Ryan Elementary Kindergarten Orientation July 16 2014 Welcome

Ryan Elementary Kindergarten Orientation July 16, 2014

Welcome! n This evening we will let you know about your child’s first week of school, procedures, curriculum and much more.

School Hours Drop off- 8: 10 -8: 25 n First Bell- 8: 25, Students are in line ready to begin the school day. *It is important for your child to be on time, as this sets the tone for the rest of the day. n Tardy Bell- 8: 30 n Dismissal- 3: 00 n

Arrival The first week PARENT Drop Off / WALKERS Monday and Tuesday: n Starting at 8: 10, students may arrive in the classroom. Please feel free to park and walk your child into the classroom. After the tardy bell rings and school begins, we ask that you hug your child goodbye so that we can begin our day. Wednesday thru Friday: n Starting at 8: 10, students will go to the middle courtyard. If you feel that it is necessary, you may walk your child onto the campus and to the courtyard. Please say goodbye to your child there. n The rest of the school year: n l l You may drop off your child in the north or south parking lot. If you enter from the north, you must drop off in the north parking lot. If you enter from the south you must drop off in the south parking lot. We will have staff and safety squad members to help direct your child to the courtyard. If you choose to park and walk your child to the courtyard area Wed. -Fri. you must sign in at the front office.

ARRIVAL n The first week BUS RIDERS Monday and Tuesday: n The bus will drop off your child in the loading/unloading zone. A Ryan teacher will be waiting for all Kindergarten students and will walk them to their classroom. We recommend that if your child is a bus rider they ride the bus the first day. Wednesday thru Friday: n Students will be escorted to the courtyard from the bus zone. n The rest of the school year: l Students will walk to the courtyard where supervision will be provided.

Lunch n n Please pack your child’s lunch in easy-to-open containers. Your child will only have 20 minutes to eat and if they cannot open the containers they will not have time to finish their meal. For the first week, we ask that you send a lunch with your child so we may teach them lunch procedures. https: //www. mylunchmoney. com/ We would love your help in the lunchroom. Please contact your child’s teacher if you can assist in the cafeteria during lunch time.

Pick up n n n BUS RIDERS Bus riders will be assigned a color for their bus and a tag will be placed on their backpacks. A teacher from Ryan will be riding home on each bus the first week to make sure that Kindergarteners get off on the right stop. If your student will be riding the bus home, please make sure an adult or an older sibling will be at the stop to meet them. Otherwise, the child will not be released from the bus, and will be brought back to school.

Pick up continued n n n CAR PICK UP Kindergarten students will dismiss from the north parking lot at 3: 00. You will need to access the campus from the north (Old Stone Ranch Subdivision). You will also exit to the north. Siblings of K/1 students will be picked up with their brother or sister. They will wait outside of Building C. You will be provided with a yellow sign to display on the passenger visor. A teacher on duty will help your child get into the car on the right hand side so please remain in your vehicle. Please place booster/car seats on the right passenger side of your vehicle, and teach your child how to buckle themselves in. You must have a yellow car sign in order to pick up your child!

Pick up continued WALKERS n n n Students will dismiss from the east playground at 3: 00. If you are walking, please come to the south gate and check with the teacher on duty to get your child. If an older sibling is picking up your Kindergartener, they must have the yellow sign. Please form a line by the south gate fence of the playground. This will allow us to create an orderly pick up. You must have your yellow sign in order to pick up your child!

General Transportation If your child is a bus rider, please stop by the MPR during Meet the Teacher. You will be able to verify your child’s bus stop, and sign a bus transportation agreement form. n IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that we have all pick up information for your child. At Meet the Teacher Night, you will be asked to provide/verify your child’s transportation to/from school. n IF there are ANY changes to your child’s pick up schedule, i. e. , after school clubs or childcare changes, please let your child’s teacher know by email 1: 00 pm. *First week, PLEASE call the front office! n

Supplies n Please make sure your child has the following items labeled with their name: Backpack l Water bottle l Lunch box l A white, 1 inch, 3 ring binder l Change of clothes in a Ziploc bag l Your child’s teacher may have a voluntary wish list of additional items needed. l

PTO We have a fabulous PTO Board this year! n Please go to the Ryan website for more information. n Volunteer forms, Art Masterpiece, etc. n Room Parent n

English Language Arts (ELA) n n Kindergarten builds the foundation for your child’s academic success. We will focus on a progression of skills for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and the use of language effectively in a variety of content areas. The Arizona College and Career Readiness ELA skills are: * research and evidence based * aligned with college and work experiences * rigorous * Internationally benchmarked

ELA Standards Three Areas of Focus *Reading Literature *Reading Informational Text *Reading Foundation Skills n For the complete list of ELA academic content standards please visit: n http: //www. cusd 80. com/cms/lib 6/AZ 01001175/Centrici ty/Domain/4554/ELA_K-2 nd_blueprints. pdf

What does this look like in the classroom? Differentiated Instruction n Whole Group Instruction n Small Group Instruction n Assessment Based Instruction n Independent Work Stations/Learning Centers n Collaborative Group Work n

Mathematics n The math standards are designed to show a progression of skills emphasizing problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and modeling. n 3 areas of emphasis: *Focus- narrows & deepens curriculum, strong conceptual understanding, a high degree of procedural skills and fluency, and the ability to problem solve. *Coherence- connecting ideas across grades, and linking major topics within grades. *Rigor- conceptual understanding, procedural skills and application. For the complete list of Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards please visit: http: //www. cusd 80. com/cms/lib 6/AZ 01001175/Centricity/Dom ain/4550/math_K_blueprints. pdf

What does this look like in the classroom? Whole Group Instruction n Small Group Instruction n Assessment Based Instruction n Independent Work Stations/Learning Centers n Collaborative Group Work n Use of Manipulatives n Engaging Math Activities/Games n

Content Areas Integrated into ELA and Math Social Studies n Science n Writing n Character Education n Music/Fine Arts n Physical Education/Health n Media/Technology n

Specials n n n Your child will have a 30 minute special everyday. The district follows a 6 day rotation schedule. Your child’s teacher will provide you with a specials schedule, which will include the time and name of special. Specials are: Music, P. E. , Library and Computer Lab. Please dress appropriately and wear tennis shoes on P. E. days. Kindergarten students may check out 1 book, and will need to return it on their next Library day in order to check out a new one.

Odds & Ends! Your child’s teacher will have information regarding specific classroom traditions and procedures on their website. n This information will include: *discipline policy *snack *celebrations *star student *birthday treats *wish lists *volunteers n If you do not get a response to an email within 24 hours, please re-send it. n

Thank you! n n n We look forward to seeing you at Meet the Teacher Night, Thursday, July 17 th from 5 -6: 30 pm. Student lists will be posted outside the Kindergarten classrooms at 5: 00 pm. Your child’s teacher will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have.