Kindergarten

KGE- Ms. Emma, Margaret & CucKGK - Kristie & MagdalenaKGL- Ms. Lucy & Ms. PriscillaKGM - Ms. Madeleine & Ms. Jennie

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP Class starts at 8:45 promptly Classroom door will open at 8:30

Pick-up at… 3:15 (2:15 Wednesday)

Children with no siblings in the Lower School Children with siblings in Grades K-2

3:30 (2:30 Wednesday) Children with siblings in Grades 3-5

A Kindergarten Teacher will be there with the children. If you park and walk with your child, please inform the duty teacher that you are leaving.

Clubs: A Kindergarten Teacher will walk all children to clubs at 3:30

Bus: A Kindergarten Teacher will walk children to the bus at 3:20

COMMUNICATION

Communication Bus changes: Parents must complete the change of routine form

on the main zis.ch website, under Quicklinks. Changes will not be made unless the form is filled out.

Please ensure that you cc Assistant teachers on all communication.

lblair@zis.ch pbitton@zis.ch

Blogs Annual Field Trip Permission Forms : ZIS links (Quicklinks)

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

OTHER ROUTINES Birthdays If you would like, you may send small treats such as cookies or cupcakes

with your child on their special day. Please let us know in advance - we have some allergies in Kindergarten. Birthday invitations-Please post or email directly to the families, as these

will not be distributed in the class.

Clothing Please provide your child with a pair of rain boots, rain trousers and a rain

jacket. These need to be in school at all times as we go outside no matter what the weather and we also do visit the forest every week.

Please ensure that your child has an extra pair of trousers, a shirt, a pair of socks and a pair of underwear at school in case of emergencies.

P.E/Creative Arts students must wear clothing suitable for movement.

PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING, DRINK BOTTLES AND LUNCH CONTAINERS.

CURRICULUM

UNITS OF INQUIRY

6 Units in Kindergarten Taught in both stand-alone sessions and within other

subject areas For further information on the PYP please attend one of

the sessions held by Keryn Dowling.

Introduction to the PYP for new parents: September 27th

Parents for experience in our curriculum: October 1st

MATHEMATICS

5 Units in Kindergarten: Number, Pattern, Shape & Space, Measurement & Data Handling

Taught in both stand-alone sessions and within other subject areas

LITERACY Reading

Independent reading program will start 2nd week of September with books being sent home

Reading is not just a home program but a partnership Reading at school

Children are read to Children read with their peers and teachers Children read independently

Writing First Steps

Children will explore different forms of writing Each unit has a writing focus Daily writing practice takes place

EAL (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE )

Note the date:

Parent Information Session:

Language Learning and the EAL classes.

When? Friday, 6 September 2013

Where? The Music Room near the cafeteria

Please look on the EAL Blog:

http://blogs.zis.ch/lseal/

TECHNOLOGY

Integration of ipads and smartboards

LEARNING PATHS Individual Four times a year based on personal goals, PYP transdisciplinary skills –

Social, Self management and Communication skills across all subject and learning areas

Digital format Four times a year parents will be invited to share Information session, Friday 4th October 08:45

SINGLE SUBJECT LESSONS

EAL/German Music-Ms Trish Creative Arts – Ms Carole PE- Elena, Ibrahim and James Library- Rob Bring the books back on your designated day

SNACK

Suggestion to have a shared, healthy snack.

Parents provide snack for the whole class on a weekly basis.

ROOM PARENTS 2 per class To help organise class events and parties.

OUTSIDE PLAY Any old kitchen utensils for mud kitchen