Kindergarten Room 3 September 6, 2018 Curriculum Night Kindergarten Room 3 September 6, 2018

Welcome! Arrival/Dismissal Community Building Curriculum Communication Volunteer Opportunities Reminders Conferences Questions

Arrival All Duffy students line up in front of the school Our class lines up at the cone labeled “Ms. Mace” All K-1 classes enter through the side door.

Dismissal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Wednesday: 3:14 PM Wave 1 (K-2) dismissal Wednesday: 1:54 PM Wave 2 (K-2) dismissal Kindergarten exits through the side door. Room 3 at edge of the sidewalk under the big tree

Community Building Morning Meeting Routines Share Time Building the Classroom Environment PBIS: Duffy School

Typical Day

Lunch/Recess 12:20-12:50 Lunch 12:50-1:00 Transition to Recess

English/Language Arts 60 minutes per day 6 English/Language Arts Units of Study which utilize nonfiction and fiction leveled texts, Storytown resources, and Fundations materials ELA: Storytown is our teacher resource for instruction. Real literature (Eric Carle-Head to Toe), specific lessons are directly linked to CCSS for each unit. First Unit is about communication: looking someone in the eye when speaking to them, an appropriate greeting, how to ask a question (all things typical Kindergarteners need to learn) – these are CCSS speaking and listening standards. In addition, students are learning/reviewing letters and letter sounds. Assessments are taking place to determine student knowledge of letters, letter sounds.

Writers’ Workshop 3 hours per week 4 Units of Study that introduce students to narrative, information, and opinion writing Narrative: Launching the Writing Workshop & Writing for Readers Information: How-To Books Opinion: Persuasive Writing of All Kinds

Math 60 minutes per day Year begins with building a Community of Mathematicians 6 units of study utilizing Number Talks and Math In Practice resources Refer parents to page 4 within Grade K’s Curriculum in a Nutshell booklet to see specific content and skills for the grade level. MATH: Math in Practice is our primary resource for instruction. Students are focused on using actual materials to count and represent numbers of objects in a set. The first unit focuses on student understanding of number from 0-5. This is of primary importance for building a foundation in number sense. Subitizing is instant recognition of a combination of dots for example: (show dot card or dice). Talk about number collections…cardinality. We are working to build a learning environment that builds math practices/habits of mind and fosters a growth mindset in mathematics Family letter within the Community of Mathematicians “Kick Off” Unit: Family letter - community of mathematicians

Science 4 units of study throughout year: Earth Science: Weather Conditions Life Science: Heredity and Evolution - Living Things Physical Science: Properties of Matter - Our Senses Science and Technology: Environment and Shelters

Social Studies Geography: Civics: Explore and create maps Identify where one lives/locate important places Use symbols, legends, and keys Determine distance/direction Civics: Develop a positive self-concept Develop an understanding of rules and responsibilities within communities Identify, understand, and regulate emotions of self and others Develop positive interpersonal relationships

Interdisciplinary Artist Unit Interdisciplinary: Math, Literacy, Social Studies

Raising Instructional Success for Everyone RISE Begins in October T, W, F: 8:45 – 9:15 Provides grade level with dedicated time to support learners where they are. Large and small group focused instruction, practice, or intervention

Homework We work as a partnership to support student learning: Occasionally targeted/focused homework will be sent home to support student understanding Home-School Theme Homework FUNdations!

Paraprofessionals Andrea Marseglia, Diana Gagne

Volunteer Opportunities Classroom Help Mystery Readers Chaperones Apple Farm Field Trip (October) TBD Classroom Help: weekly during literacy or math stations (Monday and/or Tuesday morning) Help at Home: cutting out laminated items, scholastic books, etc. Mystery Readers: Sign up sheet in back of room

Scholastic Books An opportunity to build your home library with quality affordable books. Flyers will be sent home once a month. Online orders are delivered to the classroom. Every student order helps build our classroom library!

Reminders Snack/Lunch every day Pillowcase for rest-time Art Smock Extra clothes (labeled)

Conferences November 13th 1:24 dismissal 14th 1:54 dismissal November 6th (Wednesday) is not a conference day, but I will open up the afternoon to conferences. November 7 and 8 (Thursday and Friday) I will have 7:45 am conference times available. Conference Sign Up sheet in the back of the room. Reminders will be sent.

Communication Folder Konstella Email: katharine_lorraine-mace@whps.org Office: 860-521-0110 Folder is primary means of communication. Replace folder when it gets ragged. EMAIL by 8 am if you need a response before the school day begins. I try to check it at lunch time.

Thank You!