Parent Information Night Ms. Kara Cassidy

Goals TEAM CASSIDY To inform you about: Classroom behavior plan Communication plan Classroom schedule Homework Provide an opportunity to ask questions. Provide an opportunity to visit the classroom. Goals To inform you about:

Behavior Plan RESET 1 warning : check it - change it Teaching explicit behaviors (expected school behaviors) Consistency (practicing learned behaviors) Specific praise / Team reward Parent partnership we’re a TEAM too! Using Snail Lake School common language TEAM CASSIDY RULES RESET 1 warning : check it - change it Look and listen from chair spot (reset mind & body) Stop, Think, Return If behavior continues miss minutes from play Contact home

Snail Lake School Chant When it is safe for everyone, Learning is a lot of fun! So give a roll, for self-control, Tap a knee, for empathy, Hands out straight, cooperate! It is safe, it is fun, Learning is for everyone!

Snail Lake is Great! (Click Here for Music) Snail Lake is great, Snail Lake is fine, You’re the greatest school, and I’m glad you’re mine! You really are the best, North, south, or east, or west! We’re happy here at Snail Lake!

Contact Procedures Call office to report absence 651-621-8001 Call office to report transportation change AND please email. GREEN WEEKLY communication sheet Upcoming school/classroom events Check website & photoblog Birthday’s & Starfish of the Week Progress Reports Parent Communication Meetings Use Sign-Up Genius to reserve a time slot

ParentVue In ParentVue, you can check your child’s attendance record, school calendar and contact information, and update any changes in your student’s records such as address, phone or emergency contacts. If you have any trouble logging in to ParentVue, feel free to contact the office and they will be able to assist you. There is also a tab for gradebook. This is where I will put scores for some kindergarten assessments given.

Sample Progress Report One way I will communicate student progress is through the gradebook in ParentVue. You will be notified through email when a progress report is ready. If you don’t have access to email, the report will be printed and sent to you. They will come out three times during the year. One way we communicate student progress is through the gradebook in ParentVue. You will be notified through email when a progress report is ready. If you don’t have access to email, the report will be printed and sent to you. They come out three times during the year at the end of our trimesters.

Ms. Cassidy’s Kindergarten Connection Kindergarten Fun Ms. Cassidy’s Kindergarten Connection

Homework = Practice SHOULD NOT BE STRESSFUL repeated exposures to material increases learning reading with your child is the single most important thing you can do to increase reading skills Jolly phonics - phonics practice Sight word practice Book Bags - reading practice

“Teacher Talk” Things Ms. Cassidy Says TEAM CASSIDY Use kind words Thumbs up choice Thumbs down choice Check it - Change it You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit. Oh well maybe next time... Are you helping our team or hurting our team? Show me your BEST 5 STAR listening body It’s okay to make mistakes, that’s how we learn. Never give up and just try again! Do your business and get out quick. Use, flush, wash. “Teacher Talk” Things Ms. Cassidy Says

Classroom Parties Volunteers Needed :) Halloween Winter Celebration Valentine's Day 100th Day of School I will send out information and request help for each of these events as they get closer. Our TEAM would also appreciate donated party supplies or ideas for party games/centers. Volunteers Needed :) Yearbook Page Volunteer - photographer to capture some parts of our year

Field Trips Volunteers Needed Gibbs Farm (Now and Then) Scandia Shores Como Zoo May Day Baskets Sitzer Park Parents are invited to chaperone field trips and will be asked to sign-up when permission slips are sent home with the students. Yearbook Page Volunteer - photographer to capture some parts of our year

Housekeeping Items Breakfast at home or school? Lunch choice Eating lunch with your child Bathroom expectations --- USE, FLUSH, WASH Building independence Backpack and recess gear, TL take home folder, Classroom jobs

Questions? Please check my website for this presentation and additional information. I will continue to add information as the year progresses.

Thank you! Thank you for your time and for partnering with me to make this an exciting and memorable year for your child. Please know I feel extremely blessed to get to work with families like you! You will be amazed by your child’s growth! PLEASE hold that smile for a picture of TEAM CASSIDY grownups! Leave a love note <3