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Kindergarten Orientation 2014 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks

Kindergarten Orientation 2014 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks. Mrs. Wallace- Principal Mrs. Spaugh-Asst. Principal. " Making a World of Difference. Every Child, Every Day!". Welcome to the Kindergarten Class of 2026!. Mrs. Carter Mrs. Wilson Mrs. West Ms. LeVrier

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Kindergarten Orientation 2014 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks

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  1. Kindergarten Orientation 2014Heritage ElementaryHome of the Hawks Mrs. Wallace- Principal Mrs. Spaugh-Asst. Principal "Making a World of Difference. Every Child, Every Day!"

  2. Welcome to the KindergartenClass of 2026!

  3. Mrs. Carter • Mrs. Wilson • Mrs. West • Ms. LeVrier • Mrs. Arrona Meet the Teachers:

  4. Mrs. Herrera – Counselor • Coach Hatfield – P.E. • Mrs. Garza – Computers • Mrs. Adams– Librarian • Mr. Jones - Music The Support Team:

  5. Balanced Literacy • Shared Reading • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Journal Writing • CSCOPE Math • CSCOPE/Exploratory Science • CSCOPE Social Studies Kindergarten Academics/Curriculum

  6. Physical Education • Art • Music • Media • Technology Integration • Guidance Related Academics:

  7. A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener

  8. Opening Activities (Lunch count, Morning work, Journals, Calendar Math, Oral Language skills) • Language Arts Block (Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing, and Reading) • Mathematics Block (Hands-on activities and instruction) • Centers/Workstations (Small group instruction, Individualized student support, Enrichment and Individualized instructional time) • Lunch (Good nutrition, health, and daily focus on table manners) • Recess (Fine and gross motor skill development) • Story time (Listening to stories and music/ Book and print awareness activities) • Social Studies/Science (Discovery time/ SS and Science Units) • PE/Art/Music/Computers • Daily Reflections (Review concepts/skills learned today)

  9. Attendance and being at school on time is very important! • There is a positive correlation between student attendance and student achievement. • When you get your child to school on time, it sends a strong message that you value education. Attendance

  10. S - self control O - on task A - attentive to directions R - respectful and ready to work Discipline procedures are as follows (K-2): • Verbal Warning • Clip moved and 5 minutes of lost privileges. • Clip moved and 10 minutes of lost privileges. • Clip moved and loss of all privileges with a call home. • Clip moved and an Office Referral HRE’s Behavior ExpectationsSOAR

  11. Collared shirt • Socks must be worn • No open-toed shoes • No faux-hawks (or any other kinds of distracting hair) • Shirts must be tucked in. • Shorts and dresses must be below fingertips LPISD Dress Code

  12. Promote a love of Reading • You are your child’s first teacher! • You are a powerful role model • Read to your child • Read with your child • Talk about the story and pictures • Have fun with words- rhythm and rhyme of the language Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

  13. Development of larger vocabulary • Development of longer attention spans • Promotes a greater understanding of book and print • Value reading and learning • Opportunities to spend quality time with your child Benefits of Reading with Your Child

  14. Environmental Print: Words and phrases that surround us • Billboards • Restaurant signs • Menus • Grocery store • Traffic signs • Cereal boxes • Magazines Think Beyond Books:

  15. Model for your child • Oral language • Written language • Nonverbal communication • Listening skills • Speaking skills Communication

  16. Playing games • Categorizing/grouping items • Help with preparing snacks/meals • Putting things away • Getting along with others • Learning to listen • Sticking to a schedule Readiness

  17. Demonstrate how to hold and turn pages of a book • Help them begin to recognize and know their first and last name • Practice writing their first name (capital letter at the beginning, lower case letters throughout) • Practice saying the alphabet (not singing) • Practice counting to 25 • Help them learn to recognize colors and basic shapes • Learn their address and phone number How Can I Help My Child This Summer?

  18. Enroll your child in the Summer Reading Program at the local Library • Practice buttoning, snapping, and tucking in shirts • Practice tying shoes • Teach your child proper restroom etiquette How Can I Help My Child This Summer? (con’t)

  19. Texas Law states that: For the 2013-2014 school year, children entering kindergarten for the first time must be five years old on or before September 1, 2013.  Due to Texas state law on age requirements,  no exceptions will be made. But: • Not all children are ready for Kindergarten. • Academic knowledge is only part of the picture. Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

  20. Make sure you child gets plenty of rest- It is a great idea to establish a school routine one week before school starts (going to bed early and waking up early). • Serve nutritious and unhurried meals. • Encourage your child to be polite and to state feelings instead of acting them out. • Provide numerous opportunities for experiences with books. How to Prepare for the 2013-2014 School Year:

  21. Kindergarten Readiness Checklist- see attachment How Do I Know?

  22. You will receive a letter from HRE at the beginning of August to invite you to Kinder Kamp. • Your child will listen to stories, sing songs, and do some activities with the kindergarten teachers. • While the children are with the teachers, the parents will visit with the principal and make a game to take home. Kinder Kamp

  23. Join the PTO! • Volunteer to help your school. • Attend school events, parent conferences, and meetings. • Contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns. Plan to be Active:

  24. You will receive a postcard from your child’s classroom teacher in August. • Meet the Teacher will be held at HRE (times TBA) • First day of school is Monday, August, 26 2013 • School day is 7:40 am – 3:10 pm • Tardy bell rings at 7:50 am • Open House in the Fall Beginning of the 2013-2014 School Year

  25. Do you still need to register? • Do you have registration questions? • Do you have questions about the school supply list? • Do you have questions about a Heritage Spirit shirt? Please See Mrs. Carreon in the Front Office Contact Person:

  26. General questions? • Specific questions? Questions/Comments

  27. Thank you for taking the time to attend HRE’s Kindergarten Orientation. • We look forward to our partnership with you, which will ensure a quality educational experience for your child. Conclusion

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