1. Pearl S. Buck Elementary School Back to School Night
Thank you for coming!
Please add your name
to the
Sign-in sheet

2. Kindergarten Schedule
Times
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
8:50 – 9:20
Arrival/Announcements/Morning Meeting/Morning Work
9:20 – 10:20
RELA: Superkids
10:20 –10:30
Snack/Break
10:30 – 11:10
RELA- Superkids and Writing
11:10 – 12:10
Recess/Lunch
12:10-12:45
Read Aloud/ ELA
12:25 – 1:00
Science/SS
1:00 – 1:45
Math
1:45 – 2:30
Computer
Art
Music
Library
Gym
2:30 – 3:30
Power Hour
3:30-3:50
Pack up/Dismissal

3. Specials All classes will have the following Specials:
Art, Computers, Physical Education, Library, and Music
Art: smocks needed; name written on smock.
Gym:
sneakers must be worn to participate
In the interest of safety – NO jewelry is permitted
Teacher
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Mrs. Arner
Computer
Art
Music
Library
Gym

4. Snacks and Lunch
I like to try and keep our classroom as PEANUT FREE as possible
Please send in 1-2 healthy snacks each day in a separate bag/container from their lunch
If your child is buying lunch, please send their money in an envelope marked with their name and amount

5. Parent Responsibilities
Check backpack/folder each night
Return any forms or paperwork sent home
Send in an absence note the day after your child is absent from school
Keep me informed of any problems or concerns that would effect your child’s school day.
REMEMBER:
Parents + Teacher = Successful student

6. Homework Homework will begin in October
Homework Calendar each month will be in their homework folder and stay in their homework folder
Homework will be given Monday-Thursday in small amounts
Occasionally a bigger project or assignment will be given (again this will not be too involved)

7. Homework Examples Sight Word practice (notecards)
Sight word sentences and pictures
Also vocabulary words
Math game (sent home)
Science and Social Studies shares
Handwriting practice
Writing journal
(first writing one sentence with picture, then building on that as the year goes on)

8. Math Math in Focus Think Central (thinkcentral.com)
Math series based on principles of Singapore Math.
Basic
Concrete
Abstract
Extensive use of manipulatives to enhance student understanding of concepts and processes.
Think Central (thinkcentral.com)
Great for manipulatives
Your Username is : Child’s ID Number
Your password is: MathisFun1!

9. Math cont. Colors Shapes and Patterns Classification/Position words
Numbers 0-10 then 11-20
Graphing
Measurement, Weight, Volume
Time
Ordinal Numbers

10. Language Arts/Reading
Superkids
Program developed by Pleasant Rowland (American Girls author).
Designed exclusively for young, developing readers (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
Emphasis on:
See it, hear it/say it, write it, read it
At home support available online
I will give you login information for

11. Raz Kids: www.razkids.com
~ Program designed to allow students to read at their levels at school and home. ~ Hundreds of eBooks on a variety of subjects. ~ Read as well as listen to stories and even songs **Usernames and passwords coming by the end of October**

12. Writer’s Workshop Afternoon block of Language Arts time
Focus on development of writing
Skills
* First scripted writing
* Short sentences
* Development of longer sentences
* Handwriting practice
***Later in the School year***
Students developing their own personal writer’s notebook

13. Science Curriculum FOSS Science for Kindergarten Wood and Paper Fabric
Five Senses
Seasons and Holidays
Too Good for Violence and Too Good for Drugs- Mendez Foundation
Kindergarten students will learn what makes a great day as they explore the elements of setting short term goals.  This age-appropriate, interactive curriculum promotes positive youth development and drug-free living.  Tuggles the Teddy Bear will delight children as he helps them learn how to make healthy choices, identify their feelings, and bond positively with peers.
Too Good for Violence Skills taught Too Good for Drugs Skills Taught
Conflict Resolution Goal Setting
Anger Management Decision Making
Respect for Self and Others Bonding with Pro-Social Others
Effective Classroom behavior Identifying and Managing Emotions
Communicating Effectively

14. Social Studies Curriculum
 Social Studies Alive! Me and My World explores the relationships in students' lives with their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors. Students learn that people live differently in different places and that they can help care for the world. 
Chapter 1- Who Am I?
Chapter 2- What Is a Family?
Chapter 3- How Do I Get Along with Others?
Chapter 4- How Do I Make Friends?
Chapter 5- How Do I Solve Problems with Others?
Chapter 6- How Can I Be a Good Helper at School?
Chapter 7- What Is in My Neighborhood?
Chapter 8- Where Am I in the World?
Chapter 9- How Do People Live Around the World?
Chapter 10- How Can I Help Take Care of the World?

15. Afternoon Activities and Literacy Stations (Power Hour)
Integrate all subject areas
Working with others to develop social skills and cooperation
Reinforces skills already taught
FUN = Learning
*During these stations I will hold guided reading groups, flexible learning groups, and also provide enrichment and remediation to students as needed

16. SWPBIS Program starr student sticker.pub g
School Wide Positive Behavior In School
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Kind
S.T.A.R.R
Safe, Thoughtful, Attitude,
Respectful, and Responsible
starr student sticker.pub g

17. November Conferencing
November Conferences
The week before Thanksgiving
Request forms will be sent home in early November to sign up for a convenient conference time
We can meet at anytime!!

18. Contact and Classroom Information
School Office:
Visit out classroom website!
1. Visit
2. Select Pearl Buck as a school
3. Click on Staff and click Mrs. A Arner

19. Thank you so much for coming!!!