Kindergarten Orientation March 28 2016 Additional Resources in

Kindergarten Orientation March 28, 2016

Additional Resources in Attendance Child Care Assistance and Referral, (CCAR) Cheryl Pinto Community Education and Provider Services (CEPS) - Sumi Abrol Office for Children School Readiness Resources - Susan Anselene Head Start- Aurora Dick SACC- Latisha Robinson

Welco me! Today’s program Staff introductions First day of school ◦ Plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast! ◦ Parents may escort their child to the cafeteria at arrival Teachers and assistants will greet everyone Students will be escorted to their classroom and say “See you later!” to their parents Student Safety Patrols assist with dismissal Independence is key

First Day Goals Set the tone for the year! Guide students through all daily procedures (unpacking, lunch, recess, dismissal) Communicate expectations for behavior Familiarize students with the campus Review the daily schedule Review safety procedures Establish relationships BUILD INDEPENDENCE!

Registration A few words from Mrs. Hassinger, Student Information Assistant (SIA)

Orientation Health Room Vivienne Goldstein, Public Health Nurse & Valerie Berg, Clinic Aid

Health Room Staffed by School Health Aide (Mrs. Berg). Supervised by Public Health Nurse (Vivienne Goldstein) Not an urgent care or medical office. Basic care limited to soap and water, ice pack, band aid, temp check Can only administer medications provided by parent with authorization form Can administer emergency medications (inhaler, epipen, glucagon, etc) with authorization form Will develop individual health care plan for children with chronic health conditions

Health Room � When to keep home/will be sent home: fever 100 degrees or greater undiagnosed or communicable rash vomiting or diarrhea Please keep contact info (home, cell, work) current! � How can parents maximize health of students in school: -flu vaccination -keep child home when ill -role model proper hand-washing -promote self-care at home -volunteer opportunities for parents in school health room

Freedom Hill PTA Tina Ejtemai, VP Business Relations

Tyson-Pimmit Library Bonnie Bochert

More about FHES Region 2, Marshall Pyramid Kindergarten-6 th grade Currently over 660 students Advanced Academics Services Level IV School Based Advanced Academics for students in grades 3 -6 Young Scholars Services Special Education Services Pre School Special Education Services ESOL Services – Services provided for English Language Learners SACC – Before and after school services After School Programs

Freedom Hill ES Overview

Early Childhood Education Philosophy The Kindergarten Program: ¥ Focuses on language development ¥ Promotes an appreciation for diversity ¥ Incorporates active learning ¥ Provides opportunities for investigation, exploration and discovery ¥ Encourages a positive self concept ¥ Promotes creative expression ¥ Fosters positive interaction with others

Typical Kindergarten Day

Arrival Ø Key Points § Current bell schedule • Arrive by 9: 10 (late bell at 9: 20) • Breakfast available starting at 9: 00 • Students will walk to class independently after the first day with support as needed

Daily Schedule

Responsive Classroom Practices

Responsive Classroom (RC) Practices �RC Components ◦ Morning Meeting ◦ Rule Creation ◦ Positive Teacher Language ◦ Logical Consequences ◦ Academic Choice ◦ Classroom Organization ◦ Working with Families ◦ Collaborative Problem-Solving � https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=mh. V 6 Ac. Bx e. Bc � www. responsiveclassroom. org

Morning Meeting �Greeting �Sharing �Group Activity �Morning Message

Language Arts Key points ◦ Uninterrupted 1. 5 hours a day with an extra 30 minutes at some other point in time during the day ◦ Students participate in reading and writing workshop where they spend time participating in literacy activities in whole group, small group and individual settings ◦ To supplement the LA program, we use software called Waterford which students get to participate in every day. Students work independently through the activities which are focused on print concepts, letters/sounds and word recognition. It’s a big hit!!!

Language Arts

Mathematics Key points ◦ 1 hour every day (at least) ◦ Students participate in a math workshop where they spend time participating in activities in whole group, small group and individual settings ◦ The students engage in activities that foster independent practice ◦ Math choice time is designed for students to learn through hands-on experiences ◦ The students use a variety of manipulatives to support their learning and mathematical thinking

Mathematics

Science/Social Studies Key points ◦ Science and social students occur 4 hours a week. ◦ Student exploring our world - they learn about concepts such as colors/shapes, plants, 5 senses, seasons, magnets and sink/float ◦ Social Studies encourages an understanding of self, community, and world ◦ Focus on famous Americans and holidays

Science/Social Studies

Year at a Glance Documents http: //www. fcps. edu/is/pos/esyearataglance. shtml

Special Subjects Art Music Physical Education Library Guidance STEM Lab

Lunch & Recess Ø Lunch is 30 minutes o Instructional Assistants stay with the students Ø Recess is 20 minutes

Dismissal is projected on the Smartboard. Students are dismissed in groups by bus. Our 5 th and 6 th grade safety patrols walk students to their bus safely. Dismissal is at 4: 05. Modes of dismissal: 1. Bus 2. Walker (with parent) 3. Kiss & Ride

ü Communication is critical! Modes of communication o Make sure you have a KIT account! Sign up @ https: //signup. blackboardconnect. com/fcps/Default. aspx o FHES website @ http: //www. fcps. edu/Freedom. Hill. ES/ o FHES blog @ http: //hillhighlights. edublogs. org/ o FHES APP on Apple and Android markets – Search Freedom Hill ES o Pre-arranged conferences, email, phone o Interim reports (optional, mid-quarter) & Progress Reports (2, 3, 4 quarter) o Classroom Blackboard/Google websites

Curriculum and Instruction: Orientation Video for Kindergarten http: //www. ebmcdn. net/fcps_video_vie Families wer. php? viewnode=1 b 0220837 fc 20 �

Parents and teachers play an active role in children’s education. Together we help them reach their fullest potential.

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