Kindergarten Roundup

“We inspire, embrace and celebrate individual achievement.”

Introducing the Team! ● Emily Skelton

● Nicole Murphy

● Jessica Salanic

● Kristen Vieth

● LeAnna Wolkis

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Miss Emily Skelton Self-Contained Gifted Kindergarten Teacher

Born and raised in Arizona

○ Grew up going to PVUSD schools

○ Family lives in Scottsdale, too!

● Bachelor of Science in Education

○ Northern Arizona University

● Taught for the DODD schools

○ Aviano, Italy 2010-2011

● Teaching Certificate K-8

● Gifted Endorsement and Highly Qualified

● 12 years teaching

○ 3 years, Second Grade Mom, Brother, Sister in Law, fiancé, Me

○ 9 years, Self-Contained Gifted Kindergarten

Project Based Learning

Technology Presentations

T e a m W o rk

Hands-Research On

Mrs. Murphy {Nicole Murphy} Hello incoming kindergarten kiddos and families! My name is Nicole Murphy and I teach kindergarten at Fireside. I have been teaching at Fireside since we first opened in 2012. This is my sixth year teaching kindergarten and I absolutely love it! My husband and I have four amazing children together. Christina is eighteen and a highschool senior. Kayla is a middle schooler in seventh grade. Jack is in first grade here at Fireside and my four year old William may be starting preschool at Fireside too. Our family pets include two dogs and two desert tortoises. I enjoy time with family and friends, trips to Rocky Point, movies, swimming and of course, a little shopping! I look forward to meeting you and having a fabulous Kindergarten year together! We will have so much fun learning new things together. Get ready for RAZ-kids, engaging writing, math lessons, using technology, 7 continents, Animals 2X2, Color’s/Nursery rhymes & SO much more! I look forward to a wonderful year with you all!

Cooperative Learning

Mrs. Salanic {Jessica Salanic}

Welcome to Fireside! My name is Jessica Salanic and I am a kindergarten teacher at Fireside. I have been teaching for ten years. I have taught kindergarten for eight years and first grade for two years. I have lived in Arizona my whole life and am an alumni of the Paradise Valley School District. I graduated from Grand Canyon University. My husband and I have been married for almost five years. I have two children that are one and three years old. I love spending time with my family, being outside, traveling, hiking and playing soccer. I started playing soccer when I was younger and still play today! Before I had my own kids, I spent most of my free time coaching soccer. I am so excited to hopefully meet you in the fall!

Miss Vieth {Kristen Vieth} Welcome Kindergartners and Families! I was born right here,in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 5th. I am an alumni of PVUSD schools. I went to ASU and received a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. My parents & 2 sisters live here. My oldest sister lives in NJ with my 3 year old nephew & 9 month old baby niece. My mom, Cheryl {who is retired}, loves to come in on Fridays & help out. I have 3 sisters, one of which is my identical twin! My dad has his own real estate company as an appraiser. I have a white Persian cat that I adore, named Khloe! I love to hike, exercise, swim, watch movies & spend time with my family/friends. I am a big ASU fan & love to go to their football games with my family. I am so excited that you will be attending FSES next school year! It will be my 10th year teaching {4 years in Pre-K & 6 years in Kindergarten}. I love the littles! Your children will have so much fun learning new things. Get ready for RAZ-kids, engaging writing, math lessons, using technology, 7 continents, Animals 2X2, Color’s/Nursery rhymes & SO much more! See you in the fall!

PBIS ● PBIS (School-wide citizenship program)

● Students are to show SPARK behavior

○ Our goal is for each student to be Safe, Positive,

Appropriate, Responsible & Kind

Kindergarten Technology

● iPads , Chrome Books

● Educational Sites ○ ZEARN

○ Scribble Press ○ Starfall

○ Brain Pop Junior ○ Raz Kids

○ United Streaming ○ Barefoot Atlas

○ Math Blasters ○ Educreations

College & Career Ready Standards

● To see the objectives and concepts we will be teaching your child,

please refer to the Arizona Department of Education website.

www.azed.gov/azccrs/

● Arizona College & Career Ready Standards prepare our students for

college and career success.

