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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
• The first day of kindergarten
is an exciting and important
milestone in the lives of
children and their families.
Kindergarten provides a
solid foundation for
academic achievement
and success in elementary
school and beyond.
A Typical MorningArrival, attendance
Morning meeting,
calendar
Read aloud
Writing
Reading
Fundations
Snack
PE/music/art
computers/library
A Typical Afternoon• Lunch & Recess
• Rest time
• Math lessons
• Science/SS
• Open Centers
• Read aloud/
songs/poems
• Pack up for home
Students with special needs
• Primary Individual Growth Class
• Self Contained Class- 12:1:1
• Strive Program Class- 8:1:3
• In Strive we utilize ABA
methodologies.
• Uses IEP driven goals for identified
students in conjunction with grade
level curriculum.
• Mainstreams for specials and lunch
and field trips with general
education classes.
Routines
Snacks – send in one healthy snack each day
Lunch Procedures, my school bucks, purchasing
LABEL everything, lunchbox, snack bag, coat,
sweatshirt
All kindergarteners have a TOTE bag or
backpack, large enough to hold all their
belongings and their jacket.
Help your child to be independent by trying
things at home. Can they manage getting their
shoes on and off, zip/snap their pants, open their
lunchbox?
Field Trips
Schmitt’s Pumpkin Farm
Shelter Rock library
Garvies Point Preserve
for beach ecology
Parent chaperones
make it possible!!
In-house special
events, yoga, pARTy art
class, Starlab
Kindergarten Field Day
How Can I Help My Child Get Ready for
Kindergarten?• As you get your child ready for school,
have a set bedtime, 8:00 is good for five year olds.
• Routines at home: homework spot, pencils, supplies for successful homework
• Fundations home packets, math homework, show and tell
• Read to your child daily. 10 minutes or more each day is ideal. Raz Kids program for all students is a great resource.
• We provide most school supplies in kindergarten.
Science
Project Lead the Way
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Traditional Science Units
Hands-on investigations
Thinking like a scientist
Plant Life Cycle
Five Senses
Weather
Educating the Whole Child
Basic academic skills reading, writing, math
Critical thinking and problem solving
Social skills –communication skills,
getting along with others
Citizenship – learning about community life
Physical health and mindfulness
Social-Emotional health – build self-
confidence, respect for others, kindness and compassion
Appreciation of literature, art, music
Orientation Day(Meet and Greet)
Wednesday, August 28
This is a time for the children to see their classroom and teacher
before school begins. Parent and child visit the class together
then can tour the building.
Please bring ALL requested documents so your child can
begin the first day with everything in order, to facilitate a smooth transition. Bring their
rest time blanket also.
Three sessions for the meet and greet, you will be given a time between 10:30 and 12:00 for your small group
visit.
First Day of Kindergarten• Tuesday September 3, 2019.
• Half Day, morning only.
• Buses run for the special kindergarten
dismissal.
• Bring a healthy snack, not lunch.
• First weeks of school - please be consistent
with dismissals to create routine and a feeling
of security for your child.
Parents and teachers are partners. We hope your
child enjoys kindergarten while learning and thriving
at Searingtown.Thank you.