transitional kindergarten orientation 2017- · pdf file · 2017-06-06*offers...
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The Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010
• Changes the kindergarten entry date from December 2 to September 1, so
children enter kindergarten at age 5. By 2014-2015 and thereafter, all students
must be 5 years old by September 1.
• The legislation creates Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for “young fives,” for those
students who are born between September 2 and December 2.
TK Curriculum
• Continuum of Standards
• CA Preschool Learning Foundations
• Common Core Standards
• Social/Emotional Development
• Language Arts
• Fine and Gross Motor Development
• Mathematics
• Social Studies and Science
Transitional Kindergarten
*Offered across the state
*Exciting educational opportunity for children born in the fall
*Offers children developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with kindergarten
standards
*TK bridges the path between preschool and kindergarten and gives students a head
start that will yield huge payoffs in future academic success
*TK offers the “gift of time”
*The youngest kids in a kindergarten class risk struggling academically, emotionally
and/or socially.
*TK ensures that children have these pivotal skills, which are foundations to successful
learning when they begin kindergarten
*TK is a win/win for children, families and schools.
*children are better prepared to succeed
*Families have an additional option to ensure their children enter kindergarten
with the maturity, confidence and skills they need to excel.
www.tkcalifornia.org
Theme/Literature Based Instruction
• Common Thematic Units
• Literature and Language Based
• Embedded/integrated design
(Language, art, music, science, math)
• Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
• Active Participation
• Manipulative Based Instruction
• Play Based
Arrival Procedures
Class begin at 7:45 amArrival for students is 7:35 am
All TK students will arrive at the small Kindergartengate along Valencia.
Dismissal Procedures
All TK and Kinder classes end at 11:32 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
We will dismiss at the small back gate on Morning Glory!
Children will only be released to an adult on the emergency card.Children will be escorted to the office for pick up after 10 min.
*1 hour earlier than other days
All TK and Kindergarten classes end at 10:32 am
Snacks**Healthy**Easy open**Single serving
Medical Alert
Food Allergies
PLEASE let me know about any of the following medical issues.
Other Allergies
Medications to be taken at school
All of these medical issues need to be on file in the office.
PLEASE alert the teacher in writing so that we can be aware starting the
FIRST DAY of school.
!!Extras!!Label
BackpacksWe bring them everyday
**fullsize**-no rolling
backpacks
VolunteersApplications
*turned into office*fingerprint clearance
Sign Ups* Parent Information Night
Shoes
*closed toe*no sandals*running shoes
Getting Ready for school!
Numbers
Shapes
Letters& Sounds
Holding aPencil
Writing NameCorrectly
ClassroomManners
RestroomEtiquette
Appropriate
clothing
What do we do this
summer????
MEET THE TEACHER
Tuesday, August 8th at 10:30 am Room 205
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Thursday, August 10th
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 9th
Wednesday, August 9th
No early release
Thank you for coming tonight. I look forward
to being partners in your Child’s education.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns
951-736-3455 [email protected]
