Welcome to Kindergarten Boulder Creek Elementary A+ School 2013-2014.
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Transcript of Welcome to Kindergarten Boulder Creek Elementary A+ School 2013-2014.
Boulder Creek SUCCEEDS
Our mission: Boulder Creek students will excel academically and socially in a safe and nurturing environment, that fosters independence while exemplifying good character.
What are the rules in the classroom?
Be respectful! I will be a good listener and
follow directions.
What are the rules in the classroom?
I will always try my best!I will work hard to complete my
schoolwork with a positive attitude.
The New Common Core Curriculum
For the 2013-2014 school year, Kindergarten will be implementing the new Common Core curriculum. Each consecutive year, other grade levels will begin to implement the Common Core curriculum.
“The point of the state-led effort to create common academic standards is simple: improving teaching and learning to ensure that high school graduates in every part of the nation have the knowledge and skills they need for college or a career. The process is designed to produce standards that are research and evidence-based as well as internationally benchmarked. If students meet these new rigorous and clear standards, they will have better choices in their lives and the nation will be more competitive in today’s global economy. These sets of standards define the knowledge and skills students should have to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing, academic college courses and in workforce training programs.” (Arizona Department of Education)
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts Core Curriculum consists of four components:
• Phonics- Fundations• Reading- Rigby/Hampton Brown• Writing- Write from the Beginning• Speaking and Listening
MathThe Mathematics Core Curriculum
consists of the following components:• Counting and Cardinality• Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Number and Operations in Base Ten• Measurement and Data• Geometry
Social Studies Curriculum
The Social Studies curriculum includes the following units:
• I Am A Citizen In My Community• Let’s Explore• How My Community Works• Red, White, and Blue
Science Curriculum
Kindergarten children experiment with:
• Wood• Paper• Fabric• LadybugsThis is a kit-based curriculum with
activities, which engage the imagination, creativity, and natural curiosity of students.
10 Things Your Child Needs to Know for First Grade
• Letter Names• Letter Sounds• Sight Words• Decoding Words• Read emergent-reader texts with
purpose and understanding
10 Things Your Child Needs to Know for First Grade
• Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event
• Count to 100 by ones and tens• Write numbers 0-20• Fluently add and subtract within 5• Problem Solving
SpecialsYour child will participate in a “special”
each day. These classes include: • P.E. (Physical Education)- Mr. Starks• Library- Mrs. Seals• Art- Mrs. Pedretti• Music- Mrs. Christensen• Computers * Schedules will be found in your child’s
daily folder!
Other Important Staff
• Principal- Dr. Coleman aka Princess Zero• Office Staff- Mrs. Tracy, Mrs. Heidi, and Mrs. Dana• Health Office- Nurse Jane• Building Manager- Mr. Gary• Speech Pathologist- Ms. Dawn• Reading Specialist- Mrs. Moore• Math Specialist- Ms. Udall
Assessment and Report Cards
Assessment in kindergarten is a natural, ongoing, and important part of daily learning. By talking to children, listening to the language they use, and observing their behavior, the teacher gains important information about a child’s skill level and understanding. Assessments are done one-on-one to determine whether the student is meeting the standards.
Report cards go home four times a year. Assessments and report cards will be explained in more detail during parent/teacher conferences in October!
Support your Child’s Classroom
• Collect Box Tops• Collect Campbell’s Labels for
Education• Complete an Arizona Tax Credit Form• Volunteer• Chaperone Field Trips• Donate supplies and snacks
Daily Folders
Daily folders are an important component for communication between school and home. Please make sure that you are checking your child’s folder and returning it on a daily basis!