welcome to kindergarten round-up robison magnet school
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Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten Round-UpKindergarten Round-Up
Robison Magnet SchoolRobison Magnet School
Introductions• Julie Laird PhD - Principal• Kathy Schroeder - Office Manager• Jennifer Marries – Guidance Counselor• Jennifer Raftis – Special Education Teacher• Carolyn Raper – Nurse• Melissa FloresTrujillo - Community Rep• Erin Leis - IB Coordinator• Trish Anderson - Learning Support Coordinator
CurrentKindergarten Team
• Mrs. Julie Palacios• Ms. Shayla Samuels• Ms. Linda Maginnis
Requirements for your Requirements for your child to attend child to attend kindergartenkindergarten
Your child must . . .• be 5 years old before September 1st of the current year which school begins.
• have at least one of all required immunizations upon entrance to school
Pre-Registration Process• The following Items must be turned
in to the office– A completed Registration Packet– An original birth certificate.– A copy of your child's current immunizations– A completed Home Language Survey– Proof of Residency (such as a lease or mortgage
statement or copy of a utility bill. – Copy of parent photo id
Highlights of Kindergarten Program
• The primary goal of the Robison kindergarten program is to nurture the continuous growth of children socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
Kindergarten is a time for children to:
• Develop more self confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility toward themselves and others
• To be involved in child centered activities• To investigate their world and develop their
skills for life long learning through interactions with materials, people, and ideas
Kindergarten is…. The place where children decide what the next 12 years of school will be like.
ACADEMICS Investigations Math
* Counting * Computation *
* Data & Chance * Measurement *
*Geometry (shapes)
Comprehensive Literacy
* Shared reading (modeled read aloud) *
* Independent reading/Buddy Reading *
* Small group/Guided Reading *
* One on One Conferring *
* Word Study *
Exploratory Science
* Scientific observations *
* Lab notebook records *
* Inquiry based studies *
• Content related vocabulary *
Social Studies
* Content related vocabulary ** Learning through text * * Technology integration ** Inquiry based studies *
International Baccalaureate
The IB is a concept driven, inquiry-based curriculum framework that is made up of the PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
Budgets• State Funding
• Magnet
• Title I
• Tax Credit
Promote a love of reading!• You are the child’s FIRST teacher • You are a powerful role model • Read to your child• Read with your child• Talk about the story and pictures• Have fun with the words - rhythm and
rhyme of the language
Benefits of Reading with Your Child
• Development of larger vocabularies• Development of longer attention spans • Promotes a greater understanding of books
and print• Value reading and learning• Opportunity to spend quality time with your
child
Think Beyond Books• Environmental print: words and phrases
that surround us – Billboards– Restaurant signs– Menus– Grocery store – Traffic signs
Communication• Model for your child
– Oral language– Written language– Nonverbal communication– Listening skills – Speaking skills
Readiness• Playing games• Categorize/group items• Help with preparing snacks/meals• Putting things away• Getting along with others• Learning to listen• Sticking to a schedule
Starting school!• Start each day with a healthy breakfast• Be sure your child is well rested • Well nourished meals when possible• Label clothing and all personal belongings• School day 8:30-2:45
• Attendance is important even in kindergarten
Attendance• Attendance and being at school on time is
important. • There is a correlation between student
attendance and student achievement. • Getting your child to school on time sends a
strong message that you value education. • Call the office if your child will not be in
school.
Thank you!
We look forward to a partnership to ensure a quality educational experience for your child.
Finally…Finally…Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race.Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race.
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