TK/Kindergarten Orientation Parent Meeting Thursday, August 13, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TK/Kindergarten Orientation Parent Meeting

Thursday, August 13, 2020 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm Session will be recorded

Information from our Translators

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Panelists

• Dr. Vivian Ekchian, Superintendent
• Dr. Mary Mason, Executive Director, Educational Services
• Dr. Deb Rinder, Executive Director, Special Education
• Dr. Nancy Hong, Coordinator, FLAG Programs
• Beatriz Bautista, Director, Special Education
• Rebecca Johnson, District PTA President
• Jill Firstman, Coordinator, Teaching & Learning
• Kelly Stubbs, Coordinator, Student Services
• Kristine Tonoli , Principal, Mark Keppel VAPA Magnet
• Marilyn Hande, TK Teacher, Columbus Elementary
• Suzanne McDonnell, Kdg Teacher, Jefferson Elementary
• Rose Newman, Kdg Teacher, Glenoaks Elementary
• Robyn Wisinski, Kdg Teacher, Edison Elementary

Purpose/Objectives

• Share expectations of TK/Kdg instructional program and

how parents can help support their child at home

• Ask questions related to TK/Kindergarten expectations and

how to best prepare students for a successful school year

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District Videos & Resources for Parents

Many valuable resources and handouts on our district webpage: www.gusd.net/kindergarten District TK/Kindergarten Video

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Expectations for Distance Learning: AB 77 / SB 98

• 180 days of instruction for 2020-21
• Access to connectivity and devices for learning
• Aligned to grade level standards
• Daily live interaction and instruction
• Regular communication with parents
• Attendance taken daily
• Grading based on student performance

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Expectations for Distance Learning: AB 77 / SB 98

• Designated and integrated English Language Development
• Academic support for those performing under grade level

expectations

• Special Education and related services in accordance with students’

IEPs

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Features of the Instructional Schedule

• Live, synchronous sessions
• Whole Group Instruction
• Small Group Instruction
• Asynchronous learning with online and offline assignments
• Office Hours (one on one, parent - teacher, etc)
• Consistent, predictable schedule with common breaks

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Parent Participation & Support

• Parents provide a valuable support network for our

students.

• Working together we make the best team.
• Contact your school to find ways to be involved!

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Distance Learning

Distance Learning TK/Kdg Video

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Expectations for Students

• Be prepared with materials to participate in class
• Dress appropriately for class
• Sign-in to class on time and stay for its entirety
• Listen attentively
• Be actively engaged (ask questions, make comments, respond when

asked)

• Be respectful of others
• Complete assignments and turn them in on time

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Suggestions for Parent Support

• Find a quiet place for your child to learn at home
• Remove distractions from the learning space
• Know your child(ren)’s schedules for live or offline learning
• Know when/how to access your child(ren)’s teacher for support
• Ask for help when needed
• Read communications sent out by teachers, school, district
• Allow your child(ren) to make mistakes as they go through the

learning process

• Stay positive and exude a “can do” spirit

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1: How best can I prepare my child for TK/Kindergarten?

• Establish a home schedule
• bedtime routine
• morning routine
• Establish a school schedule
• designated area
• electronic device fully charged
• set up zoom meeting
• have supplies ready
• Communication
• stay in contact with your child’s teacher for support
• stay positive and encouraging

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2: What supplies does my child need in TK/Kindergarten?

• Crayons
• Pencils
• Blank paper
• Pencil sharpener (with large sharpening hole)
• Small whiteboard (9x12 inches)
• Thin whiteboard markers
• Glue
• Scissors
• Items for counting
• Dice
• A deck of cards

Some of these items may be provided by your school

Since some of these items may be provided by your school, you may want to wait and see what’s included in your distance-learning packet.

3: What readiness skills does my child need in TK/Kindergarten?

Children come to TK/K with a variety of readiness skills.

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Writing

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Letter recognition

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Beginning sounds

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Shapes and colors

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Fine Motor skills

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Cutting

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Reading readiness

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Attention and following directions

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Social skills.

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• 4. What does Kindergarten look like for my

child in distance learning?

• Daily schedule of online and offline lessons/activities
• Procedures and routines taught and reinforced
• Reading and writing
• Oral language literacy
• Number Sense and Numeracy
• Songs, chants, games, books with predictable patterns
• Opportunities to build independence and responsibility

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Thank You

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