Welcome to Hillcrest Kindergarten Orientation 2018 - 2019

1. Welcome to Hillcrest Kindergarten Orientation 2018 - 2019 Class of 2031

2. Parent Information Session • Children will go with the Kindergarten teachers to visit the classrooms. • Red Sticker- Mrs. Hoopes • Blue Sticker- Ms. Weiss • Green Sticker- Ms. Katze

3. Hillcrest Elementary SchoolContact Information 2601 Bond Avenue Drexel Hill PA, 19063 Phone: 610-853-4520

4. Kindergarten Staff • Kristin O’Neill, Principal • Jenn Marvil/AnnaMarie DiLossi, Lead Teacher • Diane Moseson/Marianne Shields, Nurse • Allison Weiss, Teacher • Nicole Hoopes, Teacher • Lauren Katze, Teacher • Ida Ramoundos, Special Education Teacher • Grace Raskob, Special Education Teacher • Sally King/Eileen Caruso, ELL Teachers • Denise Johnson, Reading Specialist • Joanne Manaras, Reading Specialist • Lori DiPaul, Reading Specialist • Kim Richardson/Michelle Amicone, Speech & Language Therapist • Molly Harris, Social Worker • Amy Lawler, Occupational Therapist • Debbie Chiacchiere, Occupational Therapist • Stephen Ballerini, Physical Therapist

5. Office Staff • Leanne Stanzack • Debra Liberio • Dina Mallon

6. School HealthDiane Moseson, RNMarianne Shields –RN -Tuesdays State Mandates • Immunizations must be completed prior to start of school • Physical and Dental exams required for all K students. Failure to comply with mandates will result in exclusion from school. School Requirements • Emergency Cards • Medication Policy • Healthy Snacks • Contagious Conditions

7. First Day of Kindergarten!!! • Students ride the bus by themselves. • Parents can help students bring items into the classroom for the first few minutes.

8. Home & School • President: Heather Harrison • Daily presence in our school • Monthly meetings • Fundraisers • Support academic programming, special events and school beautification projects.

9. Attendance & Dress Code • Policy # 221 – Dress Code • Policy # 204 - Attendance

10. Arrival/Departure • UDSD Transportation 610-352-7112. Transportation provided for PM program only. • School begins at 8:50/12:35 • Drop off procedures for a.m./p.m. • Prompt pick-up at school and the bus stop are very important.

11. Help your child prepare by: Practicing with belts, buttons and zippers Reviewing opening and closing school bags Encouraging independence with opening and cleaning up snack Practicing proper bathroom etiquette Discussing the role of the teacher as the leader and the role of the student as the listener and follower of rules

12. Reading/ Language Arts Curriculum • Expectations before entering Kindergarten: • 52 letters • Write Name • Follow 2 and 3 step directions • Being able to rhyme • Exposure to and proper use of: • Scissors • Crayons • Pencils • Glue • Exposure to literature --read each day

13. Reading/ Language Arts Curriculum Program: Harcourt Storytown

14. Fundations Powerblock Handwriting

15. Universal testing of DIBELS • (Dynamic Indication of Basic Literacy Skills) • administered three times during the school year. Assessment:

16. Math Curriculum • To be prepared for kindergarten math your child • should know these concepts: • Shapes • Colors • Count to 100 • Identify numbers 0-20 • Sorting • Position Words • Sizes • Same and different • Measurement

17. Position & Direction • Number Systems • Sorting • Graphing • Measuring • Geometry • Addition & • Subtraction Overview of the Go Math! Curriculum

18. How to Help your Child Prepare for Kindergarten Math • Count to 100 daily • Practice colors and shapes • Number identification including words • Use position words • Practice basic addition and subtraction

19. We look forward to working with you and your child!

20. Thank you for attending! • Questions/Answers