Welcome to Kindergarten Round-Up Robison 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

Current Kindergarten Team Mrs. Julie Palacios Ms. Shayla Samuels Ms. Linda Maginnis

Requirements for your child to attend kindergarten

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… Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race. -Unknown