samples of Student Work Muestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años

Samples of Student Work Muestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años

Samples of Student Work Muestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años

KBE is a Two Way Immersion School

What is Two Way Immersion? • K-6 (with classes to 8 th) program • Integrates native English speaking and native Spanish speaking students • Academic instruction in BOTH languages • Start in Spanish • Progress to Biliteracy

The Progression for English Speakers: • • • Kindergarten 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th, 5 th and 6 th 75% Sp, 25% Eng 80% Sp, 20% Eng 70% Sp, 30% Eng 60% Sp, 40% Eng 50% Sp, 50% Eng

Program goals: • High Academic Achievement • Biliteracy-Read/Write in both languages • Bilingualism - Orally proficient in both languages • Multi-Cultural Awareness and Understanding

Do’s and don’ts • Teacher will understand them • No English phonics • Read/talk to your child in native language or ANY language • Excite them about being bilingual • Encourage your child to speak the target language

Commitments to TWI • To 6 th-8 th grade • Play-dates with Spanish speaking friends • Participate in your child’s education • Attend all school meetings • Have high expectations for your child

Core Kindergarten Program Math Language Arts Science Social Studies English Language Development Academic Standards Extra Curricular Enrichment

K Schedule 9: 05 am 2: 20 pm 8: 30 -9: 00 First grade intervention 9: 05 -10: 30 Language Arts (85) 10: 30 -10: 45 Recess (15) 10: 45 -11: 45 Math and science (60) 11: 45 -12: 20 English Language Development (35) 11: 55 -12: 35 Lunch/Recess (40) 1: 00 -1: 10 BFIT (10) 1: 10 -1: 40 Enrichment: Music, PE, Computers (30) 1: 50 -2: 20 Choosing/Social Studies

Measure A • Renewable $135 parcel tax • Funds over $3. 5 million • Provides funding for: – – – – – Music Science P. E. Technology Library Counseling Nursing Buses Materials and supplies • Approved since 1989, reapproved last March!

PARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVER If parents want to request a waiver to participate in an alternative bilingual program: 1. Request a waiver o Call or visit the front office of the school to request a waiver 2. Attend meeting o Review your options and rights with the principal at a short meeting 3. Complete and return waiver request form 4. Waivers are approved within 20 days

Elementary English Learner Program Options • 3 types of settings – SEI • Structured English Immersion – ELM • English Language Mainstream – Alternative Bilingual

Elementary English Learner Program Options Type of Setting Eligible Students 30+ min. Core daily ELD Primary Language Support Staffing Requirement s Currentl y offered at SEI: Structured English Immersion CELDT levels 1 -3 (Beginning to Intermediat e) Yes Differentiated instruction in English using SDAIE strategies, materials Yes, to motivate, clarify, direct, support, explain BCLAD, or equivalent TES, GES, KBE, NTS, TLE ELM: English Language Mainstream CELDT levels 4 -5 (Early Adv. to Advanced) Yes Differentiated instruction in English using SDAIE strategies, materials Yes, as needed BCLAD, or equivalent TES, DT, GES, KBE, NTS, TLE Alt: Transitional Bilingual All CELDT levels w/ approved waiver Yes Transition from primary language instruction to English instruction Yes BCLAD or equivalent

English Learner Parent Rights • You may contact the school to discuss placement options for your child • You may have your child moved from Structured English Immersion into the English Language Mainstream Program • You may request a parental exception waiver for an alternative program

Parental Exception Waiver Parents of English Learners may waive their right to English Only Instruction: 1. Visit the school to request a waiver o Visit the front office of the school to ask for a waiver. You may request a meeting with the principal to review your options

Parental Exception Waiver 4. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Program o Students with an approved waiver will be offered enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver

PARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVER 5. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Program o Students with an approved waiver will be offered enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver 6. Alternative Program implemented o When there are 20 students at a school with an approved waiver at a grade level, the Alternative Program will be implemented at that grade level

Parent Involvement • PTO • ELAC • Measure A • Classroom volunteers • Playground volunteers • BFIT, Harvest of the Month • Art Docent, Science Docent

School Culture • Uniforms • Nutrition Policy • Behavior Expectations • BEST • BFIT • Embrace cross cultural experiences

Food Services Meals offered daily at all District schools • Breakfast (Currently $1. 75) • Lunch (Currently $3. 25) • Menus at ttusd. org/foods page Free and Reduced Lunch Program • Application posted on District website • Child’s School (Administration Office & Cafeteria) • Bus Pass Processing (August 2011 - Dates TBD) • We look forward to serving your needs! Questions? Call Rose Wolterbeek, Director of Food Service (530) 582 -2528

What can I do now? • Arrange a visit in a classroom-Come to Open House on May 30 th 5 -6: 30 • Read everyday to your child in English or Spanish • Expose your child to Spanish • Begin the back to school routine early • Complete the paperwork and turn it in to our office by March 15, 2013 • Explanation of the Lottery: – – Residents Siblings TTUSD Other

Registration Requirements • Copy of vaccination records • Copy of birth certificate • Proof of residency • Registration Card