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Kindergarten 2013-14

Kindergarten 2013-14

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

• Instructions for kindergarten parents  • Purchased passes are required to ride the school bus

• Annual pass: $160.00 = .88 cents per day. Other options are available

• Bus stops will be assigned by the transportation department

• Students are required to present a note if they are getting off the bus at a stop that is not their “home to school” stop (2 days notice)

• Parent or guardian (18 years or older) must be at bus stop to pick up K-1st grade students from the bus

• Backpacks must sized to fit comfortably in students lap while seated on the bus

• Be five (5) minutes early to your bus stop

• Instructions for kindergarten parents  • Purchased passes are required to ride the school bus

• Annual pass: $160.00 = .88 cents per day. Other options are available

• Bus stops will be assigned by the transportation department

• Students are required to present a note if they are getting off the bus at a stop that is not their “home to school” stop (2 days notice)

• Parent or guardian (18 years or older) must be at bus stop to pick up K-1st grade students from the bus

• Backpacks must sized to fit comfortably in students lap while seated on the bus

• Be five (5) minutes early to your bus stop

After School After School

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Healthy Kids Learn BetterHealthy Kids Learn BetterThe TTUSD Student Wellness Policy: Reinforces nutrition and health lessons taught in the

classroom. Helps to support a healthy school environment and

wellness culture. Creates excitement about healthy foods and activity. Provides guidelines and suggestions to implement

healthy celebrations, fundraising, and activity at school.

The Guide to the Student Wellness Policy is available at the Food Service Table and on www.ttusd.org under Food Service Department.

The TTUSD Student Wellness Policy: Reinforces nutrition and health lessons taught in the

classroom. Helps to support a healthy school environment and

wellness culture. Creates excitement about healthy foods and activity. Provides guidelines and suggestions to implement

healthy celebrations, fundraising, and activity at school.

The Guide to the Student Wellness Policy is available at the Food Service Table and on www.ttusd.org under Food Service Department.

K camp Summer schoolK camp Summer school

When: July 15- August 9 5 days a week; M-F4 hours a day

Who: Incoming K studentsIncoming TK students1 class incoming 1st at each site1 class incoming 2nd

Where: Truckee Elementary orTahoe Lake Elementary

What: School ReadinessEarly Literacy

Logistics: Bussing availableFood Services availableTWISign up tonight! Lmallonee@ttusd.org (530) 582-2500 Ext. 2538

• Academic• Social

• Emotional• Physical

ReadinessReadiness

• Age Requirement (5 by Oct. 1)• Development• Social Readiness

– share– take turns– play cooperatively with others

• Emotional Readiness – separate from family– participate & take risks– appropriate energy / activity level for school

• Age Requirement (5 by Oct. 1)• Development• Social Readiness

– share– take turns– play cooperatively with others

• Emotional Readiness – separate from family– participate & take risks– appropriate energy / activity level for school

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Transitional KindergartenTransitional Kindergarten

•What is it?•Why does it exist?•Who is eligible?•Where is it located?•What is the curriculum?

•What is it?•Why does it exist?•Who is eligible?•Where is it located?•What is the curriculum?

ReadinessReadiness

• Academic Readiness – listen and focus in a group setting for

10 minutes– follows 1-2 step directions– previous experiences with cutting,

coloring, drawing, using a pencil, letters and numbers

– interested and motivated to learn

• Academic Readiness – listen and focus in a group setting for

10 minutes– follows 1-2 step directions– previous experiences with cutting,

coloring, drawing, using a pencil, letters and numbers

– interested and motivated to learn

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

• 4 years/ años • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años• 5 years/ años

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

• 4 years/ años • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años• 5 years/ años

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

Samples of Student WorkMuestras de Trabajo de Estudiantes

• 4 years/ años • 4 years/ años • 5 years/ años• 5 years/ años

KBE is a Two Way Immersion School

KBE is a Two Way Immersion School

What is Two Way Immersion?

What is Two Way Immersion?

