SAN CARLOS SCHOOL DISTRICTPreschool & KindergartenInformation Night

November 18, 20196:30 - 8:00 pm

Introductions

Agenda

● Introduction to the San Carlos School District

● Learn about the San Carlos Preschool Program

● Overview of Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten

● Meet our Elementary School Leaders and Staff

● Introduction to our Community Partners

● Learn How to Enroll and Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Vision - The San Carlos Decade

The San Carlos School District provides an innovative and engaging learning experience that fosters the development of the whole child to ensure all students are well prepared for success in the 21st Century, as evidenced by:● Reaching their highest academic, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical

potential; and● Becoming problem solvers, critical thinkers, risk-takers, designers,

collaborators, and innovators; and● Developing into contributing, empathic citizens and leaders who are

responsible stewards of their world and care about equity and justice, both locally and worldwide.

ArundelPreschool - 3rd Grade

Brittan AcresPreschool - 3rd Grade

HeatherPreschool - 3rd Grade

White OaksPreschool - 3rd Grade

Arroyo4th - 5th Grade

Mariposa4th - 5th Grade

Central6th - 8th Grade

Tierra Linda6th - 8th Grade

● Elementary Schools (Preschool-3rd)○ Arundel○ Brittan Acres○ Heather○ White Oaks

● Upper Elementary Schools (4th-5th)○ Arroyo○ Mariposa

● Middle Schools (6th-8th)○ Central○ Tierra Linda

P-3 4-5 6-8Sequoia

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The San Carlos DecadePreschool - Eighth Grade

Uniquely Configured Schools

Small Class Size Averages

Preschool 20-24

TK and Kindergarten 23

1st - 3rd 23

4th - 5th 28

6th - 8th 30

Schools Designed for P-3 Learners

● Smaller schools/smaller classes● Playful, active learning● Project-based learning● Personalized learning● Social and emotional learning● Whole child approach● Community partnerships

Supporting a Growth Mindset in Students

Things you might hear…

● I can’t do this YET● I am still learning this● -ish● It’s not easy right now● I think I can● I am going to try

Personalizing Learning

● Whole group-small group-partners - 1:1 learning● Workshop approach to literacy● Assessments for goal-setting● Meaningful homework (school to home)● Blended learning● Student-driven inquiry/Project-based learning

Social and Emotional Learning

● Counselors – Teachers – Parents as Partners● Weekly lessons TK-3 (empathy, emotion management)● Kelso’s Choice, Feelings Kimochis● Small groups, by referral● Short term 1:1, as needed● Second Step Curriculum taught district-wide

A Whole Child Approach

● Art● PE & Motor Room● Music● Lunchtime Choices & Clubs● Before & After School

Programs● Enrichment Classes

Playful, Active Learning

● Fostering a connection to nature● Tinkering and making● Dramatic play and choice time● Singing and movement● Hands-on learning

San Carlos District Preschool Program

Preschool Program● Children 3 to 5 years old

● Developmentally appropriate practices

● Multi-age classrooms

● Thematic, play-based curriculum

● Child’s unique developmental timeline valued

● Development of the Whole Child○ Social-Emotional Development

○ Cognitive Development

○ Physical Development

Quality Care

● Low student-teacher ratios● Well-prepared teachers who provide

engaging interactions with children● Classroom environment that supports

learning● Hands on curriculum● Assessments and conferences 2x/year

Locations

● Arundel – 2 full-day classrooms○ Penguins & Turtles

● Brittan Acres - 3 classrooms○ 1 part-day classroom - 2 full-day

classrooms○ Ducklings, Hummingbirds &

Dragonflies● Heather - 2 full-day classrooms

○ Hedgehogs & Seahorses● White Oaks - 2 full-day classrooms

○ Honey Bees & Butterflies

Registration is Now Open

● Pre-registration forms available on website - https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Preschool

● Deadline to pre-register is February 14, 2019

● Variety of schedules available- 2, 3, 4 or 5 days/week

Preschool Tour Schedule9:00-10:00 AM

● Arundel Preschool○ November 19 & January 29

● Brittan Acres Preschool○ November 15 & January 27

● Heather Preschool○ November 13 & January 17

● White Oaks Preschool○ November 18 & January 22

Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten | Kindergarten

● Turn five years old between Sept 2 - Dec 2

● Designed to provide our youngest learners with the pivotal skills and experiences needed for success in Kindergarten

● Social and motor skills● Foundational academic skills

● Turn five years old by Sept 1● Focus on oral language

development, literacy immersion, number sense, self-confidence, self-regulation and healthy attitudes about school and learning

Focus AreasTransitional Kindergarten

● Explore letters and sounds● Write and recognize own name● Listen and engage in a story● Build interest in reading, writing, and

vocabulary● Recognize numbers 0-20● Begin to count to 100● Begin to compare numbers● Develop number sense● Ask questions & be curious about the world!

