The ABC’s of Kindergarten “College Begins in Kindergarten” - PowerPoint Presentation

The ABC’s of Kindergarten“College Begins in Kindergarten” SCHOOL YEAR 2018-19 August, 2018 RISE UP!WE ARE IMAGINE!Follow us at IF_Morningside

Welcome to Kindergarten

Objectives Increase academic and social success;Increase the level of parental engagement; Provide information to students about your school’s experience;Provide social and academic support throughout the school year.

Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Earnika Hedgeman

Vision & Mission5

School Pledge EAGLE PLEDGEI’m an Imagine Eagle and I SOAR. I’ll be successful, organized, and more. An achiever I will be and respectful, you will see. In my work I take pride with my teachers by my side. On the move to improve, I’m an Eagle in my grove .

School Hours School Hours – 8:10am-3:00pmLate Arrivals – after 8:30am Dismissal-3:00pmUpcoming important dates:First Day of School-Tuesday, September 4. Class kiss-n-settle time 8:15-8:45am. Back to School Night-September 13, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 Sept . 28, 2018 ( 2-hour early dismissal )

Kindergarten Schedule 8:10- 8: 15am Morning Routine (Unpack/Do Now)8:15- 8:30am Community Building Circle (15 min.) 8: 30 – 9:30am Success Time and MicroSociety (60 min.) 9:30 – 10: 40am Reading ( 1 hour 10 min.)10:40 – 11:10 Differentiated Workstations (30 min) 11:15 – 11: 45 Lunch ( 30 min.) 11:50 – 12: 20 Recess ( 30 min.) 12:20 – 12:55 Soc ial Studies ( M & T )/ Science (W, Th & F) ( 35 min) 12:57- 1:42 Enrichment (6 day rotation: health, PE, technology, MakerSpace , art, music) 1:45- 2:55 Math ( 1 hour 10 minutes) 2:55 – 3:00 Pack Up Routine 3:00 Dismissal Routine

Uniform

Uniform PolicyMicroSociety Days Navy Blue Blazer (highly recommended)Light Blue short and long sleeve Oxford shirt with school logo Tie for boys or Cross bow tie for girlsTan Khaki pants. Khaki shorts can be worn (when the weather permits) Tan khaki pleated skirt or Khaki skort Skirts must minimally reach the knee Solid (ALL) brown, black, or navy dress shoe type ( S perry , penny loafers or Mary Jane) Solid (ALL) black or white socks Solid (ALL) black or brown belts (belts are worn if loops are in the pants)

Uniform Policy Success Days Navy Blue Sweater with or without school logo (optional) Hoodies are not permitted Navy Blue short and long Sleeve Polo (optional) Note: If the polo shirts are not purchased, the blue oxford shirt is worn Monday- Friday Tan Khaki pants (Khaki uniform shorts may be worn when weather permits) Cargo pants Jeans and Jeggins are not permitted. Tan Khaki pleated skirt or Khaki skort. Skirts must minimally reach the scholar’s kneecaps. Solid (ALL) brown or black dress type shoe (i.e. S perry , Penny L oafers , Mary Jane) Solid (ALL) black or white socks Solid (ALL) black and khaki belts (belts must be worn if there are belt loops on the pants)

Physical Education Uniform Yellow PE t-shirt with school logo or gray PE t-shirt with school logo Navy with white piping warm up jacket with school logo Navy with white piping with silk school screenTennis shoe of any color

Communication Email – earnika.hedgman@pgcps.org School Phone Number: 301-817-0544 Monthly School Newsletter- provided by administratorsWeekly Grade Level Newsletter Progress Reports and Report CardStudent Folders School Website Class Dojo-Main Communication Tool

Meals Breakfast Program: Fee-based meal program which includes free and reduced based on qualification. The application will be sent home during the first week of school. Cost: Full price breakfast -$1.60, reduced price- $0.30 Lunch: Full price lunch- $2.75 , reduced price- $0.40. Meals can be paid online at :www.myschoolbucks.com PIN Numbers: Scholars are provided a pin number to use to purchase meals. Food and Nutrition Application (online) Takes up to 3 weeks to process Students must bring money until processed. PLEASE NOTIFY THE TEACHER OF ANY FOOD ALLERGIES!

Dismissal Procedures KISS- N- RIDEKEEP IT SHORT & SWEETScholars will stay in the classroom with their teacher until they are called on the intercom Parents are asked to stay in car if you are in car lines. Your scholar will be escorted to the car by one of our staff member If you wish to not remain in your car, be sure that you are parked in the neighborhood and walk to the green fire hydrant where you can meet your scholar once they have been dismissed from inside. Daycare vans riders will be picked up from the classroom and escorted to the van area. Once the van arrives, scholar will be walked to their designated daycare van. All early dismissal requests must be completed in the main office before 2:15pm

Before & After Care Before and after care is provided by an independent provider; the company is Spring Board. The representative will visit the school and provide more information.

