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Welcome to DHCS Kindergarten Open House. Kindergarten Mission Statement
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Welcome to DHCSKindergarten Open House Kindergarten Mission Statement Our mission is to nurture children’s development, interactions, and language through rich, planned curriculum. We commit ourselves to helping every child develop to their own potential. We will provide an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, with a well-balanced curriculum supported by a professional staff. We will strive to create a strong sense of community while creating a caring and respectful environment.
Introductions Sarah Oviedo Carrie Viar Stefanie Bern
Schedule 8:00-9:45 Reading 9:45-10:15Centers 10:15-10:30Writing 10:30-11:30 Lunch/Recess 11:30-12:45 Math/Calendar 12:00- *Half-Day Dismissal* 12:45-1:25 Specials (Art, Library, Music, P.E.) 1:25-2:15 Social Studies/Science/Spanish/Math Stations 2:15-2:35 Snack recess 2:35-2:45 Story time and Writing 2:45-3:00 Pack up/Dismissal
Half-Day vs. Full Day Half-Day Full Day ‘Imagine It’ Reading Program A variety of Centers Math Extended Math Time Writing Extended Writing Time Extra one on one reading time Social Studies Science Specials After-School Clubs Afternoon field trips (TBA) Thanksgiving Day skit Spring and Winter concert • ‘Imagine It’ Reading Program • A variety of Centers • Math • Writing • Social Studies • Science
Reading We teach the new Common Core Standards. SRA Imagine It!
Five Keys Areas of Reading • The Five Key Areas of Reading Instruction • Imagine It! completely addresses the five key areas of Reading. 1. Phonemic Awareness 2. Systematic, Explicit Phonics 3. Fluency 4. Vocabulary 5. Comprehension
Phonemics Awareness The ability to hear, identify and manipulate sounds. For example…separating the spoken word "cat" into three distinct sounds, /k/, /a/, and /t/.
Phonics The ability to identify and understand the sound of each letter of the alphabet.
Fluency The ability to easily read letters, words and simple sentences.
Vocabulary The ability to acquire and use new words.
Comprehension The ability to understand passages in stories.
6-Traits of Writing Voice – Are the details evident in the picture? Sentence Fluency – Can your child write a simple sentence by themself? For example: I like to play tag. This sentence could be phonetically spelled. Conventions – Spaces, punctuation marks, appropriately used capitol letters. Ideas– Do the words match the picture? Do you see details in the words? Organizations- Does the writing make sense? Word Choice- Use of adjectives and verbs.
Math • We teach the Common Core Standards for Math. • Saxon Math
Some of our math goals by the end of the year…. • Understand and write numbers 0 – 20 • Count to 100 by 1’s and 10’s • Count up from a given number • Compare numbers – less than/more than • Problem solving • Understand addition as putting together and adding to • Understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from • Gain a foundation for place value – ones and tens • Describe and compare measurable attributes - sorting • Identify and describe shapes
Social Studies, Science, and Language and Cultural Awareness Social Studies • Citizenship/Character Traits • Customs/Traditions/Native Americans • Holidays around the World • Science • Five Senses • Famous Scientists • Body Parts • Living/Non-living things • Life Cycles (Plants/Animals)
Specialty Classes Music P.E. Library Art
Events Field Trips • Tolmochoff Farm • Wildlife Zoo Emeritus Events • Costume Parade • Caroling • Valentine Exchange • Egg Hunt • Kindergarten Events • Turkey Skit • Mother’s Day Tea • Kindergarten Year End Celebration • Clubs • Cooking Club • Learning Games • Glee Club • Sports Club
Green is Good Our kindergarten behavior incentive program. Your child could earn a “Green is Good” t-shirt for great behavior!
We have many forms of communication! • Kindergarten Website • Daily Folders • Tuesday folders • Newsletters • Emails
Homework • Homework Calendar • Reading Log • We encourage reading to your child every night!
DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills
Things you should know……. • Highly-qualified teachers • Small class sizes • Open community and supportive PTSA • Before and Aftercare available • Uniform School • Full Service Cafeteria available
Hope to see you soon! Don’t forget… • Enrollment packet • Go check out the school!! • Please feel free to ask any questions.