GETTING READY FOR TRANSITIONAL KINDER/KINDERGARTEN 2014-2015 [INSERT School Name] Parent Meeting [INSERT AIC Name], AIC Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

PREPARANDONOSE PARA KÍNDER TRANSICIONAL/KINDERGARTEN 2014-2015 [INSERT School Name] Junta De Padres [INSERT AIC Name], AIC Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

OVERVIEW Facts about Kindergarten Attendance and Achievement Kindergarten Academics The Transition Process Tips For Parents Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

VISION GENERAL Información referente a Kínder Asistencia y logros académicos Clases Académicas en Kínder El proceso de transición Consejos para padres Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

FACTS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN Attendance and Achievement In the LAUSD, 1 out of every 5 kindergarten and first grade students are chronically absent A students who is chronically absent in Kindergarten: Is more likely to perform poorly in first grade, especially in Reading Is likely to have lower academic achievement in fifth grade Is missing valuable core instruction With healthy eating and proper care, many of these absences can be prevented. Research shows that for every one day missed, it takes a child three or more days to catch up. Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

INFORMACION SOBRE KINDER Asistencia y logros académicos En DEULA, 1 de cada 5 estudiantes en kínder y primer grado alcanzan un nivel de ausencia crónica El estudiante que se ausente crónicamente en Kínder es mas probable de: Ejecutar pobremente en primer grado, especialmente el lectura Tener logros académicos mas bajos en quinto grado Pierde Instrucción fundamental y valiosa Con hábitos de alimentos saludablemente y cuidados preventivos, muchas de estas ausencias pueden ser prevenidas Estudios demuestran que por cada día escolar faltado, le toma hasta tres días o mas a un estudiante para ponerse al corriente. Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

FACTS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN Attendance and Achievement RESEARCH SHOWS: Students who miss 7 or fewer days of school are more likely to succeed! Identify the performance meter as the LAUSD District Goal. 88-95% 96 %+ Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

LOS ESTUDIOS DEMUESTRAN: INFORMACION SOBRE KINDER Asistencia y logros académicos LOS ESTUDIOS DEMUESTRAN: ¡Los estudiantes que faltan 7 días o menos de escuela son mas probables de ser éxitos! Identify the performance meter as the LAUSD District Goal. 88-95% 96 %+ Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved   8

FACTS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN Attendance and Achievement 1st Grade Math & Reading Performance by Kindergarten Attendance The value of Kindergarten attendance can be seen here! Research has found that a high number of absences in Kindergarten is directly related to lower achievement in 1st grade. We can see a significant decrease (especially in Math and reading performance) with a 6% of absenteeism . Source: ECLS-K data analyzed by National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) Note: Average academic performance reflects results of direct cognitive assessments conducted specifically ECSL-K. Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

INFORMACION SOBRE KINDER Asistencia y logros académicos Desempeño en Matemáticas y Lectura en el Primer Grado dependiendo en la Asistencia en Kínder The value of Kindergarten attendance can be seen here! Research has found that a high number of absences in Kindergarten is directly related to lower achievement in 1st grade. We can see a significant decrease (especially in Math and reading performance) with a 6% of absenteeism . Source: ECLS-K data analyzed by National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) Note: Average academic performance reflects results of direct cognitive assessments conducted specifically ECSL-K. 10 Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

KINDERGARTEN ACADEMICS Some LAUSD Standards LANGUAGE ARTS “Treasures” Curriculum MATHEMATICS “Envision” Curriculum Recognize alphabets and letter sounds Verbally, use sentences that are grammatically correct Identify and use capital letters and some punctuation marks Begin to learn High Frequency Words (the most commonly used words in reading)** Compare two or more sets and identify equal to, more than, or less than Count, recognize, name and order numbers (up to 30) using objects Describe number patterns Count by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s So why do we see such a Dramatic relation between attendance and achievement Even in KINDERGARTEN? In order to answer this question, it is important to recognize that there is a lot of learning occurring in the Kindergarten classroom every day. It will therefore be helpful to be familiar with the Kindergarten curriculum. These are just some of the core concepts that will be taught in Kindergarten and tested on (DIBBLES). Going to meetings, conferences, and speaking with the teacher (in depth) about these standards will be an important process for you. (Remind parents: Missing just one day of school can impact your child’s ability to learn these very important concepts. And remember that it takes at least 3 days to make up one day’s absence in school). Note: One EXAMPLE of KINDER’s VALUE- In 1st grade, students will be tested on their fluency (how quickly they can read or the number of words per minute) for the first time. In kindergarten, they learn the essential words (HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS and CVC words) to prepare them to meet their first grade requirement. If they miss school, they will have a difficult time learning the words (that are introduced in Kinder) which in turn will affect their speed in First grade. By first grade, children are tested on their fluency so the more words they learn in Kinder the better. Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

