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2019-2020 Kindergarten Parent Night Information

East High Revised Mission Statement

Welcome to East High!

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• Mrs. Kari Bittinger, Principal

kari_bittinger@etownschools.org

• Mrs. Amy Secor, Assistant Principal

amy_secor@etownschools.org

KDG Parent Night

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• Inform all kindergarten parents about the

curriculum and expectations of kindergarten ○ Kindergarten is focused on letters, sounds, early reading/writing skills, math, social skills, etc.

• Provide parents will specific classroom

expectations from each teacher

• Answer any questions you have about

school/classroom expectations

• Back to School Night on 9/12 for grades 1-3 only

Open House on Thursday, 8/22 From 2:15-3:45

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• Bring your children!
• Visit classrooms
• Tour the building
• Child meets the teacher
• Get car rider tags in office - Must

have a tag to pick up in car rider line!

Kindergarten Conferences August 26th and 27th (at your 15 minute assigned time)

• Student Centered Visit
• Teacher administers assessments
• Packet of forms
• Please return to school during the

first week

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Let’s meet the Kindergarten Team!

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• 57 years of teaching experience
• 18 different schools
• 3 school districts
• Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education and/or Special Education
• Master’s Degrees in Developmental Strategies or Teaching and

Curriculum

• 2 currently working on Master’s in Instructional Media and

Technology

• Strengths
• Flexibility, differentiated instruction, patience, collaborative

practices and fostering a safe and inviting learning community.

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As a kindergarten team...

Introducing the East High Kindergarten Team

• Mrs. Amanda Capriotti - PM Kindergarten
• Mrs. Candice Comp - AM/PM Kindergarten
• Mrs. Chrissy Pastor - AM/PM Kindergarten
• Mrs. Melissa Robinson - Full-time Learning

Support

• Mrs. Kelly Bucy - Itinerant Learning Support

(available during open house)

• Ms. Erin Esbenshade - Speech and Language

(available during open house)

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Reading Curriculum

• Phonemic Awareness
• Testing
• Phonics
• Reading Groups
• Take Home Bag Books
• Expectations

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Writing Curriculum

• Kid Writing
• Stages of

Development

• Samples
• Expectations

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Math Curriculum

• Units of Study
• Math Workshop

from Guiding Kinders

• Expectations

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Kinesis We need YOU!

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Extended Day Kindergarten

Meeting Locations

• Mrs. Capriotti - Meet in Room 514
• Mrs. Comp - Meet in Library
• Mrs. Pastor - Meet in cafeteria
• Mrs. Robinson - Room 500

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2019-2020 School Calendar

*Copies on table

• r on school

website

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What does arrival and dismissal look like?

AM Kindergarten (2 sections)

• Doors open at 8:30 AM
• Pick up at 11:35 AM on playground

side of school (Have car rider tag ready!) Early Dismissal (October 10th, November 25th, February 13th, March 5th, May 22nd, June 3rd)

• Doors open at 8:30 AM
• Pick up at 10:25 AM

Late Start

• Doors open at 10:30 AM
• Pick-up at 12:45

PM Kindergarten (3 sections)

• Doors open at 12:50 PM (Drop off in

front of building)

• Pick up at 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal (October 10th, November 25th, February 13th, March 5th, May 22nd, June 3rd)

• Doors open at 10:55 AM
• Pick up at 12:30 PM

Late Start

• Doors open at 1:40 PM
• Pick-up at 3:35 PM

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Transportation for Kindergarteners

AM Kindergarten 3 Ways to Arrive at School 1. District Transportation is provided to school on a bus 2. Walker (come in front door) 3. Car Rider (Drop off on side of building by turf field) Dismissal

• Families provide transportation

home PM Kindergarten Arrival

• Families provide transportation to

school (exception for ECCC and GEARS) 3 Ways to dismiss from school 1. District Transportation is provided from school on a bus 2. Walker (go out front door) 3. Car Rider (Pick up on side of building by turf field)

Car Rider tags must be obtained in order to pick your child up in the car rider line. This needs to be done every year.

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Changes to Transportation

• Written consent from parent/guardian must be

provided to go home a different way or with another person. ○ Last minute changes can be called into school ○ Please do not email the teacher!

• Children are not permitted to ride a different bus.
• PM KDG Bus Riders: Bus company requires an

adult or high school sibling to meet child at bus stop or child will be brought back to the school.

