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Transcript of Welcome to Simpson Star Search Presented by Simpson Elementary School.
Welcome to Simpson Star
Search Presented by
Simpson Elementary
School
Today Marks a Milestone!
Ms. Schmit, Our Principal
www.simpsonpta.org
What does a
typical Kindergarten
day look like?
• full of activities, social interactions, and active learning
• rich with literature and opportunities to listen, read, and write
• participation in music, art, PE, Spanish, along with lessons in technology, media, and with our counselor
• developmentally appropriate activities with a balance of large group work, small group work, and hands on learning and centers
• reading workshop (2 hours), writing workshop (1 hour), and math workshop (1 hour) with science & social studies integrated throughout the day
Simpson Kindergarten teachers set the stage for a positive attitude about school and learning. This is likely to produce children who
know that learning is fun, meaningful and rewarding!
A Message From Our Counselors
Mrs. Sheri Terry
and
Mrs. Roshan Finch
Helpful
Information• Student hours: 8:50 am – 3:20 pm
• Students may enter building after 8:20.
• Students arriving after 8:50 are tardy.
• Buses run late the first few weeks.
• Bus tags & car rider tags are really important
and must stay on your child’s backpack!
During the first few weeks of school, we have extra staff members in the hallways to help kindergarten students and we have volunteers in the cafeteria to teach students how to get lunch – a great time to learn!
Check your child’s book bag daily.
Put all transportation changes and release to people in writing.
Email is great, but please don’t use it for transportation changes!
There will be more information given at Meet Your Teacher Day and Curriculum Night
Hints & Suggestions for Kindergarten
Parents
• The single most important thing you can do to help your child become successful in learning to read is to read to him/her every day.
• You are modeling phrasing, expression, cadence and building a vast background of knowledge and vocabulary.
Getting Ready for Reading in
Kindergarten
During Reading
• Indicate the L to R, top to bottom, and page-by-page directions of reading
• Ask questions about key details
• Discuss illustrations
• Discuss genre: story, poetry, informational
Getting Ready for Reading in
Kindergarten
End of Year Reading Expectations (Level D) - has lots of sight words- has some predictable print- still relies on pictures to help with telling the story- moves towards more independent reading with a variety of reading strategies
Meet Your Teacher Day: July 31 12:30 – 3:30
Letters will arrive beforehand to tell you who your child’s teacher is
First day of school: August 5th
Curriculum Night is a great time to learn about your child’s class (usually before Labor Day)
Early release days: September 24 & 25
2014-2015 School Year Calendar handout
Calendar Notes
Safety is Our Priority
All persons are to sign in and wear a name badge.
Car rider numbers match families to students.
IDs are checked before a child is released.
We will only release your child to a person listed on your form.
We have monthly fire drills & seasonal tornado drills.
Our staff is on hand to help!
VIPs – Mrs. Craport & Mrs. Curry
Thank you for your timeand for sharing your child with us
today.
Please be sure to visit Simpson’s Webpage for lots of great information and resources!