C

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

• The first day of kindergarten

is an exciting and important

milestone in the lives of

children and their families.

Kindergarten provides a

solid foundation for

academic achievement

and success in elementary

school and beyond.

A Typical MorningArrival, attendance

Morning meeting,

calendar

Read aloud

Writing

Reading

Fundations

Snack

PE/music/art

computers/library

A Typical Afternoon• Lunch & Recess

• Rest time

• Math lessons

• Science/SS

• Open Centers

• Read aloud/

songs/poems

• Pack up for home

Students with special needs

• Primary Individual Growth Class

• Self Contained Class- 12:1:1

• Strive Program Class- 8:1:3

• In Strive we utilize ABA

methodologies.

• Uses IEP driven goals for identified

students in conjunction with grade

level curriculum.

• Mainstreams for specials and lunch

and field trips with general

education classes.

Routines

Snacks – send in one healthy snack each day

Lunch Procedures, my school bucks, purchasing

LABEL everything, lunchbox, snack bag, coat,

sweatshirt

All kindergarteners have a TOTE bag or

backpack, large enough to hold all their

belongings and their jacket.

Help your child to be independent by trying

things at home. Can they manage getting their

shoes on and off, zip/snap their pants, open their

lunchbox?

Field Trips

Schmitt’s Pumpkin Farm

Shelter Rock library

Garvies Point Preserve

for beach ecology

Parent chaperones

make it possible!!

In-house special

events, yoga, pARTy art

class, Starlab

Kindergarten Field Day

How Can I Help My Child Get Ready for

Kindergarten?• As you get your child ready for school,

have a set bedtime, 8:00 is good for five year olds.

• Routines at home: homework spot, pencils, supplies for successful homework

• Fundations home packets, math homework, show and tell

• Read to your child daily. 10 minutes or more each day is ideal. Raz Kids program for all students is a great resource.

• We provide most school supplies in kindergarten.

Science

Project Lead the Way

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics

Traditional Science Units

Hands-on investigations

Thinking like a scientist

Plant Life Cycle

Five Senses

Weather

Educating the Whole Child

Basic academic skills reading, writing, math

Critical thinking and problem solving

Social skills –communication skills,

getting along with others

Citizenship – learning about community life

Physical health and mindfulness

Social-Emotional health – build self-

confidence, respect for others, kindness and compassion

Appreciation of literature, art, music

Orientation Day(Meet and Greet)

Wednesday, August 28

This is a time for the children to see their classroom and teacher

before school begins. Parent and child visit the class together

then can tour the building.

Please bring ALL requested documents so your child can

begin the first day with everything in order, to facilitate a smooth transition. Bring their

rest time blanket also.

Three sessions for the meet and greet, you will be given a time between 10:30 and 12:00 for your small group

visit.

First Day of Kindergarten• Tuesday September 3, 2019.

• Half Day, morning only.

• Buses run for the special kindergarten

dismissal.

• Bring a healthy snack, not lunch.

• First weeks of school - please be consistent

with dismissals to create routine and a feeling

of security for your child.

Parents and teachers are partners. We hope your

child enjoys kindergarten while learning and thriving

at Searingtown.Thank you.