2. Bayview Open House Welcome to Kindergarten

3. Tonight’s Agenda: Introductions/ Sign-Ups Volunteer Information Curriculum Helpful Websites Schedule/Specials Rules/Behavior Policy Homework Kinder Keeper Policy Contact information

4. ??? Questions ??? As we go along, if you have questions, please write them on a sticky note. Include your child’s name and your phone number so I can contact you. Place them in the basket on your way out.

5. Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Barcelo Ms. Cohen Ms. Soper Mrs. Michaels

6. Become a Volunteer www.getinvolvedineducation.com  Fill out the application.  It may take 2-3 weeks to clear.  Once you’re cleared, contact the teacher and let her know when you are available.  Volunteer Orientation 9/04/09 at 8:00 A.M.

7. Curriculum Math www.harcourtschool.com ( initial set up requires password Roby) Reading Read Well Program

8. Helpful Websites –Riverdeep (turn off pop up blocker) http://riverdeeplms4.broward.k12.fl.us/lms –Tumblebooks http://www.tumblebooks.com Username: Broward Password: Books –Bayview Home Page http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/bayviewelementary –Library Home Page http://bayviewelementarymedia.homestead.com Useful links are on this page.

9. Daily Schedule Daily Schedule / Instruction / Special / Reading Centers / Lunch / Recess / Math Centers /I/Instruction /S/Special /R/Reading Centers /L/Lunch /R/Recess /M/Math Centers

10. Bear’s Best Behavior We will work together as a team to make school a safe and fun place. We will come to school everyday ready to work. We will be great thinkers, listeners, and friends. We will work together as a team to make school a safe and fun place. We will come to school everyday ready to work. We will be great thinkers, listeners, and friends.

11. Behavior Policy Behavior is monitored through the use of a number-coded behavior calendar. This information is recorded DAILY on the behavior calendar in the student’s kinder keeper. »CONSEQUENCES »0 Great Day »1Walk for 2 minutes at recess »2Walk for 4 minutes at recess »3Walk for 6 minutes at recess »REWARDS »Verbal praise »Treats »Treasure Box

12. Homework oRead at least 15 minutes a night. oPlease check your child every night for homework.

13. Star Words Star words should be immediately recognized and read. Learning star words boosts reading success! Star words should be immediately recognized and read. Learning star words boosts reading success!

14. Kinder Keeper Policy The behavior chart needs to be initialed by you every night. Take out all of the papers that are in the “left at home” folder nightly. Valuable communication tool for student, teacher, and parent. Please send any correspondence or money in the zippered pouch.

15. Contact Information Bayview Elementary School: 754-322-5400 jan.barcelo@browardschools.com