Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Tool Kit
DoDEA Fundamental Standards
Parent Guide to PreSchool
National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education
Dear Parents and Pre- Students,
We have seen many faces at Pope Elementary School this year. We are thrilled that you all have progressed so much in this short time. We have worked together as partners in your child’s education, to nurture tomorrow’s leader, one child at a time.
Together we made this a wonderful experience for your child. We have had many exciting learning experiences this past year and we are sure that next year will be the same. We are so proud of the students for taking the initiative to establish a common language to define who we are as a learning community. Everyday we take the time to remind ourselves what is important to us both as students and as classroom citizens. We want each of you to know that we LOVE you and always want the BEST for you. Never Give UP! and Keep on Trying!
Sincerely,
Mrs. M- C
Mrs. L
KINDERGARTEN SIGHT WORDS
You can help your child by playing games such as concentration, sight word bingo, or use flashcards.
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The following information is intended to assist you in helping your child get off to a great start next school year.
Good Luck in Kindergarten at Pope Elementary! We hope you are excited about the new school year, and your new teacher is looking forward to working with you and your child. The kindergarten program is designed to provide activities that nurture the child's physical, mental, social, and emotional growth.
The kindergarten teacher will gather information about each child at the beginning of the year and his/her progress throughout the year. If you ever have questions about your child's progress, please contact your child's teacher. We know you all will have wonderful experiences in kindergarten
Kindergarten Events
22 August 2008
25 August 2008 |
Open House
First Day of School |
Pre-Kindergarten Events
22-29 August 2008
02 September 2008 |
Home Visits/Open House
First Day of School |
             
School News
“Children Must be Present to Have a Win, Win”
Goal setting is an important part of all our lives, and each of us must create “win, win” situations in order to celebrate reaching goals.
Our morning instruction will begin at 8:10 next school year, students can enter their classroom as early as 8:10. The morning class will end at 11:00 am. The afternoon class will begin at 12:00 and end at 2:45 pm. The only changes to the school day schedule will be for the afternoon class on Wednesdays. The children will be released at 1:45 on Wednesdays. We I encourage your to get your child here a little earlier so they can get unpacked, situated, and ready to start their day. We think we have all experienced getting somewhere “right on time” but feeling rushed the rest of the day. I also encourage you to be prompt in picking up your child. We know our buses play a big part in this and are working to be sure they are also on time. Tardies can really add up too – if a student is only 30 minutes late one day a week, that can add up to 2 hours of missed instruction each month and 18 hours by the end of the year. Most classes follow the same daily routine so tardies mean missing the same subject each time. This is also true for early sign-outs. As we celebrate responsibility, being present and on time is a great example of a life skill we want to be sure to teach our children. We know situations do arise that create a need for occasional lateness or absences but appreciate all you do to be sure your children are here and ready to learn. This is an example of great school and parent teamwork.
Sincerely,
Mrs. M- C
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DoDEA Standards
Parents,
The DoDEA Pre-Kindergarten Foundational Standards can be retrieved from the following website http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/
eChildhood.cfm.
The DoDEA Early Childhood philosophy encompasses preschool through grade
three. We believe that early childhood programs involve a community of learners
with a commitment to the education of young children.
The guiding principles that underscore DoDEA's commitment to all young children are:
- Young children learn and construct knowledge as a result of meaningful and purposeful experiences.
- Optimal development in young children takes place in an environment where collaboration with others, discussing, analyzing, and developing personal meaning through application of what is being learned is encouraged and facilitated.
- Young children reach different levels of learning and development at different times.
- Learning in the early childhood years develops on a continuum.
- Learning is both individual and social and takes place within a social/cultural context.
- Play is an integral part of quality programs serving young children.
- Skills and concepts are developed and enhanced through child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities.
- Programs for young children must provide opportunities for individual activities and flexible groupings.
- Young children should be involved with the teacher in planning, implementing, and evaluating their learning experiences.
- The dignity of young children and their personal circumstances and diversity must be respected and affirmed.
- Families of young children are essential partners in the educational process.
- Children are best served in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
- Developmentally appropriate assessment of young children's learning is essential for planning and implementing appropriate curriculum and celebrating children's learning.
- Program practices for young children must reflect sound research and findings about young children and learning.
The Fort Bragg Schools Early Childhood Program is a place for both children and parents to experience the joy of learning. Its goal is to instill a love of learning and to build a positive self-image in young children. The program will foster independence, social acceptance and responsibility in a developmentally appropriate environment. The classroom will be child centered and reflect the varied interests, needs, and abilities of all students. The environment will enable all children to feel secure and experience success. This program will incorporate a wide variety of activities to enhance the development of the whole child.
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Benefits of Family Style Dining
*Natural extension of home learning
*Relevant childhood activity
*Socialization
*Sharing
*Taking turns
*Math prereadiness (counting, estimation, vocabulary such as half, how many, round. etc.)
*Practicing manners
*Fine Motor Skill development
* Responsibility
*Social communication
*Cleanliness
*Making Choices
* Tolerance for mistakes
*Knowledge about food groups
*Vocabulary extension
*Matching patterns
*Table setting
* Independence
*Positive self-esteem
*Gets the school day off to a good start.
*A way of showing parents what children can do
* Opportunity to try new foods
*Following directions
* Opportunity for teacher to interact with a smaller group of children
*Assures no hungry learner
*Provides a balanced meal
*Practice observations skills
*Practice of eye-hand coordination
* Opportunity to discuss color and textures
*Science, food often changes shape and form when it is prepared-apples become applesauce, hot/cold, ice cream melting etc.
*Connecting foods with countries, cultural groups
*Safety
*Practice in cleaning up
*Establishing good eating habits
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