Cimarron Elementary Kindergarten

1. 2017-2018 Cimarron Elementary Kindergarten

2. Registration Information • Holly Heiman– Attendance Clerk • (281-237-6905) • Registration is currently open online • Times to register: 9-11 & 1-3 • Registration is online • Katyisd.org – Parents – Registration • Please fill in all phone numbers requested

3. SchoolHealth Kayla Noyes, BSN, RN Cimarron Campus Nurse • Phone: 281-237-6925 • Fax: 281-644-1507 • Kaylanoyes@katyisd.org

4. Immunizations • Texas state law and KATYISD requires that all students have current immunizations, or have a current physician-provided medical exemption, or a current state-issued affidavit for reasons of conscience exemption on file in order to attend school. • Specific immunization requirements can be found at http://www.katyisd.org/dept/healthservices/Pages/Immunizations.aspx • During registration, the campus nurse will verify that all immunizations are up to date or an appropriate exemption document is on file for the child. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING SHOT RECORDS TO REGISTRATION • Students WILL NOT attend class until documentation is received.

5. Whenyourchildissick… • 24 HOUR RULE • Children must be free of fever (less than 100.0 degrees) for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (such as Tylenol or Advil/Motrin) before returning to school. • Children must be free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school and need to be eating and drinking without any problems. • Please call the school nurse if your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition such as pink eye, strep throat, chicken pox, impetigo, ringworm, flu, or has vomiting and/or diarrhea. • Parents should call the school attendance clerk, Holly Heiman, at 281-237-6900, anytime your child is absent from school. Parent note or Doctor’s note should accompany child’s return to school. • If your child is sick at school and you come to pick up your child, you must bring your I.D. before we will be able to release your child.

6. Medicationsatschool • Children are not permitted to carry medication, including cough drops. ALL MEDICATION must be administered from the clinic. • Prescription medication AND/OR over the counter medication must be brought to the clinic and be accompanied by a signed form by parent (and physician if needed for longer than 15 days) including the reason for medication, the dose, time and amount. These forms can be found at http://www.katyisd.org/dept/healthservices/Pages/Policy.aspx • Parents are asked to deliver all medication to the clinic (if at all possible). If the medication is a controlled substance, students MAY NOT transport medication to and from school. • Please call the nurse if your child is bringing medication, so I may ensure it’s safe arrival to the clinic. • All prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy container with the child’s name, medication date and dosing instructions. (Parents may request a 2nd bottle from the pharmacy so that the nurse can have the appropriately labeled bottle in the clinic.) • Medications to be administered 3 times per day, or every 8 hours are to be given at home.

7. Othernotesfromthenurse… • CLOTHING • Every student should have a change of clothes (including underwear and socks) rolled up or placed in a baggie in the bottom of their back pack. • This prevents the parent from being called to the school for a change of clothes • Clean clothing may be necessary for a food/drink mishap in the cafeteria, as well as for a bathroom accident, or falling into a puddle outside at recess. • CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION • It is very important that the school has updated phone numbers for parents or emergency contacts. If there is an emergency or your child is sick and needs to be sent home, I MUST be able to contact you. • Please contact the front office if you need to update your phone number or an emergency contact’s information. • For other Health related questions, please refer to the KATYISD Health Services website • http://www.katyisd.org/dept/healthservices/Pages/default.aspx • Or contact the Campus nurse if you have further questions. 

8. Counseling Services • Elizabeth Kratz- School Counselor (281-237-6915) • Counseling services for K students • Guidance lessons provided

9. PTA at CE • PTA is a recognized group of parents & teachers working together for the benefit of the school. • You don’t have to make PTA a full time job to make a difference! Volunteering & attending school events really matters!

