Welcome to Bear Lake Elementary School

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Welcome to Bear Lake Elementary School!

• 2008-2009

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Kindergarten Has Changed!
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Changed how?
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Kindergarten has changed in terms of Academic
Expectations.
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Academic expectations include successful
completion of Reading, Math and Science
benchmarks.
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Benchmarks are Florida Sunshine State Standards
and Grade Level Expectations.Refer to
www.scps.k12.fl.us or www.ed.gov
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Reading

• There are 5 components of Reading
• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics
• Vocabulary
• Fluency
• Comprehension

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Reading

• Students are assessed on
• Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Fluency 3
  times a year.
• This State Assessment is called DIBELS.

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Math

• Math has evolved from merely shapes and numbers
  1 to 10.

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Math topics include

• Algebraic thinking along with addition and
  subtraction
• Geometry
• Symmetry
• Graphing
• Counting to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s

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Science

• Science has now become an additional focus due
  to FCAT.
• Subsequently, the benchmarks now include such
  topics
• Force and motion
• Changes in matter

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Success means Promotion!
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70 completion means Promotion.
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Less than 70 means Retention.
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What is Retention?
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A student who is retained will repeat
Kindergarten for another year.
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How can you help?
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Communication is the key!
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Communication entails

• Attending conferences
• Addressing behavior concerns
• Assisting child at home
• Attending any additional meetings set up by Bear
  Lake Staff.

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Attending Conferences

• It is mandatory for teachers to conference with
  every parent within the first 90 days of school.

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Addressing Behavior

• Behavior affects academics and keeps students
  safe.
• Consequently Kindergarteners must exhibit the
  following behaviors at all times.

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Well remember to raise our hands, not call out
and follow the rules.
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Use materials correctly
Follow directions
Pay attention
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Excuse me
Thank you!
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Im sorryI did it.
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Thank you!
Please?
Kindness
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Good Behavior is supported School wide. Good
Behavior receives Star Bear Awards and teacher
recognition!
Star Bear Award __________________________
RESPECT
COOPERATION
HONESTY
KINDNESS
RESPONSIBILITY
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Assisting Student at Home

• Reinforce good behaviors.
• Review all work.
• Complete homework
• Read with your child
• Read at least 15 minutes a day and discuss
  Characters, Setting, Problem and Solution.

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Additional Meetings

• It is important parents attend any meetings set
  up by teachers and/or Bear Lake Staff.
• Any cancellations will only prolong the process
  of meeting students needs.

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Kindergarten sure has changed!

• But together we can make a difference!

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Lets Have a Great Year!