• K-6 (with classes to 8th) program• Integrates native English speaking

and native Spanish speaking students

• Academic instruction in BOTH languages

• Start in Spanish • Progress to Biliteracy

• K-6 (with classes to 8th) program• Integrates native English speaking

and native Spanish speaking students

• Academic instruction in BOTH languages

• Start in Spanish • Progress to Biliteracy

The Progression for English Speakers:

The Progression for English Speakers:

• Kindergarten 75% Sp, 25% Eng• 1st 80% Sp, 20% Eng• 2nd 70% Sp, 30% Eng• 3rd 60% Sp, 40% Eng• 4th, 5th and 6th 50% Sp, 50% Eng

• Kindergarten 75% Sp, 25% Eng• 1st 80% Sp, 20% Eng• 2nd 70% Sp, 30% Eng• 3rd 60% Sp, 40% Eng• 4th, 5th and 6th 50% Sp, 50% Eng

Program goals:Program goals:• High Academic Achievement• Biliteracy-Read/Write in both

languages• Bilingualism - Orally proficient

in both languages• Multi-Cultural Awareness and

Understanding

• High Academic Achievement• Biliteracy-Read/Write in both

languages• Bilingualism - Orally proficient

in both languages• Multi-Cultural Awareness and

Understanding

Do’s and don’ts Do’s and don’ts • Teacher will understand them • No English phonics• Read/talk to your child in native

language or ANY language• Excite them about being bilingual• Encourage your child to speak

the target language

• Teacher will understand them • No English phonics• Read/talk to your child in native

language or ANY language• Excite them about being bilingual• Encourage your child to speak

the target language

Commitments to TWICommitments to TWI• To 6th-8th grade • Play-dates with Spanish speaking

friends• Participate in your child’s

education• Attend all school meetings• Have high expectations for your

child

• To 6th-8th grade • Play-dates with Spanish speaking

friends• Participate in your child’s

education• Attend all school meetings• Have high expectations for your

child

Core Kindergarten Program

Core Kindergarten Program

Language Arts

Math

Science

Extra Curricular Enrichment

English Language

Development

Social Studies

Academic Standards

K Schedule 9:05am-2:20pm

K Schedule 9:05am-2:20pm

8:30-9:00 First grade intervention

9:05-10:30 Language Arts (85)

10:30-10:45 Recess (15)

10:45-11:45 Math and science (60)

11:45-12:20 English Language Development (35)

11:55-12:35 Lunch/Recess (40)

1:00-1:10 BFIT (10)

1:10-1:40 Enrichment: Music, PE, Computers (30)

1:50-2:20 Choosing/Social Studies

Measure AMeasure A

• Renewable $135 parcel tax• Funds over $3.5 million• Provides funding for:

– Music– Science– P.E.– Technology– Library– Counseling– Nursing– Buses– Materials and supplies

• Approved since 1989, reapproved last March!

• Renewable $135 parcel tax• Funds over $3.5 million• Provides funding for:

– Music– Science– P.E.– Technology– Library– Counseling– Nursing– Buses– Materials and supplies

• Approved since 1989, reapproved last March!

PARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVERPARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVERIf parents want to request a waiver to participate in an

alternative bilingual program:

1.Request a waivero Call or visit the front office of the school to

request a waiver

2.Attend meeting

o Review your options and rights with the principal at a short meeting

3.Complete and return waiver request form4.Waivers are approved within 20 days

If parents want to request a waiver to participate in an alternative bilingual program:

1.Request a waivero Call or visit the front office of the school to

request a waiver

2.Attend meeting

o Review your options and rights with the principal at a short meeting

3.Complete and return waiver request form4.Waivers are approved within 20 days

Elementary English Learner

Program Options

Elementary English Learner

Program Options

• 3 types of settings– SEI

•Structured English Immersion

– ELM•English Language Mainstream

– Alternative Bilingual Program

• 3 types of settings– SEI

•Structured English Immersion

– ELM•English Language Mainstream

– Alternative Bilingual Program

Elementary English Learner

Program Options

Elementary English Learner

Program OptionsType of Setting Eligible

Students30+ min. daily ELD

Core Primary Language Support

Staffing Requirements

Currently offered at

SEI: Structured English Immersion

CELDT levels 1 -3 (Beginning to Intermediate)

Yes Differentiated instruction in English using SDAIE strategies, materials

Yes, to motivate, clarify, direct, support, explain

BCLAD, CLAD, or equivalent

TES, GES, KBE, NTS, TLE

ELM: English Language Mainstream

CELDT levels 4-5 (Early Adv. to Advanced)

Yes Differentiated instruction in English using SDAIE strategies, materials

Yes, as needed BCLAD, CLAD, or equivalent

TES, DT, GES, KBE, NTS, TLE

Alt: Transitional Bilingual

All CELDT levels w/ approved waiver

Yes Transition from primary language instruction to English instruction

Yes BCLAD or equivalent

Alt Choice: Two Way Immersion

All CELDT levels w/ approved waiver K-6

Yes Transition from Spanish language instruction to 50/50 Spanish / English instruction

