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1 Welcome to Kindergarten & TK at Deerfield

2 We Are Your Teachers ROOM A ROOM B AM Kindergarten Mrs. Whippo AM Kindergarten Mrs. Lauren PM TK Mrs. Farajian PM Kindergarten Mrs. Cole

3 Important People Admin Assistant Mrs. Barton Principal Dr. Hatchel Health Clerk Mrs. Robertson Assistant Principal Mrs. Smith Head Custodian Mr. Ruben Clerk Mrs. Saucedo registration questions

4 PTA Technology, Lunchtime Activities, Classroom Supplies, Assemblies, Sports Equipment, Field Trips, etc. etc. etc.!!! PTA provides VALUABLE SUPPORT for our Deerfield Students! Please join with a minimum donation of only $15! PTA Link (click here) Additional donations are greatly appreciated!

5 AM PM Schedule Link: AM Kindergarten PM Kindergarten & TK Deerfield Bell Schedule 8:10-11:30 Recess: 10:00-10:20 M, Tu, Th, F 11:20-2:45 Recess: 1:15-1:40 Attendance Line: (949) Wed. & Modified 10:30-1:50 Recess: 12:00-12:20

6 Arriving & Departing Link: Drop-Off Pick-Up Procedures

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10 Behavior GOAL: Teach Life Skills by embedding them in daily learning Reward Positive Behavior & Good Choices Kindergarten Clip Charts & TK-Sticker Charts Falcon 5 Friday Deerfield Prize Cart Treasure Chest Marble Jar Parties Special Surprises

11 Communication Communication Folder - DAILY Going home: Classwork, information, etc. Coming in: Notes, book orders, forms, etc. - most efficient, fastest Kindergarten Website Classroom Canvas Pages Sign-Up Genius Conferences Deerfield Website Report Cards Falcon Flyer s

12 Report cards & Parent Conferences Report Cards are available through Parent Portal at the end of each Trimester October 21 - November 2 mandatory March optional

13 Snack & Recess Think Healthy Dress for MOVEMENT! Sandwich Fruit Vegetables Brain Food! :) Sneakers Comfortable clothes Manageable (for self-care needs) Please avoid: Sugar Chemicals Empty calories :( Please avoid: Tricky snaps/buttons Tight clothes * kids grow! Uncomfortable shoes

14 Birthdays & Class Parties Birthdays! Class Parties & Special Events! We sing to our Birthday Kid! Donation Envelopes (October) Optional: Goodie Bags/Small Gifts or book donation *no food items, please Read s from your teacher and Dr. Hatchel! Check our web site often!

15 Parent Volunteers WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS Work with Children Help with Prep Work Help with Classroom Organization/Procedures Get to know your Child's New Kindergarten Friends Make new Big People Friends :) Make your child sooooo Proud! Have More FUN than you ever IMAGINED! Room Mom?

16 Health & Personal Needs Name on EVERYTHING - especially sweaters, jackets, backpacks, etc. Sick children will be sent home - We share EVERYTHING! Teach your child to sneeze/cough into their elbow. Your child must be able to take care of their own toileting needs and re-dress themselves. Students are required to wash their hands in the restroom. ALL medical needs/conditions must be on file with the nurse Medications are kept in the Health Office

17 TK Presentation Continues in Classroom A

18 Kindergarten Curriculum Kindergarten Expectations A Study on Praise and Mindsets Common Core Standards

19 Each Child is taught at their Instructional Level Reading Phonemic Awareness Letter Recognition Blending/Segmenting Speaking & Listening Vocabulary Development Comprehension A Child Becomes a Reader SCHOOL Read Alouds Leveled Reading Groups Guided Reading Independent Reading Close Reads HOME Phonics Library Books Read to your Child Reading Logs Scholastic Book Orders

20 How to Hold a Pencil! Phonetic Spelling Writing Journal Writing Guided Writing Dictation Kindergarten GENRES Opinion Writing Informative Writing Narrative Writing First, first sounds= m d s a n Next, first & last sounds = mi dg ss at nt Learn to form letters (click here for guide) Then, middle sounds = Mi dog sleps at nit. Learn to segment sounds (break words into individual sounds) Finally, sight words = My dog sleps at nit. Learn to blend (put sounds together to form words)

21 Math McGraw Hill: My Math Manipulatives Counting to 100 by 1 s & 10 s Addition & Subtraction to 10 Place Value to Measure, Compare & Classify Objects Identify & model 2D & 3D Shapes

22 Science & Social Studies Earth Science: Trees Physical Science: Wood & Paper Life Science: Animals 2 x 2 Citizenship Calendar National & State Symbols Community Helpers

23 Other Curriculum Music Art Library Computer Lab P.E.

24 Technology Primary Apps/Sites ST Math Starfall GAFE Nearpod Kahoot Epic Books Technology Etiquette Keyboard & Mouse Digital Citizenship Canvas Google Classroom

25 Homework Homework Folder - Goes Home Monday Comes back Friday Choose a special Place & Time 15 minutes per day - plus, 20 minutes listening to parent read Review Classwork Daily Posted on Website every Friday (click here for example) Children need practice doing their own homework!

26 Supply List & Donations Kindergarten 2016/17 Supply List Amazon Wish List (search for you teacher s on the School Wish List) Donors Choose

27 Thank You for Coming! Questions? We would appreciate your help placing chairs on the racks.

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