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Ms. Arner’s VPK Class 2012

Ms. Arner’s VPK Class 2012. Welcome to Parent Orientation! Fall Session August 20 – January 16 THE ENDING DATE HAS CHANGED!. Welcome To VPK at Lost Lake Elementary!. Before We Begin. Please sign in VPK handbook Student info sheet Legible handwriting please Spelling of student name.

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Ms. Arner’s VPK Class 2012

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  1. Ms. Arner’sVPK Class 2012 Welcome to Parent Orientation! Fall Session August 20 – January 16 THE ENDING DATE HAS CHANGED!

  2. Welcome To VPK atLost Lake Elementary!

  3. Before We Begin • Please sign in • VPK handbook • Student info sheet • Legible handwriting please • Spelling of student name

  4. About Me • My Background • The University of Central Florida • I am K-6 Elementary Education, Pre-k -3rd Early Childhood Education, ESOL/ELL, and Exceptional Student Education Certified • Currently - Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology • 2 Children – 1st and 7th • My Experience • This is my 7th year teaching, 2nd year of Pre-K • 5 prior kindergarten years • All of my experience is here in Clermont

  5. My Kiddos

  6. Teacher Assistant Mrs. Hill • Certified Paraprofessional • Lost Lake Elementary Teacher Assistant since 2001 • 6 years in kindergarten • This is Mrs. Hill’s 6th year in VPK

  7. My Goals • To give your child the academic and social skills they need to be successful lifelong learners. • To provide an enjoyable, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. • To establish a parent teacher partnership that will benefit your child.

  8. VPK CurriculumHandbook “Our Curriculum” • High Scope – an active learning approach • Five essential components • What do children need? • No grades – handbook page

  9. Music/movement Language Arts - phonics, phonemic awareness, reading, writing Learning Centers - math, fine motor skills, themes, independent investigation and exploration Outdoor Play – gross motor skills Small Group Time – reinforcing skills, teacher led activities Learning how to communicate effectively Learning how to socialize effectively Learning how to be independent Clothing-snaps, buttons, lacing Daily routine/procedures Eating Restroom breaks Specials Handbook “What do we do all day?”

  10. Enrichment/Specials • 9 day rotation • PE • PE • Media • PE • PE • Science • PE • PE • Fine Arts • 2 Coaches: Coach V and Coach Henry

  11. Classroom Schedule 8:00-8:30 -Arrival – table toys – social time 8:30-8:50 - School news and deskercise 8:50-9:00 - Snack 9:00-9:30 -Morning meeting/circle, music and movement and calendar, math 9:30-10:00 -Large group – story time, literacy concepts 10:00-10:15 -Small group – reinforce concept/lesson or craft 10:15-10:45 -Outdoor gross motor skills/recess 10:45-10:51 -Bathroom break/drinks/wash 10:51-11:21 - Lunch 11:21-11:55 -Letter of the week 11:55-12:55 -Plan, Do, Review (work/center time) 12:55-1:05 -Clean up, transition to enrichment 1:05-1:50 -Enrichment 1:50-2:15 -Closing circle 2:15-2:30 -Snack 2:30-2:50 - Pack up/ Dismissal Early dismissal WED enrichment 12:25-1:00 DISMISSAL 1:50

  12. AttendanceHandbook • Please arrive between 8:00 and 8:15 • Absence notes • Pre-arranged absences for more than 3 days • Monthly Verifications • If you arrive after the tardy bell you must get a tardy slip from the office • Dismissals begin at 2:50 (Wednesdays at 1:50) • Consistency is key!

  13. What if my child is sick?Handbook • Please e-mail me and call the school if your child will be absent from school • If your child becomes sick at school, the nurse will contact you – you will be called when temperature is 100 or above • Health Guidelines – fever free without medication for 24 hours

  14. Medication Guidelines Handbook • Prescription medication may be administered at school by school nurse only. Parents must submit proper paperwork (you can obtain from Nurse Kathy). • Please do not send medication with child. (No chap stick or lip gloss)

  15. Classroom Behavior • Our classroom is a community. We are all here to respect and help each other. • Emphasis on self-discipline and making good choices • Our class manners are: • Wait your turn • Use polite words • Listen carefully • Cooperate with others • Show your appreciation • Give compliments

  16. Behavior Management Green/Happy face = Great Day! Yellow/Straight face = So So Day Red/Sad face = Not So Good Day There will be NO REDS for the first month of school. Rewards (M&M’s, Skittles, Stickers) and positive praise Communication in folder. Negative consequence Time out Loss of rewards VPK Discipline Policy Handbook page - 8

  17. TransportationHandbook • Car Rider • AM drop off from 8:00-8:15 in daycare bus area • PM pickup at 2:50 (1:50 Wed) in daycare bus area • Must display card in windshield – YELLOW you may pick up tonight • Must be authorized to pick up child • Please remain in your car • Buses • Authorized adult with ID must be with the child at the bus stop • Pre-K students sit at the front of the bus • Transportation card • Bus Guidelines • Daycare bus

  18. Lunch Procedures • Time – 10:51-11:21 • Students eat in cafeteria with an assistant • May bring lunch from home • May purchase lunch from school • $1.85/$0.40 for reduced students • Parents may send lunch money in child’s folder (please label), or… • Set up an account on mylunchmoney.com • Free/reduced lunch applications • Lunch visits

  19. Snacks • Be sure to eat a good breakfast at home! • Snack schedule will be on monthly calendar please send in a healthy snack for 40 students – I will remind you! • Peanut FREE school – please do not send in snacks with nuts • 1st week you send in 2 – then schedule • Must be in store bought package • Morning snack time • Afternoon snack time • ALLERGIES

  20. Snack Ideas Pretzels, Goldfish, Crackers, Fruit snacks, Apple sauce, Fruit cups, Granola bars, Snack mix (ex chex mix), Juice boxes, Water bottles (small ones), Cereal, Cheese sticks, Pre-cut fruit, Carrots, Raisins • NO PEANUT STORE BOUGHT PACKAGING PREFER INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZES

  21. Folders • Daily communication log please sign daily • Please review and retain completed work • Reinforce teacher comments • Please send all important notes and money in a labeled envelope – Ms. Arner and student name • Homework

  22. Extra clothes – labeled Ziploc bag • Labeled backpack/lunchbox/water bottle • No pull ups • No Rest mats/blankets • Monthly calendar • Show and Tell

  23. Uniform school • Khaki, navy blue, or black pants, shorts, capris, dresses or jumpers. • Polo shirts – white, light blue, navy blue, pink or hunter green. • Friday only – jeans, Lost Lake T-shirt or ANY color polo • Closed toe shoes

  24. Ways to Help • Volunteer • PTO sign up tonight • Complete and return volunteer form with copy of driver’s license • Field trips/in class volunteers • Interested in being a room mom? • Special talents, hobbies, interests? • Donations • Gift cards for classroom supplies and food • Craft supplies • Stickers, M&M’s • Tissues, paper plates, wipes, paper cups, extra snacks, crayons, large pencils, umbrellas, dry erase markers, gallon size Ziploc bags • Take an apple from the “Giving Tree”

  25. Meet the Teacher • Tomorrow, Thursday 10-11 am • Bring your child  • Vendors – Growin’ Like a Weed • Transportation • Name Tags –transportation • No open house next week

  26. Paperwork • Please fill out and return today: • VPK Parent Agreements • Student Info Sheets • Please indicate how your child will arrive and go home the first day, and for the rest of the year.

  27. Thank you!arnerl@lake.k12.fl.us

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