1. 2015 - 2016 Please find your child’s seat!

2. About Me Issaquah born & raised Product of ISD Middle child (2 sisters) Early Childhood & Elementary Education at Central Washington University 3 rd year at Challenger Elementary LOVE kindergarten, spending time with friends and family, hiking & shopping!

3. My Beliefs Kindergarten is the best! Instill a love of learning, respect for others and a belief that everyone is important Parent/teacher communication is key!

4. Behavior Expectations Love and Logic – positive/proactive, independence Problem solving (Kelso’s Choice) small problems & big problems, natural consequences Expected and Unexpected Behavior

5. First Days Making new friends/names School routines (unpacking/packing up, walking in a line, following directions quickly etc.) Learning school language Working with others/ Math Buddies

6. Reading Reading Workshop-independent & partner reading, guided reading Read aloud, shared reading Sight Words – words to read and write by heart Fall focus – names, letter knowledge: shape, name, sound(s), uppercase, lowercase, alone or with other letters Thank You ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION for funding/providing our bookroom!

7. Take Home Books Start in Jan. Student selected books from classroom Based on interest Return daily/frequently Lost books? Send in replacement

8. Scholastic Monthly book orders ! - Sept. 18 FRIDAY Finding books of interest/choice to read at home Oct. book order coming soon! We are readers!

9. Writing Writing Workshop:-shared writing, interactive writing, independent writing, conferring weekly Handwriting Without Tears - letter formation (Uppercase, Lowercase, Numbers)

10. Stages of writing development Celebrate independent writing!

11. Communication Listening skills –”whole body listening” Talk and listen to your child daily Communication skills – expressing needs in appropriate ways, public speaking Please check folders DAILY!!! **Have your child practice taking folder & papers in/out of folder and backpack.**

12. Math Common core standards Geometry – identify, compare, compose shapes Number & Numeration sense- number names, sequence, count to tell how many, comparing numbers Operations & Computations- addition is putting together, subtraction is taking from Measurement – describe/compare measurable attribute

13. Math Workshop Problem-solving (perseverance), hands on exploration (model mathematical thinking) Using tools and strategies, checking work Revisiting of concepts through games and activities

14. Social Studies & Health Cooperation and Respecting Differences Myself & My Family Friendship & School Classroom & school rules Health- Friendship, community helpers, healthy foods, family differences/similarities, Wanted/Unwanted touch, 5 senses, exercise and healthy habits.

15. Science Life science – plant and animal parts Physical science – solids and liquids Earth Science – properties and change (rocks, minerals) Science to Go Lessons In–house: “Science to Go” hands-on investigation lessons Thank you to PTA and ISF for funding our new Science!

16. TECHNOLOGY Computer Lab (weekly) - IXL - Starfall *Please send in headphones for your child! Be sure they’re labeled with your child’s name!

17. Homework Showing content of folder to parents Telling about day Reading, reading, reading!!! Practice- tying shoes, putting lunchbox/folder in backpack, zipping/ unzipping coats… Monthly “homework” suggestions on Connect website

18. Report Cards Report cards go home Nov. 25th Kindergarten standards are online on the Issaquah School District Website

19. Conferences I will have a conference with each child’s parent, December 2-3 Sign-ups will be online this year. Children do not come to school on conference days.

20. Volunteering Classroom volunteering will begin mid- October to early November. Look for volunteer survey coming soon! Volunteer Training is Sept. 23 rd @ 10am in library If you plan on volunteering PLEASE try to attend. Privacy Policy-confidentiality

21. Washington State Patrol Form Needed for you to volunteer in our classroom Needed before you chaperone on a field trips Complete online (application on Challenger Website)

22. Emergency Supply Bags Please put together your child’s Emergency Supply Bag by Wednesday, Sept. 30 th -Non perishable food -MUST BE in provided bag -School appropriate

23. Art Docent Puts on age-appropriate art lessons Arranges a time with teacher Typically once a month DO NOT NEED ART BACKGROUND PTSA provides supplies and lessons More than one art docent per class is welcomed! Questions: Rachelle Roberts

24. Room Parent(s) Help plan/put on 2 class “parties” Organize monthly volunteer schedule *volunteer spot* The more the merrier! Contact me if you’re interested!

25. Field Trips Theatre performance Seattle Aquarium Where & when to be determined!

26. Supporting the PTA PTA supports many wonderful programs at Challenger: Eager Reader Science ‘To Go’ Science Fair Reflections Culture Fair Science Assembly

27. Reminders! Volunteer training Sept. 23 rd Orange Ruler Fundraiser Run Oct. 2 nd Picture Retakes Oct. 20 th Send child with containers/water bottles they can open! Please pack a single item for snack (no utensils!)

28. Parent Checklist ONLINE WA state patrol/volunteer application Subscribe to Challenger PTA to get online newsletters and information Pink Emergency kit for 2015-2016 Demographic Form (make any corrections- leave on table)

29. Thank you for coming!