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York Administration

Kate Williams, Principal

kwilliams3@wcpss.net

Dr. Mark Tracy, Assistant Principal

mtracy3@wcpss.net

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Rising Kindergarteners!

The kindergarten team is currently made up of:

-4 teachers: Ms. Glembocki, Ms. Peterman, Ms. Toffolon, and Ms. Carpenter

-4 instructional assistants: Mrs. Nadeau, Mrs. Dietrich, Mrs. Light, and Mr. Getker

We would like to welcome our rising kindergarten students to the front of the gym. Students will get a chance to visit a real kindergarten classroom as we continue the presentation.

Ms. Peterman Ms. Carpenter Ms. Toffolon

Mr. Getker Mrs. Light Mrs. Dietrich

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York Information

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School Operations:

Our school day starts at 9:15am with arrival running from 8:45-9:15 am.

Dismissal is at 3:45pm. Typically most carpool pick ups are finished by 4:15 pm. Bus departure varies depending on arrival to campus. Here comes the bus app helps families track bus arrival/departure.

York staff will be providing before and after school care.

Reach out to Pam Acosta-Garcia at pacostagarcia@wcpss.net for more information about before and after school care.

If you need to apply for Free or Reduced lunch, applications are available online through My School Apps and on the WCPSS Website. Paper copies are available in the office as well.

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Transportation

Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Matias can help with any bus transportation needs.

mtracy3@wcpss.net & mmatias@wcpss.net

Carpool

Carpool tags will be distributed when you drop your child off on the first day(s) of school. Just let us know if you need one.
Tags must be displayed at all times while on campus (in the pm) by hanging it from your rearview mirror.

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Registration and Forms

-Please be sure that your child’s NC Health Assessment form and copy of current immunizations are given to our data manager, Mariela Matias, by the 1st day of school.

-If your child is currently in a pre-K program and you have not done the online WCPSS kindergarten registration, please do so for your base school.

Any questions?

Call Ms. Matias at school or email her (mmatias@wcpss.net)

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Main Office phone is 919.881.4960. Our receptionist is Mrs. Scott. She can direct your questions to the appropriate person.

Ms. Glembocki is the Kindergarten Grade Chair. You can email her questions at aglembocki2@wcpss.net

Our school website is https://www.wcpss.net/yorkes

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Contacts con’t:

**Please ensure that we always have your most recent contact information, including your email address and cell phone number.** Contact Mariela Matias at mmatias@wcpss.net with updated information.

We use social media, email, text messages to share critical information with you (classroom newsletters/Principal’s Bulldog Blast).

You can opt-in to text messages by texting YES to the shortcode 67587.

More information is available at wcpss.net/schoolmessenger

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STEM School of Distinction

York was designated a NC STEM School of Distinction in 2017 and again in 2020! We are reapplying for the next round!

*Follows a 3 year cycle in NC.

York embodies STEM from its vision & culture at school down to the core curriculum taught.
We use the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to problem solve.
Students will engage in STEM within their classroom and in the STEM lab.

*Please start collecting recyclables and create a STEM box for your house!

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STEM In Action!

Just a few of the many tweets and pictures of STEM at our school.

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Kindergarten

Information

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Shifts from Preschool to Kindergarten

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Shifts from Preschool to Kindergarten

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A Day in Kindergarten

Calendar/ Morning Meeting
Reading and Writing Lessons
Letterland Lesson
Lunch
Math Lesson
Small Group Intervention Time
Recess
Science/Social Studies Lesson
Specials (Art, PE, Music, Media)
Snack

*May change slightly*

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Kindergarten Curriculum

Kindergarten Quick Reference Guide

NC DPI Standard Course of Study

By the end of the year, kindergarten students will be able to:

-Identify all letter names and sounds (upper and lowercase letters).

-Read simple words by "sounding them out". Example: top, sick, dogs, etc.

-Identify high frequency words by sight, that can not be sounded out. Example: the, are, said

-Identify the characters, setting, and events of a story when read to.

-Count to 100 by 1s and 10s.

-Write numbers 0-20.

