Mills Park Open House Kindergarten Tuesday, September 20th Kindergarten

Welcome! Meet the Teachers… Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Turner

Communication All of us working together – child, parents, and teacher – to ensure success I check email every morning and I try to check it periodically throughout the day Send notes in the folder/ call school with transportation changes Please email both Mrs. Turner and I if your child is sick or there is a change in transportation ahead of time Daily folders- may include choice sheets- we focus more on the positive!  PTA and info from Mr. Regan online Weekly Newsletters posted on Weebly website Emails! 

Behavior Positive reinforcement - verbal and non- verbal, sticker charts, happy face, paws); use class goals for PRIDE & celebrate success! Choice sheets Color Chart

Homework Read 10-15 minutes to or with your child each night…focus on comprehension!  Play and enjoy time together 

Shutterfly Class Website- link at the bottom of my emails Newsletters will be posted by Monday of each week. Homework- nightly reading

Volunteers We LOVE volunteers!  Must register on a school computer ASAP- Oct. 31st is the official deadline, but our first field trip is in October and we need time to receive clearance!  Volunteers are welcome in the classroom beginning in October; sign-up sheet available online. If interested, please begin when your child is ready to see you in this capacity.

Conferences & Report Cards Official Report Cards given at the close of each quarter 1st Quarter Conference 3rd Quarter Conference

Extra! Extra! Field Trips – more information to come later Supplies – THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Snack – send in one healthy snack daily, water bottle Recess – proper footwear, water bottles (labeled with your child’s name) Learning Experiences – different times of the year, curriculum based Mrs. Napelenok is our homeroom parent!  Thank you!

Day to Day Morning Meeting – reading, math, writing, and singing Daily 5 Centers – balanced literacy program, guided reading groups (comprehension), small-group/individualized instruction Letterland – Phonics-based FUN!  Read- alouds/ shared reading is also in this block of time. Writer’s Workshop – Interactive writing, Journals, Writers’ Workshop (see Developmental writing process) Math – Whole group, hands-on centers Science – 3 kits throughout the year: Properties, Weather and Animals Social Studies – centers, shared reading Specials – daily, Monday is (PE) We strive to teach every child based upon his/her learning styles and academic needs through a Differentiated Curriculum! It is our goal to help all students achieve their potential and meet or exceed the standards set by Wake County and the Common Core.

Standards Based Grading The student performance level is determined by a variety of assessment data for each subject that is addressed that grading period. Work habits and conduct grades are separate from the student’s content proficiency. Level 4 - Extends targeted grade level standards: represents the student exceeding grade level expectations set by the state Level 3 - Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standard: represents the student meeting the grade level expectations set by the state Level 2 - Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards: indicates that the student has not yet met grade level expectations and still needs teacher support to be successful with the concept or skill; the student is not yet independent. Level 1 - Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support: indicates that the student has not yet met grade level expectations

Next… We will have a FANTASTIC year! Door is always open; do not hesitate to ask questions Thank you so much for your time and support. We feel very fortunate to spend our days with your children and look forward to watching them learn, laugh and grow together. 