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Welcome to Kindergarten

Rolling Terrace Elementary is committed to fostering a positive and nurturing environment where students, staff, and families come together to produce independent lifelong learners. Our mission is to provide a safe and respectful space where individual differences are celebrated.

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Welcome to Kindergarten

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  1. Welcome to Kindergarten

  2. Our Mission Statement Rolling Terrace Elementary is a school where students, staff and families are respectful of individual differences and come together in a positive, nurturing environment to produce independent lifelong learners. Our stakeholders are committed to ROAR. • Responsible • Organized • Always Safe • Respectful

  3. A day in the life of your Kindergartener… 8:40 first bell rings – go to classroom 8:40 – 9:00 unpack, eat breakfast 9:00 announcements, instructional day begins 9:00 - 11:25 class instruction 11:25 - 12:10 Lunch 12:10 - 12:35 Recess 12:40 – 1:25 Specials or continue instruction 1:25 – 2:45 class instruction 2:45 – 3:15 Exploration centers, science/social studies 3:25 – Dismissal *schedule changes evolve depending on needs

  4. Specials Schedule • PE (must wear sneakers) • Art (may be messy!) • Library • Music • Computer Class

  5. Communication • Homework –sent home MONDAY (LUNES) • Notes from home (in a LABELED envelope) • Team newsletter • Yellow Wednesday Envelope • Email or phone – check with teacher • RT Website – check for updates • Parent/Teacher conferences • MCPS Parent Portal

  6. myMCPS Parent Portal • New parent portal to share information regarding grades, attendance, and more • Look for more information specific to Rolling Terrace, including login instructions, starting in October

  7. Birthday Celebrations • Arrange with teacher in advance • Store bought items only • Choose healthy options - check with teacher about allergies • During lunch only, parent supervises

  8. Involvement Opportunities FIELD TRIPS • 3 field trips a year. • Limited Chaperones – must complete MCPS required training • No siblings permitted AFTERSCHOOL PARENT WORKSHOPS • 2 planned events after school for parents and children to learn how to help your child at home.

  9. Mandatory Volunteer Training • There is a 30-minute mandatory training (on the computer) about MCPS child abuse and neglect. • This will be needed by everyone that wishes to regularlyvolunteer at the school or on field trips. • If you have any questions or need more information, see the front office staff.

  10. 2 1 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/

  11. What to bring/not to bring to school. Please Bring • Backpack • Wednesday envelope (Thursdays) • Homework journal/folder (Friday) • Sneakers on PE day Do Not Bring • Toys • Candy • Gum • Cell phones • Hand held electronics • Make-up or purses • Weapons • Medication

  12. How can you help your child at home? • Reading- read aloud daily (any language), practice sight words (the, like, can, etc.) Writing - Draw and write, practice handwriting • Math - counting, number recognition, number writing • Provide regular time and space for homework • Regular bedtime every night (a minimum of 10 hours)

  13. Kindergarten Assessments • Reading mCLASS – 3 times/year K – 2 • Kindergarten Readiness Assessment KRA-September/October • MAP – P math assessment 2 times/year - computerized • Ongoing informal assessments in all areas.

  14. Report Cards • Report cards are sent home 4 times in November, February, April, and June. • Standards-based; ongoing assessments in all areas. • Conferences on Friday, November 10th and 17th (sign up tonight with your child’s teacher)

  15. Updates to the Kindergarten Report Card

  16. Reading Goals • Every student reading at least a level 6 by the end of Kindergarten • What does a level 6 book look like?

  17. One last note…. • Please label ALL of your child’s belongings (backpack, lunch box, sweaters, coats, hats, etc.) • Please provide a complete extra set of clothes labeled with your child’s name in a Ziploc bag – these will stay at school. • Medication/health policy – see nurse • Breakfast 8:40-9:00- please be on time • Please remember dismissal is 3:25- please be on time! Send a note if someone else is picking up your child.

  18. Please meet your child’s teacher in the classroom. • Mrs. Orton B 110 • Mrs. Aulestia B 108 • Sra. Walberg B 106 • Sra. Thompson B 104 • Mrs. Grodsky A 104 • Ms. Robinson B 105 • Ms. Sealey B 101 • Ms. Hill C 100

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