Kindergarten Parent Orientation Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center

Kindergarten Parent Orientation Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center August 9, 2016

AGENDA • Introductions • MDLKC • Who, Why, What, How, and When • 1 st Week of School • Additional Information • Home School Connection • Upcoming Activities • Transportation & Food Services • Questions

WHO… At MDLKC, it is our firm belief that children need a strong educational foundation on which to build the rest of their academic career. Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center K Building a Strong Kennett Foundation & Creating a Love of Learning!

WHY… Our goal is to work together to build strong Kennett students who LOVE learning and a strong Kennett community!

WHAT… Focus: *Readiness skills *Reading *Writing *Speaking *Listening *Mathematics

We also balance our academic approach with the need to educate the whole child and integrate these practices throughout our day.

HOW… We present high quality, research-based instruction using: • • • Harcourt Literacy (Storytown) Investigations Math Program Nystrom Education-Social Studies National Geographic Learning: Exploring Science Handwriting Without Tears Being A Writer

HOW… Our staff works in pods in order to collaborate for instruction, data analysis, and support. Assessments include: • Teacher Observation • Teacher/Student Conferences • Formative Assessments • Summative Assessments • DIBELS (Reading Skills Indicator) • PAST (Phonological Awareness Skills Test)

WHEN… A day in the life at MDLKC- Schedule Example 8: 45 -9: 00 9: 15 -9: 30 -11: 25 Arrival Morning Meeting Literacy (Reading, Writing, Handwriting, Stations) 11: 25 -12: 15 Lunch 12: 15 -1: 20 Mathematics (Whole group, small group, and independent work) 1: 20 -1: 45 Special 1: 45 -2: 00 Recess 2: 00 -2: 50 Social Studies or Science 2: 50 -3: 05 Dismissal

6 Specials per 6 day cycle • Physical Education • Art • Music • Developmental Guidance • Spanish Language • Library

1 st Week of School • Children will be exhausted! • NOTES… Child’s name, your name, phone number • Lots of paperwork (Red Communication Folder) – Calendar, Emergency Card, Parent/Student Handbooks, Teacher Letter, Questionnaire, etc.

Additional Information • Monthly Spirit Assemblies – Mascot… Langley the Lion – Wear Langley the Lion T-shirt – Message for School Family • Birthdays are SPECIAL – Nonedible treats… pencils, stickers, bookmarks, etc. – Peanut-free mini cupcakes with ingredients listed

Responsive Classroom School • Morning Meeting • 3 School Rules ØTake care of yourself ØTake care of others ØTake care o our school • Logical Consequences ØBreak it, fix it ØMake a mess, clean it up

Parents as Partners We encourage active parent involvement Volunteer Opportunities • Bottom of Book bag (BOBB) Contact • Classroom Volunteers • Parent Events Committee – 1 st Meeting is Thursday, September 22 nd Clearances are needed to volunteer.

Home School Communications • Bottom of Book Bag (BOBB) electronic newsletter • Red Communication Folder • Automated Calling System (Reminders, snow days, 2 -hour delays, and early dismissals)

Upcoming Activities Sneak-A-Peek • August 25 th from 1: 00 -2: 00 PM First day of school! • August 29, 2016 8: 45 AM - 3: 05 PM Parent Back-to-School Night • September 15, 2016 at 6: 30 PM