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Otsego Elementary Kindergarten Open House Welcome Class of 2032 Parents & Students! ISD 728 Core Values We Believe That.... 1 ALL people have value. 2 Valuing and respecting differences strengthens the individual and the community. 3

SLIDE 1 Otsego Elementary Kindergarten Open House Welcome Class of 2032 Parents & Students!

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SLIDE 3 ISD 728 Core Values 1 ALL people have value. 2 Valuing and respecting differences strengthens the individual and the community. 3 People thrive when they feel connected, supported and affirmed. 4 Everyone can learn. 5 Hope inspires and empowers. 6 Lifelong learning is essential for personal growth. 7 Change is an opportunity for growth. We Believe That....

SLIDE 4 Our Kindergarten Teachers We have a sincere passion for working with all of our Kindergarten

students. Our core belief is all students can learn at high levels.

Every day, we enjoy adapting our lessons to meet our students' needs and learning preferences. Otsego Elementary is a school that promotes family involvement and works hard for the success of every child.

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SLIDE 6 Parent Engagement Our District’s technology won’t benefit just students. You will be able to access your child’s records through

ur easy-to-use Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

The Campus Parent Portal is a tool that provides real-time, secure online access to your student’s school information, including online report cards. You will also have the ability to engage regularilly with your child’s learning and growth with our Seesaw

platform. SeeSaw will be the primary tool used to

communicate class information, resources and announcements.

SLIDE 7 Busing ISD 728 contracts with Vision of Elk River to provide transportation services for ISD 728 students. They are committed to providing the highest degree of safe and efficient transportation to and from each of our schools. If your child will be riding a bus, Vision will send you the route information by mid-August.

SLIDE 8 Meals Our food service provider, Southwest Foodservice Excellence, provides federally-approved nutritious meals each school day. Our healthy school menus include food produced locally in Minnesota. Meals are divided into grain, meat, fruit, vegetables and milk. We even have an online system, PayPams that allows you to make payments easily anytime or anywhere. The meal prices, while federally mandated, are affordable for most and include a payment plan. Families can also confidentially apply online for free and reduced meals.

SLIDE 9 EdVenture Club ISD728 Enrichment Childcare Thanks to our award winning Community Education department, your family can take advantage of EdVenture Club, our district’s before and after-school child care program. EdVenture Club combines fun enrichment activities with extended hours for your convenience right at your child’s school!

Morning Program: 6:00 am- Start of School
Afternoon Program: End of School- 6:00 pm
Non-School Days: grades K-5
EdVenture Club Summer: grades K-5, June-Aug.
Inclement Weather Care: grades K-5, on days school is

canceled by ISD728) For rates and more information visit www.728communityed.com

SLIDE 10 ISD 728 Community Education As part of ISD 728 for more than 40 years, Community Education promotes citizen involvement and lifelong learning through classes, programs and services. Community Education offers a variety

f youth enrichment, academic, arts,

sports, fitness, safety and aquatic classes for your soon-to-be kindergartner or your whole family. Visit www.728communityed.org for a list of classes and offerings!

SLIDE 11 Info from Health Services Tina Spanier, RN Linda Hol, Health Clerk

SLIDE 12 School Specific Highlights

Building-wide PBIS
Minnesota Reading Corps
Minnesota Math Corps
Title I Teachers and Assistants
Counselor and Social Workers
Fun and educational field trips

SLIDE 13 School Specific Highlights

School Carnival
Walk-a-thon
PAC
Student Council
Girls on the Run
School Spirit Days
Watch D.O.G.S.

SLIDE 14 Ready for K Newsletter Starting in December you will be receiving a monthly newsletter/postcard that will include:

Important dates.
Information on your parent portal and seesaw

accounts.

Tips and at home lessons to help your child be

K-Ready.

Highlights on District events.

SLIDE 15 How do I know if my child is Kindergarten Ready?

5 years old

BEFORE ON or

SLIDE 16 Emotional & Social Skills

Gets along with others, shares, plays

and takes turns

Takes care of toilet needs

independently

Demonstrates self-help skills

(buttons and zippers)

Can dress for outside
Plays independently
Pays attention to a short story
Remembers directions
Separates easily from parent

SLIDE 17 Cognitive Skills

Repeats simple rhymes or songs
Uses 5-6 word sentences
Can express needs and be understood
Recognizes some letters of the

alphabet

Can recognize numerals 0-10
Can count out loud to 20
Can recognize 8 basic colors
Understands terms such as:

big and little and up and down

SLIDE 18 Motor Skills

Alternates feet walking down stairs
Can run, jump and hop
Can throw and catch a ball
Draws/colors, beyond a simple

scribble

Uses scissors, pencils, crayons, glue

and glue sticks carefully

Can name and copy a square,

circle, triangle and rectangle

Can cut out simple shapes

SLIDE 19 Work Skills

Keeps hands, arms and feet to self

playing with others

Waits appropriately
Uses materials and toys respectfully,

purposefully and appropriately

Stays on task

For a full list, visit: www.isd728.org/Kindergarten

SLIDE 20 The kindergarten timeline Here’s a recommended schedule your family can follow to make sure your child is ready for their first day of school: 1 After your child’s 3rd birthday, schedule an appointment with Early Childhood Screening. 2 In November, attend a Kindergarten Information Night and register your child using the online registration application available now at www.isd728.org/Kindergarten. 3 In June, have your child immunized. 4 In July, fill out the daycare transportation form. 5 In August, you will receive your teacher, class and school bus information. Register for our extended day program and attend your school’s open house! 6 In September, the adventure begins! December-June, work on learning letters, numbers, and independence. 7

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