Welcome to Orchard Lake Elementary Kindergarten Information 2015-16
Agenda Introduction to Orchard Lake Health Office/ Information Social Expectations Academic Expectations All Day Kindergarten Impact Academy Options General Questions-Classroom Visits
Introduction to Orchard Lake
Introduction to Orchard Lake School Day 9:25-3:55 About 460 Students grades K-5 Active PTO and Volunteer Contributions On Site Kid Zone and Comm. Ed. Classes Anticipating 3 sections of All Day Kindergarten 1 Impact Academy Section 2 Transitional Program Sections
Communication at Orchard Lake Main Office: 952-232-2100
http://www.ole.isd194.k12.mn.us/
952-232-2110
[email protected]
Immunizations No Shots, No School
Office Manager:Jenny Welter Principal: Marilynn Smith
Health Office
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Attendance Must call health office to excuse absence. Sick children will be sent home per the MN dept. of health guidelines
Medication Policy @OLEPrincipal
Medications can be given with MD order
Preschool Screening
Sample Kindergarten Day
Please call Early Childhood Screening (ECS) and make an appointment for preschool screening. 952-232-3000, #3.
Morning Meeting Literacy/Writing Block (100 minutes/day) Lunch/Recess Specialist Experiences: Music, PE and Media/Tech
May 5th Last day for appointments Summer appointments are not available
Math (70 minutes/day) Brain Break/Snack Integrated Studies: Social Studies/Science/Health/Art
Work Habits and Social Skills Expectations The student can: Work and play cooperatively with others Enter into play with others Be courteous and considerate of others Care for and pick up materials Listen while others talk Follow directions Cooperate with staff
Work Habits and Social Skills Expectations The student can: Show self control Use appropriate voice level Claim appropriate share of attention Take part in group discussions Have appropriate attention span Complete assignments on time Work independently
Increased Academic Expectations K-12 State Standards: Career and College Ready Expectations Literacy Math
Early Kindergarten: Sample Text Title: What is for Supper? I like pasta. I like pizza. I like tacos. I like grilled cheese. I like rice and beans. I like to eat.
End of Kindergarten: Text Sample Title: Bingo and the Ducks Mom and Sam and Bingo went down to the river for a walk. “Look at the ducks,” said Sam. Here they come. The ducks looked at Bingo. Bingo ran up to the ducks. WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!
Impact Academy: Choice for OLE Available to Attendance Area Residents Students learn in a multi-age setting grade K-5 Application process is open Jan 21stFeb 27th Random selection process complete March 6th Information sessions February 17th Tours weekly-Contact the Main Office
15-16 Important Kindergarten Dates Impact Academy Applications January 21- February 27 Final Kindergarten Paperwork May 1st Final Early Childhood Screening May 5th Classroom Placement Notification July 2015 District Literacy Assessments August 26 and September 1 Orchard Lake Open House September 2 First Day of School September 8
Classroom Visits Principal: Marilynn Smith Available for Family Specific Questions: Gym Classroom Visits Transitional Program Bree Schlais 102 Stacie Haverlock 104 Impact Academy Carrie Sauber/Jen Zweber Room 103
Transportation-Schmitty and Sons Bus Video Available on OLE Web Page Phone: 952-985-7513
Email:
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