Mrs. Ramos Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Welcome Agenda About Mrs. Ramos School Information/Attendance Typical Day/Schedule Classroom Management Curriculum/Literacy/Math Volunteering Daily Work Folders vs. Thursday Folders Enrichment Birthdays Book orders Communication Field Trips Thank You Mrs. Ramos Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Tuesday, August 22, 2017

About Mrs. RAMOS

Attendance Come on time and everyday I want to see your child’s smiling face! Send a note, email, and call about Absences Absentee Number 703-957-4391

A Typical Day in Kindergarten Arrival and Unpack (Goal is to foster independence) Daily Message Morning Meeting/Shared Reading Read Aloud/Writer’s Workshop Independent Reading Literacy Stations and Guided Reading Recess and Drink (15 minutes)- NO SNACKS Math Science/SS/Health

Kindergarten Specials AM Monday: SEARCH/Guidance 8:15-8:45 Thursday: Library Every Week 10:00-10:30 PM Monday: SEARCH/Guidance 12:15-12:45 Thursday: Library Every Week 1:45-2:15

Curriculum Pathways to Literacy County wide and consistent through K-2 Charts and sight words 5 Components Read Aloud Independent Reading Shared Reading /Big Books, Poems Literacy Stations Writer’s Workshop

Curriculum Math Investigations Student Discovery Hands-on Topics Patterns, shapes, counting, time, money, measurement, addition, subtraction, data collection, graphing, tallying Utilize Whole Group and math centers

Volunteering Room Parents 2. Help During Writer’s Workshop (Multiple parents can share these duties) -Will be responsible for ……… planning and running parties Making class directory Helping with projects if needed 2. Help During Writer’s Workshop -Will help students stretch out words 3. Reading With Students -Will spend time reading one-on-one with students. ***I am not sure of my volunteer needs, yet. Information will be coming home later in the fall with possible volunteer opportunities.

Classroom Management How would I describe my classroom management? Structured Consistent Organized Caring Respectful Fun

Classroom Management Class Dragon Bite Jar Rewards given to the entire class (wear PJ’s to school, extra recess, bring favorite toy to school, etc.) Behavior Dragons (individual) When students show “ROAR” behavior, I move their clip to visually show the class the good example the student is showing. Notes are sent home on Friday.

Thursday Folders Daily Folders Vs. Come home every day! Include daily work and Dragon behavior notes. May be a note/reminder Empty all contents Return every day Come home on Thursdays Important papers from the school/county Monthly/Weekly newsletter/Important weekly reminders Please return on Friday

Enrichment No homework in kindergarten Handwriting Practice Pages Enrichment Calendar Will be sent in Thursday folder and available online Not mandatory

What can you do at home? Give your children the opportunity to color, cut, paste, write, and read at home. Practice Sight words….play games Visit the Library!!!! Great websites to explore~ http://www.abcya.com/ www.starfall.com http://pbskids.org/

Star of the Week When it is your child’s turn to be the Star of the Week he/she will be asked to bring in a poster (I provide), which includes pictures (drawn or printed) to share with the class. Your child should be prepared to talk about and share their pictures! They may also bring in their favorite toy, or book to share with the class along with their estimation jar. Birthdays: Students may not bring in edible favors or party bags. (LCPS policy) We will sing to them and they wear a crown for the day. If sending in invitations for a birthday party, please send one for each classmate. Summer birthdays will be celebrated in June!

Book Orders I may be sending home scholastic book orders about once a month. Optional! Great way to get your child excited about reading.

Communication Email: Kate.Ramos@lcps.org While I rarely have a moment to check email during the day, I will reply as soon as possible. If you have important information, especially a change in dismissal, please send a note in your child’s “Daily Work Folder” or call the school. (703) 957-4390 Also check out Arcola web page and our class page Arcola Elementary

Field Trips In kindergarten, we do not plan on having a field trip. Our day is very short and there is very little time to get to the outing and then back to the school. We DO plan on having guest speakers! If you have any special talents or interests that align with our kindergarten SOLs, please contact me.

Thank you for your time tonight! Before you go, please take a moment to hand in the yellow transportation form and the white Student Profile Form, after making corrections. Our collaboration will be key in creating a successful year. Let the learning and fun begin!