LOGROS ACADÉMICOS EN KINDER Algunas normas de DEULA Artes de lenguaje: Currículo de estudio Matemáticas “Vision” de estudio Reconocer las letras y sus sonidos Usar oraciones gramáticamente correctas Identificar el uso de letras mayúsculas y puntuación Aprender palabras de alta frecuencia (palabras que se usan mas frecuente en lectura) Comparar dos o mas grupos e identificar si son iguales, mayor que o menos de Contar, reconocer, nombrar y ordenar los números (hasta el 30) usando objetos Describir patrones de números Contar por 2’s, 5’s, y 10’s So why do we see such a Dramatic relation between attendance and achievement Even in KINDERGARTEN? In order to answer this question, it is important to recognize that there is a lot of learning occurring in the Kindergarten classroom every day. It will therefore be helpful to be familiar with the Kindergarten curriculum. These are just some of the core concepts that will be taught in Kindergarten and tested on (DIBBLES). Going to meetings, conferences, and speaking with the teacher (in depth) about these standards will be an important process for you. (Remind parents: Missing just one day of school can impact your child’s ability to learn these very important concepts. And remember that it takes at least 3 days to make up one day’s absence in school). Note: One EXAMPLE of KINDER’s VALUE- In 1st grade, students will be tested on their fluency (how quickly they can read or the number of words per minute) for the first time. In kindergarten, they learn the essential words (HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS and CVC words) to prepare them to meet their first grade requirement. If they miss school, they will have a difficult time learning the words (that are introduced in Kinder) which in turn will affect their speed in First grade. En el primer grado, los niños tendrán un examen de fluidez; así que entre más palabras conozcan en kínder mejor. 12 Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

Managing THE TRANSITION PROCESS 3. Practice some of the skills and routines s/he will need when s/he begins school. Talk with your child’s teacher to find out what routines are like in the kindergarten classroom. Role-play routines like eating in the lunchroom and managing his belongings. Practice habits like packing lunches, laying out clothes, and putting materials in one place so they will be easy to find. 4.Read books about starting school. 1. Talk with you child about the change and the new school. Say positive things about this new experience. Share stories about what it will be like going to school. For current Pre-K students—Let your child know there will be more instructional hours in Kinder (6 hour days; and 5 days a week) 2. Let your child talk about his/her questions or fears. Tell him/her that everyone has questions when they make a change. A smooth transition to kindergarten can help make sure your child is successful in school. Here are some things you can do to help make sure your child experiences a good transition: (REFER TO HANDOUT: “Transition to Kindergarten; What is it and why is it important”) (Counselor: acknowledge that entering kinder can be hard both for the parent as well as for the child) Encourage parents to talk about the fun things their child will get to do. Make your child views it as a positive and exciting step. We recommend checking out books from the public library to help with the transition into kindergarten like, “The Night Before Kindergarten, by Natasha Wing, and The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

Manejando EL PROCESO DE TRANSICIÓN Hable con su hijo/a sobre el cambio y la nueva escuela. Diga cosas positivas sobre esta nueva experiencia Comparta historias sobre como será el ir a la nueva escuela Para los estudiantes en pre-k-Déjele saber a su hijo/a que el día tendrá mas horas académicas (6 horas al día; y 5 días a la semana) 2. Deje que su hijo/a hable sobre sus preocupaciones o miedos. Dígale que todos tenemos preguntas cuando hay cambios. 3. Practique algunas de las rutinas y habilidades que el/ella necesitara cuando comience la escuela. Hable con el/la maestro/a sobre el tipo de rutinas que su hijo/a tendrá en Kínder. Practique con su hijo/a las rutinas como comiendo en la cafetería y poniéndole atención a sus pertenencias. Practique hábitos de empacar su mochila y su almuerzo, preparar su ropa, y mantener sus cosas en un solo lugar para encontrarlos mas fácil. 4. Leales libros sobre el comienzo de la escuela. A smooth transition to kindergarten can help make sure your child is successful in school. Here are some things you can do to help make sure your child experiences a good transition: (REFER TO HANDOUT: “Transition to Kindergarten; What is it and why is it important”) (Counselor: acknowledge that entering kinder can be hard both for the parent as well as for the child) Encourage parents to talk about the fun things their child will get to do. Make your child views it as a positive and exciting step. We recommend checking out books from the public library to help with the transition into kindergarten like, “The Night Before Kindergarten, by Natasha Wing, and The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn 14 Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

