Welcome toWelcome toMoreland Academy Moreland Academy of Arts and Health of Arts and Health

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Moreland’s mission is to help each child learn. We will provide a nurturing environment that honors the whole child by building relationships, enriching

skills and guiding them to reach their highest potential.

Magnet School Focus:Magnet School Focus:Arts and Health SciencesArts and Health Sciences

• Arts IntegrationArt of all kinds – visual arts, music, theater, and dance

• Health Sciences IntegrationA focus on healthy living and energizing our students and give them tools for learning

• Technology IntegrationClassroom use of interactive boards, iPods and

iPads as well as computer technology

Special EventsSpecial Events• Field Trips to Arts PerformancesField Trips to Arts Performances• Visiting Artist in Residence ProgramsVisiting Artist in Residence Programs• Fitness Track and Climbing WallFitness Track and Climbing Wall• Learning opportunities related to the arts Learning opportunities related to the arts

and health sciences and health sciences

KINDERGARTEN KINDERGARTEN LIFE SKILLSLIFE SKILLS

Upon entering kindergarten, children should be able to:

1. Wash their hands

2. Blow their nose

3. Toileting skills (Extra Clothes)

Getting Ready for Getting Ready for KindergartenKindergarten

•Select clothing that child can put on independently Select clothing that child can put on independently and practice and practice

•Practice following simple directionsPractice following simple directions•Involve your child in group activitiesInvolve your child in group activities

•Take your child supply/backpack shoppingTake your child supply/backpack shopping

•Visit the playgroundVisit the playground

•Attend the bus ride in AugustAttend the bus ride in August

•Be positive about KindergartenBe positive about Kindergarten

Getting Ready for KindergartenGetting Ready for KindergartenAcademic SkillsAcademic Skills

• Read to your child 20+ mins. Read to your child 20+ mins. daily, discuss the book and what daily, discuss the book and what you are doing as you read.you are doing as you read.

• Practice writing first namePractice writing first name

• Talk about and work with alphabet Talk about and work with alphabet lettersletters

• Count objects in the environmentCount objects in the environment

• Use a scissorsUse a scissors

Once Kindergarten Once Kindergarten BeginsBegins

• School/Home CommunicationSchool/Home Communication- Volunteer- Volunteer- Friday Folders- Friday Folders- Weekly Classroom Newsletters- Weekly Classroom Newsletters

• SafetySafety- All side doors are locked- All side doors are locked- Children must be signed out- Children must be signed out- All visitors wear badges- All visitors wear badges

Kindergarten Kindergarten OptionsOptions

• 1/2 day program1/2 day program

• Full day program Full day program ($85 per week fee)($85 per week fee)

• $130 Deposit (tuition)$130 Deposit (tuition)

Half-Day ScheduleHalf-Day Schedule7:35-10:307:35-10:30

• Pick up KidsPick up Kids

• Calendar and Morning MeetingCalendar and Morning Meeting

• Balanced Literacy BlockBalanced Literacy Block

• Snack and StorySnack and Story

• Choice TimeChoice Time

• Math/ Science/ Social StudiesMath/ Science/ Social Studies

• Specialists (Music, Phy. Ed, Library and Specialists (Music, Phy. Ed, Library and Spanish) Spanish)

• DismissalDismissal

Full Day ScheduleFull Day Schedule7:35-2:157:35-2:15

• Pick Up KidsPick Up Kids• Morning MeetingMorning Meeting• Balanced Literacy Block Balanced Literacy Block • Choice/Activity TimeChoice/Activity Time• Specialists (Music/Phy-ed, Media/ Specialists (Music/Phy-ed, Media/

Spanish/ Computer/ Art)Spanish/ Computer/ Art)• Lunch and RecessLunch and Recess• Calendar and MathCalendar and Math• Snack and StorySnack and Story• Science/ Social Studies/ Art/ThemesScience/ Social Studies/ Art/Themes• DismissalDismissal

Early Childhood Screening-Early Childhood Screening-Developmental ScreeningDevelopmental Screening

Screening is REQUIREDThis screening covers:

academic skills, work habits, language development, large & small motor development, social/emotional skills, health status

Provided by the District – FREE March, April, May, June

Call NOW to schedule your child’s screening 651-403-8353

Magnet Registration Magnet Registration ProcessProcess

• If you live in Moreland’s attendance area or have a If you live in Moreland’s attendance area or have a sibling currently attending Moreland, complete sibling currently attending Moreland, complete registration paperwork.registration paperwork.

• If you do not live in Moreland’s attendance area, you If you do not live in Moreland’s attendance area, you need to complete a magnet school application form need to complete a magnet school application form on line or paper by on line or paper by January 31, 2011.January 31, 2011.

• A random selection process for magnet applications A random selection process for magnet applications will be conducted in February and you will be notified will be conducted in February and you will be notified of your placement at Moreland by of your placement at Moreland by February 18, 2011.February 18, 2011.

TransportationTransportationInformation sent home during Information sent home during

summer/based on where they live summer/based on where they live 651-403-8323651-403-8323

School Age CareSchool Age CareBefore and After Before and After School Child CareSchool Child Care

6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.651-403-7818651-403-7818

Things to RememberThings to Remember• Immunizations: NO SHOTS NO SCHOOLImmunizations: NO SHOTS NO SCHOOL

• Physical Examination Highly RecommendedPhysical Examination Highly Recommended

• A student is not allowed to carry or self-administer medications at school.

• Provide all phone numbers for emergency contact to school front office and health office

Moreland PTAMoreland PTAMagnet Advisory GroupMagnet Advisory GroupClassroom VolunteersClassroom Volunteers

PARENT INVOVLEMENT: PARENT INVOVLEMENT:

Working to make Moreland a wonderful Working to make Moreland a wonderful place to learn and grow!place to learn and grow!

Any Questions about Any Questions about Kindergarten?Kindergarten?

You are at a great school and we look forward to You are at a great school and we look forward to seeing and working with you and your child in seeing and working with you and your child in the fall. Call anytime - Julie will help you.the fall. Call anytime - Julie will help you.

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