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. Thompson
• Mrs. Green

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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
Set to sail
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Opening

• unpack
• put folders away
• sign-up for lunch or put lunch on cart
• answer the question of the day
• complete morning activity

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Language Arts

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

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

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High Frequency WordsLevel A

• I
• A
• my
• is
• come
• look
• go
• to

• the (you can say the or you can say the, but its
  always spelled THE)
• like
• here
• in
• see
• am
• it

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High Frequency WordsLevel B

• we
• on
• can
• at
• and
• you
• this
• me

• up
• do
• are
• little
• us
• with
• too

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Were off to lunch

• lunch 1115-1145 in the cafetorium
• recess 1145-1215
• outdoor recess in nice weather
• indoor recess in inclement weather
• dress appropriately for conditions

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Off to special areasrelated arts classes

• physical education 30 minutes
• media (book selection) 45 minutes
• music 30 minutes
• art - 30 minutes

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Take Ten

• 10 minutes to relax, regroup, and rejuvenate

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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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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 Activitieslearning centers

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

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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
• If you send a note put it in your childs white
  take home folder
• A written excuse is required after any absence
• 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 three 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