1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Kindergarten

2. The Kindergarten Team Kristin Landers and Nancy Brophy
Leslie Satori and Melissa Loomis
Beverly Vanacore and Helen Kenny
Ansley Watt and Lynda Empoliti
Jeanie Weiermiller and Patty Lico

3. Biweekly Friday Papers
Graded papers will be sent home every other Friday. Please review these papers with your child, sign the cover sheet, and send the entire pack of papers back to school.

4. Reading Workshop

5. Writer’s workshop Unit 1- Narrative Writing-
Students draw and label their pictures to tell a story
Unit 2- Narrative Writing-
Students write on topics they know a lot about
Unit 3- Information Writing-
Students write step-by-step ‘How to’ books
Unit 4- Opinion Writing-
Students will write to convince others

6. Math Unit 1- Counting with Friends Unit 2- Comparing Numbers
Unit 3- Shapes
Unit 4- Measurement and Data
Unit 5- Addition and Subtraction

7. science Physical Properties Motion Gravity Patterns in Day and Night
Rocks, Soil, Water, and Air
Animals
Parents and Offspring
Plants

8. Social studies Symbols of America Where We Live Observing Columbus Day
Observing Veteran’s Day
Observing Thanksgiving Day
Observing Martin Luther King Jr.
Presidents’ Day
Celebrating our Nation

9. health Safety Mental and Emotional Health Personal Health and Wellness
Healthy Eating

10. technology Desk tops in the classroom Interactive whiteboard
Computer Labs
Ipad cart

11. Personalized Learning
We individualize instruction throughout our day.
Integrating technology in our classrooms
Hands on activities and small groups
Student voice and choice
Analyze data from our online learning programs
Technology Specialist from KSU: Tanis Ockwell

12. Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (GKIDS)
GKIDS is a year long performance based assessment.
It provides progress on the state content standards.
Teachers use this information to provide individualized instruction.

13. The leader in me 7 Habits of a Happy kid
Habit 1- Be Proactive Habit 2- Begin with the End in Mind Habit 3- Put First Things First Habit 4- Think Win-Win Habit 5- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit 6- Synergize Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw

14. P.A.W. PRoud Summit Hill Elementary Expectations
Proactive
 Stop at every major intersection
 Be respectful:
- listen to authority
- raise hand
- use respectful voices
 Safety first:
- no physical contact
- use equipment properly
- stay off of hill
 Get permission
- 1 boy
- 1 girl
 Use respectful voices
 Raise hand if you need help
Accountable
 Walk on 2nd full tile
 Remain in designated area during instructional time
 Stay in sight of adult
 Report issues immediately
 Walk calmly
 Clean up! (table and floor)
Willing to
Lead
 Walk with purpose:
- start in classroom
- silent
- face forward
- hands to self
- keep pace
 Listen:
- follow directions the first time
- silent during announcements
 Be safe:
- walk to and from play area
- come when called
 Go with purpose:
- flush
- wash hands
 Be on time:
- go straight to destination with purpose
 Be responsible:
- sit, stay in seat, face forward
- hands, feet, and food to yourself