Kindergarten Behavior PlanRestorative ApproachThe restorative approach is a philosophical shift away from the traditional, punitive approach to wrongdoing. Restorative practices are a framework and set of practices used for the prevention of rule breaking and as an intervention after a rule is broken. At the classroom level, teachers can focus on building a sense of community and fostering relationships to develop a shared sense of responsibility for the well-being of each group member. Traditional/ Punitive Approach Restorative Approach What rule was broken? Who has been hurt/ what relationship was damaged? Who broke the rule? What are the needs of those harmed and what parties have a stake? What do they deserve/ how will they be punished? What stakeholders will be involved and how can we prevent this from repeating?

Student ExpectationsPositive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) Expectations at IF@M SOAR like an Eagle!SuccessfulOrganizedAchieverRespectfulWINGS in the hallway/ stairway:Walking In a line,Never touching walls or others,Getting to assigned areas,Silently.

Rewards & ConsequencesExpectations (Students)To Address/Correct (-) Behavior Soaring Stripes (TIME): Time to intervene (non-verbal), Interruption to learning, Move, ExitSoaring Stripes Card Chart (w/ specific feedback) Affective Statements Buddy systemReflection time/ letterScholar ConferenceGrade-level detention Team meeting with ScholarScholar contract tied with PBIS incentivesFlight ProgramBehavior Notes Home/ Agenda Books Affective Statements Responsive Circles Formal Conferences Class wide or Academy wide positive behavior systems To Promote (+) BehaviorSOAR Matrix Class DojoBehavior Notes Home/ Agenda Books Eagle Bucks (w/ specific feedback)PBIS monthly events PBIS store JIF ceremonies (eaglets of the month)  Affective Statements Community Building Circles Proactive Circles Class wide or Academy wide positive behavior systems

Character EducationSeptember-SOARing with CitizenshipOctober -Empathy/AcceptanceNovember-LeadershipDecember-CuriosityJanuary-Self-ControlFebruary-FairnessMarch-Honesty April-Growth MindsetMay-Perseverance/GritJune-Reflective 20

By the end of Kindergarten… Know all upper and lower case letters Know all 39 words on the kindergarten word list Master all Emergent Reading BehaviorsKindergarten Dictation Count to 100 Recognize their numbers Spell their name Read on DRA Level 4 (Fountas & Pinnell Letter D) Examples: The Berenstain Bears Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners Series, Dr. Seuss Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners Series and Cat the Cat Know their colors and shapes Write sentences

Recess Every day, scholars will have 30 minutes of recess from 11:50am-12:20pmA large body of research has shown that research benefits kids’ mental and physical healthRecess is not taken as a consequence

Home Practice Each Monday a packet will be sent home for literacy and math practiceHome practice will have standard form to allow for foundational development of skillsThe packet will also include a letter about what we are learning in class this week and class notifications about class/school events Home practice packets are due on Friday’s

Kindergarten Report Card Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade 1PR = Proficient (90-100%). IP = In Process (80-89%). EM = Emerging (70-79%).ND = Needs Development (50-69%).

Parent Expectations Teachers ask that you please…Contact your child’s teacher anytime that you have questions or concerns and allow time for a response Check backpacks EVERYDAY Check folders and behavior sheets EVERYDAYFind a quiet place at home for your child to complete his or her homework Read to your child every night

School Nurse: Nurse Riley Please provide: Name MedicationsNote: Students are not allowed to carry medications.No medication will be administered to your child without a completed Prescriber’s Medication Order Form and properly labeled medication container. When medication is brought or sent to school please do the following: Notify the school staff prior to the medication being brought or sent to school A completed PMOF must accompany the medication and a new PMOF must be completed at the beginning of each school year.

Professional School Counselor Professional School Counselor: Mrs. Willis supports our scholars and families by providing: Individual and Group Counseling Sessions Classroom Guidance Lessons Community Resources

Volunteers / Fingerprinting All volunteers must complete trainings prior to the activity/event The training is available online through the SafeSchools training management system. Go to www.pgcps.or/required-training and click on the blue Volunteer Training button. This does not apply to person who support on a one-time event under the supervision of PGCPS staff members at all times such as career day, STEM fair, Principal for a Day, and book fair. The volunteer is responsible for the cost of the fingerprint check ( $56.57). The fee is waived for parents/guardians of a PGCPS student eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals, but they must provide a copy of the FARMS letter.

How You Can Help Join the IF@M School PTO- Ms. A’Fenia Hubbard (President)Classroom Volunteer (schedule with the teacher) Field Trips Chaperone Room Parent

Thank You in advance for your support! Remember, we are partners in education, working together for the benefit of your child's success.We appreciate your participation in today’s orientation and we are looking forward to a wonderful 2018-19 school year working with you and your scholar.

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