Cambridge-Isanti Schools Kindergarten 2016-2017 Information Meeting Jan 26, 2016 & Jan 28, 2016
Welcome & Introductions
Kindergarten Options
● IPS & CPS Traditional ● SFAS Flexible Learning Year ● Spanish Immersion/Dual Language
All Programs
What is similar or the same? ● Implement the same high-quality curriculum to meet the needs of all students ● Explore reading, math, and science ● Foster social, emotional, and personal development with the Five Character Traits ● Embed technology for the 21st century learner ● Enjoy a safe environment-Visitor Management System
All Programs
What is similar or the same?
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No charge Transportation will be provided within the district Certified staff All students accepted Daily Schedules Same number of school days Specialists-Media, Music, Phy. Ed, and Art
CPS & IPS Sample Kindergarten Daily Schedule 8:10-8:30 Morning Routines/ Math Centers 8:30-8:50 Morning Meeting-Relationship Building 8:50-9:15 Literacy 9:15-9:25 Bathroom/Snack 9:30-10:50 Literacy 10:50-11:35 WIN Time (What I Need) 11:35-12:05 Lunch 12:15-1:05 Specials 1:10-1:25 Read Aloud 1:25-2:10 Calendar / Math 2:10-2:15 Clean-up/End of Day Routine 2:15-2:45 Recess 2:45 Dismiss to Busses and Parent Pick-up Area Art, Science, Social Studies, and Health are taught within Literacy and Math
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Flexible Learning Year Schedule STEAM Integrated Curriculum Community Culture Character Education Science Emphasis Open to Everyone Student Showcases-STEAM Week
SFAS ● Program Started in 1999
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3 Beginnings to the School Year Helps Decrease Summer Learning Loss Allows Students to Learn about the 4 Seasons. No Cost-Free Public School Located in Isanti Grades 6-8 Attend Minnesota Center
SFAS ● 5th Grade Buddies
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Multi-Aged Homerooms Kids Club Buddy Time Field Trips into the Community Partnership with Isanti and Cambridge Community Small School Community
SFAS 7:45-8:10 Homeroom 8:10-8:50 Morning Meeting/Calendar/Science 8:50-9:00 Bathroom Break 9:00-9:25 Whole Group Reading 9:25-10:30 Daily 5-Small Group Reading 10:30-10:45 Snack/Bathroom Break 10:45-11:10 Playtime 11:10-12:00 Math 12:00-12:30 Science/Social Studies/Art 12:35-1:20 Lunch/Recess 1:20-1:35 Story 1:35-2:25 Specials 2:25-2:50 Handwriting 2:50-3:10 Clean up/Dismissal (Shuttle leaves between 2:55/3:00)
Spanish Immersion Background
● Strategic Plan-Approved by C-I School Board on August 21, 2014 ● Strategy IX: we will ensure our students have the skills and the knowledge to contribute to our global society. ○ The district will offer an option of a Pre-K-5 full immersion Spanish program.
Spanish Immersion Program Rationale
When students take part in an immersion program, they demonstrate: ● Cognitive flexibility and problem solving abilities ● Fluency in the second language ● Greater facility to learn a third language ● Cultural and global awareness Summary of presentation handout from Dr. Tara Fortune: March 23, 2009
Spanish Immersion How will it work?
● Math and Science will be taught in Spanish. ● Literacy and Social Studies will be taught in English ● Same curriculum resources will be used.
Important Dates February 1, 2016 February 12, 2016 April 28, 2016 May 3, 2016 May 5, 2016
Enrollment Forms mailed to families Enrollment Forms due IPS Kindergarten Round-up SFAS Kindergarten Round-up CPS Kindergarten Round-up
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