More TIPS FOR PARENTS Use the summer to prepare yourself and your child: Bring up school in conversations at home as much as possible Start the school bedtime routine a month before school starts Work with your child throughout the summer on kindergarten readiness academic skills such as writing his/her name Do arts and crafts projects with your child during the summer Work with your child on problem-solving Attend open house and meet the teacher Familiarize yourself with some of the skills necessary for kindergarten Help your child learn the importance of developing a daily routine A healthy transition includes giving your child enough time to prepare for the change that is coming, and this should begin during the summer. 1. It is important to start talking about kindergarten as early as possible. (ie. Don’t wait until the day before school starts) 2. Start the school bedtime routine a month before school starts Parents can scale back gradually, having the child go to bed just five or 10 minutes earlier each night. “It takes 30 days to establish a routine,” 3. Follow your child’s lead. Don’t force it or get into a power struggle. Drilling them before they’re ready creates stress.” make it fun by finding ways to integrate learning into your everyday play 4. By doing these projects, you will help your child develop the fine motor skills necessary for Kindergarten (ie. using scissors, holding a pencil, draw vertical/horizontal lines, etc). 5. Ie. Cooperates with other children, plays with other children and resolves conflicts WITHOUT aggression, follows rules, understands and follows a 2-3 step verbal direction, etc. 6. Attend kindergarten orientation and any other school functions to get to know teacher and staff. 7. *Enclosed is a handout with some general skills (80 Skills that Help To Ease Kids Transition….) that can be used as a reference during the summer to help your child transition. 8. (ie. Early bedtime, breakfast time, homework time, etc) Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

Mas CONSEJOS PARA PADRES Utilicé el verano para prepararse usted y su hijo: Hable sobre la escuela lo más posible. Empiece la rutina de dormir un mes antes de comenzar la escuela. Durante el verano practique con su hijo/a habilidades que utilizara en kínder como escribir su nombre. Haga proyectos de artes manuales con su hijo/a durante el verano. Trabaje con su hijo/a en como resolver problemas personales. Asista a reuniones de regreso a la escuela y conozca al maestro/a. Familiarícese con algunas de las habilidades necesarias para el Kínder. Ayúdele a su hijo/a a aprender la importancia de desarrollar una rutina diaria. A healthy transition includes giving your child enough time to prepare for the change that is coming, and this should begin during the summer. 1. It is important to start talking about kindergarten as early as possible. (ie. Don’t wait until the day before school starts) 2. Start the school bedtime routine a month before school starts Parents can scale back gradually, having the child go to bed just five or 10 minutes earlier each night. “It takes 30 days to establish a routine,” 3. Follow your child’s lead. Don’t force it or get into a power struggle. Drilling them before they’re ready creates stress.” make it fun by finding ways to integrate learning into your everyday play 4. By doing these projects, you will help your child develop the fine motor skills necessary for Kindergarten (ie. using scissors, holding a pencil, draw vertical/horizontal lines, etc). 5. Ie. Cooperates with other children, plays with other children and resolves conflicts WITHOUT aggression, follows rules, understands and follows a 2-3 step verbal direction, etc. 6. Attend kindergarten orientation and any other school functions to get to know teacher and staff. 7. *Enclosed is a handout with some general skills (80 Skills that Help To Ease Kids Transition….) that can be used as a reference during the summer to help your child transition. 8. (ie. Early bedtime, breakfast time, homework time, etc) 16 Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

THE VALUE OF TRANSITIONAL KINDER/KINDERGARTEN Excellent attendance in Transitional Kinder/Kindergarten establishes positive school attendance habits and study habits that can last throughout high school. By using these tips and helping your child understand routine, you can help your child get the most of out his/her Kindergarten year. REMEMBER: (Read the Quote) OUR GOAL FOR ALL CHILDREN: Excellent attendance= 7 or fewer absences in the entire school year Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

EL VALOR DEL KINDER TRANSICIONAL/KINDERGARTEN Asistencia excelente en kínder transicional/kindergarten establece hábitos positivos de asistencia y estudio escolar que permanecerá hasta la preparatoria. By using these tips and helping your child understand routine, you can help your child get the most of out his/her Kindergarten year. REMEMBER: (Read the Quote) OUR GOAL FOR ALL CHILDREN: Excellent attendance= 7 or fewer absences in the entire school year 18 Copyright-2013 © Los Angeles Unified School District - All rights reserved  

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