Welcome to Kindergarten

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Welcome to Kindergarten

• Information about
• Kindergarten Registration
• in the
• Blackhawk School District

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Message from the PrincipalMrs. JaneAnn Fucci

• We are excited to welcome the newest class to the
  Blackhawk School District!
• As exciting as it is for parents, we are excited
  in different ways.
• This is our first glimpse of the faces we get to
  grow and nurture for the next thirteen years.

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Curriculum and Programs

• At Blackhawk we are PROUD of
• Our Rigorous Curriculum
• We are ahead of the No Child Left Behind curve.
• Our Programs K-12
• There are many academic and extra curricular
  programs available K-12.
• There is something for every child.
• Academics
• Sports
• Drama
• Dance
• Clubs

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Curriculum and Programs

• At Blackhawk we are PROUD of
• Our Math and English Language Arts Focus
• Kindergarten students will be reading books and
  writing basic sentences, completing basic
  addition and subtraction problems, as well as
  learning about math problem solving throughout
  the year.
• This is your district!
• Use it to your childs full advantage.

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Curriculum and Programs

• At Blackhawk we are PROUD of
• Student Centered Assistance Programs for
  Struggling Readers
• Jump Start Reading
• Reading Pull Out and /or Title I
• Instructional Support Team (IST)
• Our Full Range Special Education Services
• Speech and Language
• Gifted and/or Learning Support
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy

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Curriculum and Programs

• At Blackhawk we are PROUD of
• Our Fully Certified and Highly Qualified Teaching
  Staff
• As required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Our Dedication to Students
• We want to do whatever it takes to help our
  students succeed.
• This is a parent / school partnership.

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Report Cards

• Report Cards are issued twice a year in
  kindergarten.
• January
• June
• Parents are invited to a conference at the end of
  the first quarter, usually at the beginning of
  November.

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Kindergarten Report Card
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Fall Student Work Samples
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Fall Student Work Samples
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Spring Student Work Samples
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Spring Student Work Samples
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Student Work Samples
Spring Example
Fall Example
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Things to Remember

• Students at this age all develop at different
  times.
• We provide numerous supports to meet our rigorous
  academic standards.

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Things to Remember

• If they need it, we will do it!
• But, the most important part of making it all
  successful is YOU!
• Your view of school is a big factor in our
  success.
• Your child seeks your approval and will model
  your lead and attitudes.

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Kindergarten Registration

• Kindergarten Screening is conducted by the
  Blackhawk kindergarten teachers.
• Results will be discussed upon completion of the
  screening today.
• A list of activities will be available based on
  the screening results.

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Activity Ideas

• Refer to the Getting Ready for Kindergarten
  Parent Guide you received earlier this year.

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Online Resources

• Visiting our websites might be helpful
• Northwestern Primary School
• http//blackhawk.nps.schoolfusion.us/
• Patterson Primary School
• http//blackhawk.pps.schoolfusion.us/

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Online Resources

• Visiting our kindergarten websites will give your
  child appropriate activities this summer
• Click on Our Classrooms on the school website.
• Choose Kindergarten
• If you are viewing this online click the
  underlined link above to go directly to the page.
• Select a kindergarten classroom
• Activities for incoming kindergarten students
  will be listed under links.

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Classroom Assignments

• Individual classroom assignments will be received
  in the mail in August. The letter will include
  the following information
• School your child will be attending
• Teachers name
• Session AM or PM
• Kindergarten Orientation date and time

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Kindergarten Orientation

• All kindergarten teachers have an orientation day
  a few days before the first day of school.
• Students can visit their classroom.
• Students can meet their teacher.
• Students can tour the school building.

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Transportation Information

• How will we know what bus to ride?
• Bus lists are posted after they are finalized in
  August.
• The lists are found at all school buildings and
  various businesses in the sending area.

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Check Out the Bus!

• Please feel free to stop outside and check out
  the school bus!
• Students and parents may board the bus in front
  of the school so that children are familiar with
  the bus before they ride it this fall.

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Bus Rules

• Students must remain seated at all times.
• Bus seats do not have seatbelts.
• Always face forward on the bus.
• Students must use an inside voice.
• Listen to the bus driver the first time they
  speak.
• Students must keep hands and feet to themselves.
• Video cameras are on all buses for safety
  monitoring.

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Communication Bus Notes

• Occasionally your child may need to ride a
  different bus home. When this happens you must

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Communication - Notes

• If someone other than a parent is picking up a
  child, a note must be sent to school stating the
  name of the person with permission to pick up
  your child.
• Please check your childs backpack and folder
  daily so you dont miss important information or
  notes from the teacher.

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Classroom Supplies

• What does my child need to bring to school each
  day?

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Classroom Supplies

• The school district will provide all necessary
  supplies for your child.

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Classroom Supplies

• The school district will provide all necessary
  supplies for your child.

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Health Office

• Medication
• Can only be given with orders from the doctor.
• This includes ALL medications, even
  nonprescription medications like Benadryl and
  Tylenol.
• The form for your physician is available online
  on the Blackhawk School District Website by
  clicking on the Student Forms button on the left
  of your screen.
• If you are viewing this online you can click the
  underlined link above.

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Health Office

• Medication
• Medication Must be brought to school by a parent.
• Medication must be in the original container.
• Medication must never be brought to school by the
  child.

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Attendance

• When your child is absent from school due to
  illness you will need to send in an excuse form.
• You will have three days to submit the form in
  order to have the absence marked as excused.

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Attendance

• Appointments should be made after school hours.
• In the event that is not possible, an appointment
  card should be signed at the doctors office and
  returned when your child returns to school.

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Attendance

• Attendance is very important to your childs
  educational success. Educational trips are best
  when taken outside of the school year.
• When this is not possible, the trip must be
  approved in advance by the principal.
• The principal must receive this form at least one
  week prior to the absence for the trip.
• If you are viewing this online, click on the form
  to the right to get a copy from the district
  website.

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Volunteers

• Parents / volunteers are always welcome in the
  building.
• All visitors must ring the bell and speak to a
  staff member to enter the building.
• All visitors must sign in at the main office and
  get a visitor tag immediately upon entering the
  building.
• All visitors must be announced before proceeding
  to the classroom.

Visitor Name Tag
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Reminders

• Students should be able to use the restroom
  independently.
• Please make sure that your child can button, zip,
  and buckle all portions of their attire.

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See You in the Fall!!

• Enjoy your summer!
• Read and Count with your child!
• Watch the DVD
• So your child can see their teacher.
• So your child can see their classroom.
• We cant wait to see you this fall at
  Kindergarten Orientation!!