Welcome to Kindergarten

McNair Roundup

McNair Kindergarten Teachers

Mrs. McLain, Mrs. Cook, Ms. Leaverton, Mrs. Tucker, and Mrs. McDonald

Getting here• Some come by bus

or daycare van• Some come by car

• Some walk

What to Do

• Students wait in the cafeteria until 7:40 a.m.

• Some eat breakfast

• Some wait in lines

• A teacher will walk them to class

Taking care of business• They put

away their backpacks

•They begin their day

–Class begins @ 7:50 am

Let the Learning Begin• Calendar

Activities• Whole group

lessons

Reading wRiting and aRithmetic

• Children learn in

so many ways.

• Teachers use a

variety of styles to

teach your child.

–Whole group–Small group

–One on One

–Independent work

Literacy Centers

– Children use a variety of tasks to develop literacy

Reading and writing activities

Guided Reading

• Reading and listening are important tools

• Learning is fun when I am in school

Reading and Reading • The more

we read• The more

we learn

Recess

• We like to work and love to play.

• Kindergarten is fun all day.

Lunch

• Students may buy or bring their lunch

• Students choose what to munch

• Put money on your child’s account.

Math

• Numbers, numbers everywhere

• Count and add them here or there

• Learn our shapes – Circles and Squares

Science

• So much to learn and share

Special Areas

Computers• In the Lab• And in the

classroom– Learning games

– Get the exposure

Developmental Centers

Going Home

• Teachers will guide children to their proper transportation spot

• We are very careful about rides

• Make sure to give your teacher the correct information

Things to learn before Kindergarten

• Some things will help me as I go

• Some things that I would love to show– Tie shoes– Manage clothes– Write name– Follow directions– Respect others

Deanne H. Harrup, M.Ed, NBCC,

CSC

McNair Guidance Counselor(940) 369-3604

Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten

Making the Transition Easier

Parents are your first and most important teachers!

Come by…•Meet your teacher.

•See your classroom.•Drop off your supplies.

Make the Big Day a Happy One!

• Focus on the positive!• Discuss your child’s concerns.

– RR– Lunch– How to find you after school

• Start going to bed earlier!– 12 hours of sleep!

On the first day…

Make plans for after school.

Registration Requirements

• Child’s birth certificate• Child's current shot record• Proof of Residence

– Lease– Closing Statement– Utility bill

We cannot accept partial information. Please have all four of the following documents so that we may enroll your child.

What’s next? • Student Council 5th graders will be giving tours of the

building.

• PTA will help you with school supplies, spirit wear, and PTA membership.

• We will make copies of your documents for you.

• When you turn in your forms, the nurse will check your immunizations to be sure that your children have everything they need to be ready for school in August.

Kindergarten

A Place to Learn and Grow