1. Mrs. Ramos Kindergarten Back-to-School Night Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Welcome
Agenda
About Mrs. Ramos
School Information/Attendance
Typical Day/Schedule
Classroom Management
Curriculum/Literacy/Math
Volunteering
Daily Work Folders vs. Thursday Folders
Enrichment
Birthdays
Book orders
Communication
Field Trips
Thank You
Mrs. Ramos
Kindergarten
Back-to-School Night
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

2. About Mrs. RAMOS

3. Attendance Come on time and everyday
I want to see your child’s smiling face!
Send a note, , and call about Absences
Absentee Number

4. A Typical Day in Kindergarten
Arrival and Unpack (Goal is to foster independence)
Daily Message
Morning Meeting/Shared Reading
Read Aloud/Writer’s Workshop
Independent Reading
Literacy Stations and Guided Reading
Recess and Drink (15 minutes)- NO SNACKS
Math
Science/SS/Health

5. Kindergarten Specials
AM Monday: SEARCH/Guidance 8:15-8:45 Thursday: Library Every Week 10:00-10:30 PM Monday: SEARCH/Guidance 12:15-12:45 Thursday: Library Every Week 1:45-2:15

6. Curriculum Pathways to Literacy County wide and consistent through K-2
Charts and sight words
5 Components
Read Aloud
Independent Reading
Shared Reading /Big Books, Poems
Literacy Stations
Writer’s Workshop

7. Curriculum Math Investigations Student Discovery Hands-on Topics
Patterns, shapes, counting, time, money, measurement, addition, subtraction, data collection, graphing, tallying
Utilize Whole Group and math centers

8. Volunteering Room Parents 2. Help During Writer’s Workshop
(Multiple parents can share these duties)
-Will be responsible for ………
planning and running parties
Making class directory
Helping with projects if needed
2. Help During Writer’s Workshop
-Will help students stretch out words
3. Reading With Students
-Will spend time reading one-on-one with students.
***I am not sure of my volunteer needs, yet. Information will be coming home later in the fall with possible volunteer opportunities.

9. Classroom Management How would I describe my classroom management?
Structured
Consistent
Organized
Caring
Respectful
Fun

10. Classroom Management Class Dragon Bite Jar
Rewards given to the entire class (wear PJ’s to school, extra recess, bring favorite toy to school, etc.)
Behavior Dragons (individual)
When students show “ROAR” behavior, I move their clip to visually show the class the good example the student is showing. Notes are sent home on Friday.

11. Thursday Folders Daily Folders
Vs.
Come home every day!
Include daily work and Dragon behavior notes.
May be a note/reminder
Empty all contents
Return every day
Come home on Thursdays
Important papers from the school/county
Monthly/Weekly newsletter/Important weekly reminders
Please return on Friday

12. Enrichment No homework in kindergarten Handwriting Practice Pages
Enrichment Calendar
Will be sent in Thursday folder and available online
Not mandatory

13. What can you do at home?
Give your children the opportunity to color, cut, paste, write, and read at home.
Practice Sight words….play games
Visit the Library!!!!
Great websites to explore~

14. Star of the Week
When it is your child’s turn to be the Star of the Week he/she will be asked to bring in a poster (I provide), which includes pictures (drawn or printed) to share with the class. Your child should be prepared to talk about and share their pictures!
They may also bring in their favorite toy, or book to share with the class along with their estimation jar.
Birthdays:
Students may not bring in edible favors or party bags. (LCPS policy) We will sing to them and they wear a crown for the day.
If sending in invitations for a birthday party, please send one for each classmate. Summer birthdays will be celebrated in June!

15. Book Orders
I may be sending home scholastic book orders about once a month.
Optional!
Great way to get your child excited about reading.

16. Communication Email: Kate.Ramos@lcps.org
While I rarely have a moment to check during the day, I will reply as soon as possible.
If you have important information, especially a change in dismissal, please send a note in your child’s “Daily Work Folder” or call the school. (703)
Also check out Arcola web page and our class page Arcola Elementary

17. Field Trips
In kindergarten, we do not plan on having a field trip. Our day is very short and there is very little time to get to the outing and then back to the school. We DO plan on having guest speakers! If you have any special talents or interests that align with our kindergarten SOLs, please contact me.

18. Thank you for your time tonight!
Before you go, please take a moment to hand in the yellow transportation form and the white Student Profile Form, after making corrections.
Our collaboration will be key in creating a successful year Let the learning and fun begin!