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Kyrene Preschool Program at Mirada

Discover the nurturing environment of Kyrene's Preschool Program at Mirada. Meet our dedicated staff providing a smooth transition to kindergarten. Engage in enriching activities aligned with state standards and our theme-based curriculum. Find out how you can support learning at home!

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Kyrene Preschool Program at Mirada

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  1. Kyrene Preschool Programat Mirada Kyrene School District 2018-2019

  2. Classroom Teacher Ms. Amanda Speech Language Technician Ms. D Classroom Assistants Ms. Vera Ms. Kay Meet Our Staff Mirada Preschool Staff Classroom Teacher Ms. Jen Speech Language Technician Ms. D Classroom Assistants Ms. Lisa Ms. Karel

  3. More about Ms. Jen… 24th year of teaching, I taught 3rd grade for 19 years, then moved to preschool 5 years ago, and this is my 1st year here at Mirada. Married to my husband, Steve, for 12 years. 4 terrific sons, Justin (24), Tanner (10), A.J. (9), and Lucas (6) I love spending time with my family and friends, outdoor activities, going to the movies, and traveling.

  4. More about Ms. Amanda… Started in Kyrene in 2000, taught first grade for 14 years at Sierra and Milenio. Moved into preschool 4 years ago. Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Married my husband, Curtis in 2014, three step children!

  5. More about Ms. Deb… Been in the Early Childhood field for 36 years. Speech Therapy for 7 years. This is my 3 year in Kyrene. Married to Steve, for 36 years. 2 beautiful daughters Sarah (33) and MaKayla (30). My handsome son-in-law Chaz joined our family 3 years ago. Currently we have 3 grand-dogs, Lucy, Hoya, and Emma. We are patiently waiting human grandbabies. In our spare time we enjoy hiking, bike riding, camping, movies, and a good book.

  6. Provides children and families with a positive first experience in school. • Creates a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten. Why Kyrene Preschool?

  7. About the Program

  8. Staff Ratio and Hours • Each day there are three adults for approximately 16 students • 1classroom teacher certified in both Special Education and Early Childhood Education • 2 instructional assistants with extensive training • Speech Language Technician • 1 day a week (Thursday-with Ms. Amanda) • (Friday-with Ms. Jen)

  9. Outside/Gross Motor Play • Circle Time • Snack Time • Child directed Play (1 hour) • Story Time • Art • Circle Time Daily Schedule Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. -Fred Rogers

  10. Art Center • Sensory Table • Library Area • Puzzles and Manipulatives • Math Center • Science Center • Dramatic Play Center • Music Center • Writing Center • Blocks and Building Center Classroom Centers

  11. Arizona State Standards for Early Childhood(Standards Guide our Instruction) Social/Emotional Approaches to Learning Language and Literacy Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Development Health and Safety Fine Arts

  12. Preschool Curriculum • Our curriculum is divided into the following 8 themes. • 1. Ready for School • 2. My Family • 3. Our Community • 4. Awesome Animals! • 5. Imagine It, Make It • 6. Growing Up Healthy • 7. Nature All Around Us • 8. Moving On • Handwriting without Tears (Writing Program)

  13. The Big Day program has a parent portal. Please take the information on your chair home with you. https://auth.tgds.hmhco.com/login/bdport/login.php?bffs=N Username: Password: Preschool Curriculum

  14. Language activities done whole group Small groups and 1:1 working on specific speech sounds Consults with preschool staff on ways to implements speech and language goals. Collects language samples during play time Facilitates peer interactions and expressive language Speech/Language Services

  15. Number Sense/Math Focus on skills to prepare students for math in kindergarten. Activities Include: • Counting • Comparing Numbers and Amounts • Identifying one more/one less • Patterns • Sorting • Measuring Focus on Readiness Skills

  16. Phonemic Awareness Focus on skills to prepare children for reading. Activities Include: Letter Recognition Sound Recognition Identifying beginning sounds Breaking words into syllables Rhyming Words Playing with sounds to create new words (changing beginning/ending sounds. Show & Tell/Letter of the Week-more information from individual teacher in newsletters. Focus on Readiness Skills

  17. Read to your child daily. Reading is the single most important activity leading to literacy. • Talk to your child, use big vocabulary words, ask lots of questions, and describe things in detail. • Encourage independence (even though it might be easier to do things for them, children really want to be self sufficient) • Sing songs and play games with your child. What Parents can do at Home to Support Learning

  18. Assessments are ongoing and are conducted in large or small groups, as well as individually. • Conferences in October and in the Spring. • Parents will receive a written report of progress in January and May. • Parents will either be receiving a Teaching Strategies Gold Report or a Progress Report similar to the Kindergarten Report Card. Progress Reports

  19. ListServ • Go to www.Kyrene.org • Click on “ Subscribe to Newsletter” • Check box next to Kyrene de la Mirada • Click submit

  20. Parent/Teacher Communication

  21. Art Masterpiece • Party volunteering • PTO Opportunities • Volunteer • Guest Reader • Preparation Work • Donations of requested items Ways to Support Preschool Program

  22. We have setup classroom REMIND Accounts for us to share brief information with you and photos. IF YOU WISH TO SIGN UP FOR REMIND: Text 81010 AM Ms. Amanda – enter @msamandaam PM Ms. Amanda – enter @msamandapm AM Ms. Jen – enter @msjenam PM Ms. Jen – enter @msjenpm Remind Text Message Sign Up

  23. Inspiring Academic Excellence While Celebrating Strengths, Developing Leaders, and Honoring Diversity Mirada Mission Statement

  24. Habit 1-Be Proactive (you’re in charge) • Habit 2-Begin with the End in Mind (have a plan) • Habit 3-Put First Things First (work first then play) • Habit 4-Think Win-Win (so everyone wins) • Habit 5-Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood (listen to others ideas and feelings, try to see things from their point of view) • Habit 6- Synergize (work together) • Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw (have a balance, take care of yourself) 7 Habits

  25. We feel that teachers and parents are a team in a child’s education. We are looking forward to a great partnership with you this year! Please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns, via email or Remind.  Thank you for coming! Closing

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