1. Welcome Families! Back to School Night
EC 4B
Mrs. Albert
SJB

2. Alison Albert aablert@sjbdel.org
Saint Francis College- Elementary Education
Bowie State University- Masters in Reading
Early Learning Center- 2 and 3 year olds
Thomas Pullen for the Performing Arts- 3rd Grade
Mills-Parole Elementary- 2nd Grade and Reading Specialist
Saint John the Beloved- EC4B
Mother of three boys- Christopher (8th), Sean (5rd) and Brenden (2nd)

3. Schedule and Importance of being on Time:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:20-8:25
Arrive/ morning circle
8:25-9:10
Bathroom/Snack
9:10-9:55
Music
Library
Art
Technology
Special Person
9:55-10:40
10:40-12:10
Shelf Work
Lunch/Recess
GYM
12:10-12:55
Whole Group
12:55-2:25
Rest/ Closing Circle
2:35
Dismissal

4. Classroom Rules and Discipline
Five Star Listeners:
- Eyes
- Ears
- Lips
-Hands
-Feet
If a student has difficulty for the 5 Star Listener Steps:
- nonverbal cues
- redirect and relocate
-removed from the group
-continued disruption will lead to a note or a call home to parents

5. Handwriting Without Tears
Curriculum
Play Based Learning
Shelf Work
Centers
Handwriting Without Tears
Religion
Specials
Assessments

6. Play Based Learning What Kids Really Learn in Preschool: It may seem like a lot of fun and games, but your child is actually learning lessons as they play. *Story Time *Sand/Water Table *Circle Time *Art Area *Block Area *Puzzle Table *Science Projects *Outdoor play

7. Shelf Work
There are 3 components for our daily shelf work. These include language skills (red trays), math skills (black trays), and fine motor skills (blue trays)
Red Tray: Letter recognition and phonemic awareness
Black Tray: Numbers recognition, counting, sorting, shapes and patterning
Blue Tray: Using various tools to create art projects that correlate with the daily story and weekly themes
These activities are must-do's that are observed and directed by the teacher. Upon completion of all three components, the children are free to choose an activity within our classroom centers

8. Centers
Centers are theme based that will change throughout the school year. These centers are designed to enhance social skills and cooperative learning.
Puzzles
Science
Library/Books/Listening
Sensory Table
Writing (scrap paper is always needed)
Building
Dramatic Play
Art
Prayer Table
Computers / I Pads

9. Handwriting Without Tears
This program is designed to create a foundation of fine motors skills necessary to develop the correct formation when writing capital letters. The program uses music to engage children and help them develop good learning habits for holding writing tools, making letters and practicing pre-reading skills.

10. Religion School Wide Theme:​ ……….
Each month we will focus on one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.  These fruits are: love, joy,  peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self­-control. 
Franciscan Values: ​Each month SJB models a different Franciscan value which can be found  in the school newsletter.  For example, in  the month of October,  the Franciscan Value will be  ……..  
Prayers:​ Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Bless us, oh Lord, and Angel of God. 
We will learn about God, Jesus, and Mary. 
Stories of God ​: This program includes 22 story leaflets derived from  stories in the Bible and  eight seasonal leaflets to help instill Christian values in preschool children.

11. Specials Monday Music 9:10-9:55
Tuesday Library 9:10-9:55 (volunteers are always welcomed)
Wednesday Art 9:55-10:40
Thursday Computer 9:10-9:55 Gym 9:55-10:40
Friday Spanish 8:25-:9:10
For information regarding Physical Education, please  visit Mrs. Schock's 
website, under the Teacher Pages  "Specials" link on the school's website.  
Mrs. Schock can be 

12. Assessments
Students will be assessed at various times during the school year. Assessments may be informal observations of children's understanding of various skills, as well as formal assessments conducted one-on-one by the teacher. Areas include:
Religion
Literacy/ Language Development
Mathematics
Science
Work and Play Habits
Social/Emotional Development

13. Communication Teacher web page will be updated Monday thru Thursday
Conferences will be held one on one January 17 and 18 to discuss student progress
Additional conferences can be set up if needed
Three progress reports will be sent home throughout the year
(Remember they
Are 4! They will get it!)

