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Kindergarten Orientation

Kindergarten Orientation. Welcome to Kindergarten- . 2008 - 2009 School Year Class of 2021. Kindergarten, Here I Come!. Letters and Words Language Motor Reading Books Numbers, Shapes and Patterns Growing Up. Letters and Words. Recognizes and names at least half of the alphabet letters

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Kindergarten Orientation

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  1. Kindergarten Orientation

  2. Welcome to Kindergarten- 2008 - 2009 School Year Class of 2021

  3. Kindergarten, Here I Come! • Letters and Words • Language • Motor • Reading Books • Numbers, Shapes and Patterns • Growing Up

  4. Letters and Words • Recognizes and names at least half of the alphabet letters • Recognizes his/her own first name in print • Writes his/her own first name using upper and lower case letters properly • Recognizes words/signs seen often (ie. McDonalds, Walmart, STOP, EXIT, etc.)

  5. Alphafriends

  6. Language • Sorts groups of objects • (size, shape, color, etc.) • Tells things that go together • (ie. Spoon and fork are for eating, fish and boat are in the water, cow and pig are farm animals) • Recognizes & names at least 8 colors • Uses words to express feelings • (I’m happy. I’m sad.)

  7. Language • Speaks in complete sentences • Follows directions with at least 2 steps • Asks “what if” and “how” questions about how things work • Says and/or sings familiar songs and nursery rhymes • Answers simple questions (who, what, where, when) in complete sentences • Tells his/her first and last name and how old he/she is

  8. Motor • Puts puzzles together • Can draw a circle and square • Draws pictures to express ideas • Runs, jumps, hops, throws/kicks/ bounces a ball • Cuts with scissors

  9. Reading Books • Shows interest in reading and being read to • Holds the books appropriately and understands that you read a book from front to back and left to right • Retells a simple story such as Three Little Pigs or other familiar books • After listening to a story, tells what might happen next

  10. Numbers, Shapes and Patterns • Counts from 1-10 • Recognizes numbers from 1-10 • Counts at least 5 objects

  11. Growing Up • Takes care of his/her own needs • Toileting, washing hands, dressing • Adjusts to new situations without family members being there • Plays cooperatively with peers • Takes turns, resolves problems • Respects the feelings, rights and belongings of others

  12. Calendar

  13. Calendar

  14. Calendar

  15. The time you and your child spend together doing these activities will help your youngster say with confidence, “Kindergarten, Here I Come!”

  16. Health Issues • Illnesses • Childhood ailments • Ear infections • Respiratory infections • Strep throat • Communicable diseases • Head lice • Skin disorders/scabies • Pink eye

  17. Health Issues • Screenings • Height and Weight • Body Mass Index • Vision • Hearing

  18. Medication Policy • Form filled out • Written order from doctor • In labeled container • School nurse will administer • Brought to office the beginning of the day

  19. Health Forms to Bring to Visitation • Immunization Record • 4 DPT • 3OPV • 2MMR • 3 hepatitis B • Varicella vaccine (chicken pox vaccine) • Birth Certificate

  20. Transportation Form • Designate all stops on form • Notified by driver in August • Bus ride during August visit • Communicate in writing changes • Writing a note helps keep us organized

  21. Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Zurick Jackson

  22. Kindergarten Teachers Ms. Arnold Schaefferstown

  23. Kindergarten Teachers Miss Miller Ft. Zeller

  24. Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Yocum Myerstown

  25. Full Day Kindergarten Teacher Miss Haverstick Jackson

  26. Full Day Kindergarten Teacher Miss Skilling Fort Zeller

  27. Visitation • Introduction to ELCO’s Kindergarten • Music • Art activity • Physical Education • Library

  28. Visitation Procedure • Children: a mini school day • Parents: meet officials • Nurse • PTO/PTF • Technology (List Trax) • Reading Specialists

  29. Visitation Information 2:30- 3:30 Ft. Zeller/Schaefferstown @ Ft. Zeller March 12th Jackson/Myerstown @ Jackson March 26th Please Do Not Arrive before 2:15.

  30. Forms to bring to visitation • Student Entry Form • Birth Certificate • Transportation Form • Immunization Record

  31. Important Date Savers • Kinder Days in August • Kindergarten Screening Dates • July 15, 2008 • July 22, 2008

  32. ELCO Website • http://www.elcosd.org

  33. Thank you for coming!

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