Welcome to Curriculum Night Kindergarten

The Kindergarten Team Kaleigh Mason & Carol Shenk Lauren Roy & Nancy Brophy Sarah Steinbeck & Bonnie Taylor Beverly Vanacore Jeanie Weiermiller & Patty Lico

V.I.P. Folders Check folder each day Send back to school daily Write notes on full sheets of paper

Biweekly Friday Papers Graded papers go home every other Friday. Review work samples with your child Sign the cover sheet Send all papers back to school

Reading SKILLS Letter recognition Phonics- letter sounds and word families CVC words Sight words Color and number words Making connections Sequencing Story elements

*Narrative, Informational, & Opinion writing The Writing Process Gather ideas & plan Draft Revise Edit & Fancy up  Publish & Celebrate *Narrative, Informational, & Opinion writing

Math Count 1-100 by ones and tens; count on from any number Compose/decompose numbers 11-19 as a group of ten and ones Write numbers 0-20 and represent them with objects Match a group of objects to its numeral Identify whether number group is greater, less or equal to another group Compare two groups of objects by length and weight Sort and count objects by category Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10

Math Recognize, name, draw, compare, & sort 2D & 3D shapes Recognize & group shapes by their common attributes Create & extend patterns Collect & organize date; display results with objects & picture graphs Compare two groups of objects by length & weight, sort & count objects by category Investigate & predict results of composing & decomposing 2D and 3D shapes

Science Physical Properties Motion Gravity Patterns in Day and Night Rocks, Soil, Water, and Air Animals Parents and Offspring Plants

Social studies Symbols of America Where We Live Observing Columbus Day Observing Veteran’s Day Observing Thanksgiving Day Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Presidents’ Day Celebrating our Nation

health Safety Mental and Emotional Health Personal Health and Wellness Healthy Eating

Technology to support Personalized learning Interactive whiteboard Computer Labs Ipad cart (30 ipads) Desktop computers in classroom

Miscellaneous… Send written excuse note or email within 3 days of absence. School starts at 7:40. Dismissal process starts at 2:20. No birthday treats. Ice cream from cafeteria on Fridays only. Snack time: ONE healthy snack. No juice.

The leader in me 7 Habits of a Happy kid Habit 1- Be Proactive Habit 2- Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3- Put First Things First Habit 4- Think Win-Win Habit 5- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 6- Synergize Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw

P.A.W. PRoud Summit Hill Elementary Expectations Proactive  Stop at every major intersection    Be respectful: - listen to authority - raise hand - use respectful voices  Safety first: - no physical contact - use equipment properly - stay off of hill  Get permission - 1 boy - 1 girl  Use respectful voices  Raise hand if you need help Accountable  Walk on 2nd full tile  Remain in designated area during instructional time  Stay in sight of adult  Report issues immediately  Walk calmly  Clean up! (table and floor) Willing to Lead  Walk with purpose: - start in classroom - silent - face forward - hands to self - keep pace  Listen: - follow directions the first time - silent during announcements  Be safe: - walk to and from play area - come when called  Go with purpose: - flush - wash hands  Be on time: - go straight to destination with purpose  Be responsible: - sit, stay in seat, face forward - hands, feet, and food to yourself

See You in each classroom! Looking forward to a great year!