Welcome!!! Please have your child listen to a story while you go around to the different tables!! Be sure to get your Tic Tac Toe Board signed and to turn it in to Ms. Moss’s table for door prizes
WELCOME TO OUR Incoming Falcons WORKSHOP Frederick County Public Schools North Frederick Elementary School
Your Questions?? Please write down any questions that you may have on the sticky note and we will address these at the end of the presentation.
Schedule Today: 9:00 — 9:10- Parents and children in the Media Center. Going to different sections, getting tic tac toe signed/ parent and students get same colored name tags 9:15-9:35 - Parent Presentation in Media Center Children with teachers in the K classrooms 9:40-10:25- Sessions to model activities to do this summer 10:25-10:30 all families return to the Media Center- Parents get their packets, evaluations and falcons. We will be picking families for door prizes and answering any questions
Schedule Today 5:00-5:30- Parents and children in the Media Center. Going to different sections, getting tic tac toe signed/ parent and students get same colored name tags 5:30-5:50 - Parent Presentation in Media Center Children with teachers in the K classrooms 6:00-6:50- Sessions to model activities to do this summer 6:55- all families return to the Media Center- Parents get their packets, evaluations and falcons. We will be picking families for door prizes and answering any questions
FCPS Vision Statement All children will meet or exceed the standards established by the Essential Curriculum as well as develop their unique potential and the dispositions necessary for a successful learner: confidence, curiosity, creativity and self-direction.
NFES Vision Our purpose at North Frederick Elementary School is to provide a safe, engaging, and rigorous learning environment where our students develop the habits of mind necessary to analyze, synthesize, and persevere using real-world problem solving skills to be college and career ready. We, the students of NFES, are partners in learning by positively contributing to a safe school environment conducive to success for ALL students. We respect our fellow Falcons and work together to solve problems, encouraging one another every day. As NFES Falcons we take responsibility for our own success and work to overcome obstacles through productive struggles and goal setting. Through collaboration, verbal discourse and the use of technology we are active and responsible participants in our own learning process. We, the staff of NFES, utilize multicultural practices, progressive educational research, and multiple measures of data collection to refine daily instructional practices in order to meet the needs of our diverse learners. Frequent specific feedback is provided in order to aid students in developing their own personal strengths, addressing misconceptions and taking pride in their growth as learners. We are responsible for guiding the learning process, setting goals and evaluating the outcomes. We ensure a collaborative environment committed to continual communication and growth among students, staff, families and community members. The focus of NFES is for students to become vested in applying their learning to prepare for tackling real world 21st century challenges and empowering students to pursue their dreams.
North Frederick Elementary School’s Motto Believe! Achieve! Succeed !
The 4 “R’s Be Ready! Be Respectful! Be Responsible! Embrace Rigor! Freddy Ready Behavior !!!!
Children are at the “Heart” of Every Decision!!!!!!
Example Kindergarten Schedule 8:00-8:20 Arrival/School-wide Breakfast 8:20-8:50 Morning Message, Calendar, Whole Group 8:50-10:10 Language Arts/ Reading Instruction 10:10-10:45 Science/ Social Studies 10:50-11:20 Lunch 11:20 12:10 Writing Workshop 12:10-12:30 Recess 12:35-1:15 Specials 1:15-2:45 Math 2:47 Dismissal
Attendance is very important! Please have your child here at school on time- instruction begins at 8:20- doors open at 8:00- children have the option to eat breakfast here so the earlier we get them here, the better – except conferences in p.m. Reading instruction missed when late If your child is out, please send a note explaining the absence upon his/her return If a child is out more than 10 days, a doctor note is required for each absence after that
Attendance is very important! Establishing consistency with attendance helps to ensure that students develop good habits for the workforce If there is anxiety etc. about school, please let us know, we are happy to assist. Incentives for absolutely perfect attendance and 2 or less days a quarter. School calendar was given now to use to schedule appointments, vacations etc.
Parent Communication Thursday Folders “Going Green” E-mail Find Out First Remind 101 Marquee Rolling TV in front lobby 1 st -5 th - Student Agendas/ K- Weekly letters/ progress reports Fall conferences/ contact parents anytime
Our instructional model is flexible. Children may be moved out of classrooms for math and language arts based on student needs. Children may not be with the same class/teacher all day or all year.
Language Arts • Children will receive reading instruction in a whole group and small group setting, and practice skills independently. • When not working in small group with the teacher, students will be engaged in “literacy centers” around the room.
Writer’s Workshop • Children write daily about their lives and personal experiences • Teachers conference with students about writing individually and in small groups
Specials P.E. Music Art Media (Library) Computer- keyboarding- 3 rd grade
Math Students will receive math instruction in whole group and small group. Students will practice skills independently or with partners as well as participate in numeracy centers.
Fostering independence and problem solving skills are an important aspect to our kindergarten program!!!
Ways to help foster independence in your child: Putting on a coat and zipping it Independent toileting skills Opening a straw and milk carton Following directions Unpacking things from a bag and putting away Sitting quietly for short intervals
Getting Ready for Kindergarten… What are some skills that my child should know when entering kindergarten? *Recognize some letters/sounds in random order (especially the ones in his/her name!) *Write his/her name *Recognize numbers 0 – 10 and count a group of objects to match the number *Rote count to 20 *Color and shape naming
Not all children will have the same level of skills, so we will provide … -Individual and small group differentiated instruction -Trained parent volunteers -Reading intervention
If your child enters kindergarten with advanced skills in language arts he/she will have … -Opportunities to write at ability level with individual conferencing -Individual and small group differentiated instruction -Appropriately leveled reading materials
Help Your Child Get Ready For K K indle excitement about K. Visit the school and meet the teacher. I nvite new school friends home to play and build strong friendships. N ever forget safety. Talk to your child about bus and walking safety. D iscuss what your child will be learning – colors/ numbers/ shapes/ letters E xplore the neighborhood together. Talk about the world you live in. R eview the good behavior expected such as turn taking and following rules G et involved in your child’s school and PTA. A nswer your child’s questions about school. R ead to your child daily. Visit the library. T urn every day into a learning experience. Encourage your child to eat well and to get on a regular sleeping schedule N otice the new things your child is learning and praise him/her
Common Questions Will there be naps? No naps. Students are developmentally ready for a full day of age appropriate instruction Are there bathrooms in the classrooms We have bathrooms in every classroom When will school start for students? The doors are open at 8:00 and instruction begins at 8:20. Dismissal begins at 2:47. Why am I coming this summer? Allows the teachers to get the back to school assessments completed prior to school starting- chance to talk to the community liaison about any questions
Does my child attend school on half-days and 2-hour early dismissal days? Yes, students will attend the same times as other students? When will I find out about what bus my child will ride? This information will be posted on our website and the front of the school in August When will I find out my child’s teacher? You will receive a letter with this information in August.
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