1. Fruitland Park Elementary Kindergarten Roundup
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2. What should we expect? Reading: Harcourt Storytown
“Getting to know you” activities
Letter and sound recognition
Begin blending sounds into words
Reading sight words and short books

3. What should we expect? Writing:
D’Nealian is the style of writing used in our county.
His/her first name, recognizing it, spelling it, and writing it.
Please also work on coloring, cutting, and gluing.

4. Writing Student Name
Please make sure that students learn to write their names with a capital letter at the beginning, the rest lower case letters. Here is an example:
Melissa

5. What should we expect? Math: Harcourt Go Math Hands-on, manipulatives
At home, count pennies, beans, pieces of cereal, small candies, crayons, buttons
Play games
Workbooks are used in many of the classrooms

6. What should we expect? Social Studies: People and places are explored
Social skills are discussed and developed
Community leaders and resources are discovered

7. Breakfast/Lunch Breakfast costs: Full price $1.00 Reduced price $.30
Lunch Costs:
Full price $ Reduced price $.40
( These are the prices)
Free and reduced lunch forms are available.
You have the option of paying:
* by cash * by check * on line
Children may also bring a lunch from home if you choose.
Menus are available monthly.

8. Back Packs Send backpacks or book bags daily
Check it/sign papers daily
Folders are put in book bags daily
Parent/Teacher communication is managed daily through the folders

9. Homework Yes, even in Kindergarten, they have homework.
Monthly calendar of skills are sent home outlining homework activities
Daily activities are sent home
Skills practiced in homework activities are based on skills learned each week at school and will prove to be beneficial at testing times.

10. Testing / Grading
Each 9 weeks students are tested in specific and required skills.
Report Cards are issued each 9 weeks
Progress reports are sent home in the middle of the term
Grades in kindergarten are:
3 = Meets or exceeds grade level expectations
2 = Below grade level expectations
1 = Far below grade level expectations

11. Promotion Requirements
Cumulative Score of 48 Points (24 in Language & 24 in Math)

12. A day in the life of a kindergartener
Arrive at school, possibly eat breakfast (8:00 – 8:25)
Put away belongings
Morning work activity at their seat – journal writing
Announcements, pledge, moment of silence (8:35)

13. A day…Continued
Morning Meeting – Kindergarten news, Calendar, Helpers Chart…
Reading – Letter, sound activities, rhyming, big books, shared reading and writing, story activities, and literacy centers
Lunch
Specials (enrichment): Physical Education, Music, Library, Computer Lab

14. A day…Continued
Math
Center time- learning activities that are hands-on and individual instruction time
Science/Social Studies
Snack
Dismissal
Please note that there is no recess, “Free Play” time or nap time.

15. Dismissal Procedures
Bus riders, walkers, car riders, and daycare riders walk out with a teacher
We all need to work together for the children’s safety
Traffic patterns must be observed at pick up areas in front/beside the school
Send a note when normal mode of transportation changes- no exceptions.

16. Visitors on Campus Walking students to class :
Please only walk the children to class through the first week of school then the children need to go by themselves
Volunteer forms need to be completed at the beginning of year
(They will be in the information packets at the beginning of the school year)

17. Behavior expectations
Give me Five
1- Eyes on speaker
2- Lips closed
3- Ears listening
4- Sit up straight
5- Hands and Feet Quiet

18. Daily Behavior Sheet
A daily behavior sheet comes home each day in your child’s folder. It should be signed each night and returned the next day.

19. Consequences 1st consequence: Warning
2nd consequence: Name moved to Yellow on the traffic light
3rd consequence: name moved to Orange on the traffic light
4th consequence: name moved to Red on the traffic light
Severe disruption: Child sent to the office….Brown

20. Rewards
Students whose names are on the happy face or green at the end of the day receive a stamp on their hand and/or a treat.
Students who are able to have good weeks are able to receive a reward or a visit to the treasure box on Fridays.

21. Supplies
Crayola crayons, no larger than 16 per box. This allows for true colors and less confusion with the children.
Pencil box
Scissors, with blunt or safety tip
4 oz. Elmer’s glue
Facial tissues like Kleenex
Zip lock baggies ( 1 box)

22. Our Teachers Mrs. Hallowell Mrs. Wittman Miss Binneveld Mrs. Daley
Mrs. Westfall
Mrs. Mitchell

23. Registration Requirements
Please register as soon as possible.
You will need:
Birth certificate
Social Security Card (optional)
Physical examination dated August 22, 2010 or later
Proof of residence, such as Electric bill, Lease agreement, Property bill

24. Attention:
Please be advised that student’s coming from Pre-K will need UPDATED SHOT RECORDS to enroll in Kindergarten.
You may register anytime between now and the beginning of the school year. We highly encourage you to register early!

25. 2011 – 2012 Immunization Requirements
Immunization record which includes:
5 DPT
4 Polio (*New: If the fourth dose is administered prior to the 4th birthday, a fifth dose of POLIO vaccine is required for entry into kindergarten)
3 Hepatitis B
2 Varicella
2 Doses MMR

26. Questions? Thank you so much for attending.
Please follow us to the classrooms, where you can get an idea of what the students are doing here in Kindergarten now.