chugiak elementary school
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Kindergarten Round Up
Chugiak Elementary School
Principal - Heather Mildon
Nurse - Amy Belmear, Angelina Seigneur
Front Office Staff - Sue Butler, Deb Schultz
Teachers - Sharyl Steiding, Allison Erickson, Tish Moorhead, Jasmine Butler, Mara Alcaraz-Rodriguez
Assistants - Denise Reves, Amber LaTocha, Jimena Hallanger, Katherine Beaulieu
Mara Alcaraz-Rodriguez K/1 Spanish Teacher
YOUR KINDERGARTEN TEAM
Jasmine ButlerK/1 English Partner Teacher
Sharyl Steiding, Natiya Teacher
Allison EricksonEnglish Partner Teacher
Tish Moorhead Spanish Teacher
Denise ReevesNatiya Teacher Assistant
Jimena HallangerSpanish Teacher Assistant
Amber LaTochaEnglish Partner Teacher Assistant
Katherine BeaulieuK/1 English Partner Teacher Assistant
Principal Greeting
The Magic of Kindergarten
About Our School
● 500 students● Construction project 2021-22● Natiya and Spanish Immersion Programs● Typical Kindergarten Day
Welcome
A Typical Kindergarten Day
● Morning Routine● Carpet/Calendar Time● English Language Arts (ELA)
○ Reading○ Writing○ Handwriting○ Phonics and Word Work
● Math ● Recess and Lunch● Specials
Natiya● Language Arts
● Math
● Lunch
● Social Studies, Science
● Specials
Immersion● English Language Arts
● English Math
● Lunch
● Spanish Language Arts
● Spanish Social Studies, Science
● Specials
A Typical Kindergarten Day
Specials
● PE = 90 minutes per week● Music = 60 minutes per week● Library = 30 minutes per week● Art/Health = 60 minutes per week - two weeks art/two weeks health
PTO
● Meeting the second* Tuesday of the month● Fall Carnival● Holiday Bazaar● Mercado - End of the Year Celebration● Rams Roots - Garden● Family Movie Nights● Cabin Fever Dance● Spirit Wear● All funds raised go directly to students & teachers
Family Meetings + Kindergarten Academy
August 17 - 20, 2021
● Welcome you into our school and district!● Build connections ● Answer questions● Support transition into kindergarten
○ Schedule Family Meetings in August○ Plan for your child to attend K Academy K
To get ready for Kindergartenwww.asdk12.org
Regular bedtime
Sleep MattersSleep Needs
Toddlers (1-3 years) 12-14 hours
Preschoolers (3-5 years) 11-13 hours
School-aged (5-12 years) 10-11 hours
Teenagers 8.5-9.5 hours
Adults 8 hours (generally)
Kindergarten students who attend school regularly:
● Score roughly 20% higher in reading
● Score 25% higher in math● Are less likely to be retained● Are less likely to have
behavior difficulty in school● Are more likely to maintain
positive attendance habits!
Attend to Achieve
Read with your Child
Children who are read to at home daily enjoy a substantial advantage over children who are not.
Children who are read to frequently are more likely to:
Count to 20 or higherWrite their own namesRead or pretend to read
The more types of reading materials that are in the home, the higher students are in reading proficiency.
Talk with your Child
Oral Language Development
● Key kindergarten skill focus● Supports early literacy skills● Develop at home by:
○ Talking with your child○ Playing word games○ Introducing new, novel
vocabulary words○ Reading children’s
books aloud
Share Spanish with your Child
Ready your child for Spanish immersion:
● Spanish night: Listen to Spanish music while you eat a Spanish meal of your choice!
● Play familiar films in Spanish with subtitles● Select library books with Spanish language,
culture, settings● While grocery shopping review fruit &
vegetable colors in Spanish● While you are driving count the number of
cars your child sees in Spanish● Label your home surroundings with post-its
in Spanish
Social-Emotional Learning Skills
Regulate emotions
Follow directions
Play well with others
Solve small problems
Building independence
Nurse Amy Belmear
What medical information do you need to provide to the school?
● Current immunization record● Allergy information● Medical history● Emergency contacts
And, welcome, Nurse Angie Seigneur!
Front Office Sue Butler
What information do you need to register for kindergarten?
● www.asdk12.org → Families → Enrollment → New Students Enroll
Meet Requirements Resident of Municipality of Anchorage 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2021
Gather Documents Proof of residency Immunization records Birth certificate Enrollment paperwork
Questions?
Thank you for joining us!