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Welcome to PreK !

Welcome to PreK !. August 2, 2019. Important Information. Thank you for picking up on time Sign In/Out School T-Shirt Wear on Thursday Text Message reminders AM: Text @ smpkam  to  81010 PM: Text @ smpkpm  to  81010 Parent Teacher Conferences August 28-29

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Welcome to PreK !

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  1. Welcome to PreK! August 2, 2019

  2. Important Information • Thank you for picking up on time • Sign In/Out • School T-Shirt • Wear on Thursday • Text Message reminders • AM: Text @smpkam to  81010 • PM: Text @smpkpm to  81010 • Parent Teacher Conferences • August 28-29 • Regular Class hours for PreK • Extra Clothes

  3. Purpose of Parent Meeting • Keep you informed • Ideas to help prepare your kids for Kindergarten at home • Parents and teachers work as a team • Become familiar with San Marcos Elementary • Feel comfortable with teachers and staff • Make friends • Spend time with your kids at school

  4. Parent Meeting Dates • August 2: Curriculum • Sept 27: Literacy • Oct 25: Fall Festival (Volunteers) • Nov 22: Math • Dec 19: Winter Festival • Jan 31: Science • April 24: Art

  5. How will my student learn in Pre K? • Structured Play • Student-led. Student decides what and who to play with. Teacher “plays” with kids to develop skills • Whole Group • Teacher-led. Teacher provides foundational literacy, math, science, social studies skills in a fun, interactive group setting • Small Groups • Teacher-led. Teacher focus on specific skill and student needs. Students focus on intentional literacy, math, science, cognitive and social skills

  6. What will my student learn in Pre-K? • Social/Emotional Skills • Physical Skills • Language Skills • Cognitive Skills • Literacy Skills • Math Skills • Science and Technology Skills • Social Studies Skills • The Arts

  7. Activities You Can Do at Home • READ to your child at least once a day and have your child retell the story to you. • As you are driving in the car, shopping, or around your home, look for the letter of the week. • Also, have your child try to read signs on the road or in the stores. • Practice counting with your child. • Practice colors and shapes with your child.

  8. More Activities • Help your child practice writing his/her name. • Allow your child to do small, simple chores at home. It makes them feel important and gives them a sense of responsibility. • Have your child tell you about their day and what they have learned in school.

  9. Questions? ? ? ?

  10. FAQ’s • What should I do before drop off? • Take your child to the bathroom before school • Does my child have to be signed in and out everyday? • YES! An adult must sign student in everyday. • An adult listed on the emergency card must sign student out everyday. • Miss P or Miss T will not always be on the playground. • Ask another teacher for the clipboard. • Why is my child playing outside in the heat? • Outdoor play is important for your child’s development. We are required by the state to provide outdoor time everyday. We will not take the children outside for recess during high temperature days as directed by the office.

  11. FAQ’s • Can my child bring a water bottle? • Yes! Please make sure it has the child’s name clearly marked. We do have water in the classroom and outside. • What can I do for birthdays? • You may send store bought cupcakes or treats to share with the class. • What can I donate? • We love donations! We can always use hand sanitizer and tissue. Throughout the year we may ask for special donations for class projects. • What if my child is sick? • Call the attendance line at 480-883-4200

  12. Need More Info? • Check out our website: • www.cusd80.com/parkisona • Info about how to help at home • Weekly lesson plans • Monthly newsletter • Preschool information • Contact me • Parkison.andrea@cusd80.com • (480) 883-4237 (leave message)

  13. Thank You Your children have been a joy to have in our class. They are all so eager to learn and make friends. I know we are going to have a fantastic year!

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