1. Kindergarten Orientation 2016-17 Heritage Elementary Home of the Hawks Mrs. Wallace- Principal Mrs. Hyde -Asst. Principal " Making a World of Difference. Every Child, Every Day!"

2. Welcome to the Kindergarten Class of 2029!

3. Meet the Teachers:  Ms. Adams  Ms. Ripley  Ms. Alvarez  Ms. King

4. The Support Team :  Ms. Herrera – Counselor  Coach Hatfield – P.E.  Ms. Garza – Computers  Ms. Summers– Librarian  Ms. Boedeker-Music

5. Kindergarten Academics/Curriculum  Balanced Literacy  Shared Reading  Guided Reading  Independent Reading  Journal Writing  Math  Science  Social Studies

6. Related Academics:  Physical Education  Art  Music  Media  Technology Integration  Guidance

7. A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener

8.  Opening Activities (Lunch count, Morning work, Journals, Calendar Math, Oral Language skills)  Language Arts Block (Phonics, Vocabulary, Writing, and Reading)  Mathematics Block (Hands-on activities and instruction)  Centers/Workstations (Small group instruction, Individualized student support, Enrichment and Individualized instructional time)  Lunch (Good nutrition, health, and daily focus on table manners)  Recess (Fine and gross motor skill development)  Story time (Listening to stories and music/ Book and print awareness activities)  Social Studies/Science (Discovery time/ SS and Science Units)  PE/Art/Music/Computers  Daily Reflections (Review concepts/skills learned today)

12. Attendance  Attendance and being at school on time is very important!  There is a positive correlation between student attendance and student achievement.  When you get your child to school on time, it sends a strong message that you value education.

13. HRE’s Behavior Expectations Striving to be a HERO H - helpful E - engaged R - respectful O - on task Discipline procedures are as follows (K-2):  Verbal Warning  Clip moved and 5 minutes of lost privileges.  Clip moved and 10 minutes of lost privileges.  Clip moved and loss of all privileges with a call home.  Clip moved and an Office Referral

17. LPISD Dress Code  T-shirts, collared shirts (no pictures, graphics, words, symbols, letters)  Socks must be worn  No open-toed shoes  No faux-hawks (or any other kinds of distracting hair)  Shorts and dresses must be below fingertips (when wearing dresses please have shorts underneath)

18. Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten  Promote a love of Reading  You are your 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 words- rhythm and rhyme of the language.

19. Benefits of Reading with Your Child  Development of larger vocabulary  Development of longer attention spans  Promotes a greater understanding of book and print  Value reading and learning  Opportunities to spend quality time with your child

20. Think Beyond Books:  Environmental Print: Words and phrases that surround us  Billboards  Restaurant signs  Menus  Grocery store  Traffic signs  Cereal boxes  Magazines

21. Communication Communication  Model for your child  Oral language  Written language  Nonverbal communication  Listening skills  Speaking skills

22. Readiness  Playing games  Categorizing/grouping items  Help with preparing snacks/meals  Putting things away  Getting along with others  Learning to listen  Sticking to a schedule

25. How Can I Help My Child  Demonstrate how to hold and turn pages of a book.  Help them begin to recognize and know their first and last name.  Practice writing their first name (capital letter at the beginning, lower case letters throughout).  Practice saying the alphabet (not singing).  Practice counting to 25.  Help them learn to recognize colors and basic shapes.  Learn their address and phone number.

26.  Enroll your child in the Reading Program at the local Library.  Practice buttoning, snapping, and tucking in shirts  Practice tying shoes.  Teach your child proper restroom etiquette. How Can I Help My Child This (con’t)

27. How to Prepare for a successful 2016-2017 School Year:  Make sure you child gets plenty of rest- It is a great idea to establish a school routine one week before school starts (going to bed early and waking up early).  Serve nutritious and unhurried meals.  Encourage your child to be polite and to state feelings instead of acting them out.  Provide numerous opportunities for experiences with books.

28. Plan to be Active:  Join the PTO!  Volunteer to help your school.  Attend school events, parent conferences, and meetings.  Contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.

29. Beginning of the 2016-2017 School Year Reminders:  Meet the Teacher will be held at HRE in August 22, 2016 4:00-6:00.  First day of school is Wednesday, August 24, 2016.  School day is 7:40 am – 3:10 pm.  Tardy bell rings at 7:50 am.  Open House 9/8/16 at 5:00- 6:00.  Grandparent Reading Night 5:30.

30. Contact Person:  Do you still need to complete your registration?  Do you have registration questions?  Do you have questions about the school supply list?  Do you have questions about a Heritage Spirit shirt? Please See the Front Office

31. Questions/Comments  General questions?  Specific questions?

32. Conclusion  Thank you for taking the time to attend HRE’s Kinder Kamp!  We look forward to our partnership with you, which will ensure a quality educational experience for your child.