Welcome to the Wonderful World of Lakeview Elementary Celebrating 30 years

Kindergarten Mrs. Osowsky, Ms. Loter, Mrs. Janese, and Ms. Peters

Tonight Parents Will…  Understand their role in the parent community  Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school.  Understand the role of a student at Lakeview.  Understand the rituals and routines that make Lakeview a successful learning community.

Lakeview Elementary Mission Lakeview Elementary will help students and parents set goals based on clear expectations, teach the curriculum, assess and monitor students' progress, help students provide feedback and appropriate safety nets in preparation for a rigorous middle school curriculum.

How we will communicate Bobcat Binder s Monthly newsletter from teachers Monthly newsletters from principal Monthly newsletters from PTA Teacher Webpages Text messages

Remind 101 Laura Janese Send text to Cynthia Loter Send text to with the Kim Osowskly Send text to Julie Peters Send text to

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Bobcat Binder Bobcat Parties (beginning 2 nd 6-weeks) Bobcat Awards -Students will be recognized for Perfect attendance and Top Cats Semester and End of year awards –Perfect Attendance –Classroom behavior –On track for Million Word Challenge

Workshop Model Reading, Writing, Math and Science all follow the workshop model. Workshop model consists of an opening, work period and a closing.

Workshop Model Opening – The teacher introduces a topic, skill, or concept to the entire class. This gives the teacher a chance to model her expectations. Work Period – Students practice the skill while the teacher gives individual or small group assistance. Closing – Students share out their learning with the whole group. The students become the teacher.

Reading & Writing Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook Goals Anchor Charts Reading Logs Reading Levels Charted Million Word Challenge Book of the Month

Reading Sight words Reading fluency Letter sound correspondence Comprehension Retelling the story Picture Clues

Writing Writing behaviors seen at this early stage include: Naming of a few actions or ideas in a general way Developing sense of story sequence Usage of simple sentences Attempts the use of conventions such as capitals and ending punctuation Some high frequency words and C-V-C words are spelled conventionally Correct letter size and spacing is used more consistently Overall message is readable

Million Word Challenge Kindergarten goal is a whole class goal Continue to track your reading at home on the reading log in the Bobcat Binder Kindergarteners are expected to read a minimum of 100 books Reading with your child, reading to your child and your child reading to you all count We will keep track in class of our class books. The kids will keep track of the books they read in class. Kick off in October, but books count starting now.

Math Workshop Model Investigations & Conceptual learning Geometry Number Concepts Number Operations Algebraic Thinking Measurement Probability Writing in math (note booking)

Science Workshop Model Writing in Science – science folders Inquiry Process Science Inquiry Showcase – District wide Matter and Energy; Force and Motion; Earth and Space; and Organisms and environments 5 E’s – Explore, engage, explanation, elaborate, evaluate

Social Studies Communities reflect the values and goals of its members. I am a member of a school community. I am a member of a family community. I am a member of a neighborhood community. I am a member of a geographical community. It is integrated into LA

Technology in Action Netbook Carts iPads iPods Classroom Response Systems Digital Cameras Video Announcements NetSchool

STAAR Testing Dates 3 rd Grade –Math – April 22, 2014 –Reading – April 23, th Grade –Writing – April 1 & 2 –Math – April 22, 2014 –Reading – April 23, th Grade –Math – April 1, 2014 –Reading – April 2, 2014 –Science – April 23, 2014

Conferences We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in October between October 3 rd – 11 th. Teachers will contact you to set up a conference via volunteer spot. You’ll choose the time based on a schedule. If you would ever like to meet with us just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

Home Practice Reading every night and practicing snap words. Writing nightly practicing correct letter formation. Counting and problem solving

Extra-curricular Activities Destination Imagination UIL Battle of the books Choir 5 th Photography Club Harry Potter Club Girls Fashion Club Lego Club Star Wars Club Video Announcement Club

Destination Imagination Creative problem solving program. DI teams are coached by parents We are looking to expand our teams We need parent volunteers We will have experienced coaches to hold workshops to work with new coaches

Report Cards Parent Conference for all students the first 6 weeks Will come home every 6 weeks with a progress report every 3 weeks NO report cards or progress reports the first 6 weeks!

Discipline Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red If students go to yellow they can earn their way back to green. Students will get to visit the Treasure Chest or another reward system. Please initial behavior calendars every day If you have questions about your child's color ask your child first.

Lunch Visitors are now welcome for lunch with your child. Please sit at the guest table with your child. If your child is not ready to eat with you and then separate please wait until they are ready. Please work on your child eating within a 30 minute time frame and cleaning up after themselves. Snacks – Please send in one small healthy snack such as goldfish, raisins, string cheese, etc. Sport water bottles only for snack time.

Birthdays Store bought cupcakes or treats at 2:15. Please no cookie cakes. No peanut products If invitations are to be passed out through the school we can only pass out to the whole class. Please include paper products as needed

Supplies Sport Bottles with snap lids-not frozen (spill proof). Headphones are preferred for technology. Bring or wear tennis shoes every day for recess and PE. Sweater or lightweight jacket for inside the classroom. It gets pretty chilly.

Student of the Week Poster - All About Me Poster and/or All About Me Book to share. Stinky Feet – Tuesday take off your shoes in class all day Secret Show and Share– Due Wednesday with 3 written clues Cool Cat in the Hat – Thursday wear a hat in class for the day Pet Shop- Friday bring small stuffed animal

Volunteers Prep work for lessons Take home readers Special Events

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Teacher Contact Information Mrs. JaneseMrs. Osowsky Ms. PetersMs. Loter