Welcome to Back to School Night!

1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Talbott Springs Elementary School Kindergarten 2013-2014

2. What is your vision for your child? What do you dream for your child? When he/she is 10 years old? When he/she is 18 years old? When he/she is 25 years old?

4. The Promise of Preparation Vision Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel Mission We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world

5. Goal 1 Every STUDENT achieves academic excellence in an inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment.

6. THE CULTURE OF SCHOOLING Banking Model Culture Culture of Innovation Sorting & rewarding by individual Teamwork Compartmentalization favor specialization Boundaries of academics - interdisciplinary Empowering students- creating not just consuming Passive – one expert in the room Failure and risk avoidance Take risks and fail often

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8. Why is this the preferred method of education for many of our students?

9. Goal 2 Every STAFF member is engaged, supported, and successful.

11. Goal 3 Focuses on families and the community! Please participate! School events! Check the TSES HCPSS website! Ask your child about his/her day!

12. TSES 40th Birthday Celebration! September 20 Green Apple Day of Service-September 28 Trot for Talbott-October 26 International Night- February 20, 2014 Math Night- TBD Reading Night April 8, 2014 Evening of Excellence-May 22, 2014 Field Day-June 6, 2014 EVENTS!

13. Goal 4 Schools are supported by world-class ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES

14. TSES is a Title I School! Title I isa federally funded program designed to ensure all children have an opportunity to access a high quality education. The goal of this program is to close the achievement gap for all students. There are two types of Title I programs in Howard County: Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide. Talbott Springs is a Schoolwide Title I Program.

15. Title I Important Documents: Please visit the table located at the back of this room There are several Title I documents that are available to read tonight or take home to read at your convenience. • Talbott Springs School-Parent Compact/ Parent Involvement Plan • HCPSS Countywide policy and plan. During the school year, we would welcome any feedback related to our Title I Schoolwide program, these documents and events that are scheduled at the school.

16. Schoolwide Breakfast • Offered to every child free of charge • Optional-children do not have to eat breakfast! • Four menu items each day, three must be taken. • 8:30-8:45 each morning. • Needs for students with food allergies are addressed.

18. Mrs. Kathy Kaberle Mrs. Cyndi Cheuvront Mrs. Diane Mays Miss Samantha Baccaglini Mrs. Teresa Roberts Ms. Donna Mizia Ms. Awilda Irizarry The Kindergarten Team

20. Art with Mrs. Lennon

21. Media with Mrs. Gordon ~Media Specialist~ Mr. Better ~Media Assistant~

23. Physical Education with Mr. Berry

24. Physical Education with Mr. Bishop

25. Instructional Technology with Mrs. Walker

26. Our Daily Schedule 8:40-9:00 Opening/Morning meeting 9:00-9:15 Whole Group Reading/Content Integration 9:15-10:25 Differentiated Reading/ Literacy Centers/Writing Instruction 10:30-11:00 Lunch 11:00-11:30 Recess 11:30-12:00 Content/Project Time 12:00-1:00 Related Arts classes1:00-1:15 Snack1:15-2:15 Math2:15-3:00 Choice time3:00 Dismissal

27. Lunch Information • Free/reduced lunch forms must be filled out yearly and turned in as soon as possible. http://www.hcpss.org/foodservice/free.shtml • Until families have gotten a letter from Food Services full price ($2.75) must be paid for lunch.

29. Community snacks are provided by the families. Please purchase large/bulk size containers. Ingredient labels must be on food items. PLEASE no nut/peanut products (check labels). If your child has allergies you will need to provide daily snacks. Birthday celebrations areto be food free. Ill children need to be kept home until “fever free” for 24 hours. Health and Nutrition Policy

30. Recess • Outdoor recess daily- weather permitting • For safety reasons, tennis shoes are preferred. • Dress your child for outdoor play. • There is no supervision for children who are sick and cannot play outside.

31. Reading instruction is based on students’ needs and grouping is flexible. Focus is on reading behaviors (phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension…). Emergent skills are what is expected in kindergarten. Guided reading groups for instruction and literacy centers for practice and reinforcement. Practice of sight words at home is very important!! Reading in Kindergarten

32. Writing in kindergarten occurs in many different situations: Reading groups Journal writing Writing table Handwriting practice Functional writing Different writing focuses for each quarter -Class stories -Book Reviews -ABC books -Poetry Our goal is to keep the child’s reading and writing at similar levels. Writing in Kindergarten

33. Common Core Curriculum is the base of math instruction with Math Investigations as a primary resource. Our focus is developing math vocabulary, reasoning skills and problem solving skills through the eight Common Core Practices. Math looks like: -Hands on activities -Safe environment to encourage participation -Movement and talking -Large and small group instruction -Differentiation to meet the needs of all learners More math information will be shared at our second Parent-Teacher conferences in February Math in Kindergarten

34. “N”= Not yet apparent “W”= With assistance “I”=Independent Grading Codes

35. You get each report 4 times per year. Comments are specific to the kindergarten skills that are being worked on in class. Gives you information on academics and behavior. Please sign and return your child’s white envelope. Please do not seal the envelope. Interim Reports and Report Cards

36. Communication Set up a routine for checking your child’s folder and find a place to keep notices so that important papers don't get lost! Please remember to check and initial your child’s behavior calendar nightly. Sign up for HCPSS News at www.hcpssnews.com Check the school and kindergarten website for important information

37. Monthly Family Projects Daily reading log in folders (Pizza Hut Book-It program) Sight Word cards Guided Reading books Letter Bags ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO FOLLOW Homework

38. We would like to have volunteers in our classrooms from 9:00-10:30 for reading and 12:00-1:00 for art class. Each classroom teacher would also like to have a “room parent” to help organize special events. Please let your child's teacher know if you are interested. Volunteers

39. S – Self Control O – Organized A – Accountable R – Respectful SOAR

40. Bus Orientation Join us for an optional bus orientation tomorrow at 1:00! You and your child can take a ride and learn about bus safety. Arrive promptly so you don't miss the bus ride!

41. Find your child’s TSES folder and take it home. • Leave your child’s labeled school supplies. • Make sure to complete the “How my child will get home from school” paper. If your child is a bus rider check our bus list information. • Tour the room (this is not a time to play!) • Meet the teacher and have your child's picture taken. • Take a shoe box and the directions for the first Family Project. Tomorrow’s Classroom Visit

42. Bus Orientation begins promptly at 1:00 tomorrow! Orientation for kindergarten students begins promptly at 1:30! You can bring your child’s labeled school supplies with you. Visit the “Donation Area” in the kindergarten hallway for helpful donations. Open house for other TSES grades begins at 2:00 tomorrow. DON’T FORGET!!!

43. Need Information? www.hcpss.org www.hcpss.org/tses Student/Parent Handbook 2013-2014 www.hcpssnews.com Ms. Nancy Thompson, Principal Nancy_Thompson@hcpss.org Mrs. Jennifer Anderson, Assistant Principal Jennifer_Anderson@hcpss.org School Phone: 410-313-6915

44. Questions?