Welcome to Kindergarten

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Welcome to Kindergarten

• McNair Roundup

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McNair Kindergarten Teachers

• Mrs. McLain, Mrs. Cook, Ms. Leaverton,
• Mrs. Tucker, and Mrs. McDonald

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Getting here

• Some come by bus or daycare van
• Some come by car
• Some walk

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What to Do

• Students wait in the cafeteria until 740 a.m.
• Some eat breakfast
• Some wait in lines

• A teacher will walk them to class

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Taking care of business

• They put away their backpacks

• They begin their day
• Class begins _at_ 750 am

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Let the Learning Begin

• Calendar Activities
• Whole group lessons

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Reading wRiting and aRithmetic

• Children learn in so many ways.

• Teachers use a variety of styles to teach your
  child.

• Whole group
• Small group

• One on One
• Independent work

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Literacy Centers

• Children use a variety of tasks to develop
  literacy

Reading and writing activities
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Guided Reading

• Reading and listening are important tools
• Learning is fun when I am in school

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Reading and Reading

• The more we read
• The more we learn

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Recess

• We like to work and love to play.
• Kindergarten is fun all day. ?

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Lunch

• Students may buy or bring their lunch
• Students choose what to munch
• Put money on your childs account.

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Math

• Numbers, numbers everywhere
• Count and add them here or there
• Learn our shapes Circles and Squares

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Science

• So much to learn and share

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Special Areas
Library
Art
Music
P.E.
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Computers

• In the Lab
• And in the classroom
• Learning games
• Get the exposure

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Developmental Centers
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? Going Home ?

• Teachers will guide children to their proper
  transportation spot
• We are very careful about rides
• Make sure to give your teacher the correct
  information

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Things to learn before Kindergarten

• Some things will help me as I go
• Some things that I would love to show
• Tie shoes
• Manage clothes
• Write name
• Follow directions
• Respect others

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Deanne H. Harrup, M.Ed, NBCC, CSC

• McNair Guidance Counselor
• [phone]

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Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten

• Making the Transition Easier

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Parents are your first and most important
teachers!
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Meet the Teacher Night

• Come by
• Meet your teacher.
• See your classroom.
• Drop off your supplies.

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Make the Big Day a Happy One!

• Focus on the positive!
• Discuss your childs concerns.
• RR
• Lunch
• How to find you after school
• Start going to bed earlier!
• 12 hours of sleep!

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On the first day

• Make plans for after school.

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Registration Requirements
We cannot accept partial information. Please
have all four of the following documents so that
we may enroll your child.

• Childs birth certificate
• Child's current shot record
• Proof of Residence
• Lease
• Closing Statement
• Utility bill

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Whats next?

• Student Council 5th graders will be giving tours
  of the building.
• PTA will help you with school supplies, spirit
  wear, and PTA membership.
• We will make copies of your documents for you.
• When you turn in your forms, the nurse will check
  your immunizations to be sure that your children
  have everything they need to be ready for school
  in August.

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Kindergarten

• A Place to Learn and Grow