Welcome to the 2015 Kindergarten Parent Meeting

Kindergarten TeachersMs. Geraghty-room 111

(kgeraghty@bcps.org)Mrs. Lapriola-room 107

(clapriola@bcps.org)Mrs. Mathis-room 106

(smathis@bcps.org)Ms. Menton-room 110

(jmenton@bcps.org)Principal- Mr. Byers

KRAWhat is KRA???

The KRA is designed to determine entering student’s skills and abilities as described by end-of-pre-kindergarten standards; identify individual children’s needs and supports; assist teachers with data-driven instructional planning, intervention, and enrichment; inform decision-makers about professional development needs; inform prior-care stakeholders; and provide families with information about their children’s learning and development. The KRA is aligned to the essential domains of school readiness and is composed of three item types: selected response, performance task and an observational rubric.

Gradual Entry 2015 KRA Assessment Appointment

August 24-27 One hour time period Letter will be sent out in early July with your day and time

Orientation Day Friday, August 28 Last names A-M 10:00 am to 11:00am Last names N-Z 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Half Day Monday August 31 9:00-11:30am No Lunch No transportation

First Full Day of School Tuesday, September 1 9:00-3:45 Consistency- Bus, Walker, Aftercare

General InformationT-Shirts

Wear on first full day Tuesday, September 1, 2015Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

TagsSuppliesPTA

Please consider joining and supporting WESSummer Play Date and Boo-Hoo Breakfast

SPD- Thursday August 13Boo-Hoo breakfast-Monday August 31

What Can You Do This Summer?Read with your childVisit the libraryRecite nursery rhymesSing learning songs (alphabet)Have child summarize their daysPlay hide and seek (practice counting)Ipads/Smartphones…readiness appsSee folder for optional additional readiness

activities

Questions???Thank you all for coming tonight! We look forward to a fun, exciting school year!!