1. Welcome to Kindergarten!
Mrs. Staples B1

2. About Mrs. Staples Vacaville Native Education.
Vacaville High School; 2003.
CSU Sacramento – Liberal Arts; 2009
CSU Monterey Bay- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential;
This is my 8th year teaching

3. Curriculum ELA Math Wonders for Kindergarten
We will be exploring
The alphabet
Basic nouns, verbs and prepositions.
Site words
Use of sentences
Recognizing first letter capitalization, end of sentence punctuation
Spelling of simple words
And more ….
Math
Math in Focus for Kindergarten
We will be exploring
Number names and counting in order
Comparing numbers
Understanding of adding as putting together and subtraction as taking apart or away.
Work with numbers 11-19
Classify objects
Identify and describe shapes

4. Curriculum cont. Social Studies Science Studies Weekly Twig Science
Citizenship (being a good citizen)
Recognizing national and state symbols and icons.
Describe what people do
Compare and Contrast locations of people, places and describe environments
Calendar
Understand that history relates to events, people, places and other times. (i.e labor day).
Science
Twig Science
Plants and animals
Weather and Climate
Pushes and Pulls
Engineering Design

5. Other Educational Experiences
2nd Step Social Emotional Curriculum
Art/music
Creative play
Growth Mindset

6. Homework Homework will not begin until mid-September.
Homework is not to be a burden but an opportunity to help foster learning between caregiver and child.

7. Classroom Schedule

8. Three Way Pledge and Parenting Goals
Cambridge is part of a program called “No Excuses University.” the program is designed to take us from a great school to an even greater school.
One goal is to make sure that everyone involved with the school understands their importance to the success of the school. One way at Cambridge we want to foster this is through the 3 way pledge.
I’ve spoken about my goals for this class, but what are your goals as a parent? You are just as important part of this process as I am.

9. Student Code of Conduct
Trustworthiness
Respectful
Responsible
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

10. Behavior 1st Warning – Whole Class Behavior
2nd Warning – move spaces (carpet to seat – seat to carpet)
3rd warning – think about it sheet, communication sent home
4th warning – Minor Incident Report – 3 result in a major report; communication sent home
5th warning – visit with Mrs. Fiens or Mrs. Nadar. Communication sent home

11. Positive Behavior Stickers Extra Art or play time Celebrations
Individual incentives

12. Attendance
Did you know that Kindergarteners have the highest rate of truancy! Next is high school 12th graders.
At Cambridge Elementary we are committed to student success! Part of this is that children showing up to school everyday! There are many studies on student truancy and grades.
I understand life happens! Communicate

13. Birthdays
I allow treats to come to class, but I ask that they come at the end of the day. Be mindful of food allergies, I will give notice of this in a few weeks. Students LOVE little trinkets just as much as they love food 

14. PTA
JOIN OUR AMAZING PTA!!!! Information will be sent home tomorrow! Our class will win a ICE CREAM party if we get 100% members (including myself!!)
First school wide event back to school BBQ 8/ P.M

15. Communication
I will send out newsletters, weekly, to keep you up with what’s going on in the classroom!
is the easiest way to communicate,
If you call the school I will get in contact with you after school hours.

16. Questions?