KindergartenKindergarten

IntroductionsIntroductions Mrs. Charity RolloMrs. Charity Rollo Mrs. Lauri WardMrs. Lauri Ward Mrs. Marie YoungMrs. Marie Young

Problem of Practice Based on our data, students are not solving problems critically at an independent level and justifying their reasoning. If teachers plan authentic tasks to problem solve and reason with open ended questions If teachers encourage risk-taking and mistakes through our classroom culture and relationships If teachers foster curiosity and exploration while providing specific feedback Then students will collaboratively and independently problem-solve and reason

Why? All of these things such as the Problem of Practice, workshop model, math talk, etc. lead to one thing the success of our students to be college ready.

Daily Schedule 7:45-10:30 Language Arts Block (Reader’s Workshop, Word Work, Writer’s Workshop) 10:30-11:00 Recess 11:00-11:30 Lunch 11:30-11:55 Math Fluency/Calendar 11:55-12:50 Specials 1:00-2:00 Math 2:00-2:45 Science

Workshop Model What is it??

The Workshop Model Opening The teacher begins with a mini lesson on a specific teaching point. Work Time Students are actively engaged by working independently or with a partner. Closing Students share their learning and thinking.

Reading

Reading Goals –Middle of year - DRA Level 1 or higher –End of year – DRA Level 4 or higher *Sight Words 100 High Frequency Words

Reading Assessments Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) Administered beginning/middle/end of year Skills testing boy, moy, and eoy. Different skills will be tested at different times of the year, e.g. identifying letters and letter/sound knowledge; rhyming

Reading Groups Flexible Groups We will see students in small groups during the week Focus lessons covering phonics, fluency, and comprehension Lessons are specific to group needs Reading Homework / Reading Log

Reading Homework Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Please read with your child at least 20 minutes each day Please have your child reread the book until they are fluently reading the book and have them retell the story to you Sign the 100’s Book Club Log every day Please continue to read aloud to your child Also, work on one list of sight words each night

Math

Daily Calendar Follows the workshop model In Kindergarten, we focus on children gaining a deep understanding of number sense through exploration of working through a problem without focusing on the solution. We use “Math Talk” to help guide us through working a problem that shows our students there is more important things than the answer. Math Homework- is sent home weekly, one problem per night

Recognize numerals to 31 Count objects and describe quantities from 1-20 Write numerals 1-20 Rote count by ones to 100 Skip count by 2's to 20 and by 5's and 10's to 100 Identify, create and extend patterns Describe, identify, compare, and sort shapes and solids (sphere, cube, etc.) Describe objects using positional language (over, under, above, below, etc.) Use comparative language and describe a sequence of events and ordinal positions (first, second, third) Identify half and whole Use objects to model addition and subtraction Identify coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) Compare and order objects in terms of their measurement Tell time to the hour Read a calendar

Science

Use their five senses and simple tools (such as hand lenses and balances) to make observations and gather information Conduct simple investigations Ask questions, gather information, and communicate finding from simple investigations Demonstrate an awareness about the natural world around them including rocks, soil and water, season and growth, as well as properties and patterns of organisms, objects, and events

Social Studies

Social Studies integrated during Language Arts Identify United States and Texas flags Identify similarities and differences among people Identify customs, cultures and celebrations Identify jobs in home, school and community Understand the purpose of rules Identify and understand Holidays throughout the year Identify physical characteristics of places such as landforms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather Use terms to describe location Place events in chronological order

K.I.D. Binders (Kindergarten Important Documents) Please send K.I.D. Binders to school everyday Respect our K.I.D. binders: NO stickers, writing, food, throwing, etc. Please initial daily behavior calendar EACH day PLEASE empty out K.I.D. binder pockets EVERY day All notes/ride changes should be in binder pockets.

Report Cards

Parent Conferences Report cards and progress reports will not be given the first six weeks. Individual parent conferences will be scheduled at the beginning of October in lieu of report cards Teachers will be sending sign up sheets at a later date

Behavior

Behavior System Purple/Blue/Green/Yellow/Orange/Re d Yellow, Orange or Red lights count against Eagles in Flight ** 1 st six wks. 6 Yellow/Orange/Red ** 2 nd six wks. 5 Yellow/Orange/Red ** 3 rd – 6 th six wks. 4 Yellow/Orange/Red Daily behavior is recorded on the behavior calendar in your child’s daily folder Please initial every day

Speeding to Read Challenge

Speeding to Read (Million Word Challenge) STR is a reading incentive program done in partnership with Texas Motor Speedway. There will be 4 turns with various incentives and assemblies! The first turn closes on 9/27 – K-2 goal is 25 books and 3-5 goal is 5 chapter books (or their equivalent). Teachers will track students’ reading progress. The goals are a challenge and we will encourage all students to do their very best!

Field Trips

Field Trip Guidelines 2 Field trips Students must arrive at school on time the day of the trip with a sack lunch (no lunch boxes) and comfortable shoes (no sandals). Students are expected to be on their very best behavior. They will follow directions given by any teacher, parent, guide, or presenter. Parents are encouraged to join us on field trips, NO SIBLINGS please. Parents/chaperones attending field trips MUST complete a background check. Parents are required to provide their own transportation and students MUST ride the bus with the class. Teachers may remove field trip privileges from any student in a case of severe behavior in the classroom and/or on a field trip.

Up Coming Events 9/13 Grandparents’ Lunch, please note the lunch time change 10:45 am 9/17 WatchDOG Pizza Night 6-7 pm 9/18 Cookie Dough Due 10/7-10/11 Fall Book Fair 10/11-Early Release at 12:15 pm 10/14-Student Holiday 10/8 PTA 6 pm 10/16 Cookie Dough Delivery 10/26 Fall Carnival 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Going Green Background check on both Haslet/District web pages Kindergarten Newsletter available on teacher and grade level web page PTA Newsletter available on Haslet Home Page District news available on-line on the District web page.

Snacks Please provide a healthy snack everyday for your child. Snacks should be healthy snacks that follow the FMNV guidelines: vanilla wafers, graham crackers, goldfish, pretzels, cheese & crackers, fruit snacks, etc. If your child forgets their snack we will have snacks available for them, we do ask occasionally for snacks throughout the year for students who forget theirs.

Birthdays We celebrate birthdays at 2:15 pm. If you would like to bring a treat for the class we prefer cupcakes or cookies (easier cleanup and pass out) Please let the teacher know if you will be bringing a treat and which day so we can plan accordingly.

We would love your help Readers in the classroom Watch D.O.G.S. Come and eat lunch with your child Volunteer in the classroom Field Trips Helpers at home (cutting, making items, etc.) Volunteer background check Haslet Homepage

Thanks for all you do to help your child be successful at school!