Welcome to

Kindergarten!
A Foundation for
BackSuccess.
To School Night

Kindergarten Team
Mrs. Levering
Mr. Bailey
Ms. Bolton
Ms. Hood
Ms. Cunningham
Mrs. Faries

Agenda:
1. Morning Schedule

Mrs. Levering

2. Afternoon Schedule

Ms. Hood

3. Handwriting/Homework

Ms. Bolton

4. DIVE Expectations/Website Mr. Bailey

5. General Info

Ms. Cunningham

HCPSS Vision
and Mission
Vision
Every student is inspired to learn and
empowered to excel.
Mission
We cultivate a vibrant learning community
that prepares students to thrive in a
dynamic world.

HCPSS Goals
Goal 1
Every student achieves academic excellence in an
inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment.
Goal 2
Every staff member is engaged, supported, and
successful.
Goal 3
Families and the community are engaged and
supported as partners in education.
Goal 4
Schools are supported by world-class
organizational practices.

As we continue our
implementation

We want to focus on

instruction so that we
understand the depth,
complexity, and rigor of
new standards.

A successful day starts at home

and continues at school!
1. Have a good breakfast
2. Make sure you go to the bathroom before you leave
3. Dont forget appropriate clothing (jackets, PE shoes,
etc.)
4. Bring your backpack everyday with your daily folder
5. Know if you are buying lunch
6. Have your money ready to order
7. Wallet, bag, or container to hold change from lunch
money
8. Have a good attitude and be ready to learn and
have fun

Kindergarten
Daily Schedule

Opening
Unpack
Put folders away
Sign-up for lunch or put lunch
on cart
Complete morning activities

Calendar Math
Calendar math is a piece of our

curriculum that we use to help

develop number sense.
The students are engaged in
activities that are based around
everyday calendar skills.
This is a daily part of their routine in
math.

Language Arts
reading
writing
reading groups
small and large group instruction
guided reading books
BIG books (Fiction/Non-Fiction)

Language Arts (Cont.)

Reading Series (Treasures/Common Core)
phonemic awareness
phonics
letter recognition
high frequency words
oral language
writing

Recess
11:10 - 11:40 We have our own

playground designated for younger

children
We will be outside when the weather
is nice and inside during inclement
weather
Please dress appropriately

Lunch Time!
Lunch 11:40-12:10 in

the cafetorium
Bathroom Break
(After Lunch)
Related Arts
(Specials) 12:20-1:20

Related Arts Classes

(Specials)

Physical education

30 minutes (3 times a
week)
Media (book selection)
45 minutes (Once a
week)
Music 30 minutes (2
times a week)
Art - 60 minutes (Once
a week)
Technology - 60
minutes (Once a week)

Take Ten
10 - 15 minutes to relax,
regroup, and rejuvenate

Math
Students will learn topics
in depth through the
Common Core. They will
be actively engaged while
working with materials
and with peers to solve
larger math problems.

Science, Social Studies,

and Health
Integration of these areas involves
the use of the Treasures Series while
meeting the NGSS guidelines and
standards set for the kindergarten
curriculum.

Self Selected Activities

Specific activities designed to help
the children learn how to
Socialize
Take turns/be patient
Create and carry-on
conversations
Imagine and wonder

Were on our way

home
Dismissal - 3:20
(first bell)

On the buses by
3:30

After a long day,

youre home

Handwriting:
Zaner-Bloser style used school wide
Use web-sites to help with at home

practice
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/f
lash/printdots/multiword/index.html

Practice always helps

Homework
Homework will start 9/22/14
It varies by class, so check with your
teacher! (Q and A back in the
classroom)
Reading Book Box
Check and discuss DIVE Folder
behavior!

Grading Policy
When your child brings home work from
school it may be graded with the
following:

Outstanding

+

-

Very Good
Satisfactory
Needs improvement
Checked but not graded

D. I. V. E.
Dependable
Involved and Organized
Very Respectful
Effort

Class Dojo

Progress Indicators
Daily Calendar
Thursday Folders
Progress Reports
Report Cards

Thursday Folder Insert

Report Card

Kindergarten Website

http://611873075604449588.weebly.
com/

General Information
Communication
Talk with your childs teacher for specifics
If you send a note, put it in your childs white daily
folder
A written excuse is required after any absence
(Prior Knowledge is Helpful)
Please return the note the day your child returns
and it must be signed
Changes in transportation must have a written
note
Please allow 48 hours to return e-mails/phone calls

Donations to help the class

Tissues
Wipes
Hand Sanitizer or Soap
Crayons
Glue Sticks
Stickers
Paper (Printer, Construction, Color)
Zip-lock Bags (All Sizes)
Paper Towel Rolls (Lots of Them)

We are here for the

children, and also for
you. Call or e-mail us
with any questions or
concerns. We are
looking forward to a
great school year

Building Brain Development

http://www.albertafamilywellness.org
/resources/video/how-brains-arebuilt-core-story-brain-development

If you missed something or if you

have any questions after tonight:
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
1. http://does.hcpss.org
Click the Our Staff tab
Scroll down to Kindergarten
Click on Kindergarten Website
2. E-mail your childs teacher
nancy_levering@hcpss.org
brian_bailey@hcpss.org
lura_bolton@hcpss.org
kelly_hood@hcpss.org
maura_cunningham@hcpss.org