1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Kindergarten

2. The Kindergarten Team Kaleigh Mason & Carol Shenk
Lauren Roy & Nancy Brophy
Sarah Steinbeck & Bonnie Taylor
Beverly Vanacore
Jeanie Weiermiller & Patty Lico

3. V.I.P. Folders Check folder each day Send back to school daily
Write notes on full sheets of paper

4. Biweekly Friday Papers
Graded papers go home every other Friday.
Review work samples with your child
Sign the cover sheet
Send all papers back to school

5. Reading SKILLS Letter recognition
Phonics- letter sounds and word families
CVC words
Sight words
Color and number words
Making connections
Sequencing
Story elements

6. *Narrative, Informational, & Opinion writing
The Writing Process
Gather ideas & plan
Draft
Revise
Edit & Fancy up 
Publish & Celebrate
*Narrative, Informational, & Opinion writing

7. Math Count 1-100 by ones and tens; count on from any number
Compose/decompose numbers as a group of ten and ones
Write numbers 0-20 and represent them with objects
Match a group of objects to its numeral
Identify whether number group is greater, less or equal to another group
Compare two groups of objects by length and weight
Sort and count objects by category
Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10

8. Math Recognize, name, draw, compare, & sort 2D & 3D shapes
Recognize & group shapes by their common attributes
Create & extend patterns
Collect & organize date; display results with objects & picture graphs
Compare two groups of objects by length & weight, sort & count objects by category
Investigate & predict results of composing & decomposing 2D and 3D shapes

9. Science Physical Properties Motion Gravity Patterns in Day and Night
Rocks, Soil, Water, and Air
Animals
Parents and Offspring
Plants

10. Social studies Symbols of America Where We Live Observing Columbus Day
Observing Veteran’s Day
Observing Thanksgiving Day
Observing Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents’ Day
Celebrating our Nation

11. health Safety Mental and Emotional Health Personal Health and Wellness
Healthy Eating

12. Technology to support Personalized learning
Interactive whiteboard
Computer Labs
Ipad cart (30 ipads)
Desktop computers in classroom

13. Miscellaneous…
Send written excuse note or within 3 days of absence.
School starts at 7:40.
Dismissal process starts at 2:20.
No birthday treats.
Ice cream from cafeteria on Fridays only.
Snack time: ONE healthy snack. No juice.

14. The leader in me 7 Habits of a Happy kid
Habit 1- Be Proactive Habit 2- Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3- Put First Things First Habit 4- Think Win-Win Habit 5- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 6- Synergize Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw

15. P.A.W. PRoud Summit Hill Elementary Expectations
Proactive
 Stop at every major intersection
 Be respectful:
- listen to authority
- raise hand
- use respectful voices
 Safety first:
- no physical contact
- use equipment properly
- stay off of hill
 Get permission
- 1 boy
- 1 girl
 Use respectful voices
 Raise hand if you need help
Accountable
 Walk on 2nd full tile
 Remain in designated area during instructional time
 Stay in sight of adult
 Report issues immediately
 Walk calmly
 Clean up! (table and floor)
Willing to
Lead
 Walk with purpose:
- start in classroom
- silent
- face forward
- hands to self
- keep pace
 Listen:
- follow directions the first time
- silent during announcements
 Be safe:
- walk to and from play area
- come when called
 Go with purpose:
- flush
- wash hands
 Be on time:
- go straight to destination with purpose
 Be responsible:
- sit, stay in seat, face forward
- hands, feet, and food to yourself

16. See You in each classroom!
Looking forward to a great year!