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Tom Wilson Elementary Kindergarten Information Night. Spring 2014. Exciting New Experiences. Kindergarten marks the beginning of exciting new experiences for your child. Interacting with new people New settings and activities More structure and focus on learning
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Tom Wilson ElementaryKindergarten Information Night Spring 2014
Exciting New Experiences Kindergarten marks the beginning of exciting new experiences for your child. • Interacting with new people • New settings and activities • More structure and focus on learning Spend time speaking with your child about thesenew, exciting experiences!
What every parent wants to know…”Is my child ready?” • Personal and Social Readiness • Fine and Gross Motor Readiness • Communication Readiness • Basic Cognitive Readiness
Personal & Social Readiness • Uses the bathroom independently • Dresses self and buttons/snaps shirts and pants and zips zipper • Knows own age and birthday • Separates from parents easily • Responds appropriately to adult authority • Pays attention for short periods of time to adult-directed tasks • Demonstrates self-control • Completes tasks willingly • Gets along well and shares with others • Takes turns when playing with friends • Shows an interest in learning and coming to school
Fine & Gross Motor Readiness • Uses crayons, scissors and glue correctly • Holds and writes appropriately with a pencil • Traces basic shapes • Can cut various lines • Can put on shoes and coats without help • Throws, catches or bounces a large ball
Communication Readiness • Speaks clearly and communicates needs • Uses phrases and complete sentences • Can say his or her full name, address and phone number - including area code • Knows parents’ first and last names • Follows spoken directions and rules • Listens without interrupting
Basic Cognitive Readiness • Identifies basic colors • Shows an interest in books and learning to read • Identifies some alphabet letters • Produces some letter sounds • Understands positional words such as up, down, over, under, beside • Begins to write name in print • Colors and “writes” (tries to write letters and numbers) • Identifies some numbers and counts to 20
Preparing for the New School Year Help your child prepare for this exciting school year by: • Making sure he or she is receiving plenty of rest • Meals should be nutritious and unhurried • Encourage your child to be polite and to state feelings • Provide numerous opportunities for experiences with books • Help your child begin practicing writing his or her name correctly
A Typical Day in Kindergarten • Calendar/Circle Time • Whole Group Language Arts/Reading • Small Group Guided Reading and Literacy Stations • Writing • Handwriting • Lunch • Recess • Specials (PE, Music or Art daily) • Whole Group Math • Small Group Guided Math and Math Tubs • Snack • Extended Learning Time (Pack-time) • Developmental Centers • Science/Social Studies • Library/Computer Lab (once a week)
Transportation • Children can walk, ride a bike, take a bus, go to a Daycare, attend YMCA or ride in a car • Teachers supervise children each day during arrival and dismissal • Please try to keep the mode of transportation consistent day to day…Children get stressed and confused when it changes • We have included a School Bus Readiness bookmark to help prepare your children for riding a school bus
The First Day of School • Talk about the first day of school in encouraging terms • Answer any questions or address any concerns your child may have • Arrive on time, but not too early • Leave cheerfully ~ Please do not linger • Make sure your child has all of their needed supplies • Keep a positive attitude…If you look forward to the first day of school your child will too
Plan to be Active in School • Active involvement in your child’s school will help answer many of your questions and help your child feel better about entering school. • Join the PTA • Volunteer to help at school • Attend school events, parent conferences, and meetings • Contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns
How to Show Your Interest • Asking your child about his or her favorite school activities • Reviewing papers and information that come home • Signing up for e-News at the Parent Information Center at katyisd.org • Listening and asking questions about what your child says about school
Tosha Chowdory TWE School Nurse
New Kindergarten Student Registration for 2013 - 2014Tuesday, April 8, 20149:00 - 11:00 a.m.1:00 - 3:00 p.m. To qualify for the kindergarten, the child must reside in Katy ISD and be five years old on or before September 1 of the current school year. Kinder Registration • Required Documents • Proof of residence • Original birth certificate or Passport • Social Security Card (Optional) • Parent Drivers License or Passport • Proof of immunizations • Application for Determination of a Minor's Residence (only if the student resides with someone other than a parent) Registration packets are available tonight to take home and bring back completed. Registration packet is also available online at www.katyisd.org Questions? Contact Danielle Vasquez 281-234-1600 daniellemvasquez@katyisd.org
Registration Tuesday, April 8th 9:00 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm