Kindergarten Round-Up 2014 -2015 Welcome to Mahtomedi Schools

Kindergarten Round-Up 2014 -2015 Welcome to Mahtomedi Schools!

Kindergarten Staff § § Mrs. Valerie Brass Mrs. Beth Hommes Mrs. Sue Kuchar Mrs. Michlyn Newman § § § Mrs. Lisa Mathies Mrs. Jeanna Warren Mrs. Paula Tansom Mrs. Sue Robinson Mrs. Karen Goff

The Kindergarten Team § kindergarten teachers work and plan as a team § core curriculum, thematic units, special events, toys and field trips are shared

What is Kindergarten?

Literacy Read Well § § § § concepts of print alphabetic knowledge phonemic awareness phonics fluency comprehension vocabulary Literacy is taught in homeroom classes (heterogeneous grouping) and during literacy blocks (homogeneous grouping).

Math Expressions § Standards based instruction § Hands-On learning Students use objects, drawings, conceptual language and real-world situations to build number sense and mathematical ideas.

Science Foss Science § trees § paper § wood § fabric § seasons/weather

Social Studies § me § family § my school § community § geography

Social Responsive Classroom greetings sharing activities news & announcements § guided discovery § rules and procedures § § § C. A. R. E. S.

Art § Creativity § small motor skills § following directions § specialist

Media/Technology Media § library skills § computer lab/tech skills § book check-out § specialist

Music § movement and action songs § singing in large group § playing instruments § specialist

Phy-Ed Gym § large motor skills § group games § health/fitness § specialist

World Language Spanish § basic vocabulary § clothing, colors, body parts, numbers, classroom words § culture of Mexico § specialist

Centers Center Time § science § math § language arts § art § social studies § writing

Choice Time § manipulatives § art center § block area § writing center § book corner § snack § dramatic play § sensory tables

Very Important Person V. I. P. § § self-esteem oral expression room helper brings a nutritious snack to share with the class

Themes Off and Running Safety Sense Fall Frolic Me and My World Winter Wonderland Whatever the Weather § Read Across America § § § § Famous Folks § Spring Fling § Growing Up Healthy

How can I be involved in the classroom? Volunteer § § § § center time field trips special days donations guest speaker lunchroom/recess sledding

Field Trips § § § Fire Station Apple Orchard Library Post Office Nature Center Hospital

Special Days § § § § Dad’s (Guy) Day Mom’s (Gal) Day Grandparent’s Day Fall Frolic Winter Frolic Spring Frolic Read Across America Week § Valentine’s Day/Friendship Day § 100 Days of School § Kindergarten Program § Summer Fun Day

Supplies § § § community supplies unlabeled back pack take home folder early start on shopping

How do I prepare my child for kindergarten? § recommended skills for entering kindergarten § handwriting § name practice

How do I prepare myself for kindergarten? § encourage independence § encourage responsibility § calendars and communication

Transportation § Scheduling the Bus § At the end of August, bus schedules will be finalized and postcards will mailed to homes. § No changes will be made in the bus schedules the first two weeks of school.

Dates to Remember § Open House § Thursday, August 28 th (tentative date) § Kindergarten Skills Assessments § Individual Appointments/No School for Kindergartners § Tuesday, September 2 nd § Wednesday, September 3 rd § First Day of Kindergarten § Thursday, September 4 th

Wildwood Online www. wildwood. mahtomedi. k 12. mn. us § Regular Updates § School Calendar § Curriculum § Staff Directory § Health Services § Volunteer Info § Lunch Menu § Internet Links § Class Placement Survey § Sign up for weekly announcements

? ? Questions ? ? Check out our website at: www. wildwood. mahtomedi. k 12. mn. us Wildwood School: 651 -407 -2100 Principal: Mark Hamre Principal’s Secretary: Nanette Chow Office Receptionist: Judy Burshten WW Health: Lunch Questions: 651 -407 -2137 Ann Menier 651 -407 -2169 Contact: Julia Klein Gloria Fong 651 -407 -2104 District Office: 651 -407 -2000 School Psychologist Contact: Joe Pendleton 651 -407 -2122 Community Education: 651 -407 -2037 Bus Questions: 651 -407 -7684 M. A. C. Child Care: 651 -407 -2150 Contact: Meg Klabunde