1. Welcome to Kindergarten at Silver Creek Elementary!
We are so happy to have you here.

2. The Kindergarten Team Alana Burrow: Half Day Kindergarten
Angela Dean: Full Day Kindergarten
Jennifer Kiefer: Full Day Kindergarten
Brooke Keefe: Full Day Kindergarten
Kathleen Good: Half Day Kindergarten

3. School Times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Full day kindergarten: 7:45 - 2:30
Morning kindergarten: 7:45- 10:40
Afternoon kindergarten: 11:35 - 2:30
Wednesday (Early Release Day for continuing professional development.)
Full day kindergarten: 7:45 - 1:15
Morning kindergarten: 7: :00
Afternoon kindergarten: 11:00 - 1:15
Daily Gentle Start
7:35 - 7:45

4. Back to School Night Drop-in format Meet your child’s teacher
Visit classroom
Drop off supplies
Fill out forms (student information, parent volunteers, classroom parties.)
*** Date and time TBD

5. School Supplies All supplies will be shared
(Please talk about this with your child in advance)
Names only on backpacks, binders, lunch boxes and coats.
Backpacks need to be large enough to hold a 3 ring binder and lunch box.
You can preorder all supplies through PTO

6. Assessment Days September 8 , January 15 , May 16
Pre, mid, and post literacy assessment
Pre, mid, and post math assessment
Purpose:
District required
Lessons are then focused according to student needs/state standards

7. Drop off and Pick up Students can be dropped off
outside the kindergarten doors
outside the main entrance
behind the school after the buses depart
Students can be picked up
(AM) – outside the west (bus) doors
(PM and Full-Day) – outside the kindergarten doors

8. Specials Classes Computer, Art, Music, P.E. Library
You will receive a monthly schedule.

9. Recess Fenced-in kindergarten playground
Adult supervision at all times

10. When buying clothing, please consider . . .
Spaghetti straps are not allowed
Tennis shoes are required for P.E. class
Clothing that students can independently zip and button are appreciated (this is something that can be practiced over the summer)
Please remember, sometimes we can be messy in kindergarten
‘Rug Time’ is an important part of the day – shorts or tights are strongly recommended if skirts are worn

11. Preparing Your Child to be Part of a Group
In kindergarten we begin to establish independence. Here are a few suggestions:
putting own toys away
throwing their own trash away
develop good bathroom routines
(wiping and washing appropriately)
Participate in activities independently
Play dates
Sporting activities
Swimming lessons
Playing games to foster skills such as taking turns, being a good winner and loser
Start to develop problem solving skills

12. The First Month
Along with academics, we will have a strong focus on learning routines and building a social community.
It is not uncommon for students to come home tired during the transition to Kindergarten. We are building stamina in a structured learning environment.
Parent helpers will begin in October.

13. Preparing Your Child Academically
Resource with tips:
Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
Read with your child
Visit your local library
Name writing practice: One uppercase letter
Ex: Johnny

14. Kindergarten Expectations . . . Building a Solid Foundation
Beginning of the year:
Identify 12 lowercase letters
Identify and produce 4 letter sounds
Beginning knowledge of rhyme
Awareness of beginning sounds
Number recognition to 10
Able to count to 20 or beyond (without skipping)
End of the year:
Sight word vocabulary (35+)
Apply letter/sound knowledge and reading strategies to read kindergarten level texts independently.
Apply letter/sound knowledge to write three or more expanded sentences independently.

15. Literary Units of Study
Personal Narratives
Pattern Texts
Informational Explanatory Text
Opinion Writing
Author Study
Poetry
Research and Report Writing

16. Kindergarten Curriculum
Information will be given through classroom newsletters, conferences, and handouts.
For additional/updated district and school information, please access the following websites.
School District:
Silver Creek:

17. Administrative Pieces
Immunization record
Medication release forms
Birth certificate
Parent-teacher conferences
- Twice a year
Report cards – January and May

18. The First Day of School!
All kindergarteners will meet by the main entrance and enter through the front of the school together as a class.
Parents will say goodbyes
before kids start walking in.
Bring your camera, this will be
a great photo opportunity.

19. Full Day Lunch Lunch will be early in the day.
All students will be bringing home a lunch number the first day of school to be memorized.
Please work with your child over the summer to eat their entire meal within 20 minutes.
No microwave is available for students to warm up food.

20. We look forward to working with you and your child next year!
Kindergarten Goals
We want to create a classroom where
Children are eager to learn and participate.
Learning is social and academic.
All children’s needs are met.
Kids love learning and want to come to school.
We look forward to working with you and your child next year!