1. Welcome to Kindergarten Jenks West Elementary!

2. IB Learner Profiles and Attitudes

3. Concentric Circle & Units of Study
All About Me:
-Self Help Skills
-Communication
-My Body
-Healthy Habits:
Cleanliness, Exercise, and Nutrition
-Healthy Habits: Personal Safety
-Healthy Habits: Dental Health
-Family Traditions
-Friendship
-Pets
-Fall
Community:
-Thanksgiving
-My School/My Classroom
-Places
-Celebrations: Winter Holidays
-Careers
-Transportations, Machines, and
Inventions
-Valentine’s Day
Natural World
-Earth Materials
-Seasons: Spring
-My Backyard
-Seasons: Summer

4. What does reading look like in Kindergarten?
Children should have 1500 hours of reading on someone’s lap by the time a child enters kindergarten.
Will my child learn to read?
Children read books in the following ways:
Reading the pictures
Reading the words
Retelling the story
Teachers will provide children with “Just Right” books for your child to read at school and at home.
Remember-all children are different! They learn to read at different rates and times. However, teachers will work with your child to achieve goals in reading.

5. What does math look like in Kindergarten?
Hands-on exploration of a variety of mathematical concepts
Emphasis on conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills
Large and small group experiences
Content strands focused on: geometry, measurement, number sense, operations and computation, patterns

6. What does writing look like in Kindergarten?
Kindergarten students are encouraged to write about a topic of their choice…
Kindergarten students are encouraged to use conventional spelling for common or familiar words and developmental spelling for less common words
Developmental Spelling refers to a children’s attempt to use what they already know about letters and sounds to attempt to write words. Research indicated that encouraging developmental spelling promotes children’s understanding of the relationship between letters and sounds (Templeton & Bear, 1992)
Teacher modeling their own writing
Student sharing opportunities

7. Assessments in Kindergarten
Data book portfolio
STAR Early Literacy
Phonics Inventory
ESGI Computer Based Assessment Tool
Report Cards
Teacher Observations
Running Records

8. Important Information
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
Office Check-in through Lobby Guard
Lunch Procedures
Playground Routines and Procedures

9. Attendance School Day: 8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
Jenks West Attendance Office X5618 .
Kindergarten - Fourth Grade
Policy
Arrival after 9:00 a.m.
½ day absence
Pick up before 2:40 p.m.
Tenth (10th) absent/tardy
Courtesy letter
Fifteenth (15th) absent /tardy
20 days absent
May not receive credit (exemptions apply)
Certified Non-Attending letter

10. CANVAS LMS
What does Canvas offer for Parents?
Canvas allows parents to set up notifications and offers a way to check your student’s learning on a mobile platform. Canvas makes it easier for students and parents to communicate with teachers.  
*PLEASE NOTE:  You must have your student's Canvas username and password to link your Canvas parent account to your child's Canvas account.  Please contact your child's site/teacher if you do not have this information.
What is Canvas?   Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) that allows teachers to provide instructional support, class calendars, assignments and resources for students in a safe online environment. Canvas is an integral part of blended classroom instruction.

11. Before and After School Care-
Further Information
Cafeteria-
Myschoolbucks.com
Before and After School Care-
ext 6348
PTAG-Slides

12. Why
join PTAG?
Our membership and activities raise money each year to support the financial needs of our school:
PTAG supplies all classrooms with periodical and online subscriptions
PTAG pays for all K-4th grade students to attend a field trip
PTAG provides all teachers with books and supplies
PTAG financially supports Project Westly, author visits, and staff appreciation activities
PTAG annual membership is $10 per family. You can join today!
Get in the loop!
Follow the JWE FB Page
Visit the JWE website
VOLUNTEER!

13. Parent Teacher Action Group - PTAG
“PTAG” is a volunteer organization of
parents, teachers, and administrators
who work together to promote quality education for our children.
Our fundraisers include Jog-A-Thon, Box Tops for Education, Scholastic Book Fairs, Square 1 Art, Dining Out “Spirit” Nights, BINGO, and Summerfest!!

14. Teachers LOVE the school supply packs!
Supplies
PTAG sells EPI School Supply Packets for $46 as a service to our JWE families
ONLINE ORDERING ONLY!  Deadline is June 15th
There will be a LIMITED number of packets available at Meet the Teacher in August.  These will be on a first come, first serve basis and there is a price increase!
NO guarantees and NO additional orders will be made
The supplies are collected by your child’s teacher and used in the classroom as community property
Teachers LOVE the school supply packs!
You can order between May 1 – June 15
Go to
Enter school ID JEN007. Follow the directions to complete your order.  
KEEP your online confirmation as your receipt to bring to Meet the Teacher in August to collect your student’s supplies.  Please note there are no refunds.

15. Vision & Hearing Screenings
Be a JWE Volunteer!
Field Trips
Caring Van
Book Fair
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Project Westly
Jog-A-Thon
Men with Class
Jump Rope for Heart
Bingo Night
Holiday Parties

17. Back to School Post Cards
(sent a week before school starts)
Meet the Teacher Day
(August 14th Last names A-L from 10:00 – 1:00)
(August 14th Last names M-Z from 3:00 – 6:00)
*If you are unable to attend during your allotted time please feel free to join during the other scheduled time
First Day of School (8:30 – 3:10)
Friday , August 17th

18. Incoming Building D Principal
Thank You
Jazzman Peaden ext. #5652
Building A Principal
Amanda Moore ext. #5615
Incoming Building D Principal