1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT KS

2. Homework and special announcements are posted on this site.
PLEASE CHECK OUR CLASS WEBSITE DAILY 1. Visit Click on the Parents tab in the top right corner 3. Click on Teacher sites on the sidebar 4. Click on Kathleen Strauch and Jasmine Richey
Homework and special announcements are posted on this site.

3. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Kindergarten students will participate in the school – wide behavior management system, called PBIS. Positive behavior will be recognized and rewarded.
Students who are especially ready, respectful , or responsible will earn a feather. Feathers can be cashed in for class prizes or privileges.
In order to chart daily behavior, our class will utilize a 5 color chart system. Every day students begin on green – Ready to Learn. They can progress throughout the day. Blue means good effort. Yellow means outstanding skills. Orange indicates the student needs to think about this/her actions. Red indicates the student must make better choices. Ask your child about his/her progress each day.

4. OUR CLASS PBIS REWARDS 5 feathers – a special sticker
10 feathers – treat from the prize box
15 feathers – lunchtime pal
20 feathers – homework coupon
25 feathers – special seat switch
30 feathers – snack gift card

5. DAILY ROUTINES Uniforms – see handbook Snack – 1 small item, no drink Hot Lunch – can be found on school website Daily Folders – return Weather – dress for the weather

6. GRADING SYSTEM 3 progress reports a year December, March, June
Grading Scale
I = Independent ( 97 – 100 )
V = Very Good Progress( )
P = Progressing ( 85 – 92 )
S = Satisfactory ( )
N = Needs improvement ( )
U = Unsatisfactory/Not Proficient ( below 70 )
NA = Not assessed at this time
Keep the report. Sign and return the brown envelope. )
Assignments are sent home weekly.
Usually there is a fraction grade on the assignment.
Keep the assessments at home unless asked to sign and return the paper.
Periodically check the workbooks for grades.
indicates a completed assignment

7. We utilize the Super Kids reading program. It is phonics based.
Students will learn letter sounds in order to blend those sounds to form words. Students will learn how to read sentences and eventually read stories.
Students will learn how to print each letter correctly. Eventually they will learn how to print words and sentences. By the end of the year most students will be able to print a 4 sentence paragraph.
Please sign up for the online component of Super Kids. Information will be sent home.
READING

8. MATH IHM school utilizes the McGraw Hill “My Math” series.
Students will develop and apply knowledge of numbers with an emphasis on counting and number recognition. We take a hands on approach, utilizing as many manipulatives as we can.
In addition students will learn about geometry, measurement, patterning, addition, subtraction, and word problems.
By the end of the year students should know the basic number facts up to 10 in addition and subtraction.
Please sign up for the online component that accompanies our Math series.
MATH

9. We utilize the Benzinger series, entitled “Stories of God’s Love” and the Benzinger Family Life series.
Our book focuses on bible stories – both Old and New Testament. Parent notes will be sent home each week.
We learn traditional prayers and learn how to pray spontaneously.
Kindergarten students will attend mass and prayer services with their fifth grade prayer partners
Kindergarteners participate in school outreach projects throughout the year.
New this year – kindergarten participation in the parish Our Daily Bread program.
RELIGION

10. Science Social Studies
There are no books. We follow the Archdiocesan curriculum guides.
In Science we cover 3 topics in depth - Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls, Weather and Climate, and Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems(living things and how they interact)
In Social Studies we cover several shorter themes. We learn basic information about geography, people and nations of the world, economics, history, and civics.
Science Social Studies

11. MISCELLANEOUS Homework Field Trips Shield the Vulnerable
Show and Tell
Field Trips
Shield the Vulnerable
Homework

12. Do you have any questions ?
Please ask !