Welcome to
Kindergarten Round-Up
Robison Magnet School
Introductions
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Julie Laird PhD
Kathy Schroeder
Jennifer Marries
Jennifer Raftis
Carolyn Raper
Melissa FloresTrujillo
Erin Leis
Trish Anderson
- Principal
- Office Manager
– Guidance Counselor
– Special Education Teacher
– Nurse
- Community Rep
- IB Coordinator
- Learning Support Coordinator
Current
Kindergarten Team
• Mrs. Julie Palacios
• Ms. Shayla Samuels
• Ms. Linda Maginnis
Requirements for your
child to attend
kindergarten
Your child must . . .
• be 5 years old before September 1st
of the current year which school begins.
• have at least one of all required
immunizations upon entrance to school
Pre-Registration Process
• The following Items must be turned
in to the office
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A completed Registration Packet
An original birth certificate.
A copy of your child's current immunizations
A completed Home Language Survey
Proof of Residency (such as a lease or mortgage
statement or copy of a utility bill.
– Copy of parent photo id
Highlights of
Kindergarten Program
• The primary goal of the Robison
kindergarten program is to nurture the
continuous growth of children socially,
emotionally, physically, and
intellectually.
Kindergarten is a time for children to:
• Develop more self confidence,
independence, and a sense of responsibility
toward themselves and others
• To be involved in child centered activities
• To investigate their world and develop their
skills for life long learning through
interactions with materials, people, and ideas
Kindergarten is
…. The place where children decide what
the next 12 years of school will be like.
ACADEMICS
Investigations Math
* Counting * Computation *
* Data & Chance * Measurement *
*Geometry (shapes)
Comprehensive Literacy
* Shared reading (modeled read aloud) *
* Independent reading/Buddy Reading *
* Small group/Guided Reading *
* One on One Conferring *
* Word Study *
Exploratory Science
* Scientific observations *
* Lab notebook records *
* Inquiry based studies *
• Content related vocabulary *
Social Studies
* Content related vocabulary *
* Learning through text *
* Technology integration *
* Inquiry based studies *
International
Baccalaureate
The IB is a concept driven, inquiry-based
curriculum framework that is made up of the
PYP, MYP and DP programmes.
Budgets
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State Funding
Magnet
Title I
Tax Credit
Promote a love of reading!
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You are the child’s FIRST teacher
You are a powerful role model
Read to your child
Read with your child
Talk about the story and pictures
Have fun with the words - rhythm and
rhyme of the language
Benefits of Reading with
Your Child
• Development of larger vocabularies
• Development of longer attention spans
• Promotes a greater understanding of books
and print
• Value reading and learning
• Opportunity to spend quality time with your
child
Think Beyond Books
• Environmental print: words and phrases
that surround us
– Billboards
– Restaurant signs
– Menus
– Grocery store
– Traffic signs
Communication
• Model for your child
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Oral language
Written language
Nonverbal communication
Listening skills
Speaking skills
Readiness
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Playing games
Categorize/group items
Help with preparing snacks/meals
Putting things away
Getting along with others
Learning to listen
Sticking to a schedule
Starting school!
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Start each day with a healthy breakfast
Be sure your child is well rested
Well nourished meals when possible
Label clothing and all personal belongings
School day 8:30-2:45
• Attendance is important even in kindergarten
Attendance
• Attendance and being at school on time is
important.
• There is a correlation between student
attendance and student achievement.
• Getting your child to school on time sends a
strong message that you value education.
• Call the office if your child will not be in
school.
Thank you!
We look forward to a partnership to ensure a
quality educational experience for your
child.
Finally…
Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race.
-Unknown