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Kindergarten

Published on Jan 07, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Kindergarten

We're so glad you're here!
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Welcome !

Ms. LeeAnne Kiehlbauch and Mrs. Kelly Christon

Nuts and Bolts of kindergarten

School Hours

  • 7:50am*- 2:33pm
  • Hot Shots: 6:30am-7:35am, 2:33pm-6pm
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transportation

  • Buses provided (EXCEPTION: open-enrolled students)
  • Parent Pick-Up
  • Before/After School Care (Hot Shots)

CURRICULUM

Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies
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Literacy: SuperKIDs!

  • District-wide Literacy curriculum
  • Research-based
  • High level of interest
  • Reading & Writing
  • Superkids! Online Fun

Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program

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  • Segmenting/Blending
  • Rhyming
  • Letter Recognition
  • Expression

Math

  • Number sense, number line, ordinal counting
  • Subitization & "How Many More"
  • Geometry: Shapes and Attributes, 2D/3D
  • Composing & Decomposing numbers: Understanding numbers and basis for addition and subtraction
  • Measurement: weight, height, etc.
  • Algebraic thinking: Patterns
  • Coins
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science

  • Physical, Life, & Earth Sciences
  • How objects move; what the sun's light does for life on Earth; sorting objects and organisms by physical properties/attributes
  • Climate vs. Weather
  • Adaptations of animals (camouflage)
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Social Studies

  • Becoming a Good School Citizen
  • Life Now & Then/Chronology
  • How geography affects lifestyle (ex., clothing)
  • Wants vs. Needs
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more curriculum...

  • Specials: Art, Music, & P.E.
  • Library
  • Recess
  • Discovery Centers
  • Fun Stuff like Show and Tell
  • Technology

Music

P.E.

Library

recess

Choice Time

Discovery Centers

Volunteers

Other Fun Activities

  • 100s Day Celebration
  • SuperKids' Day
  • Annual Performing Arts Field Trip

Final Curriculum Thoughts

  • Our curriculum is rigorous and in line with Colorado State standards
  • Above all else we value your child's individuality and meet them where they're at!!
  • Teach the WHOLE child (Second Step)
  • Services available (speech, literacy, OT)

Now what?

The Process after registration

Important Letter

  • In June, you will receive a letter
  • Fall Screening Time and Date
  • SAVE THIS LETTER!
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FAll screening

  • Meet one-on-one with kids
  • Quickly assess skills such as letters, sounds, shapes, numbers
  • Helps us determine class placements
  • Allows us to design instruction that meets individual needs ASAP
  • No tears...we want the kids to feel as comfortable as possible

first day of kindergarten

Starts 2 days later than the rest of the school

Questions?