Welcome to NYOS Charter School

Kindergarten Round Up 2024

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Agenda

Thursday, April 11

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5:00 Welcome and Introductions

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5:05 Kids to library

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5:10 Slideshow + Q&A

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5:40 Reunite with students–a short walking tour of the first floor

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5:50 Wrap up

Friday, April 12

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2:00 Welcome and Introductions

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2:05 Kids to library

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2:10 Slideshow + Q&A

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2:40 Reunite with students–a short walking tour of the first floor

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2:50 Wrap up

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Volunteer Info:

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• NYOS families are encouraged to collectively

volunteer

• at least 20 hours total each school year.
• We have provided many ways for parents and guardians to volunteer:
• Chaperoning study trips
• Helping out at school-wide events:Field Day, Book Fair, Jag Fest, plus many more
• Helping prepare classroom supplies or assisting with class events
• Doing maintenance projects during school breaks, like painting or power washing

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Join PTA Today!

The NYOS PTA is a non-profit organization, composed of parents, community, and NYOS staff, who work hard to make our children's experience at NYOS the best educational and social experience it can provide. We provide funding, volunteers, and community events to improve the school, help the staff, and develop a close-knit, supportive environment. YOU have the power to make NYOS a better place, join NYOS PTA today!

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Curriculum and Standards

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• At NYOS, our teachers use the TEKS (Texas state standards) to guide our curriculum and instruction.
• We use a variety of resources to support our students’ learning of the standards and content.
• Our students’ learning is supplemented with online programs linked within Clever such as Amplify, Epic!, and Dreambox.
• Using the CBE (Competency Based Education) framework we differentiate learning goals to ensure that all students are engaged and developing as learners.

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Now let’s learn

about kindergarten!

Monday-Thursday

(2023/2024 schedule subject to change)

Arrival 7:50

Community Circle 8:00-8:20

RLA 8:20-9:20

Specials 2: Spanish, SEL, Library

Lunch

Recess

RLA

Science/SS

Specials: P.E, Music, Art

Math

Recess

Centers

Community Circle

Dismissal

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Friday

(2023/2024 schedule subject to change)

Community Circle

Club Jag

Social Studies

Lunch

Recess

Writing

Math

Centers

Community Circle

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Arrival and Dismissal

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• Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:50.
• School doors open at 7:15 for students.
• Students can be walked to front door or dropped off in the car line.
• Students are tardy if they arrive after 8:00.

Student Learning and School Funding is affected by attendance. Attendance is taken at 9:50am.

• Dismissal is at 3:25 Monday through Thursday

and 12:15 on Fridays.

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Uniforms

• Uniforms are worn Monday-Thursday; Friday is a free-dress day- any appropriate school clothing is allowed

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• Uniform options include:

--Solid Color Polos (no logos, lace, ruffles please): red, navy blue, or white

--NYOS T-shirt in school colors (silver/gray and navy blue)

--Pants, Shorts, Skorts, or Jumpers: navy, black, khaki/tan (no denim or athletic material)

--Tights/Leggings Under Bottoms: solid color to match bottoms or white

--Closed-toe shoes every day (no sandals)

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PTA offers a free uniform exchange at the beginning of the year, and at PTA meeting/events.

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Examples of

Uniform Options

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Snack Time

• Snack happens twice a day; once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
• Snack is something healthy; please no cookies or chips.
• Snack can be brought from home or you can donate boxes of snack to the classroom (goldfish, pretzels, granola bars, etc.)
• Snack should be something small.

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• Please label snacks as such so we know they are specifically for snack time.
• Your child should bring a labeled water bottle every day as well.

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Rest Time

• Students will have a quiet time in the beginning of the year for about 15 minutes. As they adjust to Kindergarten and the long day, this time will go away.
• Students can bring a small blanket or towel for rest time. These will be sent home every Thursday to be washed for the following week.
• This will be adjusted per class needs and typically ends by fall break.

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Study Trips

• We will go on various study trips throughout the year.
• Study trips go with what we are learning about in the classroom (visiting a farm, meeting community helpers, learning about nature, etc. )
• Parents can chaperone study trips
• In order to attend as a chaperone, or do any volunteering you will need to sign in at the front desk.
• Students will wear red shirts and khaki bottoms for all trips.

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Cafeteria/Meals

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• Students can eat breakfast/lunch in the cafeteria or they’re welcome to bring meals from home.
• Please let us know of any dietary restrictions your child has.
• If you’d like to eat lunch with your child, you must sign in at the office, and eat at the picnic tables.
• Manage your student’s Food Service account, add funds, set up balance alerts, view menus, and more on School Cafe. All families are required to set up an account.
• You can apply for free/reduced lunch via School Cafe from July 1st, 2024-Sept 3rd, 2024, whether or not your student populates in School Cafe.
• Questions? Email jkalafsky@nyos.org & ops@nyos.org

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Lifeskills

It is helpful if students come in with a few life skills such as:

• Being able to share and take turns
• Solving problems using their words
• Using the bathroom independently (including flushing and washing hands)
• Buttoning and unbuttoning shorts, pants, and jackets independently
• Tying Shoes
• Packing up and unpacking their belongings
• Cleaning up after themselves
• Be able to buckle and unbuckle themselves in the carline

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Academic Skills

It is helpful if students come in with a few academic skills such as:

• Identifying alphabet letters
• Recognize their own name
• Identify colors
• Identify numbers to 10
• Be able to count to 10
• Be able to write their first name
• Has experience using a pencil and scissors

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Order School Supplies!

Scan here to order school supplies, or refer to the list in your folder:

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Kinder Connecting Camp:

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As we work to have the most balanced Kindergarten classes, we will have a “soft start” for the first week of school. Kindergarten and First Grade is such a critical loop in student development and grouping students in a way that allows for each child to truly reach their potential is vital.

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This allows for flexibility in student classes before final classes are formed. Your child will have the opportunity to work with all kinder teachers for the first few days of school in what we call Kinder Connecting Camp!

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Welcome to Kindergarten!

See you in July for Meet the Teacher and

school supply drop off!