1. Welcome! Kindergarten 2016-17
Talk about myself a little. Cupcakes on the table.
Kindergarten

2. Clipboards Birthday/Playdate list Class email list Conferences
Also talk about paper and pens on the table to write down questions.

3. Be PAWSitive Show respect Work toward your personal best
Act responsibly
Practice safety
Show a pride paw on the document camera
Ask for Pride book signatures
School wide Pride Paw

4. Daily Schedule

5. Beginning Routines Welcome Check in Jobs Flag Salute Calendar
Wheel of Fortune

6. Reading
*Daily reading-Our reading program includes reading aloud, shared reading, individual and small groups using a variety of text including big books, fiction and nonfiction books.
*Benchmark- The core of the Northshore language arts program. Benchmark is filled with a variety of literature. It is tailored to each students' reading level through level E and it allows teachers to deliver differentiated instruction through the use of its materials.
*Bear Creek also has a large library of leveled books that go all the way to Z
Mention the cost of Scholastic ($6.25) and the letter
Lucy Calkins, Benchmark, Book Room, Reader’s Workshop, Raz Kids, Songs, Scholastic

7. Writing
*Daily reading-Our reading program includes reading aloud, shared reading, individual and small groups using a variety of text including big books, fiction and nonfiction books. Narrative, opinion, how-to writing. Books in the spring
*Benchmark- The core of the Northshore language arts program. Benchmark is filled with a variety of literature. It is tailored to each students' reading level through level E and it allows teachers to deliver differentiated instruction through the use of its materials.
*Bear Creek also has a large library of leveled books that go all the way to Z
*Words Their Way is a curriculum that helps students find spelling patterns in words, something that helps with both writing and reading.
*Zoophonics—a method of teaching a rhyme with each letter and sound to help students connect the two.
Benchmark, Lucy Calkins & Continuum, Conferencing, Words Their Way, Zoophonics, Weekend News

8. Pre-writing activities, Zaner-Bloser
Handwriting
Pre-writing activities, Zaner-Bloser
Handwriting-
We teach the correct way to hold a pencil, correct letter formation, and focus on building strength in those developing muscles. The curriculum used is Zaner-Bloser.
Handy Learning is used at the beginning of the year. These are activities that build strong muscles.

9. Lunch choices, opening items, the playground, Problem Solving Wheel
Lunch & Recess
Lunch choices, opening items, the playground, Problem Solving Wheel

10. Specialists Music with Ms. Hoffman P.E. with Mrs. Geoghagan in the gym
Library next door with Mrs. Pumputis
Music- Music is taught by Mrs. Sandusky 2 times per week. We also sing many songs in the classroom and each student has his/her own Poetry & Song Book.
Physical Education­- P.E. is taught by Mrs. Hance 2 times per week. She also sends out newsletters regularly so that you know what the students are working on.
Library- Mrs. Pumputis teaches lessons every Wednesday in the library and instructs students on how to choose appropriate books.

11. Snack Time
Quiet time for now.

12. Math Expressions, Math Stations, Homework & Folders
Math Expressions- The core of the Northshore mathematics program. The program is designed to go beyond teaching just the basic arithmetic operations to include the teaching of all of the state content standards.
Remember I CAN Keys, Reading Logs
Recess on Tuesdays with 4th grade buddies.

13. Art Docent, Celebrations
Choice Time
Art Docent, Celebrations

14. Science Mrs. K, In Class Units
FOSS Kits- Kindergarten studies “Wood & Paper” and “Animals 2 X 2”. These lessons are taught by our science teacher who is generously provided by our ABC Auction funds.
In Class Units- We study pumpkins, trees, amphibians, and weather in depth with as much of a hands-on approach as we are able.
Mrs. K, In Class Units

15. But there’s more!
Computers
Problem Solving
Buddies
Art Docent

16. Field Trips
October, February, May

17. Star of the Week! Poster, classroom privileges, sharing the poster on Friday
Talk about birthday treats, full weeks, summer birthdays

18. Progress Reports and Report Cards
Talk about when to expect them, comments, consistent communication
**Show website
Copies on your table

19. Bear Creek Auction Self program Science Playground supervision
Playground activities

20. Communication Call or email Newsletters on Fridays on the website
Set up an appointment
Dismissal changes
Mention the filter,50% rule

21. Finally… Volunteering and paperwork Write a note to your child
Scholastic Folders
PTA Handouts
Ask questions
Find your child’s Weekend News
Go through the volunteer sheet