La Paloma Elementary School

Kindergarten Orientation

Kindergarten

All incoming Kindergarteners will be assessed within the first weeks of school. These assessments focus on academic skills (letters/sounds, number sense, etc).

The first two weeks of Kindergarten are planned/paced by the Kinder team of teachers. This allows for change if needed.

Preppie Kindergarten assessments took place in the summer for families interested in this potential educational option.

Testing: Age 5 from July 1 to December 2 or by parent request; Qualify age appropriate based on Gesell Readiness Test (kindergarten developmental screening)

Preppie Kindergarten

Opportunity to participate in a wide variety of interactive learning experiences to assist in the development of positive social/emotional skills

Parent request for this program is required

Preppie K

Focuses on PRE-READING that emphasizes: oral language development, phonological and phonemic awareness, vocabulary skill building, beginning phonics development and beginning writing practice

Preppie K

September 2 – December 2

Transitional Kinder

AcademicsFull Day KindergartenDual Language

Immersion/Language Enrichment

Fallbrook Community Center (ASES)

All subject areas are taught

Academically rich environment

All of our students can/will go to college .We are teaching to prepare your students for

the future.Each class will adopt a 4 year university that

your child will be introduced to.

College Readiness

All classrooms have 8 student computers and one teacher technology work station.

All students have access to a variety of computer programs.

Lessons on use of the computer as a learning tool or resource are given.

Technology is a part of the future…

School ExpectationsBe SafeBe Responsible

Be RespectfulBe Your BestBe A Leader

Drawings – Leader tickets

Recognition assemblies

Monthly principal’s lunch bunch

Classroom incentives

Student Recognition

School Business

7:30 drop off on the primary playground (except for first 3 days)

8:00 Bell -teachers pick up8:05 Instruction begins9:35 – 9:55 Recess11:35- 12:20 Lunch2:15 Release

Kindergarten Schedule

Please send a small nutritious snack labeled with your child’s name.

If your child purchases lunch we recommend you pay in advance on-line or drop a check in the office.

Snack/Lunch

Please take your child to the quad.

Please have a transportation plan to share with the teacher at their table.

If you are not able to accompany your child, please call the office or send a note with your child.

Your child will not be released to anyone not listed/noted.

First Day of School

Buses Pick up and drop in the front of the school No parent traffic is allowed. Calle De La

Paloma is a private drive and not for public useWalking Entrances- Heald Lane cul-da-sac (park/walk entrance*) Mercedes Court (walking/drop only, no

parking)Car Drop Off – Heald Lane cul-da-sac Mercedes CourtPark & Walk In – Heald Lane – park in Senior Center lot,

Community Center lots, or school lot in area in front cross walk.

Transportation

All visitors must sign in at the office and receive a name badge.

Classroom visit/observations should be scheduled with administration and will last no more than 20 minutes.

Morning procedures for drop off

If you are waiting with your child in the quad, please exit the campus after the bell.

Parents are not allowed in the lunch pavilion or the playground.

Visiting Our School

All visitors must sign in at the office and receive a name badge

Classroom visit/observations should be scheduled with administration and will last no more than 20 minutes

Morning procedures for drop off You may begin dropping off at 7:20,

students should not arrive prior to 7:20 Parents must drop at designated drop off

areas and should exit campus immediately.

All students arriving prior to 7:35 must report to the lunch pavilion. Kinders will be escorted to designated area.

7:35 K reports to small blacktop area

Visiting Our School

All K students report to the quad for the first three days of school.

After that, they are to report to the kinder playground.

If you are waiting with your child in their designated morning zone, please exit the school campus at the warning bell.

1st week exceptions…

Pick Up Students must be picked up at

the quad or cul-da-sac. If you arrive on campus prior

to the dismissal bell, please check into the office.

Volunteers Are Welcome & Needed

Information regarding classroom volunteering will go home the first week of school.

A PTA volunteer form will also be sent home.

All volunteers working with students must have a current TB clearance.

Visiting our school continued…

Please attempt to plan all appointments and trips outside of school time.

If a student is absent, please call the attendance line (731-4222) or or send a note.

Attendance

Please send the following in a ziploc

baggie with your child’s name on it:

An additional pair of underwear

SocksShorts/Pants

Just In Case…

Electronic devices and toys are not allowed at school.

Toys/Electronic Devices

Our Friendly Office PersonnelMrs. Dawson –

School SecretaryMrs. Avila –

Attendance ClerkMrs. Alexander –

Health Technician

Our Support StaffSchool counselor Speech therapistSchool psychologistBilingual school

community liaisonSchool librarian

Palomar counselorsUSC social worker 6 Safety monitorsIntervention

techniciansComputer lab tech

Closing Thoughts

Aug. 13 return 2nd day packet

Sept. 28th – Back To School Night

Conferences

Important Dates

2nd day packet… Remember to please complete the emergency card with contacts.

Don’t overlook the student insurance.Devise a transportation plan with your

student.Consider your parent involvement options.

Parent Homework

School Site Council Parent-Teacher

Association (PTA)English Learners

Advisory Council (ELAC)Classroom/School

Volunteers

Parent Partnerships

Thank You