Transcript Kindergarten Parent Information Presentation

Presented by:
Miss Crystal Dangler
Miss Allison Merrill
Mrs. Nicole Occhionero
Mrs. Sandra Stanley
Higher Expectations for a
Brighter Future
Ohio Department of Education
Common Core Standards Video
* Follow this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7j7tLymkT4
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Within the school day, your child will be receiving the following
minutes of instruction:
200 minutes of Language Arts Time
 This would include Reading, Writing, Fine Motor Work, and
Handwriting
60 minutes of Math
30 minutes of Concept Instruction (Social Studies and
Science)
35 minutes of Specials (Music, PE), 50 minutes of Art
 Approximately half the instructional time of their full day
 Art is incorporated into the general curriculum
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Handwriting: Zaner Bloser
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Each child has his/her own workbook.
Workbooks will be sent home at the end of the year.
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Eye-Openers Series
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Let’s Find Out News Magazine
National Geographic Books
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Everyday Math
Science:
Social Studies:
Math:
 Home Links *Keep in a safe place
 Homework Grid
 Workbook will be utilized in the second semester.
Reading:
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Common Core Themed Units
 6 Themes: Each theme is broken up into 6 weeks
 Guided Reading is taught daily in small groups.
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Guides are designed to cover the current
learning standards and expectations
*Common Core
All Kindergarten teachers within the district
use these guides.
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Instruction will be differentiated based on
students’ learning styles and academic needs.
Miss. Chelsea Zingale (Reading Specialist)
and Miss. Merrill will provide support for
qualified students .
Interventions have been built into our day.
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Assessments are ongoing and help inform
instruction and report progress.
KRAL Sept. 21-25 in school
Report Cards will be coming home each
Quarter.
Interim Reports as needed.
Through out the school year, your child’s
teacher will conduct conferences, as well as,
be available for questions.
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Refer to the district Handbook. (Online)
The school follows Whole Brain Teaching for school
wide rules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX4ym5a47mY
Management System: PBS Calendar
Rewards
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Kinder Coupons
Prize Box
Award Certificates
Compliment Parties
Communication Tools:
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Binder/folder
Phone Calls, E-mails, Notes
Kindergarten Homework Policy
In Nordonia Hills the Kindergarten team believes the purpose
of homework is to extend learning and/or provide practice in
applying concepts initially presented in the classroom. It also
provides opportunities for independent and guided work.
Time Allotments:
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Kindergarten may receive up to 20 minutes, in addition to the
District Reading Goal of reading 20 minutes, 5 times a week.
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Individual completion time may vary.
Responsibility:
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Students will turn in designated assignments
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Students will be recognized for the completion of assignments
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Homework Calendar:
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Students will receive a monthly homework calendar.
Please initial after each square is completed. All
assignments are required. You may work on the
calendar at your own pace but all assignments are due
by the end of the month.
Reading:
Your child will be expected to participate in a reading
experience 20 minutes, 5 times a week.
 Students are expected to read 400 minutes a month.
* examples include: books read to, read alone,
environmental print, mail, magazines, cartoons, letters
and cards.
 Half time students should plan on doing homework
nightly.
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Electronic Newsletters from PTA, Mrs.
Reinhart and Teachers
Facebook Groups
Email, notes
Phone- personal, all calls
Binder/planner
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Other dates will be added by your teacher
as needed.
Your child’s teacher will provide you with
information concerning sign up.
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PTA sponsored programs
 Book
Fair (Fall and Spring)
 COSI
 Winter Festival
 Christmas Shop
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School Wide Events
 Costume
Parade
 Veteran’s Day Luncheon
 100th Day
 Field Day
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Volunteers needed and appreciated
PTA Events
 Center time
 Interventions
 Special School/ Classroom events
 Arrival/Dismissal Support
 Prepare materials for instruction at home
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Dress for success!
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Practice dressing independently including winter
wear. *Snow pants, mittens and boots required to
play in the snow. Outside unless under 20 degrees
with wind chill.
Keep an extra change of clothes at school.
Dress in layers or keep a sweater at school.
Practice tying shoes.
Pack/Unpack book bag independently.
Develop a homework routine.
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If there is a change please notify the
school/teacher as soon as possible (email or
note).
Car Pool- team up with friends and neighbors
Students must WATCH for their car.
Enter on the PASSENGER SIDE for safety.
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Practice operating door and seatbelts at home.
•Bussing will be provided for students living outside a 1
mile radius of Ledgeview.
• Busses will meet at the front of the building.
•Carpool will meet at the back of the building.
•Bus route information will be available on the district
website next week.
•Additional information will be provided at Open House
8/19/15.
•Transporation # 330.468. 4710
Snacks are permitted.
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Please check with your teacher if you have questions.
 No snacks requiring spoons-spills.
 Nothing with nuts or nut products.
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Water only is permitted in the classroom.
Birthday treats:
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Edible Treats are not permitted.
 They will be returned home.
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Suggested items include:
 Pencils, Erasers, Note Pads
 Party Favors, Coloring Books, Gift Certificates
Mrs. Jolene Reinhart – Principal
 Mrs. Wilhelm – Counselor
 Mr. Keith Mesmer - Psychologist
 Mrs. Deb Swan – Speech and Language
 Miss Chelsea Zingale– Reading Specialist
Mrs. Brooke Leach-Graebel- Second Language
Learners
Mrs. Amanda Coon – Administrative Assistants
 Mrs. Pam Gubana- Cafeteria Manager
 Mrs. Teresa Runevitch- Building Manager
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Mrs. Petracco teaches Music
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Mrs. Stone teaches Art
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Mr. Neff teaches PE
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Mrs. Schlund Library
Students may pack or purchase
 Lunch $ 2.75 Milk $ 0.50 Breakfast $ 2.00
 Menu available at:
http://www.nordoniaschools.org/LunchMenu.aspx
 Payment by CASH only or Online at:
 http://www.myschoolaccount.com/
 Free and Reduced lunch applications at:
http://www.nordoniaschools.org/Downloads/SKMBT_
75115070609021.pdf
 Separate table for peanut butter diners
 Fingerprinting should be done at Open House
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General Questions Session
Contact your child’s teacher for personal
questions.
See you at Open House August 19th (stop in
anytime between 4-6 to drop off supplies
and see your classroom)
We are looking forward to a great school year!
We encourage you to watch the video on the site
below to learn more about our school district and
personnel!
https://youtu.be/7okJc-origc