1. Parent Information Night
Ms. Kara Cassidy

2. Goals TEAM CASSIDY To inform you about: Classroom behavior plan
Communication plan
Classroom schedule
Homework
Provide an opportunity to ask questions.
Provide an opportunity to visit the classroom.
Goals
To inform you about:

3. Behavior Plan RESET 1 warning : check it - change it
Teaching explicit behaviors (expected school behaviors)
Consistency (practicing learned behaviors)
Specific praise / Team reward
Parent partnership we’re a TEAM too!
Using Snail Lake School common language
TEAM CASSIDY RULES
RESET
1 warning : check it - change it
Look and listen from chair spot (reset mind & body)
Stop, Think, Return
If behavior continues miss minutes from play
Contact home

4. Snail Lake School Chant
When it is safe for everyone,
Learning is a lot of fun!
So give a roll, for self-control,
Tap a knee, for empathy,
Hands out straight, cooperate!
It is safe, it is fun,
Learning is for everyone!

5. Snail Lake is Great! (Click Here for Music)
Snail Lake is great, Snail Lake is fine,
You’re the greatest school, and I’m glad you’re mine!
You really are the best, North, south, or east, or west!
We’re happy here at Snail Lake!

6. Contact Procedures Call office to report absence 651-621-8001
Call office to report transportation change AND please .
GREEN WEEKLY communication sheet
Upcoming school/classroom events
Check website & photoblog
Birthday’s & Starfish of the Week
Progress Reports
Parent Communication Meetings
Use Sign-Up Genius to reserve a time slot

7. ParentVue
In ParentVue, you can check your child’s attendance record, school calendar and contact information, and update any changes in your student’s records such as address, phone or emergency contacts. If you have any trouble logging in to ParentVue, feel free to contact the office and they will be able to assist you. There is also a tab for gradebook. This is where I will put scores for some kindergarten assessments given.

8. Sample Progress Report
One way I will communicate student progress is through the gradebook in ParentVue. You will be notified through when a progress report is ready. If you don’t have access to , the report will be printed and sent to you. They will come out three times during the year.
One way we communicate student progress is through the gradebook in ParentVue. You will be notified through when a progress report is ready. If you don’t have access to , the report will be printed and sent to you. They come out three times during the year at the end of our trimesters.

9. Ms. Cassidy’s Kindergarten Connection
Kindergarten Fun
Ms. Cassidy’s Kindergarten Connection

10. Homework = Practice SHOULD NOT BE STRESSFUL
repeated exposures to material increases learning
reading with your child is the single most important thing you can do to increase reading skills
Jolly phonics - phonics practice
Sight word practice
Book Bags - reading practice

12. “Teacher Talk” Things Ms. Cassidy Says
TEAM CASSIDY
Use kind words
Thumbs up choice
Thumbs down choice
Check it - Change it
You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit.
Oh well maybe next time...
Are you helping our team or hurting our team?
Show me your BEST 5 STAR listening body
It’s okay to make mistakes, that’s how we learn. Never give up and just try again!
Do your business and get out quick. Use, flush, wash.
“Teacher Talk”
Things
Ms. Cassidy
Says

14. Classroom Parties Volunteers Needed :) Halloween Winter Celebration
Valentine's Day
100th Day of School
I will send out information and request help for each of these events as they get closer. Our TEAM would also appreciate donated party supplies or ideas for party games/centers.
Volunteers Needed :)
Yearbook Page Volunteer - photographer to capture some parts of our year

15. Field Trips Volunteers Needed Gibbs Farm (Now and Then) Scandia Shores
Como Zoo
May Day Baskets
Sitzer Park
Parents are invited to chaperone field trips and will be asked to sign-up when permission slips are sent home with the students.
Yearbook Page Volunteer - photographer to capture some parts of our year

16. Housekeeping Items Breakfast at home or school? Lunch choice
Eating lunch with your child
Bathroom expectations --- USE, FLUSH, WASH
Building independence
Backpack and recess gear, TL take home folder, Classroom jobs

17. Questions?
Please check my website for this presentation and additional information.
I will continue to add information as the year progresses.

18. Thank you!
Thank you for your time and for partnering with me to make this an exciting and memorable year for your child. Please know I feel extremely blessed to get to work with families like you!
You will be amazed by your child’s growth!
PLEASE hold that smile for a picture of
TEAM CASSIDY grownups!
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