1. Welcome to Kindergarten! Where the ADVENTURE begins!!

2. Language Arts What does it include? Oral language Phonological awareness Alphabetic understanding Phonics Word knowledge/Word Work Listening comprehension

3. Reading What will we work on? Developing reading/comprehension strategies Songs, poems, big books Shared reading

4. Reading What will the kids be doing? Story maps Retellings Writing responses to literature Listening/thinking aloud Independent reading Guided reading groups Literacy Work Stations

5. Writing What does it include? * Shared writing/interactive writing * Independent writing * Writer’s Workshop Language/grammar skills (capitalization, spacing, punctuation) Kid writing

6. Writing What will we work on? Narrative writing “How to” writing Expository writing Journal writing

7. Handwriting/Fine Motor What will the kids be doing? Cutting Tracing Pencil Grip Alignment (writing on a base line) Formation ( No reversals) Starting letters at correct place (top to bottom) Writes first and last name correctly

8. Math What does it include? * Numeracy Skills * Problem Solving (word problems) * Money * Patterns (identify, extend & create) * Geometry * Measurement * Addition/Subtraction

9. Math What will the kids be doing? * Math tub games/Hands-on activites * Independent work * Math Journals * Working with manipulatives * Small groups

10. Science What does it include? Experiments Science Lab Hands on experiences Earth science Life science

11. Social Studies What does it include? Learning About… Ourselves Our Community Our Country Our World Map Skills Customs and Traditions

12. Developmental Centers Writing Art Library Science Math Home Living Computers Blocks

13. Frequently Asked Questions:

14. What about homework?

15. Homework begins 3 rd week of school! Homework folders go home on Monday and are due on Friday. Homework consists of reading, writing, math, sight words Folders will be marked if homework is not complete or returned on Friday. Homework needs to be neat and complete! Use a pencil only!

16. Birthdays · * Students may bring individual, store bought birthday treats. These will be shared during snack time. *Summer birthdays will be celebrated too! * Please do not send cupcakes. Cookies, doughnuts, fruit snacks, brownies, rice krispie treats are preferred. * No goodie bags, gifts, balloons, or invitations are allowed at school (or on the bus).

17. Transportation ** Changes of transportation will be allowed ONLY with written notification. ** Only walkers & bike riders have a rainy day plan. ** Please keep their transportation tag on their backpacks. ** Keep updated phone numbers in your child’s backpack. ** Do NOT email your teacher with a change of transportation.

18. Lunch Tips ** Pre-pay through Meal Pay!! ** If you send money, it must be in an envelope or baggie labeled with child’s first and last name and purpose. ** Lunch trays must have 3-5 items or you will be charged a la carte for each item. ** Ice cream is sold at an additional cost on Fridays. One ice cream per child only. Please discuss this with your child.

19. Lunch Visitors The RRE Café welcomes visitors! Please meet your child in the cafeteria. If you bring your child lunch, please refrain from bringing for others. You may not share any food with other children. Please allow your child to walk with their class back to their classroom. Please do not accompany your child back to the classroom.

20. Snacks & Drinks Students may bring a snack to school daily. All snacks should be healthy and finger friendly. Snacks cannot be shared or provided by the teacher. We are fortunate to have water fountains in the classrooms and by the restrooms, so we do not allow water bottles or other drinks in the classroom. **PLEASE write your child’s name on their snack daily.

21. Take Home Folders Take Home folders will be sent home daily. Inside the daily folders will be… Daily behavior charts Daily work/projects School information Notes from teacher **Please empty folder each night and initial the behavior chart!!.

22. Helpful Hints and Reminders ** Bring a backpack to school daily (no rolling backpacks) ** Wear tennis shoes daily! ** Label EVERYTHING! (coats, lunch kits, backpacks, etc.) ** If your child is absent, call the office at 281-237-8300. Do not call or email your child’s teacher. ** Put a complete change of clothes in a large baggie to keep in your child’s backpack..

23. Any Questions?.

24. Character Education Core Essentials Program sponsored by Chick-fil-A Monthly Kick-off – First Tuesday – students and staff wear color of the month Parents will receive a monthly newsletter “Character Shines” Student Rewards Counselor Roles Guidance Lessons Student Support Safari Guides Mentoring Programs Safety, Red Ribbon, College Week Rhinos in Charge Now You are 10 Junior High Preparation Parent Resources RRE Counseling Program Cecile Gonsoulin & Melissa LeBlanc We are always available to assist our Rylander parents and families !