Preparing For Kindergarten Presentation
Preparing For Kindergarten Presentation
Preparing For Kindergarten Presentation
Hello, I’m Ms. Putnam, the principal of Hart’s Hill Elementary School. I have held
this position for the last 18 years. I love working with young children and their
families. Our goal at Hart’s Hill is to provide a comprehensive learning
environment that enriches our students’ lives academically as well as socially and
emotionally. I look forward to working with you and your children as they
continue to learn and grow.
Hart’s Hill Elementary School
Some things to know about our school...
Our School: Hart’s Hill Elementary School has a student population of 350
students in grades K-5. We offer a variety of educational programs and support
services to meet the needs of our students. Our district mission statement is to
inspire, cultivate and empower all students to maximize their potential.
Your child will be assessed in three different areas during the kindergarten screening process:
Motor
Concepts
Language
In addition, there are two brief checklists at the end of the parent questionnaire that will evaluate
your child’s Self-Help and Social-Emotional Development skills.
Following the completion of kindergarten screening, I will contact you to review your child’s results as
well as answer any questions you may have regarding the screening.
● School hours are 9:20-3:30. Students arriving after 9:20 a.m. must be signed in at
the office and have a note for the tardy, with reason, signed by the parent.
● ALL visitors to our school MUST report to the office. Please be sure to always have
I.D. ready if asked. This is a requirement when picking up your child from school if
we do not know you.
● If you will be picking your child up from school, please send a note with your child the
morning of the pick up.
● If your child misses a day of school, a note is required upon returning to school with
the reason for the absence.
● If your child will be absent from school, please be sure to contact the school with the
reason for absence. I, or the School Nurse, will call if we do not hear from you to be
sure your child is safe at home or going to be tardy.
Miss Castano-Kindergarten Teacher
Please review these independent skills over the summer to help your
child have a successful kindergarten experience.
● Practice and know the letters in the alphabet-Keep in mind you should
be able to identify the letters in random order.
● Write numbers 0 to 10- We encourage students to use proper formation.
● Count to 20-Try to ensure that all numbers are in sequential order.
● Write your name- Properly using uppercase letters and lowercase letters.
● Practice independent skills- Like zipping your jacket, tying your shoes, cleaning up
your area, packing your backpack, and putting papers in your own folder.
● Properly sit in all settings-Whether sitting at your seat or listening to a story.
● Build stamina- Our school day is from 9:20-3:30. Be prepared for a full day.
● Practice patience- Waiting your turn is an important skill we practice throughout the
school day.
● Identify personal information- It’s important to know your full name, address,
birthday, phone number, and parent’s names.
Mrs. Watkins- Kindergarten Teacher
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KINDERGARTENER
Welcome to Kindergarten! Below is an example of a typical day in kindergarten.
Morning
● Morning Routine - Attendance, Lunch count, Unpacking folders/notes, morning work
● Calendar
● Math - Envisions 2.0
● Guided Reading - A combination of Reading Street Program along with supplemental trade books.
● Lunch
Afternoon
● Writing - A combination of dictation, pictures, and phonetic spelling
● Handwriting - Practicing proper letter formation
● Recess
● Snack
● Phonics/Phonemic Awareness - Examples include Letter identification and sounds,
● Rhyming, blending and segmenting sounds in consonant/vowel/consonant words.
● Science/Social Studies - Variety of topics taught through BOCES kits along with
trade books and supplemental materials.
● Daily Special - Art, PE, Library, Music. Specials run on a 6 day cycle.
● Centers - Independent practice of skills being taught.
● Dismissal
Support Services Offered at Hart’s Hill
WHAT I DO:
● Work collaboratively with general education teachers
to support students in both small and large group
settings.
● Implement student IEP’s, Individualized Education
Plans
Contact Information:
Email: tanderson@wboro.org
Phone: 315-266-3430, ext 5107
Mrs.Diana Durso, LCSW-R
School Social Worker
Hello...I am part of the support team at Hart’s Hill, and I am so
excited to meet your child ! I am here to assist with your child’s
transition into school as they begin this new journey of learning,
sharing, cooperating, and independence. In my role, I support
academic learning, but also help to enhance their social and emotional
growth.
I provide instruction to support social and emotional learning, I
provide formal counseling to students with individualized educational
plans, and informal support to students on short-term basis too. I
offer Banana Split Support Groups for children that may be
adjusting to parents living separately or going through family
changes.
Please feel free to contact me at ddurso@wboro.org or at
315-266-3436. You can also check out my google classroom page for
resources and your child can view my calming room!
My code is ladnjb2..
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Skermont
READING
The early literacy skills that are developed in Kindergarten are essential to a child’s future reading success.
At times throughout the year, kindergarten students may spend time working in a small group setting with the
reading teacher. During this time, the students will be practicing phonemic awareness, letter/sound
association, and other emergent literacy activities. Working with the reading teacher will be an opportunity
for your child to receive additional support during these early stages of his or her reading development.
If you have any questions about reading services, please feel free to contact us:
MATH
Helpful math skills to practice at home: Math Services at Hart’s Hill Elementary:
● Counting- students should be able to ● While AIS Math (Academic Intervention
count to 100 by the end of kindergarten! Services) is not a formal service in
● Counting objects to understand the kindergarten, students are supported
1:1 correspondence informally as needed
● Writing numbers 1-20 ● Mrs. Kane, AIS math teacher, may
● Find patterns and shapes in daily life provide math support as a classroom
● Make numbers fun! Try to notice the push-in service during the year
many ways math is part of your day!
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions! Mrs. Kelly Kane kekane@wboro.org
Preparing Your Kindergartener for School
Fine Motor Skills to work on at home: Gross Motor Skills to work on at home:
ART MUSIC
● Mrs. Papandrea ● Mrs. Driscoll
● Once every 6 days ● Once every 6 days
HART’S HILL PTO…
What does our PTO do for our students and school?
The PTO’s goal is to support teachers, staff and students within our school. We raise funds
that help to bring new and exciting programs, supplies and equipment into our school. The PTO
also aims to strengthen our school community through special events. Due to COVID
restricting large group events, we are now focused on supporting classrooms on a more
individual basis.
● How does my child purchase school lunch? School lunch can be purchased through the school
cafeteria. All families are encouraged to complete a free and reduced lunch application. If you
do not qualify for free or reduced lunch, an account can be set up through
www.myschoolbucks.com, parent support number 480-305-5061 or
parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com
● How does my child purchase snacks during lunch? Healthy snacks are available for purchase.
Students may purchase lunch using their lunch account or pay with cash
● Do children go outside to play? Students go outside for recess throughout the school year. We
are required to hold recess inside when the temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees.
● What is the food allergy policy? Please see the school handbook for further details. All
classrooms have procedures in place for individual student snacks and class parties. Students
with allergies are seated at the end of the table in the cafeteria to ensure their safety.
● Can I visit for lunch? Pre-COVID parents were invited to have lunch with their child in the
cafeteria one time per marking period. At this time, we are not allowing visitors to the school.
● Who do I call if I have questions? You should always start with your child’s teacher. Mrs. Farr,
school secretary, and Ms. Putnam, school principal, are always available to speak to you as well.
If you have important information to relay please contact the school office by phone, as emails
may not be answered until later in the day, or after school hours.
THANK YOU!
We look forward to seeing our
new kindergarten students in the Fall!
lputnam@wboro.org kfarr@wboro.org