Kindergarten Kindergarten RoundupRoundup

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Kindergarten Kindergarten RoundupRoundup

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Presented by: Kindergarten TeamPresented by: Kindergarten TeamPress Elementary SchoolPress Elementary School

McKinney ISDMcKinney ISD

Agenda

Meet the TeachersLearn the Ropes

Take A TourSign Up for Kinder Screener

on August 2nd Answer Questions

Kindergarten Team• Lupe Lolesio-Pua Team Lead• Rachel Wester• Amber Ross

Welcome Class of 2024!OUR GOAL

To have each and every child reading and writing at the

end of Kindergarten, focusing on Science, Math, &

Social Studies Concepts.

Kindergarten Curriculum

Language Arts Math

Social Studies Science

Specials: Art, Music & PE (3 times per week)

TechnologySMART Boards SMART Table

Student ComputersFlip Cameras

MP3 Players iPods

NPTV Morning Show Computer Lab

Kindergarten Assessments

Kinder Screener August 2nd -Used to monitor the academic growth of each child

in Language Arts and Math

DIBELS: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

-Used to determine placement in flexible groups for skill instruction

-Administered: Fall, Winter & Spring

DRA: Developmental Reading Assessment-Assesses student reading level-Administered: Winter & Spring

A Day in the Life of a Kindergartner

7:50-8:00 Students Picked Up in GymMeet and Greet / Silent Reading / Activities 

8:00-8:15 Announcements

8:15-10:15 Language Arts w/ Science & Social Studies Integration

10:15-10:30 Math

10:30-11:30 Recess & Lunch

11:30-12:30 Math

12:30-1:20 Specials

1:20-2:00 Math

2:00-2:45 Social Studies & Science

2:45-2:55 Wrap-Up

2:55-3:00 Dismissal

Beginning Of The Year Behavior Expectations

1.  Students have the ability to sit on the carpet quietly for at least 15 minutes.

2.  Students should be able to tell the teacher when they need to use the restroom.

3.  Students should have appropriate behavior and follow all classroom rules.

4.  Students should be courteous to the teacher and the other students.

5.  Students should be able to tie shoelaces.

6.  Girls who wear skirts should wear shorts underneath so they can sit properly on the carpet.

Beginning Of The Year Academic Expectations

1. Students should be able to say their first and last names.

2. Students should be able to hold a pencil & begin to write their names.

3. Students should know the letters in their names.4. Students should have some knowledge of colors and

shapes.5. Students should have some practice counting from 1

to 10 and they should be familiar with the “new” alphabet song.

6. Students should have some knowledge of Concepts of Print: Title, picture, words, how to hold a book, know where the front cover and back cover of the book.

Communication Is Key!

Weekly Kindergarten NewslettersTeacher WebsitesSchool Websites

Weekly School NewslettersEmail & Phone

Daily Conference TimeEnd of 1st 9 weeks Conference

Progress Reports

How To Get Involved?• Room Parent or Classroom Volunteer• Chaperone a Field Trip• Volunteer to Help with a Class Project• Become a Guest Reader or Presenter• Attend a Classroom Party• Join PTA• *Must complete background check

through our Volunteer Application on the McKinney ISD website

Something to Think About…

How will your child get home? – Bus: Contact Durham Bus Services– Walker: Picked up on Side of Building

Closest to Inspiration Park– Carpool: Picked up in front of school

Sign Up at Back to School Night to Receive Carpool Card

Special NightsBack to School Night

– Bring School Supplies & Meet Teacher – Do not write your child’s name on the classroom

supplies as most teachers have community supplies to promote sharing, respect and community.

– Bus and Carpool information and Sign-Up– Learn more about what your child will be studying.– Learn about our Press Pride Community.– Enjoy a night filled with fun and information.

Nurse Notes

• Prepare an extra set of clothing to be kept in your child’s cubby in case of emergencies.

• Medicine forms- In the event your child needs medication administered at school, there is a specific form to be completed.

• Hearing and Vision Screenings during Kindergarten Screener

Classroom Placement

• Class Lists will be posted on Back To School Night

• During the 1st month of school your child may be placed with another kindergarten teacher due to enrollment numbers. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Next Steps• In August, kindergarten screening will occur.

At this time, you will have the opportunity to meet our kindergarten teachers. Also, our Nurse will be administering Vision and Hearing Screenings during kindergarten screening.

• Purchase Classroom School Supplies – See School Website– Order through EPI School Supplies in Front

Office

We will now visit the Kindergarten classrooms and return back to the

Library for any questions.

Kindergarten Literacy by Anne McGill-Franzen

“The progress children can make in reading and writing during the kindergarten year can change the rest of their entire academic lives. Kindergartners whose teachers help them begin to read and write are far more likely to go on to become proficient readers and writers than children who are not provided with these opportunities.”

Thank You For Coming!

Any Questions?