Welcome to Beginners Night at Elon Park Elementary

Welcome to Beginner’s Night at Elon Park Elementary

Day in the Life of a Kindergartener Schedule 8: 15 – 8: 45 Morning Work 8: 45 – 9: 00 EPES News 9: 00 – 10: 00 Reading Workshop 10: 00 -10: 15 Words Their Way 10: 15 – 11: 05 Writing 11: 05 – 11: 30 Lunch 11: 30 – 12: 50 Math/Math Workshop 12: 50 – 1: 20 Recess 1: 20 – 2: 20 Snack and SOAR (no new teaching) 2: 20 – 3: 05 Connect Class 3: 05 – 3: 45 Science / Social Studies 3: 45 – 4: 00 Dismissal

M A T H Coun t num ing and w be r class rs to 30, iting p if and ying sha atterns, su p grap btracting es, addin hing. g. etc , sorting,

Math Workshop Centers geared to provide opportunities for students to communicate their reasoning and mathematical thinking.

Reading Students to learn skills and strategies to become fluent readers.

Reading Workshop Time for students to increase their reading stamina through independent reading and buddy reading.

Words Their Way A word study program designed to allow student to sort words, discuss their reasoning, and practice different spelling patterns.

Lunch

R E C E S S

Writing Forming letters properly, using sight words, writing pattern book, letters, all about books, and narratives

Science Student learn about the world around them including the seasons, weather, senses, and animals.

Discovering Buoyancy Dental Hygiene

Social Studies Student learn about the world around them including the difference between a map and a model, community members’ role, how to be a good citizen and follow rules.

Community Involvement Comparing Pilgrim Children to 2015 Children

Special Events Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Fun Run Character Parade

th 100 Day

Field Day

Field Trip

Special Area Classes • Music • P. E. • Computers/i. PAD • Media • Art

Ways to get your child ready for Kindergarten • • Pack and unpack supplies daily Follow verbal directions Button and unbutton clothing Trying to tie shoes Participate in discussions Wait their turn Respect others at all times Take care of all personal hygiene needs

Your child will benefit from… • Knowing their letters and sounds • Knowing their numbers 1 -10 • Knowing how to write their name • Being able to sit, listen and discuss a story that is being read to them

Please visit Elon Park’s webpage: http: //schools. cms. k 12. nc. us/elonpark. ES Thank you for coming!