Please be sure that you have picked up yourOrientation packet.

Welcome To Kindergarten Parent / Guardian Orientation!

Tonight’s Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Expectations / Preparation for KindergartenTypical day in Kindergarten

Curriculum/ Student Sample Work Special Education and Support Services

Materials and Handouts

Expectations Prior To Kindergarten

Be able to say first and last name when asked Be able to follow a direction given by an adult Be able to sit and listen for ten minutes Be able to focus on a task for five minutes Be able to demonstrate self-help skills for

snack time Be able to demonstrate self-help skills for

bathroom use and hand washing

Preparation For Kindergarten*Encourage independence with self-help activities

*Talk about school in a positive way*Discuss anxieties and reassure your child

*Encourage any attempts to read, write, and count*Practice opening lunch bags, lunch containers, typical

snack containers, juice boxes/juice bags*Discuss the lunch menu and the choices for

“hot lunch” prior to each school day*Practice snapping, buttoning, and zipping clothing and

tying shoes*Discuss use of bathrooms, sinks, and the importance of

washing hands properly*Discuss the importance of following the school rules

A Typical Day In Kindergarten

*90 minutes of Language Arts (Reading Readiness, “Treasures”, Phonemic Awareness, Writing, Listening Skills, Story Time)*60 minutes of Math*Integrated Science and Social Studies*5 “Specials” per week (Music, Art, Health/P.E. twice weekly, Library/Computer Lab) ~ 44 minute period

*Full Day session is the same as Grades 1 through 4 8:55am –3:25pm*44 minute special* 20 minute recess# and a 30 minute lunch #

* Snack Time

Full Day Program

# pending legislation

Kindergarten Curriculum

Mathematics: Growing With Mathematics

Reading: Treasures, Making Meaning, Core Literature

Writing: Interactive Writing, Journal Writing with Inventive Spelling

Integrated Science and Social Studies

Our Kindergarten Curriculum is based on the Math and Language Arts Expectations set by the CT Department of Education

Graph Sample

Number Writing in October

Number Writing in May

Writing Sample in September

Writing Sample in May

Scientifically Research Based Intervention (SRBI)

Tier 35%

Tier 215%

Tier 1 80%

Special Needs In Kindergarten

Director of Special Services:Laura Cyr

Assistant Director of Special Services:Laura Klimaszewski

Coordinator of Pupil Services:Anlise Donofrio

(203) 720-5265

Special Education Programming

In each elementary school,professionals from the Departmentof Special Services provide supports to children with identified disabilitiesaccording to their IndividualizedEducation Plans (IEP).

If you have concerns with yourchild’s learning or educationalexperience, please contact yourchild’s classroom teacher. Concernswill then be shared with the specialeducation team if necessary.

Support Services Include:Special Education TeachersSchool PsychologistsSpeech/Language PathologistsSocial WorkersOccupational TherapistsPhysical TherapistsParaprofessionals

Materials given to you this evening…

Handouts: Please take the time to read through this information. It will be beneficial to both you and your child.

Kindergarten -Helping Your Child Make the MoveCalendar 2012-2013Kindergarten Report Card / RubricSummer Reading is Fun 2012 PacketWhittemore Library InformationActivities to Improve Fine Motor SkillsBook to read to and with your childSRBI handout

Thank you for attending our Kindergarten Parent/Guardian

Orientation!

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or

email the school.Brian Hendrickson, Principal, hendricb@naugy.net Alison Noss, Secretary, nossa@naugy.net Mary Clarke, School Nurse, clarkem@naugy.net

HBES (203)720-5231HBES fax (203) 720-5234STA Bus Company (203) 729-4500