Transitional Kindergarten Back-To-School Ms. Rodriguez

About Me CSULB Alumni with a BA in elementary teaching, minor in Child Development. Pre-school teacher for 6 years Teaching TK for 2 years I stand by the philosophy of “children learn through play” and here at St. Bernard I hope to teach the students how to be faithful, empowered, and active individuals as they begin their school career.

TK Curriculum Kindergarten Readiness Socio-emotional Awareness -With self and others. Language Arts - Concepts of print, phonological awareness, building vocabulary through literature, recognizing frequent words, and basic writing. Mathematics - Counting to 30. Base 10. Shapes, patterns, calendar Arts, Music, P.E. -Once a week with Ms. Montes, Mr. Metz, and Ms. Daze

Homework Reading, language arts, math Homework will be given daily, but checked weekly. Homework will be updated on weebly if needed.

TK Student expectations Socio-Emotional Development Come to school prepared Complete homework Participation Have fun!

TK Parent Expectation Contact teacher with any concerns Read with your child Help your child with homework if needed Ask about his/her day. Ask what was learned. Let them be proud of their work

Yellow Envelopes & Student Folders Yellow Envelopes: -Newsletters, Important Forms, School events Students Folders: - “Wednesday” folders include student work

Important Information Available day: Tuesday 3:15-4:15 (by appt. if needed) Birthdays: Book read, Volunteers: Virtus trained and fingerprints Label any of your child’s items (uniform clothes)

Important Information After-school Pick up -Carline begins at 3:00 pm (2:00 pm every Wednesday) -Walkers picked up on Verdugo Rd. Uniforms -Casual: red/white polo and khakis -Girls dress: Jumper, White blouse, all black/white shoes. No slip-ons. -Boys dress: White button down shirt, navy blue tie, khaki pants, belt, all black/white shoes, navy blue sweater

Contact/Communication Call school (323) Weebly page: missrodriguez13.weebly.com

Wish List -Lysol sprays for cots - Ink for printer (HP57 & HP56) - Ink for printer (HP57 & HP56) -“Prizes” for those students who are on pink (examples: candy, erasers, any “happy meal toys”, stickers)