1. WELCOME TO PICADOME! The Picadome School Community is committed to ALL students becoming lifelong learners through academic success and responsible citizenship.

2. AGENDA Introductions Overview of a Typical Day of Kindergarten at Picadome Kindergarten Readiness Ways to Get Involved

3. PEOPLE HERE TO HELP Jennifer Hutchison, Principal Tiffany Cook, Admin Dean Diana Browning, Child Guidance Specialist Ebonee Littleton, Family Resource/Youth Services Center Pam Dunn, Primary Literacy Coach Melissa Calia & Sue Gardiner - Front office (attendance, transportation, everything!)

4. TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KINDERGARTENER Arrival Literacy Calendar Mathematics Japanese Lunch Recess Special Classes  Science  Technology Lab  PE  Music  Art Dismissal

5. SPECIAL AREA CLASSES Science Observation using 5 Senses Animal Adaptations Fossils Scientific Method States of Matter Clouds Structures & Functions of Plans PE Basic Sports Skills Developing Hand-Eye Coordination Healthy Nutrition Playing Safe Outdoors Sportsmanship

6. SPECIAL AREA CLASSES Art Develop Fine Motor Skills Elements of Art (line, shape, color, texture) Principles of Design (balance, symmetry and pattern) Art Processes (drawing, weaving, painting, pottery, collage, printmaking, sculpture) Cultures & Famous Artists Music Music (rhythm, beat, reading & writing notes, pitch, instrumental families) Dance (choreography, pathways, locomotor, non-locomoter, force, line) Drama (stage, prop, set, scenery, design, characters, story sequence, basic acting techniques)

7. TECHNOLOGY Internet Safety Unit (Keeping personal information safe & how to stay safe on the internet) Typing Unit (learning the keyboard & home-row typing) Digital Tools Unit (Ways to use the computer)  Digital Art (Creating art on a computer)  Animation (How animation works and creating animated short scenes)  Taking Photos & Videos (Learning how to take pictures & videos using mobile devices)  Editing Photos (How to edit photos on a computer)  Microsoft Office  Word (Learn how to input text, change font, & edit text)  Excel (Learn how to input data & create graphs)  PowerPoint (Learn how to create sides and input pictures/clipart)

8. ARRIVAL Doors Open at 7:15 am Tardy Bell Rings at 7:45 am If Tardy, Must Come to the Front Office Car Riders – Dropped off at the side of the building Walking Students to Class – First 3 Days of School Congested Parking Lot – Be Aware Breakfast Served 7:15-7:45 am

9. DISMISSAL End of School Day – 2:35pm First priority is to load bus riders Primary Side (K-2) & Intermediate Side (3 rd -5 th ) Have orange car tags at all times Stay in car while in dismissal line Only park in designated parking spaces

10. TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY Color-coded tags on backpack; must be left on backpacks at all times and backpacks must always be taken to school. Transportation Changes must be in writing, no verbal phone permission will be accepted. Note should include student name, date, bus # and bus stop if riding the bus, date of change, and parent signature. If the change involves more than one student, a note from each parent is needed.

11. ATTENDANCE If your child will be absent, please call office to report absence or tardy. Note should be sent within 3 days of absence (10 parent notes are accepted per school year). Doctor appointments should be accompanied by a doctor’s note (these are unlimited in number). If a students arrives late or leaves early, this is considered a tardy.

12. KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF Opportunity for school staff to meet children Teachers are able to form a general idea of where to begin instruction Will work one-on-one with staff to identify letters, letter sounds, rhyming, identify numbers, patterns, one – to – one correspondence, Screen for Speech or English as a Second Language services if necessary

13. KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF NOT a test Don’t stress yourself or your child about it If you haven’t signed up for a time yet, please do so before you leave tonight. You may leave any paperwork (eye exams, immunizations, physical, dental exam, etc.) that day as well. Questions – pam.dunn@fayette.kyschools.uspam.dunn@fayette.kyschools.us

14. COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN June 7 – Bluegrass Green Source June 14 – Lexington Children’s Theatre June 21 – Bar Y Camp June 26 – Lexington Public Library June 28 – Explorium July 12 – Arboretum July 19 – Living Arts & Science Center July 26 – Lexington Philharmonic August 2 – McConnell Springs August 8 – Lexington Legends August 9 – Lexington Children’s Ballet

15. DAILY ACTIVITIES READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS Read, Read, Read Visit the Library – Summer Activities Magnetic Letters on the Refrigerator Label Household Objects Rhyming Games Ask Questions Writing Name Phone Number

16. DAILY ACTIVITIES – MATH SKILLS Count Objects Sequencing Activities Match Numbers & Set of Objects Language – Word Problems Make a number line  Chalk  Paint  Cards

17. MOTOR SKILL READINESS Cutting with Scissors Dressing Skills (pants, shoes) Restroom Skills Fine Motor Skills  Write – Chalk, Markers, Paint, Pens, Crayons  Button & Snap  Open Food Items

18. SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL READINESS Teach Expected Behaviors Peer Group Interactions Name Emotions (happy, nervous, mad, sad, excited)

19. PICADOME ALL-STARS Provides after school care until 6pm Days when school is in session Staffed by Picadome staff and college students Fees $10/day for Full-Time (4 days or more) $11/day for Part-Time (3 days or less) Questions – sue.gardiner@fayette.kyschools.us

20. LUNCH Meal Pay Plus (add money to lunch account online) Meal Assistance Serve Breakfast and Lunch at School Food Allergies & Warnings

21. WE WANT YOU!!! Picadome Parent-Teacher Association (Facebook page) Volunteer in Classrooms Site Based Decision Making Council Volunteer at home Follow us on Twitter @Jennhutchison or @picacurriculum

22. VOLUNTEERING AT PICADOME All adults must fill out FCPS Volunteer Form to:  Attend Field Trips  Volunteer in the Classroom  Volunteer in the School Go to www.fcps.net Click on “How do I volunteer in my child’s school?” Click on “Volunteer by Applying Online” Reapply every 4 years

23. UPCOMING DATES July 31 – Kindergarten Playdate 6pm (Picadome Playground) August 4 & 5 – Kindergarten Kick-Off (by appointment) August 7 – Orientation Night August 13 – First Day of School August 22 – No Class for Students

24. QUESTIONS??