1. Kindergarten Open House
Henry M. Brader Elementary School

2. Curriculum - English Language Arts (Journeys Curriculum)
Phonological Awareness
Abecedarian
Reading
Teacher Read Aloud
Comprehension
Fluency: Popcorn Words
Vocabulary
Guided Reading/Leveled readers
Work Stations
Writing
Writing conventions
Narrative, Opinion, Persuasive
Non-fiction

3. Curriculum - English Language Arts and the ccss
Nonfiction/Fiction: Your child will be exposed to many texts, whether it’s in science class or English language arts.
Evidence: Your child will be required to use evidence/information from a text to support his/her answers.
Writing: Students will be required to do writing in all subjects.

4. Curriculum-Mathematics (BRIDGES)
Number recognition
0 to 30
Shape recognition
Two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes
Number sense
Identify sets of 0 to 30 using ten frames
Write numerals 0 to 30
Problem Solving
Addition and subtraction word problems up to 10
Graphing and measurement
Dreambox
Go to the Brader website:
Select the “STUDENTS” drop down and then click on “Dreambox”. We will send home a small card with your student’s login information.

5. Science and Social Studies
Trees
Push, Pull, Go
Weather
Social Studies
Civics
History
Geography
Economics

6. Fine and Gross Motor To practice fine motor development at home
Make an area with a supply box including scissors, pencils, crayons, and glue.
Have your child dress him/herself for school and put on and zip his/her coat.
Manipulate small toys such as pegs, Legos and playdoh
Practice tying shoes
Gross motor development
Movement, exercise, physical education, recess

7. Parent Communication Newsletter Daily Take-home folders
Weekly Behavior Chart
Brader BEST newsletter (posted on Brader website)
Parent link (weekly and phone message)
Parent-Teacher conferences
Phone

8. Culturally Responsive Positive Behavior Support (CRPBIS)
The Brader School-wide Principles:
Respect
Outstanding Attitude
Achievement
Responsibilities
Behavior Management System
Weekly Behavior Chart
Behavior Chart
Children earn Brader PAW bucks when they follow the school-wide principles
PAW bucks can be used to “buy” rewards from the treasure chest

9. Report Cards and Conferences
Report Cards will be sent home 4 times a year
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for:
November 2nd and 3rd
March 23rd (as needed)
Sign up for November conferences tonight!

10. Homework and take home folders
Monthly homework calendar
Homework Calendar
Other homework as needed
Family projects
Please check your child’s take home folder on a daily basis and remove all papers.
Please place any notes for the teacher or school inside the folder.
All money must be placed in an envelope labeled with the child’s name and its purpose.

11. Field Trips/presenters
Field trips and presenters will be scheduled throughout the year.
Our first field trip will be to visit Milburn Orchards in October.
Theatre trip
Winterthur Museum
Reminder: Activity fee of $45.00 is due on or before September 29th

12. CSD Attendance Policy
When your child is absent a note must be sent in to school within 5 days of the absence.
If your child is absent for 5 consecutive days a doctor’s note is required to excuse the absence.
If a child is absent for more than 18 days, his/her promotion to first grade may be in danger.
CSD’s attendance policy is further explained on pages 14 – 16 in the Student Manual.

13. HEALTHY CELEBRATIONS POLICY
A New Wellness Policy was sent home in the Blue First Day student folder.
School Wide/ Grade Level Celebrations:
Birthday celebrations: If you would like to recognize your child’s birthday at school you may send in one of the following for the class: pencils, stickers, erasers. We will recognize your child by singing “Happy Birthday” and he or she will receive a birthday book and pencil from the office.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
~The Brader Wellness Committee 

14. Blue First Day Student Folder
Principal Welcome Letter
Title I documents
Right To Know
What it Title I?
Arrival/Dismissal Letter
Student Handbook
Parent Calendar
CR-PBIS Pamphlet
CR-PBIS Student Handbook
Nutrition Policy Letter
Child Nutrition Newsletter from CSD
Paper Recycling Letter
Teachers may have inserted the following on this side:
Curriculum Assessment Letters
Team Welcome Letter
Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter
Personal Classroom Welcome Letter
Office Information Form
Student Manual – return page
Acceptable Use Policy Permission Form
Permission To Photograph Form
Anti-Bullying Pledge
Movie Policy & Permission Slip
Counselor Introduction Letter
Free/Reduced Lunch Form
Teachers inserted the following on this side:
Title I Compact (signed by teacher first and then copied)
Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter
Missing any forms – forms are available on the Brader website.
Packet #1 (Left Hand Side) – Labeled “READ CAREFULLY”
Packet #2 (Right Hand Side) – Labeled “Please Sign & Return”

15. Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival to school begins at 8:40; the instructional day begins at 9:00
Car riders dismissed at 3:35
Walkers/Boys & Girls Club at 3:37
K-1 bus riders at 3:39
Early dismissals must occur before 3:15. Written documentation is required for all early dismissals.
If you are changing your child’s routine dismissal procedure, a note needs to be sent to the teacher via the Take-home folder (24 hour notice is preferred). All changes must be in writing, even if an emergency arises.

16. Contact Information
Mrs. Bale room 1 or phone ext. 501
Mrs. Bondar room 2 or phone ext. 502
Ms. Baker room 3 or phone ext. 503
Mrs. McMeekin room 109 or phone ext. 105
Mrs. Fudger room 104 or phone ext. 504