César E. Chávez Elementary

Welcome to Kindergarten ~ 2018-2019

The Kindergarten TeamMs. Tracy Reed (teacher) and Ms. Jeanette Prior (Kindergarten Assistant)

Ms. Erica Dunn (Teacher) and Ms. Debra Ruffatto (Kindergarten Assistant)

Ms. Lynn Bridges (Teacher) and Ms. Nancy Woodke (Kindergarten Assistant)

School Staff Ms. Denisa Taylor (Administrator) Ms. Angie Gee (Secretary) Ms. Yesenia Montes (Bilingual Bicultural Office Assistant) Ms. Kimmer Morrison (Nurse) Ms. Molly Nord (Music Teacher) Ms. Terri Kelley (PE Teacher) Ms. Shannon Sell (School Counselor)

Typical day in Kindergarten Start Time: 7:45 Dismissal: 2:10 (1:10 on Wednesdays)

Arrival & Breakfast In the Classrooms Morning Meeting Reading Recess Small Learning Groups & Work Stations Lunch & recess Quiet Time/Drawing Writing Mathematics Specialists: Music/PE/Library/Second Steps Block: Science/Technology/Art Dismissal

Schoolwide Family EventsBINGO Title 1 Events: Math Game Night Valentine Craft Night Movie Nights Seuss Extravaganza End-of-the-Year Celebration

School EventsMeet & Greet Open House Jog-A-Thon Food Drive Service Learning Projects Artist in Residence Assemblies

Field Trips & PresentationsPumpkin Patch Field Trip Native American Presentation Cascade Raptor Center Presentation Market Field Trip Papa’s Pizza Field Trip Mt. Pisgah Field Trip Nearby Nature Presentation

Ways to Get Involved!

Classroom Volunteers Classroom Projects Field Trip Chaperones Cheetah Pack (Parent Group) Family Events

Skills to work on to prepare for Kindergarten

Basic letter and Number recognition The ability to follow 2 Step Directions The ability to Listen for 10-15 minutes The desire to be independent The ability to share and Play well with others Strong fine-motor Skills (holding a pencil, cutting) Strong Oral Language Skills

Registration InformationEnrollment Packet Enrollment Checklist Tell Us About your Child” Questionnaire Volunteer Interest Form (Electronic Background Checks Required) General Medical Profile & Medical Report Immunization Record

TransportationRegular Chávez Bus routes pick up and drop off students who live in the neighborhood 4j Transportation Number: 541-790-7474

Afterschool CareOn Site: Eugene Creative Care Off Site: YMCA, New Dreams, Kindercare Check with your care provider to see if they offer Transportation

School Health Center for 4j Students: Churchill Health Center ~ 541-790-5227 North Eugene Health Center ~ 541-790-4445

Services Include: Kindergarten Physical Immunigations Sick Visit Mental Health Assessments & Visits Follow-up for other health care Needs ✴ No One is turned away for an inability to Pay

Health Resource for your Children

NOTE: Important Dates

August 28th, 29th, 30th ~ Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (teachers will call to schedule an appointment) Tuesday, September 4th ~ Meet & Greet your Teacher Wednesday, September 5th ~ First Day for Kindergarteners with last names A-L Thursday, September 6th ~ First Day for Kindergarteners with last names M-Z Friday, September 7th ~ All Kindergarteners come to school

Summer Play DatesJoin us on the Chavez Playground

Thursday, August 16th, 5:30-6:30 Tuesday, August 28th, 5:30-6:30

Come meet new friends

Meet the Kindergarten Teachers

Play on the playground

School & District ChAvez Office Number: 541-790-5300 ChAvez WebpagE: http://www.chavez.4j.lane.edu/Chavez_Website/Home_Page.html 4j District WEBPAGE: http://www.4j.lane.edu/ Kindergarten Information: http://www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/elementary/kindergarten/ Nutrition Services (Breakfast & Lunch): http://www.4j.lane.edu/nutrition/

Thank you for Coming

Questions? Let’s visit the classrooms!