Welcome to HEB ISD Kindergarten Kickoff Information 2021-2022

Welcome to HEB ISD
 Kindergarten Kickoff Information
           2021-2022

Pre-Registration Information

We invite you to pre-register your student for the 2021-2022 school year. This link will be available
from April 19 through May 7, 2021.

     Kinder Pre-Registration (www.hebisd.edu/KinderPreRegistration)

Once your pre-registration is approved, you will receive an email from the school office with
instructions to complete online registration on July 8, 2021.

Meet the Teacher

August 5th 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Students may bring their school supplies, see their classroom, and meet their
teacher for the new school year.

1st Day of School

Wednesday, August 11th

School begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m.

HEB ISD Safety Protocols

HEB ISD follows COVID-19 safety guidelines from Tarrant County Public Health and the Texas
Education Agency. Please refer to the HEB ISD Return to Learn Plan for more information. The
Return to Learn Plan is updated as new information becomes available.

Return to Learn (www.hebisd.edu/ReturnToLearn)

Kindergarten Readiness
The following are important skills that will further Kindergarten success!

*Student is able to dress him/herself (button, zip, snap)

*Student is able to handle all restroom needs

*Student is able to verbalize his/her wants or needs

*Student no longer takes an afternoon nap

*Student is able to eat a meal in 20-25 minutes

Kindergarten Readiness (continued)
The following are important skills that will further Kindergarten success!

*Understands how to take turns with his/her classmates or peers

*Can sit and listen to a story for 5 minutes or more

*Can say, recognize and write his/her first name

*Can recognize some letters and numbers

*Student appropriately grips a pencil/crayon and handles scissors and glue independently

Kindergarten Readiness - “Off to a Good Start”
           The following link will take you to an online resource that is
           available in English and Spanish. This electronic booklet will
           provide you with additional ideas to use at home that will help
           ensure that your kindergarten student will be “Off to a Good
           Start!” when they begin kindergarten.

           *Click on this link or one of the images seen here to go directly
           to the English or Spanish version of the booklet.

           *https://www.parent-institute-online.com/ep/eplibrary.php?7871-
           L356643

Home - School Connection
● We strive for a partnership with all families. Your support of your child’s education greatly
  impacts his/her progress. Reading with your child every night is a great way to grow your
  young learner.
● Families and the school communicate through multiple means, including emails, newsletters,
  notes home, and through our MOOSE planner.
● We ask that families check the MOOSE planner each night for information from your child’s
  teacher.

Kindergarten Report Card and Reading 3D Information
● Students in Kindergarten participate in the Reading 3D assessment which measures their literacy
  skills, including phonics and comprehension. This is a one-on-one assessment that gives teachers
  and families data to better support our young learners.
● Report cards in Kindergarten are skills-based. Students receive a 1, 2, or 3 on learning objectives
  in content areas, social skills, and work habits. Students who earn 2.5 or better in reading and
  math are promoted to Grade 1.

News to Know from the Nurse
The Nurse is a resource to help with the following:
 ●   Provide first response medical assistance.
 ●   Routine health checks as mandated by the state.
 ●   Administer doctor prescribed medication with official medical paperwork on file. Documents located on our
     Health Services Forms webpage (www.hebisd.edu/HealthServicesForms)
 ●   Included in online registration is a health inventory. Please fill it out carefully and fully so the campus can
     support your child’s health needs.

Extended Day Academy (EDA)
-   EDA is on each of the 21 elementary campuses.
-   EDA provides the children with a safe and fun environment from 3:05 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on each regular school
    day.
-   EDA provides time to work on homework assignments, participate in computer activities, craft activities, science
    experiments, along with physical activities both in the gymnasium and on the outdoor playground.
-   EDA has one site manager, and the number of workers that will maintain a 15 to 1 ratio with the students.
-   A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration.
-   Monthly tuition is $190.00 a month per child.
-   First month's tuition is due by the first day of student attendance. Tuition for all other months is due on the 1st of
    each month.

Kindergarten School Supply List

             To locate the school supply list, visit the following link:

              Elementary Supply Lists (www.hebisd.edu/supplies)

A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Student

Some things your child can expect:
 -   Language Arts and Reading class
 -   STRIPE - Reading Intervention Time
 -   Math class
 -   Science and Social Studies class
 -   Lunch/Recess
 -   Music, Art, and PE class

Breakfast and Lunch at School
Eating at school is an exciting time for a Kindergarten student. Here are some skills to have your child practice
before school begins.

 ●    Opening items such as lunch boxes, baggies, plastic containers, and straw packets independently
 ●    Eating a meal in a 30 minute time period, while talking with others
 ●    Making choices about what food will be eaten first

Discuss not sharing food with friends and how to clean up the eating area.

Breakfast and lunch can be purchased at school or students can bring food from home. Apply online this summer
for free and reduced meal benefits.

Please join us for the
Kindergarten Kickoff Drive-Thru
 May 3, 2021 6:30 - 7:30 PM
   Location: Your Student’s 2021-2022 School