Kindergarten Orientation Del Sur Elementary School

Welcome to Del Sur We meet the needs of our learners by offering TK, K, and possibly K/1 classes.

School Mission Del Sur will be a technologically progressive school dedicated to providing high levels of learning for all students while being focused on exploring the richness of the past, the opportunities of the present, and the infinite possibilities of the future.

Collective Commitments 21 st century learning Value diversity Climate Teamwork Assessments

Technology at Del Sur Most classrooms have: Promethean Board Document camera LCD Projector Audio speaker system 4-5 desktop computers DVD/VCR Apple TV iPads

ELL Program at Del Sur

TK and Kindergarten allows students to… Apply academic skills Develop social relationships Learn in a balanced program Work in differentiated settings Participate in assessments Receive learning opportunities with pacing appropriate to meet the high standards of Poway Unified School District and meet individual needs

Kindergarten Eligible students are five years old by September 1, 2016 Kindergarten is a full day program

TK Transitional Kindergarten All students born between September 2 nd and December 2 nd will attend TK ½ day transitional kindergarten 2 year kindergarten program Students who wish to attend TK who turn 5 years old between June through September 1 st, there is a District waitlist. See the District website for more information. –All waitlisted students must register for Kindergarten.

How To Prepare Your Child READ with your child Letter work (ABC) Number recognition Sing songs Build direction following skills Small motor skills (scissors, writing, playdough) Independent skills including bathroom skills

Registration What to Bring Copies and Originals of the following: Immunization Records Birth Certificate Proof of address- 2 documents PUSD Registration forms Del Sur specific Registration Forms Information%20Sheet%20Updated%20April2014.pdf

TK, Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Thursday August 11 th 6-7pm

Meet and Greet Your Teacher TK/Kindergarteners have the opportunity to stop by and meet their teacher Monday, August 15 th between 12:00-1:00 in their new classroom

Modified Kindergarten Days August 16 th -September 23 rd Early Dismissal 8:25-1:10 EVERYDAY Starting the week of September 26 th –MTWF 8:25-2:50 –Thursdays 8:25-1:10

Transitional Kindergarten Schedule 8:25 – 12:30 daily Snack and a separate Lunch time included every day.

ESS Before and After School Program at Del Sur Kindergarten modified day schedule at ESS (first six weeks) Kindergarten regular schedule (end of September – June) TK ESS schedule

During the first few weeks we will be scheduling Kindergarten Assessments Purpose To determine your child’s needs to be best prepared to teach children at their developmental level. Assessments will include: Please look forward to more information from your teacher with your child’s scheduled appointment. Letter recognition Letter sounds Writing their name Writing Number recognition Number sense Shape knowledge

Attendance Call the Absent Hotline, if your child is absent. The school calendar is posted and your vacations should be planned accordingly!! We do NOT receive school funds when your child is absent.

School Supplies NO BACKPACKS necessary. Students will receive Explorer bags at the Meet and Greet. An $8 donation is appreciated. Supplies: Supply list will be available on the Del Sur website prior to Back To School Night.

How to Get Involved NOW! PTA Foundation Parent Volunteer (Megan’s Law Forms can be found on PUSD website)

Ready, Set, Register! The Del Sur Website has all necessary forms. TK/K registration begins Thursday, May 12 th from 2-6 PM.

Get ready for an AMAZING year! See you in August!