A little About Mrs. Foos … Education: - Undergrad. Degree in Elementary Ed., Early Childhood, Ed., and Reading -Master’s Degree in Education -Professional Certification Classroom Experience: - 13 years in Pre-K through Grade years in Issaquah -5 years in Las Vegas -2 years in the Seattle Area Personal -Family: Katie- Freshman at East Lake, Aydin- Kindergarten, -Ashlyn- 16 mos. -Live in Sammamish

My Beliefs About my Work To instill a love of learning, respect for others and a belief that everyone is important is my priority. High expectations: A year of growth behaviorally and academically. Parent/teacher communication is key!

Behavior Expectations Love and Logic Positive reinforcement, problem solving, natural consequences, class meetings. Counselor is Heather Person

Reading Read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading Sight Words – reading and writing Thank You ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION for funding/providing our brand new bookroom!

Writing Stages of writing development Writing Workshop: Shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, independent writing Handwriting Without Tears – letter formation and fine motor development

Communication Listening skills Communication skills Best way to help: Talk and listen to your child

Everyday Mathematics Number & Numeration Operations & Computation Data and Chance Measurement & Reference Frames Geometry Patterns, Functions, & Algebra

In Everyday Mathematics Expect to See... Problem-solving, real world examples Revisiting of concepts Frequent practice - often through games Lessons based on activities and discussion Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

Social Studies Cooperation and Respecting Differences Myself & My Family (economics) Friendship & School Classroom & School Rules (civics) Traditions

Science and Health Science Topics: Life science – plant and animal parts Physical science – solids and liquids Earth Science – properties and change Science to Go Lessons Health Topics: Personal Hygiene, Healthy Habits, Emergencies, Understanding Stress, 5 Senses

Technology Computer Lab and Room Laptops: IXL – passwords to be given out soon Starfall Kidpix Reading A-Z Brainpop Jr. HEADPHONES?!?!

Homework Showing Contents of folder to parents Telling parents about the day Read-at-Home Monthly Family Projects

Report Cards Report cards are available online November, March, and June Kindergarten state standards are online (Issaquah School District Website)

Volunteering Training is September 23 rd from 10-10:30 AM in the library. Classroom volunteering begins in November unless otherwise specified.

Washington State Patrol Form Filled out online this year! Needed for you to volunteer in our classroom Needed before you chaperone on a field trips

Field Trips Theater In – house: “Science to Go” hands-on investigation lessons Aquarium visit

Conferences I will have a conference with each child’s parent after report cards are sent home. You will sign up using our new district sign up program. More to come later. Children do not come to school on conference days but are welcome at the conferences.

Expect the Best I am looking forward to a great year with your child! When you expect the best, your child will try his/her best! Parent - Teacher team! Thank you so very much for attending tonight!!!!!!!

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