14. Drills SJB will practice * Fire Drills *Lock Down *Code Red

15. Events to expect throughout the year:
Star Student
*This program will be held on Fridays beginning in October. Each week, a selected student will complete a poster about themselves. The student will also bring in 3 special items (that fit into the Star Student bag) that the child wishes to share with their class.

16. Birthdays
*Please send in a treat that will be distributed as a dessert at lunchtime. We do have a peanut allergy so please be considerate.
100 Club
*Our goal is to have our students join our "100 Club" by counting to 100 with little assistance from the teacher. (This program will start after the Christmas break)
Field Trips
We will be going on two field trips. A note about chaperones will be posted. More information to follow.

17. Snack/Lunch/Eagles Club *Please mark snack
*Please pack Eagles Club snack in a separate bag (a brown bag would be best), and separate from their lunch.
*If you are ordering lunch please fill out form in daily folder
Jackets
*Please be advised that we walk outside on our campus on a daily basis
*A jacket with a hood is needed for rainy days
Holiday Parties
*We will have holiday parties throughout the school year. Please be on the lookout for a sign up genius to organize these parties

18. Parent Involvement Lunch Help Recess Help
Special Talent/Profession to Share with the Class (nutrition, fire prevention, reading, cooking)
Field Trip Chaperones
Party Help- sign up genius
Home and School, Education Committee
Library and Gym

19. YEAR AT A GLANCE
*My Teacher Page will keep everyone abreast  of our weekly  themes/goals, calendar of  events and important messages.  
*Over the course of our school year, we will  cover all of the letters of the alphabet,  numbers, shapes, colors and a variety of  themes related to the letter of  the week.  
Here is a snapshot: 

20. Week 1 No Letter this week­ Theme: Welcome to SJB 
Week 3 No letter this week – Theme:  All About Me 
Week 4 Letter “A”­ Apples
Week 5 Letter “F”­ Fire Prevention 
Week 6 Letter “P”  Pumpkins
Week 7 Letter “P”­ Pumpkins 
Week 8 Letter “H”­ Halloween
Week 9 Letter ”S” Scarecrows/Saints
Week 10 Letter “L”­  Leaves/Fall 
Week 11 Letter ”T” Thanksgiving 
Week 12 Letter “T” ­ Thanksgiving 
Week 13 Letter ”M” My Plate Nutrition
Week 14 Letter “G”­ Giving/Gingerbread (start of Advent) 
Week 15 Letter “B”­ Baby Jesus 
Week 16 Letter “C”­ Christmas
Week 17 Letter “J”­ Happy New Year

21. Week 18 Letter “O” ­ Outdoor Fun (seasons/ weather) 
Week 19 Letters “K”­ Dr. King: be a kind friend 
Week 20 Letter ”W” Winter  
Week 21 No Letter this Week Catholic Schools Week  
Week 22 Letter ”N” Nursery Rhymes
Week 23 Letter “V”­ Valentines Day 
Week 24 Letter “Q” Quarters, Nickels, Dimes and Pennies
Week 25 Letter R Reading with Dr. Seuss
Week 26 Letter E Eric Carle 
Week 27 Letter I Irish Leprechaun
Week 28 Letter D Desserts
Week 29 Letter Z Zoo
Week 30 Letter Y Yellow Chicks!
Week 31 Letter X Xtradinary Easter
Week 32 Letter X Xtradinary Easter
Week 33 Letter U Under the Sea

22. Week 34 No Letter this Week Mother’s Day Week 35 No Letter this Week Father’s Day Week 36 No Letter this Week Camping Week 37 No Letter this Week Ponds

23. In Closing:
Thank you for sharing your child with us. We are excited to work with you and watch your child grow this year. We are looking forward to provide your child with a safe and successful school year. Please remember it takes a village to raise a child, support and encourage one another. I believe as adults we are the models that the children are looking up to and relying on. Let’s be the best we can be! If you ever have a question or concerns please contact me at: