WELCOME Back to School Mrs. Kristy Smith Prekindergarten 2017-2018

Meet Your TEACHER Mrs. Kristy Smith

DAILY SCHEDULE Class Meeting Language and Literacy Read Aloud Small Groups Snack Math Centers

Strive to be Independent SNACK 10-15 minutes After Small Group Time Strive to be Independent

SCHOOL DISMISSAL AM- 11:00am PM- 2:50pm Parents may pick up from office door. Please fill out transportation sheet before you leave tonight If your child will be picked up by someone different please send a note in their folder.

Additional materials sent home on Mondays EXTRA PRACTICE Read 10-15 minutes each night Additional materials sent home on Mondays

CLASSROOM GOALS Become independent Learn how to be a good friend Have fun in school Prepare for kindergarten

26 uppercase and lowercase letters LANGUAGE ARTS 26 uppercase and lowercase letters 31 letter sounds

Segmenting simple words READING Sight Words Segmenting simple words Retell parts of a book Discuss book details

WRITING Full name Sight words All letters

Adding and Subtracting MATHEMATICS Count 0-100 Identify Numbers 0-20 Count 20 objects Adding and Subtracting Shapes Comparing/Graphs Measuring

Explore the world with 5 senses SCIENCE Explore the world with 5 senses Life Cycles Living vs Nonliving Plants and Animals Sink or Float

Places in the Community SOCIAL STUDIES Our Community Community Helpers Places in the Community Around the World Family

Holding a pencil correctly OTHER Holding a pencil correctly Using Scissors Art Music Physical Activities

Making positive choices Conscious Discipline Learning our emotions Making positive choices How to be a good friend Becoming independent Safe Spot Kindness Classroom Jobs

1 WIDE ruled Composition SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1 Backpack 1Lunchbox 3 Plastic Folders 1 Pack of Pencils 2 Packs of Crayons 2 Packs of Glue Sticks 1 WIDE ruled Composition Book

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes DONATIONS Dry Erase Markers Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Tissues Hand Sanitizer

Important INFO Please send a spare change of clothes to keep at school. Conferences are in November and May. Due to school policy, birthday treats are not allowed in the classroom.

Contact INFO Email: Kkupinewicz@BCPS.org Teacher Webpage: http://woodbridgees.bcps.org

Back to School Stations #1- Parent Information #2- Scavenger Hunt #3- Hopes and Dreams #4- Letter Craft