● 21st Century Learners:

Communicate, Collaborate, Critical Thinking & Creativity

Curriculum

● Science/Social Studies- Core Knowledge, Foss Kits

● Reading- Wonders - McGraw Hill

● Writing- Fundations, Write From the Beginning

● Math- Eureka Math

● We use Thinking Maps to support all content areas

Magnets Core Knowledge Units

Social Studies

Foss Kits

Science

Goldfish & Guppies

Foss Kits

Science

Land Snails & Water Snails

Balanced Literacy Approach

Reading Wonders - McGraw Hill

Writing

Fundations

Write From the Beginning

Mathematicians

Eureka Math

ZEARN

Thinking Maps

We use Thinking Maps to support all content areas

Potential Kindergarten Day ● Calendar, Morning Message

● Fundations and Phonemic Awareness Practice

● Wonders, Shared Reading and Literacy Block

● Snack

● Writing

● Special Areas (PE, STEM, Art, Music, SEL)

Potential Kindergarten Day

● Recess & Lunch

● Learning Centers

● Math and Math Stations

● Science and Social

Studies (Core Knowledge)

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Your child will best succeed entering kindergarten if they know how to:

● Use the restroom alone (toileting etiquette, buttons, snaps, zips...)

● Write their name correctly (1st letter capitalized, the rest - lowercase)

● Write numbers correctly 1-10

● Recognize and write upper and lowercase letters

● Share with others (including not always being first)

● Follow simple 1 and 2 step directions

● Unbuckle and buckle seat belts

● Open lunch containers, milk cartons, juice boxes, baggies, tupperware, utensils from plastic wrap

● Begin to practice tying shoe laces

Kindergarten Readiness Screening

Kindergarten screening date (TBD)

● The screening will take around 15-20 minutes.

● We will assess your child’s knowledge of letters names & sounds, numbers, colors, shapes, sight

words & name writing.

● The purpose of the screening is to help your child’s teacher know what skills he/she possess

when entering kindergarten.

● We strongly recommend your child attends the screening.

● If your child attended any of the Fireside Preschool programs, we would still like them to be a

part of this process.

● We will use Sign-Up Genius to schedule the Kindergarten Screening.

The First Week Day 1- Modified Day, (1:00 Dismissal) Tuesday 8 /10 /21

○ 8:45-9:45 Parents are invited to stay in classrooms with their child

○ 9:45 Parent Presentation in Cafeteria

(Boo Hoo Yahoo Breakfast-provided by PTO)

○ Pick up time 1:00 pm

Day 2 - Full Days Begin Wednesday 8/11/21 8:45-3:00

● Morning drop off begins at the Kindergarten playground gate

● Mascot & Bus services will begin on Wednesday (Full Day)

Model Schoolwide Cluster Grouping:

Cluster Grouping

Identified gifted students are grouped into designated gifted cluster

classrooms at each grade level and receive differentiated instruction in

all content areas by gifted cluster teachers.

***All Kindergarten teachers use differentiation on a daily basis to

support the needs of all learners in their class***

Self-Contained Gifted ● The self-contained Kindergarten class is designed for

high-achieving, gifted students.

● Students must have qualifying test scores.

Please refer to the PVUSD Gifted website for more specific

information. www.pvschools.net/academics/academic-

programs/gifted-programs

● The Self-Contained Gifted classroom follows the same schedule as

their kindergarten peers. Students participate in the school’s special

areas and are included in all grade-level activities and field trips.

Front Desk Info from: Records Secretary

The Registration packet is available as a fillable form. Click here: Registration Packet

Once you have completed the forms, print them and sign each page where indicated.

You may drop them off at the front office along with the following documents:

● Student’s birth certificate (I will make a copy)

● Student’s proof of immunizations

● Your proof of residence.

If you have any questions, you may email me at doswanson@pvschools.net

PTO Welcome Our One-Stop-Shop for everything related to our

PTO is located at:

FIRESIDEPTO.COM

Here you can find upcoming events, details on

volunteer positions, programs we help support,

and much more!

PTO Support

School Supplies

PTO Information ● We are happy to answer any questions: President@firesidepto.com

● PTO holds 2 major fundraisers per year (Fall & Spring)

● PTO sends out a monthly newsletter and invites all FES families

to our monthly PTO meetings.

● EDUKITS for school supplies

● We love our volunteers! Support your MUSTANGS!

● Follow us on Social Media:

How to Get Involved Available positions on the PTO for the 2021-2022 school year:

★ VP-Marketing/Communication (Board Position) ○ Responsible for monthly newsletters, social media and event promotion

★ Treasurer (Board Position)

★ VP-Events (Board Position)○ Oversee events such as Bingo Night, Movie Night, Talent Show, Kindergarten Round-up, Back to School,

Country Fair, Adults only fundraiser and any additional events as created and approved by the Executive Board

★ Chair Positions

○ Teacher Appreciation

○ Movie Night

○ Bingo Night

○ Virtual Event Coordinator

○ Yearbook Team

Questions??? ● Please access the Kindergarten Questions Form and all links in our

presentation from our website at

https://www.pvschools.net/schools/fireside-elementary/home

● Thank you for joining us!