1. Welcome to Kindergarten
Beech Tree ES

2. Beech Tree Elementary School
Fairfax Early Childhood Program (FECEP)
Enhanced Autism (Kindergarten-5th)
English as A Second Language (ESOL)
Special Education
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)
Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES)
Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
Literacy Lab (Reading Intervention)
Instructional Coaches (Embedded professional development)
Quarterly Saturday Morning Family Field Trips

3. Our Kindergarten Team
Ms. Cholewinski, Ms. Demartini, Ms. DePeralta, and Ms. LaRussa

4. Kindergarten IA’s
Ms. Sabah, Ms. Womack, and Ms. Kaffa

5. Morning Meeting Responsive Classroom and Morning Meeting Greeting
Activity
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6. Language Arts Language Arts Mini Lesson
Daily 5 Literacy Stations: Listen to Reading, Read to Self, Read with Someone, Work on Writing, Word Work
Guided Reading

7. Math
Math Mini Lesson
Daily 5 Math Stations: Listen to Math, Manipulative Based Learning, Problem Solving, Partner Games, Intervention and Enrichment
Use of technology in the
classroom (Smartboard, iPads,
laptops, etc.)

8. Curriculum At a Glance (Science)
Year at a Glance by Grade and Content Area

9. Curriculum At a Glance (Social Studies)
Year at a Glance by Grade and Content Area

10. Recess and Quiet Time
40 minutes daily

11. Specials Classes Music with Mr. Natalie P.E. with Mr. Jenkins
Arabic with Mrs. Bacha
Art with Mr. Skrtic
Library with Mrs. Valentine
Guidance with Mrs. Glick
STEM with Dr. Schudmak

12. For more information…. FCPS Website: http://www.fcps.edu
FCPS Kindergarten Orientation Video:
FCPS Website:
Beech Tree Website:

13. Breakout Sessions 2:45-2:55 Session 1 2:55-3:05 Session 2
3:15-3:30 Wrap Up in Cafeteria
Location 1: (Red Group Starts Here)
Rm LA Manipulatives/Daily Schedule with Ms. Cholewinski
Location 2: (Green Group Starts Here)
Rm Math Manipulatives/FAQ's with Ms. Demartini
Location 3: (Blue Group Starts Here)
Rm Tour of the School with Ms. DePeralta
*Red group rotates to Location 2, Green group rotates to Location 3,
Blue group rotates to Location 1*