We will learn it all in Kindergarten

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We will learn it all in Kindergarten!

• Kindergarten Team Introduction

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Kindergarten Team

• Mrs. Levering
• Ms. Mezei
• Mr. Bailey
• Mrs. Auld
• Mrs. Plummer
• Mrs. Cohen
• Mrs. Thompson
• Mrs. Meney

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Agenda

• Introduction to Kindergarten Mrs. Levering
• Schedule Mrs. Levering
• Handwriting Mr. Bailey
• Homework Mrs. Auld
• Metacognition Ms. Mezei
• Grading Policy Mr. Bailey
• DIVE Expectations Mrs. Enzman

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With your help and support, a quality education
is in store for each child. One that encourages
each child to be responsible, to continue to
improve daily, and above all to be successful.
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Our Daily ScheduleFull Day Kindergarten
Surfing To Success
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Opening

• unpack
• put folders away (Daily Folder and Thursday
  Folder)
• sign-up for lunch or put lunch on cart
• answer the question of the day
• complete morning activity

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Thursday Folder

• Separate from the daily folder
• It will be sent home on Thursdays with a
  mini-progress report inside of it. There may
  also be some graded papers or class work in the
  folder
• Please sign it and return it the next day

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MathCalendar math

• patterns
• counting
• dominos
• days of the week
• months of the year
• shapes
• tens and ones
• hundreds chart
• problem solving

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Math (cont.)Math Series - Investigations

• Units
• mathematical thinking in kindergarten
• patterns
• collecting, counting and measuring
• counting ourselves and others
• making shapes and building blocks
• how many in all?

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Math (cont.)
Students explore the central topics in depth
through a series of investigations. They are
actively engaged in working with materials and
with peers to solve larger math problems.
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Language Arts

• reading
• writing
• reading groups
• small and large group instruction
• guided reading books
• BIG books

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Language Arts (Cont.)

• Reading Series (MacMillan McGraw/Hill)
• phonemic awareness
• phonics
• letter recognition
• high frequency words
• oral language
• writing

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Handwriting

• DNealian Style used school wide
• Use web-sites to aide at home practice (A list
  will be passed out)
• Practice always helps

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Homework

• Homework will start 9/17/2007
• It varies by teacher, so check with your teacher
  for his or her routine/style
• Guided Reading Books may be sent home -- If lost
  there is a 6 fee per book for replacement --

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Grading Policy

• When your child brings home work from school it
  may be graded with the following
• Smiley Face Outstanding Work
• A check mark with a sign Very Good
• A check mark by itself Satisfactory
• A check mark with a - sign Needs Improvement

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Were off to lunch

• Lunch 1140-1210 in the cafetorium
• Bathroom Break
• Related Arts (Specials) 1220-120

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Off to special areasrelated arts classes

• Physical education 30 minutes (3 times a week)
• Media (book selection) 45 minutes (Once a week)
• Music 30 minutes (2 times a week)
• Art - 30 minutes (2 times a week)
• Technology - 60 minutes (Once a week)

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Take Ten

• 10 minutes to relax, regroup, and rejuvenate

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Science and Social StudiesHealth/projects
Project approach to science and social studies
involves creating lessons around the childrens
interest while meeting the guidelines and
standards set for the kindergarten curriculum.
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Self Selected Activities(Learning Centers)

• puzzles
• games
• letter stamps
• library center
• listening center
• sand and water table
• play dough
• dramatic play

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Recess

• 220 - 250 We have our own playground specially
  designated for younger children
• We will be outside when the weather is nice and
  inside during inclement weather
• Please dress appropriately

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Were on our way home

• Dismissal - 320
• (first bell)
• On the buses by 330

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General information

• Communication
• Talk with your childs teacher for specifics
• If you send a note, put it in your childs white
  take home folder
• A written excuse is required after any absence
  (Prior Knowledge is Helpful)
• Please return the note the next day when your
  child returns and it must be signed

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General information (cont.)

• Birthdays
• celebrated once a month with all four classes
  together.

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General information (cont.)

• Items needed
• shoe box
• extra clothes (in case of a spill or bathroom
  accident)
• label clothes and put in a large ziplock bag
• homemade play dough
• old magazines
• indoor recess activities
• emergency cards (return both of them)
• emergency closing forms
• homeroom parent (Mom or Dad)
• volunteers to help in the classroom

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We are here for the children, and also for you.
Call us with any questions or concerns. We are
looking forward to a great school year together.
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Basic steps to early success Begin by reading to
your child Assist your child with learning
activities Support and encourage your childs
progress Involve yourself in your childs
education Continue to actively participate