march 19, 2014 kindergarten orientation 2014-2015 black knights unite! welcome to newbury elementary...
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March 19, 2014
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 2014-2015
BLACK KNIGHTS UNITE!
WELCOME TO NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
ABOUT NEWBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL…
• Mascot: BLACK KNIGHTS
• School colors: BLACK AND ORANGE
• Elementary school: Grades K-6 (K-3 in “tall” building, 4-6 in “shorter” building)
• Special’s classes provided to all students in the fine arts
PRIOR TO BEGINNING KINDERGARTEN AT NES…
• Know that we offer full day, all day, tuition-free Kindergarten
• Make sure to read over the pages of the brochure – all pertinent information is inside
• Take care of all immunizations
PRIOR TO BEGINNING KINDERGARTEN AT NES
• Return the paperwork next week to our PTO volunteers in the elementary lobby
• Most importantly, continue to READ, READ, and READ some more with your child
STUDENT SAFETY AND STUDENT LEARNING…
TWO TOP PRIORITIES AT NES
Please know that your child will be taken care of while at Newbury Elementary School. Their safety is of the utmost importance!
AND
That we are here to help your child reach HIS/HER potential!
BLACK KNIGHT RECOGNITION
• Students recognized for demonstrating our N.I.C.E. qualities
INTEGRITYCOOPERATIONEXCELLENCE
WAYS TO BECOME AN INVOLVED PARENT…
• Volunteer in the Kindergarten classroom
• Become involved with the PTO
• A great organization and example of how so much is accomplished when working together
• Volunteer to assist with classroom parties
• Participate or help plan fall, winter, and spring events
• Are always looking for assistance with the many fantastic events they support for kids
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
• Supervision available beginning at 8:50 AM each school day
• Recess, Lunch: at least two adults available at all times to assist with student needs
HOW CAN WE ASSIST YOUR CHILD?
• Working with each child to meet their academic, social, and emotional potential
• Title I Services in multiple grade levels (both Reading and Math)
• Reading remediation with trained personnel
• Targeted assistance with their grade level teacher in core subject areas
WILSON FUNDATIONS
• Research-based, quality program that promotes phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and handwriting
• Fosters growth in reading and spelling success of all through the development of sound and letter correspondence
• Supplement to the core reading curriculum
WILSON FUNDATIONS
• Meets a requirement of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee
• How does it function in Newbury?
• 30 minute lesson each day for all students that builds upon previous learning
• Double Dose for those students who need additional support
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING – THE NEW KINDERGARTEN READINESS
ASSESSMENT• A new way to measure what knowledge and skills school age
children possess as they begin Kindergarten
• Will determine student’s academic, social, emotional, and physical abilities
• Results DO NOT dictate if a student is allowed to enter Kindergarten – simply gives us a starting point from which to grow
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING – THE NEW KINDERGARTEN READINESS
ASSESSMENT
• Assessment to occur over the first few months of Kindergarten
• Some tasks = performance-based
• Other tasks = individual with the classroom teacher
• Still other tasks = within a group setting
• Not to worry - your child may not even know they are being tested
STAGGERED START FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
• Students begin by attending with half of their class
• Will attend school either Thursday or Friday during first week of school
• Provides us an opportunity to get to know your child and allows him/her to become acclimated with peers in a small group setting
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Date Time Purpose
March 19, 2014
7-8 p.m. Kindergarten Orientation*Get to know all about Kindergarten at NES*
March 26, 2014
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration in the elementary lobby *To turn in all paperwork obtained at Kindergarten Orientation*
Early August, 2014
First week of August
Letter mailed home requesting your child’s presence at a Vision, Hearing, and Language screening*Letter also provides details on the beginning of school*
August 19 & 20, 2014
During the day Appointments available for Screening
August 21 & 22, 2014
All day, either Thursday or Friday
Staggered start days for Kindergarten students
August 25, 2014
All day All Kindergarten students attend school together
Let’s discuss the contents of the folder.
*If you wish to receive a copy of this PowerPoint, please write down your name, your child’s name, and your
email address on the note card*
**Reminder Make sure to review the Kindergarten Information booklet for school supplies, daily
procedures, and what your child will learn.
IMPORTANT PEOPLE TO REMEMBER
Mr. Dick Wagner – Superintendent
Mrs. Kathy Markiewicz – School Secretary
Mrs. Ruth Cavanaugh – School Nurse
Mrs. Jennifer Dooley – Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Victoria Ware – School Psychologist
Mrs. Debbie Parr – Food Service Coordinator
Mr. Drew Hinkle – Director of Special Education
Mrs. Kim Sass – Director of Transportation
Ms. Peg Revlin – Front Door Assistance
IN CLOSING…
Contact information:
www.newburyschools.org
Elementary Office: 440-564-2282
Craig Caroff – Principal
QUESTIONS?