1. Welcome to Open House! Mrs. Fantini’s Funhouse

2. What our Morning looks like? Arrive at 8:50 Unpack book bags – hand in green folder, complete lunch graph and bell work. Recite Pledge of Allegiance and sing patriotic song. Listen to morning announcements. Sit on rug for morning meeting.

3. Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 … 10/20/30/40 week assessments AIMSweb – Fall/Winter/Spring Common Formative Assessments for ELA Beginning Math Inventory assessment Unit Math assessments Math Benchmark assessments

4. Groups Mondays AM Orton (Phonics Program) Teacher guided reading group Phonics Activities (Fountas & Pinnell) Raz-Kids/Literacy websites Independent seat work Tuesday - Friday AM Week’s focus and goals -Word Wall Word song and practice Reading Workshop Writing Workshop Printing practice

5. Reading Fountas & Pinnell Raz-Kids/Literacy websites Trade books/Leveled readers Sight words Orton Gillingham Literacy centers Dramatics/Acting it out Puppets for retelling stories

15. Writing Drawing pictures Journal writing Cut apart sentences Writer’s workshop Class books Shared writing

16. Helping your child write Stretch out a word to hear many sounds. Encourage child to write what they hear. Refer to the ABC chart when saying a sound. Practice sight words. Rather than spelling a word for your little one, break it up and allow them to write down what they hear.

17. Math Expressions Whole group math lesson Math Stations (math games) Small group instruction

18. Science Our Science Units include: *Plants *Sunshine, Shadows and Silhouettes *Senses *Farms

19. Social Studies Family and Friends Myself and Others Communities Voting Community Helpers

20. Health Body Nutrition Germs Dental Health

21. Homework  Read to your little one nightly.  Have them retell the story in their own words.  Ask them where the story takes place, who is in the story, what happened first, next and last.  Use the resources I send home. Alphabetical order letters, booklets we make, sight word flash cards and math materials.  Websites you might want to visit  www.abcya.com www.abcya.com  www.raz-kids.com (username: efantini) www.raz-kids.com  www.ixl.com www.ixl.com

23. Library with Mrs. Donaldson Every Monday morning from 9:30-10:00 Please make sure to return books each Monday so they can choose others to read.

24. Behavior Program Green ~ ‘good to go’ day Blue ~ warning Yellow ~ miss 5 minutes choice time Red ~ lose free time and note or call home may be necessary. *Any unwarranted physical behavior will be dealt with immediately.

25. Important Reminders Coats/Boots/Sneakers-practice independence Who is the boss Doo-dads/Jewelry/Toys in pockets/backpacks Birthdays in class (treats-easy to serve, napkins, etc.)/Party invitations Book orders for Scholastic online Highlights order forms A snack is necessary (We eat at 12:40!!)

26. Tips for Success  Monitor school work – Empty green folder nightly and ask your little one to tell you what they were asked to do.  Make reading a priority.  Encourage independence.  Expect the BEST!  Keep in touch if you have any questions.  A good night’s sleep.  Breakfast each morning.  Pack a snack

27. Shoe tying Please practice tying shoes with your little one at home. We do not teach that skill in kindergarten. Make sure to double or triple knot them.

28. Remind 101 Remind 101 is a text messaging system that allows me to send out text messages/reminders to make life at the Fantini Funhouse run smoothly. Just follow the simple instructions listed on the handout in your packet.

29. I am looking for ‘a few good parents’ to help me with our parties and special events. We celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving Pow- Wow, Christmas, Hundred’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Party sign up sheets are on table!!

31. Parent Teacher Conferences Please remember to sign-up for your child’s Parent Teacher Conference either on December 5 th and 6th. Sign-up sheets are located in the gymnasium.

32. Don’t forget to visit:

33. Check out my website: www.lancasterschools.org

34. Thank you for coming tonight! I am looking forward to working with you and your child. This PowerPoint will be available online on my website for future reference.