1. Back to School Night 2018

2. Academic Expectations
We teach all children at their level using a variety of techniques
Hands-on
Small Group
Whole Group
We have HIGH expectations for every child.

3. Language Arts PALS Phonemic Awareness Literacy Screening
Given 3 times a year- Fall, Winter, Spring
Fall gives us a Baseline for where we need to begin instruction for your child
Results will be discussed at November Conferences

4. Language Arts Guided Reading Guided reading will begin in November
Students will be placed in a group based on their instructional level
Levels span from A - Z
Kindergarten students are expected to be a level c or d by the end of the year.

6. Math AMC Assessing Math Concepts Given Throughout the year Counting
more and less than
One to One correspondence
Fact Fluency

7. Math Investigations Hands-On approach Learning through games
More math time by integrating math in daily routines like calendar
Numerous opportunities to explore and problem solve using a variety of strategies and tools

8. Science and Social Studies
STEAM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
Content units are integrated
Themes include: Apples, Pumpkins, Famous Americans, Life Cycles, Shadows, Magnets, Plants, Seasons, Community, and Many more

9. Report Cards
Distributed 4 times a year- November, February, April, and June
No Interims in Kindergarten
Not all work is given a grade.
If graded, the scale is:
1 (Below Grade Level) Cannot complete assignment, even with teacher help
2 (Working toward standard) Needs assistance to perform a skill
3 (on grade level) Consistently able to perform a skill without help
4 (above Grade Level) consistently using higher level thinking skills; going above and beyond expectations

10. Informal Baggie Books Fluency Sheets Sight Words and Letter Practice
Homework
Informal
Baggie Books
Fluency Sheets
Sight Words and Letter Practice

11. Behavior Communication sheet
Responsive Classroom
Morning Meeting
Classroom community
Classroom Rules
Behavior Communication sheet

12. I am here to answer any questions you may have. Thank YOU for coming!