Welcome to Schluter Elementary

Kindergarten Team Mrs. Welch Mrs. Brauen Mrs. Miller Mrs. Macias

NISD Beliefs

Our Goal Schluter Motto: Learners today...Leaders tomorrow! Schluter Student Pledge S-chluter Spurs have P-ositive attitudes U-se their talents R-espect themselves and each other, and S-trive for excellence everyday. We take care of ourselves, we take care of each other, and we take care of this place.

Our schedule Morning Work/ Announcements Morning Meeting Reader’s Workshop/Integrated S.S. Writer’s Workshop Math Problem Solving Recess Lunch Math Specials Science

By the end of kindergarten, students are expected to: Read independently on a level 6-8 or above Read and write all sight words (words in a snap) Form all uppercase and lowercase letters correctly Identify all letters and sounds Write using dominant sounds in words Using correct spacing, capitalization, and punctuation Identify syllables Recognize and generate rhyming words Demonstrate print awareness Listen attentively and follow directions

Reader’s Workshop Beginning of year: No expectation End of year: Level 6-8 **See samples on desk Word wall words (sight words) New sight words for each week will be included in the monthly homework packets and students are responsible for being able to read and write these words by the end of the year. Making sight words with index cards is a great way to practice these at home.

Math Expectations By the end of kindergarten, students are expected to: Count objects to at least 20 Identify and write numbers 1-20 (in random order) Count by ones to 100 (starting with any given number) Skip Counting (5’s, 10’s) Identify half and whole Model addition and subtraction (meaning) Identify and describe properties of shapes Construct and answer questions about a graph Problem solving (confidently using tools to represent thinking)

Science Expectations By the end of kindergarten, students are expected to: Make observations and gather information Conduct investigations and communicate findings Participate in Problem Based Learning (PBL)

Social Studies Expectations By the end of kindergarten, students are expected to: Identify similarities and differences in people Identify the U.S. and Texas flags and recite pledges Learn and apply rules Identify basic human needs Identify/ explain jobs Understand customs of holiday/ patriotic celebrations Identify contributions of historical figures Explain how technology has changed the way we live Identify physical geographic & human characteristics of a place

Where is my child’s work? Each subject has a notebook where your child’s work throughout the year can be found. These notebooks will stay at school, but there will be opportunities throughout the year for you to see their wonderful work!

Safety First, Fashion Second! Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.! Flip –flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc type shoes or slip-on style shoes are not safe for your children during PE and recess time. Help your child learn to tie shoes. It’s safer! Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

Library Students visit the library twice a week with their classes. On the first visit they will: Listen to a story or portion of a book Learn or research a library skill Hear about various authors and their books On the second visit: Have an opportunity to check out books Library Checkout: Friday

Important Information Folders- please make sure you are checking/signing you child’s folder DAILY Class parties- we will have three parties (Winter/Valentine’s/ EOY) this year. More information will be sent home as time nears. Newsletter-newsletters will be sent on a bi-weekly basis through /paper. Home Packet-A monthly review packet will be sent home or put on your teacher’s website the 1 st week of each month and will be taken out at the end of the month. Please refer to our websites if you lose your packet or need further instruction. Reading Log- Your child is expected to read at least 20 minutes each night. Please read 120 books or more for Million Word Challenge. Snacks- We have a morning community snack. When it gets low we will send out an to the parents. Please make sure you send in dry snacks. Field Trips- More info to come at a later date

Behavior Plan In kindergarten we strive to provide a safe and positive learning community for your child. We will be implementing the Responsive Classroom Approach. Our goal is to respond immediately to your child’s behavior. Your child will be given the opportunity to speak privately with their teacher to re- evaluate their behavior and take a personal break. This will allow your child to internalize self-control, redirect their behavior, and take responsibility for their own choices. If they do make an off task choice during the day, they have the opportunity to improve their behavior by the end of the school day. A tally mark will be recorded inside of your child’s daily folder to represent each time the teacher had to speak with your child. If there are three tally marks, your child will have a note written in their daily folder. We do not send a note home for every tally because that shows you that they were off task but made the decision to get back on task on their own. That’s a celebration! Please sign your child’s folder each day.

Volunteers Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter Elementary. You may volunteer services, time, or supplies. We are excited this year because we have a work area for volunteers. Please schedule with your child’s teacher ahead of time. You may volunteer here at school or in the comfort of your own home. Daily opportunities for Library, Art, or Cafeteria All volunteers must be approved by NISD (background check- located on homepage of Schluter website) PTA contact-

Lunchroom We are not able to tell your child what to eat first so please make sure you go over this with them. Parents can not sit at the table with the other students due to safety reasons. There are designated parent tables on the side of the cafeteria. Only your child may sit with you. Water bottles for the classroom will need to stay in the classroom and cannot go to the lunch room. If they need a water bottle for lunch please pack them a separate drink for lunch.

AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE HELP BY… Making sure your child is rested, on time (7:45 a.m.), and prepared for school each day. Knowing how your child is doing in school by communicating with teachers by folder, phone, or . Monitoring your child’s homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place. Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with your child. Being an active participant in your child’s education.

Conferences We will have parent/teacher conferences with all Spur families coming up in October. Please look for an in the near future requesting a registration at Signupgenius.com. And as needed or requested throughout the year.

Questions Do you have any questions?

Saddle Up for Success! Thank you!