Kindergarten OrientationBuena Vista Spanish Immersion Elementary
August 24, 2015
Principal: Juan CuadrosTeachers: Maestra Mares, Maestra Sanguino & Maestra Steeb
90/10 Spanish Immersion Program Model
Spanish 90%
English 10%
Language Acquisition
• 7-10 years• Language transfers• Parent help/support students if English only
English Language Development
• Languages other than English spoken at home• English Language Proficiency Assessment
(ELPA) • Pull out instruction/SLD• Small group instruction• Kindergarten-5th grade
Who are all the adults in class?
• Educational assistants• Practicum student
Maestra Lovinger Maestra Salinas
Kindergarten Standards
• Common Core State Standards• Semester 1 report card likely to have many N
grades (does not meet standard).• http://www.corestandards.org/
Assessment
• Kindergarten Readiness Assessment• EasyCBM (English)• EasyCBM (Spanish)• Teacher created assessments• Please schedule an assessment appointment
Preparing Your Child
• Conversation• Strategies– Eyes– Body language– Observe– Help
Kindergarten School Day
• 8:05 Line up in the cafeteria• 8:20 Report to office for a tardy slip• 2:20 Dismissal • 1:20 Dismissal (Wednesday ONLY)
Absences
• Report absence to office– 541-790-6525
• Should I keep my child home?– Fever, Vomit, Diarrhea, YES!– Minor aches and pains, NO!– Student must be fever free (without medicine) for
24 hours before returning to school.
Classroom Snacks
• Water bottle– Water ONLY– NO flavored drinks
• Healthy snacks– Open lunchbox and snack without assistance
• No nuts or products containing nuts!!!!!
Dismissal
• Dismissal tags must be on backpack.• Changes must be received in writing. – Verbal notices NOT accepted– Email notice accepted no less than one week in
advance. • Be sure students know the name of the
person picking them up!• Do NOT be late to pick up students!
Dismissal
• Students dismissed from front of building• If you you have other students to pick up wait
outside.• Pause park-leave middle lane empty– Stand next to your car– Teachers will send students to you
• You may NOT pick up students in middle lane• Teachers are NOT available during dismissal.
Volunteers
• Background check• Fluent in language of instruction• Sign up at Curriculum Night (October 1)
Helping Develop Independence
• Nose blowing• Hand washing• Shoe tying• Dressing• Develop a bedtime routine.– Students need a lot of SLEEP!!
• Label clothing• Students need to know their full legal name• Complete name change card, if necessary
Birthdays
• Acknowledged during classroom meeting• NO treats• Birthday party invitations – Please give to classroom teacher to distribute– Will be sent home in Homework folder
Homework
• In Spanish!• Read to your child.• Full size backpack
The First Day of School
• First week of school– Half of attend on September 9 and 11, only– Half attend on September 10 and 11, only
• You may walk your child to class on the first day.– You may stay and take pictures until the tardy bell
rings at 8:20.– At 8:20 we will say goodbye to you.
Contacting Teachers
• Email is the best way to contact teachers.• Allow 2-3 school days for a response• Maestra Mares: [email protected]• Maestra Sanguino: [email protected]• Maestra Steeb: [email protected]
Photo credits• Maestra Lovinger by Maestra Sanguino• Nuts by http://www.glossophilia.org/?p=7704• Candles by http://trucosdemamas.com/fiestas-de-cumpleanos-como-celebrarlas-sin-arruinarte/• Orange slice fish by www.meetthedubiens.com