Kindergarten 2019: Teacher, Curriculum, and Support Overview

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN MEET THE TEACHER 2019 http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

KL 2019 KL 2019 Teacher- Mrs Kristi Lee Our Sport Day is: Tuesday Our Library day is: Tuesday http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

WHO SUPPORTS US.. Visual Arts/History/Shared Reading - Jodie Bannister Library- Luisa Janic EALD- Wonda Zein, Nicole White, Jodie Bannister, Jane Donovan LST - Eqbal Hammoud, Lauren Edwards

OPS STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS SCHOOL PLAN 2018-2020 Knowledge Construction- Students are provided with opportunities to construct and apply knowledge, not just reproduce information given. This is done through taking a cross-curricular approach to teaching and learning. Collaboration-Students engage in activities that promote a shared responsibility for the work produced and is designed in a way that requires students to make substantive decisions together. Effective Feedback- Teachers gain and apply feedback from students to assist in determining the curriculum direction and students are provided with feedback that promotes a growth mindset .

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION- LITERACY Kindergarten are implementing the InitiaLit program which integrates all of the Literacy strands. InitiaLit is a research initiative of Macquarie University OPS was a pilot school in 2017 with excellent results This program addresses the five key components of effective reading instruction (phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills) as well as handwriting, writing and spelling http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION- INTEGRATION OF CURRICULUM AREAS Integrated Unit Term 1- Me and my Family (History, Geography, Creative Arts & PD/H) Students will be learning how to: Identify people in their immediate families and discuss the relationships between family members. Discuss where members of their families were born. Identify and record similarities and difference between families. Share experiences of families, school, holidays and events that are celebrated or observed. Science Unit, Term 1 Weather in My World Students will be learning how to: Observe, discuss and inquire about the seasons and the weather. http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION- MATHEMATICS

KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTION- PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Building Friendships Dance: Lessons held on a Friday in the hall where children develop their fundamental movement skills. It is an opportunity for all of Kindergarten to have some fun together and establish friendships from other classes. Got Game http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

COLLABORATION Developmental Play Program All students in Kindergarten will participate in developmental play in the afternoons. The aim of constructive play sessions include: - Focusing on fine motor skills - Building self-confidence and esteem - Learning turn taking - Developing friendships - Interacting with peers - Building resilience and independence - Promoting creative problem solving - Development of receptive and expressive language - Exploration - STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

FEEDBACK Feedback may be given in many forms verbal feedback is used the most with students in Kindergarten. Feedback is not always given from the teacher. An important part of the learning process is being able to reflect on one s own learning and progress and to provide others with feedback through peer reviews. Feedback is successful when is causes thinking and when it explicitly outlines/identifies where to next? . http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

BEST START AND REPORTING http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

SCHOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL BUSINESS Drop off/Pick up Procedures In the morning: Children are to line up under the COLA in their class lines once the bell has gone. The Northern playground is out of bounds before school. No child is permitted to enter a classroom without a teacher. Children attending OOSH will be supervised whilst walking to the playground once the first bell has gone. In the afternoon: All students will be waiting outside of the classroom at 3.20. The teacher must sight a parent/carer (as outlined in Pick up procedures note) before the child is let go. If there are any variations to this routine please notify the office and they will notify the class teacher. If parents/carers are running late, your child will be taken to the office. Children attending OOSH will be supervised whilst walking to the Kindergarten Balcony. All teachers have a duty of care to ensure students move to their classrooms and exit the school safely. If you require time to speak to your child's teacher in regards to a daily issue or matter, we ask that you go to the office and request an appointment. Teacher will get back to you to arrange a time to meet. http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

SCHOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL BUSINESS Absences Please provide a note explaining your child's absence on the first day that you child is back at school. With the new administration system mandated by the department (LMBR) all absences must be explained within 7 days. After this time rolls are locked and no changes can be made. Notes can also be submitted online through the School Stream App Absence notes are to be given to your child's classroom teacher. If your child is late or is to be collected earlier than usual, a partial absence note needs to be completed by the office and given to your child s teacher. Holidays- anything longer than 5 days go to the office to fill out a form. Money/Permission Notes All money and permission notes are to be placed in the black box outside the office. If online payment has been made for excursions or any other school event a permission slip is still required. http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

SCHOOL UNIFORM/BELONGINGS

FOOD AT SCHOOL Packing Lunches: Please pack fruit/veg and a snack for students to have at fruit break. Please be realistic about the amount of food your child can consume in a day and remember that most children are anxious to play at lunch. Promote independence with eating lunch. Canteen - The School Canteen is open Monday to Thursday (inclusive). - All lunch orders must be ordered online through Flexi Schools. Visit the school Website for further information regarding this. Birthdays We welcome birthday treats on your child s special day! Cake knives are not kept in the classroom so we please ask that all birthday treats are individually portioned and ready to hand out e.g. cupcakes, cookies etc Nut Free Environment- Due to the increase in students with severe allergies, we ask that you are mindful when packing lunches for your children. Oatley Public School is a NUT FREE ZONE.

LIBRARY PROCEDURES Students must come to library lessons prepared with a library bag for borrowing All library books must be returned before the 9.20am bell

KINDERGARTEN STUDENT WELLBEING http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

OUR SCHOOL VALUES http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

WHOLE SCHOOL WELLBEING FRAMEWORK http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

BEHAVIOUR THERMOMETER http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

HOMEWORK TERM 1 HOMEWORK Homework will begin in Week 5 Handed Out- Friday Returned- Thursday Tasks: Home Reading Log/Folder: Students will receive their own home reading log in a folder. In this parents/carers are to record stories they have read to their child. Home readers will be sent home later in the term, with decodable readers beginning in Term 2. This reading log also incorporates Handwriting and word practice that links with the Initial Lit program. Class Mascot: each class has a class mascot/toy. KL have Pete the Penguin. Your child will bring home the toy with a journal that you can fill out for the weekend that you spend with the toy. Instructions will be inside the journal. Me Bag: To support our Integrated Unit we will be supplying you with a Me Bag for students to place items of significance in. They will then present these to the class as News Computer Log in Card: As an optional extra students can access both Bug Club and Mathletics at home by using the provided log ins. OPS HOMEWORK POLICY: Approximately 10minutes per night http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

KEEPING INFORMED School Stream app Oatley Public School website www.oatleypublicschool.nsw.edu.au http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

KEEPING INFORMED Parent Teacher Interviews- At the end of Term 1 Semester 1 report- End of Term 2 Semester 2 Report- End of Term 4 If you have any concerns you would like to discuss please feel free to contact the office and we can schedule a meeting time. http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif

THANK YOU!! http://www.stanthorpe.ymca.org.au/childserv/PublishingImages/chf-cartoon-kids.gif