-Solve addition and subtraction story problems, within ten, by drawing a picture.

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Instructional Benchmarks

Wake County requires that students meet “Kindergarten Benchmarks” in order to be promoted to First Grade.

Your child’s teacher will keep you informed about your child’s progress at conferences and with report cards/progress reports. Progress reports & report cards go home every quarter.

Parent-Teacher conferences are held at the end of 1^st quarter and end of 2^nd quarter.

(More frequently if desired/needed)

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Goals for York K Teachers

To provide a nurturing, safe, environment in which all students learn.

To provide consistent communication to parents/families in reporting student progress, as well as concepts and skills being taught.

To provide opportunities to involve parents/families as active partners in education.

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Family Goals

Read to your child every night.

Stay up to date on what your child is learning by reading the weekly newsletter and other communication from the teacher.

Provide support for activities and lessons being taught.

Communicate your needs - email questions or concerns directly to the teacher.

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Kindergarten Supply List

All students please bring:

-1 blue plastic folder

-1 red plastic folder

-1 pair of kid scissors

-1 composition notebook

-2 packs of 24 color crayons

-2 packs of glue sticks

-1 pair of headphones

-2 packs of yellow Ticonderoga #2 pencils

If you are able to donate to our classroom, we would love:

-extras of the items listed above

-non-perishable snacks (Ex: Goldfish, Cheerios, pretzels, etc)

-baby wipes

-pink block erasers

-tissues

-paper towels

-hand sanitizer (travel size and regular size)

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Important

Staff Members

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Carrie Whigham, BSN RN

cwhigham@wcpss.net

919-306-2427

MEDICATIONS

-Medications may be administered at school ONLY if a Physician Order for Medication Form (1702) is completed, signed by physician and parent, and is in the possession of school officials

-Copies of this form are available at the front office

-ALL medications must be brought to school by an adult

-ALL medications must be in the original pharmacy container with original label on it; the information on the Medication Form (1702) and the pharmacy label must match

CHRONIC ILLNESSES

-If your child has a chronic illness such as diabetes, severe asthma, severe allergies or seizures, please contact the school nurse

-The nurse may be able to develop a health care plan if your child requires medical care at school

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Laura Privette - School Counselor

(lprivette@wcpss.net)

919-881-4960 (ext. 26284)

School Counselor’s Role

Advocates for the well-being of ALL students
Supports the social/emotional, academic, and career development of ALL students in collaboration with parents/guardians, educators, and administrators

Contact with students

Teaches classroom counseling lessons (example topics: self-control, identifying and managing feelings, coping skills, etc.)
Facilitates small-groups (example topics: making and keeping friends, self-regulation, worry, etc.)
Provides individual counseling (example topics: worry, changes in family, bullying, friendships, etc.)

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ML - Multilingual Learners

(English as a Second Language)

ML Teacher -

Jennifer Marois

jmarois@wcpss.net

ML Teacher -

James Lehrman

jlehrman@wcpss.net

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ML - Multi-lingual Learners

If your family speaks a language other than English at home, you will be notified by the CIE with a time to SCREEN your Kindergartener on their listening and speaking skills in English.

2. After given the W-APT Screener (our language proficiency test), your child may qualify for ESL service. At that time, you will hear from me with an Identification Letter with your child’s scores and how they will be served by me.

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York PTA

PTA Meetings - General Assembly usually 2-3 times/year
PTA Board meets monthly
Member Hub
Join the PTA/Volunteers
School Spiritwear

Check out the PTA page on the school website

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Save the Dates!

-August 27- August 30: Staggered Entry Week

*Students only attend school one day this week, based off of their last name.*

-August 27: Last Names A-F

-August 28: Last Names G-L

-August 29: Last Names M-R

-August 30: Last Names S-Z

-Monday, September 2: No School (Labor Day)

-Tuesday, September 3, 2-3 PM: Meet the Teacher

Students and families can come meet their assigned teacher and see the classroom!

-Wednesday, September 4: First Day of Kindergarten!

This is your student’s first day of kindergarten with their assigned class and teacher!

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