Ms. Arner’sVPK Class 2011

Welcome to Parent Orientation!Fall Session August 22 – January 19

Welcome To

VPK at

Lost Lake Elementary!

Before We Begin Please sign in

VPK handbook

Student info sheet

Spelling of student name

About Me My Background

The University of Central Florida I am K-6, Pre-k -3rd , ESOL, and Exceptional Student

Education Certified 2 Children – Kindergarten and 6th My Experience

This is my sixth year teaching, first time for Pre-K 5 prior kindergarten years All of my experience is here in Clermont

Teacher Assistant Mrs. Hill • Certified Paraprofessional• Lost Lake Elementary Teacher

Assistant since 2001• 6 years in kindergarten• This is Mrs. Hill’s fifth year in VPK

My Goals To give your child the academic and social

skills they need to be successful lifelong learners.

To provide a enjoyable, nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

To establish a parent teacher partnership that will benefit your child.

VPK CurriculumHandbook page - 3

High Scope – an active learning approach

Five essential components

What do children need?

No grades – handbook page

What we do all dayHandbook page - 4

Music/movement Language Arts - phonics,

phonemic awareness, reading, writing

Learning Centers - math, fine motor skills, themes, independent investigation and exploration

Outdoor Play – gross motor skills

Small Group Time – reinforcing skills, teacher led activities

Learning how to communicate effectively

Learning how to socialize effectively

Learning how to be independent Clothing-snaps, buttons,

lacing Daily routine/procedures

Eating Restroom breaks Specials

Enrichment/Specials 9 day rotation

Fine Arts Technology

PE Coach Henry Media

PE Coach Moose Science

PE Coach Henry Media

PE Coach Moose

Classroom Schedule 8:00-8:15 -Arrival 8:00-8:25 -Snack – social time 8:25-8:40 -School news and deskercise 8:40-9:15 -Morning meeting/circle, music and movement and calendar 9:15-9:30 -Large group – story time 9:30-9:50 -Small group – reinforce concept/lesson 9:50-10:20 -Outdoor gross motor skills/recess 10:20-10:40 -Bathroom break/drinks/wash 10:40-10:50 -Story, language arts 10:51-11:21 - Lunch 11:21-11:55 -Quiet independent exploration/reading 11:55-1:00 -Plan, Do, Review (center time) 1:00-1:10 -Clean up, transition to enrichment 1:10-1:55 -Enrichment 1:55-2:15 -Closing circle 2:15-2:30 -Snack 2:30-2:50 - Pack up/ Dismissal

AttendanceHandbook page - 5

Please arrive between 8:00 and 8:15

Absence notes

Pre-arranged absences for more than 3 days

Monthly Verifications

If you arrive after the tardy bell you must get a tardy slip from the office

Dismissals begin at 2:50 (Wednesdays at 1:50) Consistency is key!

What if my child is sick?Handbook page - 6

Please e-mail me and call the school if your child will be absent from school

If your child becomes sick at school, the nurse will contact you

Health Guidelines – fever free without medication for 24 hours

MedicationHandbook page - 7

Prescription medication may be administered at school by school nurse only. Parents must submit proper paperwork (you can obtain from Nurse Kathy).

Please do not send medication with child. (No chap stick or lip gloss)

Classroom Behavior Our classroom is a community. We are all here to

respect and help each other. Emphasis on self-discipline and making good

choices Our class manners are:

Wait your turn Use polite words Listen carefully Cooperate with others Show your appreciation Give compliments

Behavior Management

Green = Great Day! Yellow = So So Day Red = Not So Good Day

There will be NO REDS for the first month of school.

o Rewards (M&M’s, Stickers, treasure box) and positive praise

Daily communication in folder.

Negative consequence Time out Loss of rewards

VPK Discipline Policy Handbook page - 8

TransportationHandbook page - 9

Car Rider AM drop off from 8:00-8:15 in daycare bus area PM pickup at 2:50 in daycare bus area Must display card in windshield – PINK you may pick up

tonight Must be authorized to pick up child Please remain in your car

Buses Authorized adult with ID must be with the child at the bus

stop Pre-K students sit at the front of the bus Transportation card Bus Guidelines Daycare bus

Lunch Procedures Time – 10:51-11:21 Students eat in cafeteria with an assistant May bring lunch from home May purchase lunch from school $1.75/$0.40 for reduced students Parents may send lunch money in child’s

folder (please label), or… Set up an account on mylunchmoney.com Free/reduced lunch applications

Snacks Be sure to eat a good breakfast at

home! On the 1st of every month please send

in a healthy snack for 40 students – I will remind you! Peanut FREE school – please do not send in

snacks with nuts Must be in store bought package

Morning snack time Afternoon snack time

Folders Daily communication log please sign

daily Please review and retain completed

work Reinforce teacher comments Please send all important notes and

money in a labeled envelope – Ms. Arner and student name

Homework

Extra clothes – labeled Ziploc bag Labeled backpack/lunchbox/water

bottle No pull ups

No Rest mats/blankets Scholastic book orders

Monthly calendar

Uniform school

Khaki, navy blue, or black pants, shorts, capris, dresses or jumpers.

Polo shirts – white, light blue, navy blue, pink or hunter green.

Friday only – jeans, Lost Lake T-shirt or ANY color polo

Close toe shoes

Ways to Help Volunteer

PTO sign up tonight Complete and return volunteer form with copy of driver’s

license Field trips/in class volunteers

Interested in being a room mom? Special talents, hobbies, interests?

Donations Gift cards for classroom supplies and food Craft supplies Treasure box prizes ($1 store) stickers, M&M’s Tissues, paper plates, wipes, paper cups, extra snacks, crayons,

large pencils, umbrellas, dry erase markers, gallon size Ziploc bags

Take an apple from the “Giving Tree”

Meet the Teacher Tomorrow, Thursday 10-11 am Bring your child Vendors Transportation

No open house next week

Paperwork Please fill out and return today:

VPK Parent Agreement (last page in your handbook)

Student Info Sheet Please indicate how your child will

arrive and go home the first day, and for the rest of the year.

Thank you!arnerl@lake.k12.fl.us