Yes BCLAD or equivalent

KBE, NTS

English Learner Parent Rights

English Learner Parent Rights

• You may contact the school to discuss placement options for your child

• You may have your child moved from Structured English Immersion into the English Language Mainstream Program

• You may request a parental exception waiver for an alternative program

• You may contact the school to discuss placement options for your child

• You may have your child moved from Structured English Immersion into the English Language Mainstream Program

• You may request a parental exception waiver for an alternative program

Parental Exception WaiverParental Exception Waiver

Parents of English Learners may waive their right to English Only Instruction:

1.Visit the school to request a waiver o Visit the front office of the school to ask

for a waiver. You may request a meeting with the principal to review your options and rights

•Complete and return waiver request form

•Waivers are approved within 20 days

Parents of English Learners may waive their right to English Only Instruction:

1.Visit the school to request a waiver o Visit the front office of the school to ask

for a waiver. You may request a meeting with the principal to review your options and rights

•Complete and return waiver request form

•Waivers are approved within 20 days

Parental Exception WaiverParental Exception Waiver

4. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Programo Students with an approved waiver will be

offered enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there are at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver 

5. Alternative Program implemented oWhen there are 20 students at a school with

an approved waiver at a grade level, the Alternative Program will be implemented at that grade level

4. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Programo Students with an approved waiver will be

offered enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there are at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver 

5. Alternative Program implemented oWhen there are 20 students at a school with

an approved waiver at a grade level, the Alternative Program will be implemented at that grade level

PARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVERPARENTAL EXCEPTION WAIVER

5. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Programo Students with an approved waiver will be offered

enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there are at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver 

6. Alternative Program implemented o When there are 20 students at a school with an

approved waiver at a grade level, the Alternative Program will be implemented at that grade level

5. Enrollment or Wait list in Alternative Programo Students with an approved waiver will be offered

enrollment at any established alternative program in the district, or parents may choose to be put on a wait list at their school until there are at least 20 students at a grade level with an approved waiver 

6. Alternative Program implemented o When there are 20 students at a school with an

approved waiver at a grade level, the Alternative Program will be implemented at that grade level

Parent InvolvementParent Involvement

• PTO• ELAC• Measure A• Classroom volunteers• Playground volunteers• BFIT, Harvest of the Month• Art Docent, Science Docent

• PTO• ELAC• Measure A• Classroom volunteers• Playground volunteers• BFIT, Harvest of the Month• Art Docent, Science Docent

School CultureSchool Culture

• Uniforms• Nutrition Policy• Behavior Expectations• BEST• BFIT• Embrace cross cultural

experiences

• Uniforms• Nutrition Policy• Behavior Expectations• BEST• BFIT• Embrace cross cultural

experiences

Food ServicesFood ServicesMeals offered daily at all District schools• Breakfast (Currently $1.75)• Lunch (Currently $3.25)• Menus at ttusd.org/foods pageFree and Reduced Lunch Program• Application posted on District website• Child’s School (Administration Office & Cafeteria)• Bus Pass Processing (August 2011- Dates TBD)• We look forward to serving your needs!

Questions? Call Rose Wolterbeek, Director of Food

Service (530) 582-2528

Meals offered daily at all District schools• Breakfast (Currently $1.75)• Lunch (Currently $3.25)• Menus at ttusd.org/foods pageFree and Reduced Lunch Program• Application posted on District website• Child’s School (Administration Office & Cafeteria)• Bus Pass Processing (August 2011- Dates TBD)• We look forward to serving your needs!

Questions? Call Rose Wolterbeek, Director of Food

Service (530) 582-2528

What can I do now?What can I do now?• Arrange a visit in a classroom-Come to Open

House on May 30th 5-6:30• Read everyday to your child in English or

Spanish• Expose your child to Spanish• Begin the back to school routine early• Complete the paperwork and turn it in to our

office by March15, 2013• Explanation of the Lottery:

– Residents– Siblings– TTUSD– Other

• Arrange a visit in a classroom-Come to Open House on May 30th 5-6:30

• Read everyday to your child in English or Spanish

• Expose your child to Spanish• Begin the back to school routine early• Complete the paperwork and turn it in to our

office by March15, 2013• Explanation of the Lottery:

– Residents– Siblings– TTUSD– Other

Registration RequirementsRegistration Requirements

• Copy of vaccination records• Copy of birth certificate• Proof of residency• Registration Card

• Copy of vaccination records• Copy of birth certificate• Proof of residency• Registration Card