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Kindergarten

Meet & Greet

May 21, 2024

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Your Kindergarten Teachers

Mrs. Brown

Ms. Brown

Mrs. Eskenazi

Ms. Roche

Mrs. Scerra

Mrs. Scott

STAFF

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A Typical Day in Kindergarten

Morning Meeting

Readers' Workshop

Read Aloud
Mini-Lesson
Workstations/Play
Small Group

Recess (30 min.)

Lunch (30 min.)

Math

Mini-Lesson
Workstations
Small Group

Science, Social Studies

Special- Art, Physical Education, Library, Health, Music (45 minutes)

Writing

Phonics

Dismissal

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What Will My Kindergartener Learn?

How to read
Letter & sound recognition
Read and spell high frequency words
Write 2 to 3 sentences
Counting by 1’s & 10’s to 100
Addition & subtraction facts within 10
2D & 3D shapes
Social skills and making friends

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What do I need to get ready for kindergarten?

Backpack (Big enough for a folder)
Daily Snack
Water Bottle
Lunch Box/Bag
Change of Clothes
Extra Sweatshirt
Headphones

*Please be sure to label all items above

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Parent Drop-off and Pick-up

Please note, if bus transportation is available for your child, it is highly encouraged that families take advantage of this.
Drop off & Pick up will be a valet service. You will need to assist your child with getting in and out of the car.
PreK team members will be at drop off outside of the main entrance and walk students down to their classrooms.
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders will be supported by staff in the hallway to assist them in reporting directly to their classrooms on the first day.

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Getting Ready For the 1st Day of Kindergarten

What to Practice?

Finding their name
Determining the difference between lunch and snack
Eating lunch in 25-30 minutes
Opening juice boxes, containers, & snack packages
Using the bathroom independently
Tying or fastening shoes
Zipping jacket or backpack

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Family Visits Start After First Four Weeks of School

Please speak to your child about the first day and that you will not be bringing them to class.

Our Poquonock Family loves family visits and we will have many opportunities for volunteering and getting involved throughout the school year starting after the first four weeks of school. Until then we ask that you allow your child to learn their school routine and leave them with our amazing staff at the school door if you are dropping off. Our caring staff is here to help your child feel comfortable and welcome.

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A Great Book to Read for First Day

The Kissing Hand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwhskEHfQ88

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Welcome Folder Review

First day of School

School hours

Early Dismissal

Teacher PD, No School

Pick-up & Drop-off

Transportation

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ATTENDANCE

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TREE HOUSE AT POQUONOCK

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Parent Teacher Home Visits

What are they?

Voluntary appointments designed to build a relationship between equal partners

When?

Scheduled at an agreed upon day/time

Where?

In your home, library or virtual

How Long?

Typically 30 minutes

Why?

Sharing information and working together to support learning and growth will help every child succeed!

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What can I do to support my child's success?

Here are some suggestions:

Talk about school

Get a good night’s sleep

Communicate concerns and questions to the teacher by email or by leaving a message

Read with your child daily and review what they are working on in school.

Support your child by guiding them through work that may be tricky. Help them to find the answer. Giving the answer will make it harder for them to be independent.

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Tuesday, July 23rd

Thursday, August 8th

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Question and Answer Time