Kindergarten Orientation 2014 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks

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Kindergarten Orientation
2014Heritage ElementaryHome of the Hawks

• Mrs. Wallace- Principal
• Mrs. Spaugh-Asst. Principal

"Making a World of Difference. Every Child,
Every Day!"
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Welcome to the KindergartenClass of 2026!
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Meet the Teachers

• Mrs. Carter
• Mrs. Wilson
• Mrs. West
• Ms. LeVrier
• Mrs. Arrona

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The Support Team

• Mrs. Herrera Counselor
• Coach Hatfield P.E.
• Mrs. Garza Computers
• Mrs. Adams Librarian
• Mr. Jones - Music

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Kindergarten Academics/Curriculum

• Balanced Literacy
• Shared Reading
• Guided Reading
• Independent Reading
• Journal Writing
• CSCOPE Math
• CSCOPE/Exploratory Science
• CSCOPE Social Studies

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Related Academics

• Physical Education
• Art
• Music
• Media
• Technology Integration
• Guidance

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A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener
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• Opening Activities (Lunch count, Morning work,
  Journals, Calendar Math, Oral Language skills)
• Language Arts Block (Phonics, Vocabulary,
  Writing, and Reading)
• Mathematics Block (Hands-on activities and
  instruction)
• Centers/Workstations (Small group instruction,
  Individualized student support, Enrichment and
  Individualized instructional time)
• Lunch (Good nutrition, health, and daily focus on
  table manners)
• Recess (Fine and gross motor skill development)
• Story time (Listening to stories and music/ Book
  and print awareness activities)
• Social Studies/Science (Discovery time/ SS and
  Science Units)
• PE/Art/Music/Computers
• Daily Reflections (Review concepts/skills learned
  today)

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Attendance

• Attendance and being at school on time is very
  important!
• There is a positive correlation between student
  attendance and student achievement.
• When you get your child to school on time, it
  sends a strong message that you value education.

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HREs Behavior ExpectationsSOAR

• S - self control
• O - on task
• A - attentive to directions
• R - respectful and ready to work
• Discipline procedures are as follows (K-2)
• Verbal Warning
• Clip moved and 5 minutes of lost privileges.
• Clip moved and 10 minutes of lost privileges.
• Clip moved and loss of all privileges with a call
  home.
• Clip moved and an Office Referral

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LPISD Dress Code

• Collared shirt
• Socks must be worn
• No open-toed shoes
• No faux-hawks (or any other kinds of distracting
  hair)
• Shirts must be tucked in.
• Shorts and dresses must be below fingertips

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Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

• Promote a love of Reading
• You are your childs first teacher!
• You are a powerful role model
• Read to your child
• Read with your child
• Talk about the story and pictures
• Have fun with words- rhythm and rhyme of the
  language

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Benefits of Reading with Your Child

• Development of larger vocabulary
• Development of longer attention spans
• Promotes a greater understanding of book and
  print
• Value reading and learning
• Opportunities to spend quality time with your
  child

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Think Beyond Books

• Environmental Print
• Words and phrases that surround us
• Billboards
• Restaurant signs
• Menus
• Grocery store
• Traffic signs
• Cereal boxes
• Magazines

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Communication

• Model for your child
• Oral language
• Written language
• Nonverbal communication
• Listening skills
• Speaking skills

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Readiness

• Playing games
• Categorizing/grouping items
• Help with preparing snacks/meals
• Putting things away
• Getting along with others
• Learning to listen
• Sticking to a schedule

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How Can I Help My Child This Summer?

• Demonstrate how to hold and turn pages of a book
• Help them begin to recognize and know their first
  and last name
• Practice writing their first name (capital letter
  at the beginning, lower case letters throughout)
• Practice saying the alphabet (not singing)
• Practice counting to 25
• Help them learn to recognize colors and basic
  shapes
• Learn their address and phone number

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How Can I Help My Child This Summer? (cont)

• Enroll your child in the Summer Reading Program
  at the local Library
• Practice buttoning, snapping, and tucking in
  shirts
• Practice tying shoes
• Teach your child proper restroom etiquette

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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

• Texas Law states that For the 2013-2014 school
  year, children entering kindergarten for the
  first time must be five years old on or before
  September 1, 2013.  Due to Texas state law on age
  requirements,  no exceptions will be made.
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• Not all children are ready for Kindergarten.
• Academic knowledge is only part of the picture.

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How to Prepare for the 2013-2014 School Year

• Make sure you child gets plenty of rest-
• It is a great idea to establish a school
  routine one week before school starts (going to
  bed early and waking up early).
• Serve nutritious and unhurried meals.
• Encourage your child to be polite and to state
  feelings instead of acting them out.
• Provide numerous opportunities for experiences
  with books.

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How Do I Know?

• Kindergarten Readiness Checklist- see attachment

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Kinder Kamp

• You will receive a letter from HRE at the
  beginning of August to invite you to Kinder Kamp.
• Your child will listen to stories, sing songs,
  and do some activities with the kindergarten
  teachers.
• While the children are with the teachers, the
  parents will visit with the principal and make a
  game to take home.

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Plan to be Active

• Join the PTO!
• Volunteer to help your school.
• Attend school events, parent conferences, and
  meetings.
• Contact your childs teacher if you have
  questions or concerns.

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Beginning of the 2013-2014 School Year

• You will receive a postcard from your childs
  classroom teacher in August.
• Meet the Teacher will be held at HRE (times TBA)
• First day of school is Monday, August, 26 2013
• School day is 740 am 310 pm
• Tardy bell rings at 750 am
• Open House in the Fall

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Contact Person

• Do you still need to register?
• Do you have registration questions?
• Do you have questions about the school supply
  list?
• Do you have questions about a Heritage Spirit
  shirt?
• Please See Mrs. Carreon
• in the Front Office

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Questions/Comments

• General
• questions?

• Specific questions?

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Conclusion

• Thank you for taking the time to attend HREs
  Kindergarten Orientation.
• We look forward to our partnership with you,
  which will ensure a quality educational
  experience for your child.