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Eagle View Elementary WELCOME 2026 FAMILIES!. KINDERGARTEN 2013-14. It’s not what it used to be!. Quotes from Parents. “I can’t believe how fast and how much my child is learning.” “It was a shock for me to find out how academically-based Kindergarten is.”
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KINDERGARTEN 2013-14 • It’s not what it used to be!
Quotes from Parents • “I can’t believe how fast and how much my • child is learning.” • “It was a shock for me to find out how • academically-based Kindergarten is.” • “I wish I would of done more this summer.” • “My child is sounding out words where ever • we go.”
Our goals for your children come from: • Minnesota State Standards • Our district’s Essential Outcomes • These goals are what • your child should know • before entering first grade.
Reading Goals • Identify upper/lower case letters. • Know sounds of letters. • Blend letter sounds to form words • and eventually read sentences. • Hear & identify separate sounds • in words (beginning, middle, end). • Write letters and words.
Math Goals • Counting/writing numbers to 100 • Counting backwards from 20 • Skip counting (by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s) • Sequencing numbers • Solve word problems • Identify one more / one less • Begin to understand the patterns in • the 100 chart
Assessments • NWEAs (on computer 2-3 times/year) • DIBELS (reading; given one-on-one) • Results are used to help identify who needs extra reinforcement and enrichment • and to form small groups.
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? • Can he/she . . . • Identify most upper/lower case letters and some sounds • Identify numbers 1-10 • Count to 20 • Recognize shapes and colors • Work on an activity for 10 to 15 minutes • (games, books, puzzles, drawing/coloring) • Complete tasks/jobs at home • (sit at the table, clean up toys)
Self-Help Skills • Shoes – tie or velcro • Dressed (winter gear) • 2- to 3-step directions • Responsible for his/her belongings / schoolbag • Stay seated at the dinner table until everyone is finished • Bring own plate, etc. to sink or dishwasher Smith
Summer Activity Calendars (offered in May)
Commonalities • All classes will have the same reading and math curriculum. • All students will need the same skills when moving on to first grade. • All students will be assessed with the same curriculum and standardized tests. • Both options will use the SMART Program. • Both programs are quality programs.
KINDERGARTEN SAMPLE SCHEDULE 9:10-9:40 Brain Buckets, Morning Meeting 9:40-9:55 Snack9:55-10:50 Math10:55-11:55 Specialists(Media, Phy. Ed., Art, Music)
11:55-12:30Reading Intervention12:30-1:10 Lunch/Recess1:15-3:00 Reading, Hand- writing, SMART Room, Science, Social Studies, Health3:00 Free Choice Time3:40 Dismissal
KINDERGARTENOPEN HOUSE Mon., MAY 6 5:30-7 p.m. Bring Your Child!
K-5 OPEN HOUSETUES., AUG. 275:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring Supplies Meet Teacher Meet Specialists (Art, Music, Media, Phy. Ed.)
ORIENTATION Tues., SEPT. 3 K Extra, KA & KB Assigned Times: 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 1 p.m. Please make attendance a priority!
ORIENTATION Parents AND child attend child’s classroom together for approx. 90 min. - NOT A SCHOOL DAY - (No transportation)
JUMPSTARTKINDERGARTEN M-Th: Aug. 5-15 9-11:30 a.m. $99 Fee (Community Ed.) Optional
JUMPSTARTKINDERGARTEN Recommended if child: gets shy or scared in new situations. has separation anxiety from parents, therefore a half-day session would get him/her used to leaving you.
Readiness Skills Introduced Practice coming to school and being in a kindergarten room. Learn routines in a small group prior to the first day of school. Be introduced to letters, sounds, and numbers.