Welcome to Jenks West Pre-K!

1. Welcome to Jenks West Pre-K! We are looking forward to a fantastic year!

2. West Elementary • Possibly 10 Full-Day sections of Pre-K • 1-A.M. section and 1-P.M. section • 20 students maximum per State requirement • Early Childhood Certified Teacher along with Full time Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) in every classroom • 1850+ students PK through 4th grade • 6 building campus

3. Times for Pre-K • Full Day 8:15-3:00pm • Half-Day • A.M. 9:15-11:45am • P. M. 1:15-3:45 pm • Grace Living Center 8:50-3:25pm • Drop-off and pick-up times are 10-15 minutes before class and 10-15 minutes after class.

4. Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures • Depending on the location of your child’s classroom, you will be assigned to a specific drop-off and pick-up location. • If possible, your child’s car seat will need to be positioned to the curb-side location for safety. • Stay in your car and pull forward to keep the line moving. • Please pull over out of the car line and buckle your child.

5. Early Childhood Philosophy of JPS The early childhood programs at JPS are child-oriented, family-focused programs that foster the growth of the whole child. The programs provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhances cognitive, speech/language, social/emotional and motor skill development. We recognize that children learn through play and discovery and we strive to create structured play opportunities which provide an environment that stimulates social growth, skill development, and motor coordination. We believe that each child is unique and individual differences should be accepted and respected. We foster inclusion of children with disabilities with typical developing peers. We believe all children can reach their full potential in a secure environment that promotes self esteem and respect for others.

6. Themes of Pre-K

7. Pre-K Full Day Schedule

8. A.M./P.M. Pre-K Class Schedule 9:151:15 Class Begins- Group time (Circle Time) -includes attendance, songs, community circle/sharing, Flag Salute, Creed, book related studies 9:401:35 Outside Play 10:001:55 Writer’s Workshop, Character habits, Social Studies, Health (alternate) -includes mini-lesson, book related to theme, Word Work lessons (writing may include writing folders) 10:202:15 Literacy Centers/Stations -all centers open with literacy components, free-choice 11:103:05 Music/Large Motor Movement/Songs 11:103:15 Group time (Closing Circle Time) -Calendar, Weather -Math Science, or theme-related lesson and/or Reader’s Workshop (may include read to self) 11:403:35 Pack-Up 11:453:45 Class Ends

9. Media/Library All pre-k students will visit the Media Center each week. Students will check-out books and the books will remain in the classroom. Students will develop life skills of responsibility with library books before kindergarten.

11. Reading and PhonicsA Balanced Program

12. Reader’s Workshop

13. Listening to Reading

14. Lap-time / Reading Logs Please read 20-minutes every day with your child and initial in the log. This is a school-wide expectation that begins in Pre-K and continues through 4th grade.

15. Writer’s Workshop

18. Everyday Mathematics Homelinks sent home via Email about once a week.

20. Character Education and West Elementary Agreements Character Education: • Respect • Responsibility • Courage • Compassion • Self-Discipline • Perseverance • Honesty/Integrity • Teamwork “Attitudes of Excellence!” West Elementary Agreements: Be a good listener Be respectful to others Choose your attitude Make someone’s day 

21. *Assessments: –Data book -Rubric at www.jenksps.org(go to “Parents”, then “Curriculum”, then “Report Card Rubrics PreK-6”) -Observations -Report Cards go home in January and in May

23. Things to do over the summer to help prepare your child for Pre-K: • Work on self-help skills: putting on/off a jacket, zipping/buttoning, turning a jacket inside/out, putting on/off shoes, etc. -we LOVE Velcro -flip flops are dangerous on the playground • Practice using the bath-room by him/her self • Practice writing first name • Practice holding a pencil, crayon, and/or marker - using the correct grip • Practice holding and cutting with child-sized scissors • Practice: listening ears, sharing, cleaning up, and patiently waiting • Practice proper hand-washing techniques with your child • Talk about school with your child • READ, READ, READ!

24. Important Dates *Back to School Post Cards sent a week before school starts *Meet the Teacher Monday, August 13, 2012 Tuesday, August 14, 2012 *Pre-K Transition Days (sign-up for these on Meet the Teacher) Thursday, August 16th Friday, August 17th *Regular School Day for Pre-K begins Aug. 20

25. Backpacks should be large enough for folders. No wheels on backpacks, please. Please always keep a change of clothes in the backpacks. Also, please LABEL the clothes, backpacks, and any jackets/coats brought to school.

26. Snacks Each child can have a snack each day. The classroom teacher will decide how that snack will be managed and at what time of the day. JWE encourages healthy snacks that can be eaten quickly. Children will have access to the drinking fountains and bathrooms all day.

27. Quiet Activities • Children need a small amount of time each day to “rest” their brains. • Plastic Mats will be purchased by PTAG. • The times will be after lunch and anywhere from 20-40 minutes. Children sleeping will be left to sleep for the first semester of school. • During the second 9 weeks of school, children not sleeping will have the option to read, color, and/or watch videos quietly on their mats.

28. Lunch • Betty Hix – betty.hix@jenksps.org • Free/Reduced Lunch Forms • The children eat in the cafeteria. Send lunch money to school with your child or pay online at mylunchmoney.com (transaction fee applies). • You are welcome to eat with your child anytime you can! • Your child may also bring a lunch from home (sack or lunch box/bag). • We would LOVE to have parent volunteers the first couple of weeks of school to help! • Questions?

29. Volunteer Opportunities • Your child’s teacher may want volunteers in the classroom. • As a volunteer, you may: • Assist students in center activities inside the classroom • Work with small groups of children on math and reading skills • Prepare instructional materials for the teacher • To volunteer you must: • Complete a short volunteer training. • Sign up with your child’s teacher

30. Parent Teacher Action Group (PTAG) • The PTAG is a volunteer organization of parents, teachers and administrators who work together to promote quality education for our children. • PTAG provides Daily Agendas to all students K-4th grade. • PTAG provides Cash/products for our school through rebate programs such as Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s Labels, Staples, and Office Depot. • PTAG provides Subscriptions for periodicals for each classroom. • PTAG provides Items for Teacher Wish Lists. • PTAG provides funds for field trips. Please SUPPORT AND JOIN PTAG!!!

31. School Supply Packets (All are collected by teacher and used as community property.)

32. Adventure Club • Hours: 6:30 am-8:00 am and 3:00 pm-6:00 pm • Nia Stokes – nia.stokes@jenksps.org • Can eat breakfast from 7:45-8:00 (If your child is not in Adv. Club, parent can accompany pre-k child to breakfast.) • Questions?

33. Forever Friends! We are ready to learn and grow together at Jenks West Elementary!

34. Contacts Suzanne Lair Site Principal(918)299-4411 x5601>Dana Hilton Bldg. B Principal(918)299-4411 x5602 Angela Hobson Curriculum Resource Instructor 918-299-4411 x5944 Christy Leach Pre-K Team Leader 918-299-4411 x2422

35. Please AskUs Any Question(s)