10. Teacher Appreciation Movie Nights Fall Bash

11. Reasons to Join PTA • It’s important for the school. • It benefits your child. • You’ll get connected to a network. • You’ll make a difference. • It’s fun and rewarding. • You’ll be a role model. • You’ll help raise necessary funds. • It’s flexible. • It’s for every parent! • Questions? • CimarronElementaryPTA@gmail.com

12. Lunch • Children get own trays • Manage lunch independently so easy open containers are preferred • Prepay is encouraged • I.D. badges are used to purchase • 30 minutes each day

13. After SchoolTransportation • Children can: • walk with an adult or sibling • ride the bus (if qualified for bus service) • ride in a car • Teachers supervise children during dismissal • Please try to keep the mode of transportation consistent day to day • Children get stressed when transportation home changes

14. School Supplies • Backpacks • No wheels • Big enough to carry large library book • Big enough to have a change of clothes • School supplies • If pre-ordered, supplies will be in classrooms • If purchased on own, please bring supplies to “Meet the Teacher” night in August - check the school marquee for date

15. Kindergarten Readiness

16. Physical Readiness • Can hold and use a pencil or crayon • Can cut straight lines • Can use restroom independently • Can put on shoes and coats without help

17. Cognitive Readiness • Shows an interest in books and learning • Colors and uses a pencil to “write” • Interested in numbers and counting

18. Emotional Readiness • Can separate from mom and dad for 7 hours • Can function without a nap • Can communicate needs appropriately

19. Social Readiness • Can share toys • Can play with a variety of friends • Can follow simple directions • Can take turns • Can share adult attention

20. What do most kids know? Most kids can… • Recite their full name • Write their first name • Identify many letter names • Identify basic shapes • Identify the basic colors • Count to 10 • Identify numbers 1-10

21. A Typical Day in Kindergarten • Kindergarten is a fun, busy, learning filled day! • Expect your kids to be happy, well educated, and a bit tired from all of their learning!

22. Our Schedule Includes: Opening Activities Language Arts – Readers/Writers Workshop Recess Lunch Specials (P.E., Art, Music) Snack Math Social Studies/Science Developmental Centers * Library & Computer Lab 1x/week

23. Academic Goals/Expectations - Reading Expectations for 1st Grading Period (mid-October) • Recognize 26 out of 52 letters (upper and lower case) • Produce 13 letter sounds • Master at least 20 high frequency sight words • Copy basic shapes • Cut and copy lines • Write & spell their first name correctly with appropriate capitalization • Read a Level A text

24. Level A Text Example

25. 1st Grading Period Writing Expectation Samples

26. Academic Goals/Expectations - Math Expectations for 1st Grading Period (mid-October) • Recognize numerals 0-5 • Demonstrate quantity 0-5 & write numbers 0-5 • Use number combinations to compose 2-5 • Count sets of objects with one-to-one correspondence up to 10 • Name, sort & describe 2D shapes and identify the criteria used for sorting

27. Developmental Centers • ~15 minutes day • Time to practice social skills, motor skills, creativity • Dramatic play, blocks, art, puzzles/games, discovery are a few centers

28. Specials • Art • Music • Physical Education • PE everyday for 20 minutes • Music & Art every other day for 20 minutes • Wearing tennis shoes is mandatory for PE • Wear shorts under dresses

29. Library and Computer Lab • Library skills and listening to stories are the focus during Library time. • Each child will check out one library book at a time. • Computer Lab is visited weekly to reinforce skills and to work on class technology projects. • 3 computers & 5 iPads are used daily in the classroom.

30. Student Directory Information Please read the choices on the next slide carefully to decide which is best for your child. Please be aware, if you choose “N” or “O” your child cannot be included in the End of Year Memory DVD. If you choose “N” your child will not be included in the yearbook or class photo.

31. Student Directory Information

32. MeettheTeacher • Check the school website and marquee for date and time • Students will have the opportunity to meet their teacher and visit their classroom • Please bring supplies and do not label them with your child’s name

33. The Big Day! August 16th • Get into scheduled routines before school starts • Speak positively about school starting • On August 16, arrive on time, but not too early (not before 8:00 am please) • Leave cheerfully…don’t linger • Smile and be happy! Your child will be too!

34. TheKindergartenWebsite • Has fun educational resources and additional information • Check out our website! tinyurl.com/cekinder

35. We are looking forward to a great year!