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    This document provides information to parents about kindergarten at Martin School. It introduces the teachers and gives an overview of the curriculum, including programs for math, literacy, phonics and self-regulation. It discusses assessments, important dates, school routines for arrival, dismissal, lunch and snacks. Suggestions are provided for how parents can support their child's learning at home.

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    This document provides information to parents about kindergarten at Martin School. It introduces the teachers and gives an overview of the curriculum, including programs for math, literacy, phonics and self-regulation. It discusses assessments, important dates, school routines for arrival, dismissal, lunch and snacks. Suggestions are provided for how parents can support their child's learning at home.

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    Welcome to

    martin school!
    We look forward to working with
    your child.
    Mrs. McKay
    • Introduction
    • CORI Forms
    • Tour the school after classroom visits
    PTO Transportation
    Kindergarten Curriculum
    Overview
    Mrs. Tracey Archambault - Teacher
    Mrs. Laura Miguel - Teacher
    Mrs. Sherman - Teacher
    TBA- Teacher
    Everyday math
    Math Program: McGraw Hill Program- Everyday Math

    ★ Hands-on
    ★ Manipulatives
    ★ Number Sense
    ★ Numeral Formation
    ★ Counting, Addition and Subtraction
    ★ Geometry
    ★ Measurement and Data
    St math
    ★ PreK-8 visual instruction program

    ★ Equitable access to kindergarten mathematics standards through “vide0


    game” style levels with no language barriers at all

    ★ Challenging puzzles, interactive problem-solving, and instant feedback

    ★ Each child moves through the program at their own pace


    ● Kindergarten is using the myView literacy program
    which focuses on developing reading, writing, speaking,
    and listening skills.
    ● myView is used K-5 district wide
    ● We use anchor charts, songs, poems, turn and talk
    opportunities, journal writing, individual readers and
    other activities to help your child develop reading and
    language skills
    fundations
    ★ A multi-sensory, systematic program for grades K-3

    ★ Targets critical foundational skills, such as:


    ○ Phonemic awareness
    ○ Phonics/word study
    ○ High frequency word study
    ○ Reading fluency
    ○ Vocabulary
    ○ Comprehension strategies
    ○ Handwriting
    ○ Spelling
    High Frequency Words
    Why teach High Frequency Words?
    ★ High frequency words are words that occur most frequently in reading and
    writing Sight words do not “sound out”, so they are stumbling blocks for
    beginning readers
    ★ A solid word foundation allows for better fluency, comprehension and
    confidence
    ★ Building a child’s high frequency and sight word vocabulary will also build
    their writing vocabulary
    How will my child be evaluated?
    ★ Informal assessments and observations
    ★ DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
    ★ Fundations Unit Assessments
    ★ Math Acadience Trimester Assessments
    ★ DIBELS

    Information is shared with parents via:

    ★ Parent conferences
    ★ Report cards
    self regulation
    Without self regulation with self regulation
    self regulation and executive functioning
    ★ Teaches children to self-regulate emotions, physical behavior, social
    ★ Interactions, and control cognitive processes (pay attention)
    ★ Emphasizes the importance of oral language development as a necessary
    beginning to learning to read and write
    ★ Kids talk MORE and teachers talk LESS
    ★ Taking turns, sharing, managing emotions, taking care of materials
    ★ Staying focused and completing tasks
    ★ Learning and applying academic concepts independently
    How can you support self-regulation at home?
    ★ Set up routines that get children involved in remembering steps in a
    sequence, and planning what comes next
    ★ Encourage children to talk to themselves to remember
    ★ Act out play stories at home
    ★ Write, write, write
    ★ And of course, read together!
    School Routines
    and Expectations
    Please feel free to contact us at the following emails:
    Mrs. A - [email protected]
    • Note
    Mrs. Miguel - [email protected]
    • Phone
    Mrs. Sherman- [email protected]
    • E-mail
    Teacher- TBA

    • Please don’t hesitate to


    contact us with any
    questions or concerns
    Important Dates

    ► K Orientation August 30th


    -Students and parents get to meet and greet with
    their teachers

    ► First Day of School August 31st

    ► Parent Teacher Conferences October 18+19


    Arrival & Dismissal
    ► Arrival 8:45
    ► Walkers/Car riders is at the back entrance of the main lobby
    ► Please make sure arrival and dismissal information is
    updated with your child’s teacher
    ► Dismissal
    ► Walkers/car riders 2:55 (siblings may be at a different time)
    ► Bus/champions 3:05

    ► Please make sure whomever is picking up your child


    has permission to do so and has there photo ID when
    picking up ….EVERY day
    Lunch and Snack

    * Review what your child will have for lunch each day.
    * Practice opening straws, twisting water bottle caps,
    opening fruit cup containers, and so on.
    * Keep snacks and lunch separate.
    * Don’t forget utensils.
    * Lunch Codes will be emailed to you for ordering lunches
    * How to pay for lunch…

    http://seekonk.sharpschool.com/home
    Extra Snacks and Clothes
    Please bring in an extra snack in a labeled ziplock
    baggie. Please do the same with the extra set of
    clothes.
    These baggies are okay HOWEVER the zipper locked baggies are much easier
    to close.
    Extra Snacks and Clothes
    ● Please practice putting on coats, sweatshirts, zipping,
    buttoning, and tying shoes.
    ● Pack a small baggie of extra snacks in the event that your
    child forgets one.

    I think I can, I can do it!


    I think I can!
    Why do children need a backpack?
    • Backpacks increase
    the chances of
    receiving notices.
    • Please check your
    child’s backpack each
    night.
    • Please make sure your
    child’s backpack is not
    too heavy for them.
    How should my child dress for school?
    • Comfort
    • Layers
    • Appropriate Footwear-
    NO FLIP FLOPS
    • Consider the weather
    • Extra set of clothes in
    labeled, gallon size
    bag
    Homework

    • Read to or with your child daily


    • Review high frequency words
    daily
    Assigned Teacher and Class Supplies
    ► Students will be notified of their new Kindergarten
    Teacher in August.

    ► Around this same date, your child’s teacher will reach


    out with classroom wish list of items and other class
    specific information.
    Any Questions?

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