Welcome to Bascomb!

New Kindergarten ParentOrientation for

2013-14

Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Aprile Ms. Bucklew Mrs. Burleson Mrs. Hipps Mrs. Lee Mrs. McGaughey Mrs. Scherholz

Important Times 1st bell - 7:30 Tardy bell - 7:45 Check out - 1:45 Latest changes - 1:45 Dismissal - 2:15

Transportation Tags Bus Car ASP Daycare Changes Bus duty

Curriculum and Instruction Reading Language Arts Writing Handwriting

Curriculum and Instruction Math Science Social Studies

Assessments and Testing Easy CBM Reading / Math (EIP

qualifier) GKIDS AIM

Lunch and Snack Lunch number & account Breakfast, lunch & extras School store & ice cream Daily snack from home Sport-top water bottle preferred

P.E., Art & Music 40-45 minutes daily Set weekly schedule Sneakers for P.E.

Media Center & Guidance Weekly visit Monthly lesson Bi-yearly Book Fair Volunteer opportunity Monthly Guidance lesson

Recess

Appropriate attire for play Safety (fence) Indoor recess

Communication & Homework

Daily folder (blue) Weekly newsletter Money Transportation Homework varies per teacher 15 minutes per night Nightly reading encouraged

Volunteer Opportunities Media Center Guest Reader Money Field Trip Chaperones Homework varies per teacher Room Moms/Dads Various per classroom

PTA Membership Meetings Events Fundraisers

Things you can do to help prepare your child:

Learn address, phone number, date of birth, etc.

Practice tying shoes, zipping pants, etc.

Read, read, read! Review letters and numbers. Practice using correct pencil grasp. Play games that encourage listening,

following directions, taking turns, etc. Introduce keyboard and mouse skills.

Any Questions?