Welcome to Welcome to Beginner’s Night at Beginner’s Night at Elon Park ElementaryElon Park Elementary

Welcome to Welcome to Beginner’s Night at Beginner’s Night at Elon Park ElementaryElon Park Elementary

Day in the Life of a Kindergartener

Schedule8:15 – 8:45 Morning Work

8:45 – 9:00 EPES News

9:00 – 10:00 Reading Workshop

10:00-10:15 Words Their Way

10:15 – 11:05 Writing

11:05 – 11:30 Lunch

11:30 – 12:50 Math/Math Workshop

12:50 – 1:20 Recess

1:20 – 2:20 Snack and SOAR (no new teaching)

2:20 – 3:05 Connect Class

3:05 – 3:45 Science / Social Studies

3:45 – 4:00 Dismissal

MATH

Counting and writing

numbers to 30, patterns,

classifying shapes, adding

and subtracting, sorting,

graphing.. etc

Math Workshop

Centers geared to provide opportunities

for students to communicate their

reasoning and  mathematical thinking.

Reading

Students to learn skills

and strategies to become

fluent readers.

ReadingWorkshop

Time for students to

increase their reading stamina through

independent reading and

buddy reading.

Words Their Way

A word study program designed to allow student to sort words, discuss their

reasoning, and practice different spelling patterns.

Lunch

RECESS

WritingForming letters

properly, using sight

words, writing pattern book,

letters, all about books,

and narratives

Science

Student learn about the world around them including the seasons, weather, senses, and

animals.

Discovering Buoyancy

Dental Hygiene

Social StudiesStudent learn

about the world around them including the

difference between a map and a

model, community members’ role,

how to be a good citizen and follow

rules.

Community Involvement

Comparing Pilgrim Children to 2015 Children

Special Events

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Character Parade

Fun Run

100th Day

Field Day

Field Trip

Special Area Classes

•Music •P.E.•Computers/iPAD•Media•Art

Ways to get your child ready for Kindergarten

• Pack and unpack supplies daily• Follow verbal directions• Button and unbutton clothing• Trying to tie shoes• Participate in discussions• Wait their turn• Respect others at all times• Take care of all personal hygiene

needs

•Knowing their letters and sounds•Knowing their numbers 1-10•Knowing how to write their name•Being able to sit, listen and discuss a story that is being read to them

Your child will benefit from…

Please visit Elon Park’s webpage:

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/elonparkES

Thank you for coming!