Standards and Outcomes

● Use letters, sounds, & strategies to read first books● Print upper and lowercase letters and numbers;

develop effective pencil grip● Write stories and information books● Count to 100 by ones and tens● Write and represent numbers from 0-20● Understand addition as putting together, and

subtraction as taking part● Use questions and natural curiosity to guide science

investigations● Develop as citizens in a community of learners

Kindergarten Curriculum

● Readers/Writers/ Phonics Workshop

● Math In Focus● Foss Science and

Elementary Engineering● Social Studies● Project Based Learning● Second Step● 5Cs Integrated

A Typical Day in Kindergarten

● Small group time (Early Bird/Late Bird) and whole group time

● Literacy, math, science, social studies

● Recess and lunch● Choice time● PE/Motor Room, Music,

Makerspace/Tech Time, Second Step, Art in Action

Getting Your Child Ready For Kindergarten

● Hands-on play/fine motor development: coloring with stubby crayons, Lego, play-dough

● Read and talk about books together every night - fiction and nonfiction

● Get outside and play, play, play● Balance structure with free play● Practice counting objects● Practice cutting using safe scissors

Getting Ready

● Build responsibility at home (putting toys away, hanging up jacket, following morning routine)

● Independent dressing: socks, shoes, pants● Independent bathroom use● Practice backpack, snack and lunch containers● Practice sharing with others, taking turns,

following directions● Predictable sleep routines ● Avoid baby talk-complete sentences

School Tours

Arundel Jan. 15Jan. 24

Brittan Acres Jan. 23Feb. 27

Heather Jan. 17Feb. 7

White Oaks Jan. 29Feb. 26

Programs - SMARTE & San Carlos Belmont After School● End of school day 2:30 - 6:00 pm● K-Play for Early Bird Kinders from

1:30-2:30 pm● Registration for new students begins

Monday, Apri 6, 2020● Fill out the Interest Form to receive an

email reminder before registration opens in April

● SMARTE Interest Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RxwBTpFAZ-kGviOURGEfNXclAc18EXtbljGdk8KcIAM/prefill

Before & After School Programs

Enrichment Classes● In partnership with KidzToPros

and local vendors at all schools

● Variety - art, music, robotics, cooking

● Fall - Winter - Spring sessions

Before & After School Programs

Community Partnerships

● PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

● SCEF (San Carlos Education Foundation)

● Healthy Cities Tutoring

● SCCT (San Carlos Children’s Theater)

● Sequoia Healthcare District

Building Community

Book Fairs

Art

Walk-a-Thons

Enrichment

Gardens

Hometown Days

San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF)

● SCEF works to fill the gap between what the State provides and what our students need for a well-rounded education

● State funding only provides for the basic needs of our students

Volunteer Tutors Available & More Always Needed

● Began 1997 at White Oaks● Tutored 335 students in

2018-2019● One hour a week● Flexible scheduling● No experience needed● Training provided● Serve all San Carlos schools

Help students with:Reading, Writing, Math, Homework,Projects, Study Skills & Organization

Parent Education & Tutor Training dates:Wed, 1/15 Tips for reluctant learnersTues, 2/11 Math Tips & ToolsThurs, 3/19 Social/Emotional Learning

6:30-8:30 pm (CMS Library)

www.healthycitiestutoring.org

How to Register for School

How To Register for School

● Registration is open November 1, 2019 until February 28, 2020 - Register ANY time during this period

● Four Steps - visit scsdk8.org/Registration-Information 1. Step One - Verify grade eligibility2. Step Two - Verify residency3. Step Three - Download & complete required

registration forms4. Step Four - Make a registration appointment -

Registration Appointment Calendar - Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30 am and 2:30-4:00 pm at the District Office

Parent Resources

● San Carlos School District: www.scsdk8.org

● School Registration: https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Enrollment

○ Registrar - Jaime Romero jromero@scsdk8.org

● Preschool Program: https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/Preschool

○ Director - Sue Dawley sdawley@scsdk8.org

● SMARTE Afterschool Program: https://www.scsdk8.org/apps/pages/SMARTE-Afterschool

○ SMARTE Admin Assistant - Jackie Gee jgee@scsdk8.org

● PTA - Common Core Learning Standards: www.pta.org/parentsguides

● San Carlos Education Foundation (SCEF): www.scefkids.org