Our team members are: Kristina Rainier (teacher) Candace Beasley (teacher) Christie Cioffi (teacher) Jackie Stanton(PE) Geraldine Palin (.5 PE in AM)

How can WE help? Regular Communication (white folder) PBIS program school wide Modeling, modeling, modeling Role Playing (How can I solve a problem?) Time to practice social skills Books, lessons, activities that support our goals Opportunities for failure and success

How can YOU help?  Talk with your child about their day  Communicate with teachers  Help your child set goals Review School Rules We have three school expectations that are enforced daily Be Safe Be Respectful Be Ready to Learn  Check communication folder DAILY and Friday Folder every weekend so you know what is happening and can support your child  Check the kindergarten website weekly (can be found under departments on BWES website)

Our Schedule 8:20 Students enter building/ Breakfast 8:40 Announcements 8:45-10:30 Language Arts/Content 10:30-11:30 (recess/lunch) 11:30-12:00 DEAR

Our Schedule 12:00-1:00 Related Arts 1:00- 1:10 Snack 1:10-1:30 Writing 1:30-2:30 Math 2:30-3:00 Free Choice 3:10 Dismissal

Shoes Children will be participating in various physical activities throughout the day and need to have on shoes that are appropriate for active learning and play. Children will be excluded from PE class if they are not wearing appropriate shoes due to safety concerns

Snack Information Snack is NOT a second lunch It is a short 10 minutes It is NOT provided by the teacher May include dry cereal, pretzels, crackers, yogurt, juice, fruit, veggies and other healthy foods Pack in a separate bag from lunch We accept donations.

Parent Communication Kindergarten W ebsite (link on BWES site under depar tments ) Bear Facts School Newsletter 2 parent conferences Nov/Feb Daily Kindergarten Communication Folder (white Bryant Woods Folder) Friday folders Homework folders Phone calls/

PBIS

Parent Volunteers Volunteers are always welcome and needed. (starting with October) Volunteer activities may include working with small groups or individual students, preparing materials or organizing class parties.

Common Core

Guided Reading Differentiated groups based on assessments (flexible/changing) Ongoing assessments Formal groups begin in October Daily 5 Rotations (centers, teacher, seatwork) Integration of Science/Social Studies/Health

Math Common Core Mastery Curriculum Fewer objectives More focused on number sense and problem solving No longer includes fractions, time, money, or weight as measurement Counting to 100 by ones (practice this at home) Counting on from numbers other than one (start at 29 and count to 40)

Math Hands-on approach Learning through games Classes remain in homeroom Games differentiated Calendar Math Number Talk

Smart Pages What are the SMART pages? SMART standards for Student (and Family)MathematicsActivitiesResources andTools. They are intended to help families find information and resources to support mathematics instruction in Howard County. Use the links in the gray column to visit grade levels and resources.

Homework Comes home on Monday and is turned in on Friday so teachers can prepare homework for the following week. Should be completed by the child with adult supervision. Have extra supplies at home—pencils, crayons, glue, scissors. Set aside a time and place for homework Will begin in October

You can teachers with questions, concerns or just to say hello ☺ Please do not rely on to communicate about changes in dismissal procedures. Your teacher may not get to the except before and after school. Please allow 24 hours for a response.

Additional Information Whenever there is a change in your child’s transportation please send a note or call the school. Your child will follow their normal routine unless we have a note or phone call. Need to know the name of a person picking up your child. We WILL check ID so make sure they bring it. Also, put the names of all people who may be picking up your child on their Emergency forms and KEEP THESE FORMS UPDATED WITH CURRENT PHONE NUMBERS. Please fill out transportation information before you leave. Whatever is the normal dismissal or arrival should be followed the first day.

Questions????? We are looking forward to working with you this year and value your input as your child’s first teacher. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions or concerns that you may have.