Kindergarten Open House Henry M. Brader Elementary School

Curriculum - English Language Arts (Journeys Curriculum) Phonological Awareness Abecedarian Reading Teacher Read Aloud Comprehension Fluency: Popcorn Words Vocabulary Guided Reading/Leveled readers Work Stations Writing Writing conventions Narrative, Opinion, Persuasive Non-fiction

Curriculum - English Language Arts and the ccss Nonfiction/Fiction: Your child will be exposed to many texts, whether it’s in science class or English language arts. Evidence: Your child will be required to use evidence/information from a text to support his/her answers. Writing: Students will be required to do writing in all subjects.

Curriculum-Mathematics (BRIDGES) Number recognition 0 to 30 Shape recognition Two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes Number sense Identify sets of 0 to 30 using ten frames Write numerals 0 to 30 Problem Solving Addition and subtraction word problems up to 10 Graphing and measurement Dreambox Go to the Brader website: www.braderes.org Select the “STUDENTS” drop down and then click on “Dreambox”. We will send home a small card with your student’s login information.

Science and Social Studies Trees Push, Pull, Go Weather Social Studies Civics History Geography Economics

Fine and Gross Motor To practice fine motor development at home Make an area with a supply box including scissors, pencils, crayons, and glue. Have your child dress him/herself for school and put on and zip his/her coat. Manipulate small toys such as pegs, Legos and playdoh Practice tying shoes Gross motor development Movement, exercise, physical education, recess

Parent Communication Newsletter Daily Take-home folders Weekly Behavior Chart Brader BEST newsletter (posted on Brader website) www.braderes.org Parent link (weekly email and phone message) Parent-Teacher conferences Email Phone

Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Support (CRPBIS) The Brader School-wide Principles: Respect Outstanding Attitude Achievement Responsibilities Behavior Management System Weekly Behavior Chart Behavior Chart Children earn Brader PAW bucks when they follow the school-wide principles PAW bucks can be used to “buy” rewards from the treasure chest

Report Cards and Conferences Report Cards will be sent home 4 times a year Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for: November 2nd and 3rd March 23rd (as needed) Sign up for November conferences tonight!

Homework and take home folders Monthly homework calendar Homework Calendar Other homework as needed Family projects Please check your child’s take home folder on a daily basis and remove all papers. Please place any notes for the teacher or school inside the folder. All money must be placed in an envelope labeled with the child’s name and its purpose.

Field Trips/presenters Field trips and presenters will be scheduled throughout the year. Our first field trip will be to visit Milburn Orchards in October. Theatre trip Winterthur Museum Reminder: Activity fee of $45.00 is due on or before September 29th

CSD Attendance Policy When your child is absent a note must be sent in to school within 5 days of the absence. If your child is absent for 5 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required to excuse the absence. If a child is absent for more than 18 days, his/her promotion to first grade may be in danger. CSD’s attendance policy is further explained on pages 14 – 16 in the Student Manual.

HEALTHY CELEBRATIONS POLICY A New Wellness Policy was sent home in the Blue First Day student folder. School Wide/ Grade Level Celebrations: Birthday celebrations: If you would like to recognize your child’s birthday at school you may send in one of the following for the class: pencils, stickers, erasers. We will recognize your child by singing “Happy Birthday” and he or she will receive a birthday book and pencil from the office. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! ~The Brader Wellness Committee 

Blue First Day Student Folder Principal Welcome Letter Title I documents Right To Know What it Title I? Arrival/Dismissal Letter Student Handbook Parent Calendar CR-PBIS Pamphlet CR-PBIS Student Handbook Nutrition Policy Letter Child Nutrition Newsletter from CSD Paper Recycling Letter Teachers may have inserted the following on this side: Curriculum Assessment Letters Team Welcome Letter Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter Personal Classroom Welcome Letter Office Information Form Student Manual – return page Acceptable Use Policy Permission Form Permission To Photograph Form Anti-Bullying Pledge Movie Policy & Permission Slip Counselor Introduction Letter Free/Reduced Lunch Form Teachers inserted the following on this side: Title I Compact (signed by teacher first and then copied) Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter Missing any forms – forms are available on the Brader website. Packet #1 (Left Hand Side) – Labeled “READ CAREFULLY” Packet #2 (Right Hand Side) – Labeled “Please Sign & Return”

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Arrival to school begins at 8:40; the instructional day begins at 9:00 Car riders dismissed at 3:35 Walkers/Boys & Girls Club at 3:37 K-1 bus riders at 3:39 Early dismissals must occur before 3:15. Written documentation is required for all early dismissals. If you are changing your child’s routine dismissal procedure, a note needs to be sent to the teacher via the Take-home folder (24 hour notice is preferred). All changes must be in writing, even if an emergency arises.

Contact Information Mrs. Bale room 1 diane.bale@christina.k12.de.us or phone ext. 501 Mrs. Bondar room 2 cheryl.bondar@christina.k12.de.us or phone ext. 502 Ms. Baker room 3 meighan.baker@christina.k12.de.us or phone ext. 503 Mrs. McMeekin room 109 mary.mcmeekin@christina.k12.de.us or phone ext. 105 Mrs. Fudger room 104 krysta.fudger@christina.k12.de.us or phone ext. 504