What is TK?
TK (Transitional Kindergarten) is a combination of social skills and academics. The focus is on the whole child through hands-on activities and experiences. Instead of entering Kindergarten and being the "young" ones, TK gives them the gift of time to mature and build their foundational skills. Students are not required to master skills, but are given multiple means of exposure.
GOALS:
Strengthen Social-Emotional Skills
Become Independent Leaders in Kindergarten
Build Academic Foundation
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California voted a few years ago to expand TK to eventually allow all 4 year olds. Until then, students must turn 5 years old within the birthday time frames. Please see below for how this roll-out will look:
2025-2026: All children who turn 4 by September 1st
Bachelor's and Teaching Credential from Cal State LA
Child Development Permit from the State of California
Master of Education - Special Emphasis in Transitional Kindergarten from the University of La Verne
10th year teaching TK at Camino Grove
Married 17 years
Have an 14 year old daughter entering high school (Freshman)
I like to crochet
Love to spend time exploring with my family
Color - green
Like to drink hot chocolate - don't drink coffee
Dessert - cheesecake
Snack - Cheez-its
Places to shop are - Target, Amazon, Michael's, Old Navy
Candy - Skittles
I love candles!!
Mom of 23 year old triplets
Married to Mr. Olsen - an engineer at JPL
Active with AUSD for 18 years:
parent
PTA
PTA President
Working with Dana Middle School kids
and, my favorite, Camino Grove TK with Mrs. Solis for 10 years
I love to tend my garden, craft, paint, bake, bike ride and hike
Color - blue
Drink - coffee
Food - Mexican, Burgers, Italian and BBQ
Desserts - ice cream, cupcakes and cheesecake
Email: ssolis@ausd.net