Transcript Welcome to Picadome!!

WELCOME TO PICADOME!
The Picadome School
Community is committed to
ALL students becoming
lifelong learners through
academic success and
responsible citizenship.
AGENDA
Introductions
Overview of a Typical Day of Kindergarten at Picadome
Kindergarten Readiness
Ways to Get Involved
PEOPLE HERE TO HELP
Jennifer Hutchison, Principal
Tiffany Cook, Admin Dean
Diana Browning, Child Guidance
Specialist
Ebonee Littleton, Family
Resource/Youth Services Center
Pam Dunn, Primary Literacy
Coach
Melissa Calia & Sue Gardiner Front office (attendance,
transportation, everything!)
TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE
OF A KINDERGARTENER
Arrival
Literacy
Calendar
Mathematics
Japanese
Lunch
Recess
Special Classes
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Science
Technology Lab
PE
Music
Art
Dismissal
SPECIAL AREA CLASSES
Science
PE
Observation using 5 Senses
Basic Sports Skills
Animal Adaptations
Developing Hand-Eye
Coordination
Fossils
Scientific Method
States of Matter
Clouds
Structures & Functions of Plans
Healthy Nutrition
Playing Safe Outdoors
Sportsmanship
SPECIAL AREA CLASSES
Art
Music
Develop Fine Motor Skills
Music (rhythm, beat, reading &
writing notes, pitch, instrumental
families)
Elements of Art (line, shape, color,
texture)
Principles of Design (balance,
symmetry and pattern)
Art Processes (drawing, weaving,
painting, pottery, collage,
printmaking, sculpture)
Cultures & Famous Artists
Dance (choreography, pathways,
locomotor, non-locomoter, force,
line)
Drama (stage, prop, set, scenery,
design, characters, story
sequence, basic acting
techniques)
TECHNOLOGY
Internet Safety Unit (Keeping
personal information safe & how
to stay safe on the internet)
Typing Unit (learning the
keyboard & home-row typing)
Digital Tools Unit (Ways to use
the computer)
 Digital Art (Creating art on a
computer)
 Animation (How animation works and
creating animated short scenes)
 Taking Photos & Videos (Learning how
to take pictures & videos using mobile
devices)
 Editing Photos (How to edit photos on a
computer)
 Microsoft Office
 Word (Learn how to input text, change font, &
edit text)
 Excel (Learn how to input data & create graphs)
 PowerPoint (Learn how to create sides and input
pictures/clipart)
ARRIVAL
Doors Open at 7:15 am
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:45 am
If Tardy, Must Come to the Front Office
Car Riders – Dropped off at the side of the building
Walking Students to Class – First 3 Days of School
Congested Parking Lot – Be Aware
Breakfast Served 7:15-7:45 am
DISMISSAL
End of School Day – 2:35pm
First priority is to load bus riders
Primary Side (K-2) & Intermediate Side (3rd-5th)
Have orange car tags at all times
Stay in car while in dismissal line
Only park in designated parking spaces
TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
Color-coded tags on backpack; must be left on backpacks at all times
and backpacks must always be taken to school.
Transportation Changes must be in writing, no verbal phone permission
will be accepted. Note should include student name, date, bus # and
bus stop if riding the bus, date of change, and parent signature.
If the change involves more than one student, a note from each parent
is needed.
ATTENDANCE
If your child will be absent, please call office to report absence or
tardy.
Note should be sent within 3 days of absence (10 parent notes are
accepted per school year).
Doctor appointments should be accompanied by a doctor’s note (these
are unlimited in number).
If a students arrives late or leaves early, this is considered a tardy.
KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF
Opportunity for school staff to meet children
Teachers are able to form a general idea of where to begin
instruction
Will work one-on-one with staff to identify letters, letter sounds,
rhyming, identify numbers, patterns, one – to – one correspondence,
Screen for Speech or English as a Second Language services if
necessary
KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF
NOT a test 
Don’t stress yourself or your child about it 
If you haven’t signed up for a time yet, please do so before you leave
tonight.
You may leave any paperwork (eye exams, immunizations, physical,
dental exam, etc.) that day as well.
Questions – [email protected]
COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN
June 7 – Bluegrass Green Source
June 14 – Lexington Children’s
Theatre
July 19 – Living Arts & Science
Center
July 26 – Lexington Philharmonic
June 21 – Bar Y Camp
August 2 – McConnell Springs
June 26 – Lexington Public
Library
August 8 – Lexington Legends
June 28 – Explorium
July 12 – Arboretum
August 9 – Lexington Children’s
Ballet
DAILY ACTIVITIES
READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read, Read, Read
Visit the Library – Summer Activities
Magnetic Letters on the Refrigerator
Label Household Objects
Rhyming Games
Ask Questions
Writing Name
Phone Number
DAILY ACTIVITIES – MATH SKILLS
Count Objects
Sequencing Activities
Match Numbers & Set of Objects
Language – Word Problems
Make a number line
 Chalk
 Paint
 Cards
MOTOR SKILL READINESS
Cutting with Scissors
Dressing Skills (pants, shoes)
Restroom Skills
Fine Motor Skills
 Write – Chalk, Markers, Paint, Pens, Crayons
 Button & Snap
 Open Food Items
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL READINESS
Teach Expected Behaviors
Peer Group Interactions
Name Emotions (happy, nervous, mad, sad, excited)
PICADOME ALL-STARS
Provides after school care until 6pm
Days when school is in session
Staffed by Picadome staff and college students
Fees
$10/day for Full-Time (4 days or more)
$11/day for Part-Time (3 days or less)
Questions – [email protected]
LUNCH
Meal Pay Plus (add money to lunch account online)
Meal Assistance
Serve Breakfast and Lunch at School
Food Allergies & Warnings
WE WANT YOU!!!
Picadome Parent-Teacher Association (Facebook page)
Volunteer in Classrooms
Site Based Decision Making Council
Volunteer at home
Follow us on Twitter @Jennhutchison or @picacurriculum
VOLUNTEERING AT PICADOME
All adults must fill out FCPS Volunteer Form to:
 Attend Field Trips
 Volunteer in the Classroom
 Volunteer in the School
Go to www.fcps.net
Click on “How do I volunteer in my child’s school?”
Click on “Volunteer by Applying Online”
Reapply every 4 years
UPCOMING DATES
July 31 – Kindergarten Playdate 6pm (Picadome Playground)
August 4 & 5 – Kindergarten Kick-Off (by appointment)
August 7 – Orientation Night
August 13 – First Day of School
August 22 – No Class for Students
QUESTIONS??