Absences from School

EXCUSE CARDS/DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCES 1. If your student is absent from school, please call the East High

• ffice to report the absence. It is also required that you complete an

excuse card and submit it on the first day your student returns from an absence. 2. Failure to submit an excuse card or medical documentation within THREE school days of an absence will result in the absence(s) being coded as illegal. 3. If a child is absent for three or more consecutive days, a medical excuse is required for these absences.

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Absences from School

Excusable absences include: 1. Legitimate illness 2. Medical/dental appointments 3. Quarantine 4. Death in the immediate family 5. Impassable roads 6. Exceptionally urgent reasons that affect the child as determined by the administration 7. Educational trip experiences pre-approved by the principal -

• A student is permitted, through pre-approval by the principal, an absence to

attend educational trip experiences, for a maximum of 5 days per school year. An “Educational Field Trip Request” form must be completed and submitted to the principal at least 5 school days PRIOR to the scheduled trip.

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Absences from School

PENNSYLVANIA COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LAWS 1. Upon accumulation of three illegal absences, a first official notice be mailed to the parent(s)/guardian(s). 2. Letters are also sent when a student accumulates six and ten illegal absences. 3. A student is “truant” upon accumulation of six illegal absences, at which point an attendance meeting will be

• ffered to the student and family.

4. A student is “habitually truant” upon accumulation of ten illegal absences, at which point a truancy citation can be filed and is subject to legal penalties.

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Absences from School

EXCESSIVE EXCUSED ABSENCES Once a student accumulates ten excused absences, all future absences or partial absences will require a medical excuse. A notification letter will be sent to parent(s)/guardian(s) when a student has reached this criteria. Failure to provide documentation from a medical professional for each additional absence or partial absence will result in the absence being coded as illegal/unexcused.

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We want to keep your children safe!

To enter the building

• Buzz in at front entrance
• State purpose of visit
• Sign in/out in office
• Be prepared to show ID
• Do not allow others in as you enter unless they are in your

party

• Keep the school informed of changes to contact numbers,

custody agreements, etc.

• Needs done online through Community Portal

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School/Classroom Communication

• E-Documents page on website
• School messenger from principal
• Classroom webpages, newsletters,

Remind, e-mail (kindly allow 24-48 hours to respond)

• East High take-home folders
• Mrs. Bittinger or Mrs. Secor’s Twitter

pages

• Follow @Kari_Bittinger or

@AmyJSecor for East High updates

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Community Portal

• Allows families to

view/update student information, schedules, etc.

• Used for grades K-12
• Flyer for account

set-up is available on the table out front

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District Wide Information

East High Page on Website

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Website

• Information about activities, events
• Cycle Days
• Calendar
• Menu (breakfast available for AM KDG)
• Student Handbook
• E-Documents

Volunteer Policy

• 1 time only - Visitor (no clearances

required)

• More than once - Volunteer paperwork

needs to be filled out.

PTO at East High Street Elementary

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Cassandra Lesher, President Jen Mask, Vice President Jen Keener and Melissa Cook, Co-Treasurers Angie Padulese, Secretary

Bi-monthly Meetings @ 6:30 in the library

• September 10th, November 5th, January 7th, March 3rd, May 5th

Events

• Leadership Shirts and Yearbooks for all students!
• Movie Nights, Book Fair in fall and spring, Teacher Appreciation, Assemblies,

Classroom Allocations, and more!

• Race for Education in October
• Table out front for more information

Thank you to the PTO for all they do for

• ur students!

The Leader in Me 7 Habits of Happy Kids

• K-8 District Wide Initiative
• 7 Habits are taught during

class meetings and embedded into instruction

• More information can be

found on the East High Webpage or on the Leader in Me website

• Family Nights will be held

this school year

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1. Be Proactive - I’m in charge of myself! 2. Begin with the End in Mind - Have a plan! 3. Put First Things First - Work First, then play! 4. Think Win-Win - Everyone can win! 5. Seek First to Understand then to be Understood - Listen before speaking 6. Synergize - Together is better! 7. Sharpen the Saw - Balance is Best!

It’s time to meet your child’s teacher!

• Mrs. Capriotti - Meet in Room 514
• Mrs. Comp - Meet in Library
• Mrs. Pastor - Meet in cafeteria
• Mrs. Robinson - Room 500

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An announcement will be made when

• ur evening has ended. Thank you for

coming!