2. Ms. Julie Taglauer julie.taglauer@stpsb.org Webpage: www.teacherweb.com

3. About your child’s teacher… I have been at WES since 2006. With St. Tammany since 1998. I have also taught in New Orleans. Started in 1988 27 years of teaching experience. B.A in English Education and M.Ed. in Early Childhood, Educational Leadership Endorsement. I have 2 daughters, 22 and 24. Both were former Pelicans! The youngest is a Halloween baby. The oldest was born on Valentine’s Day. I am structured and consistent. I establish routines and the children know my expectations.

4. How to Find Information woodlakeelementary.stpsb.org 985.626.8842 julie.taglauer@stpsb.org Teacherweb.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- stpsb.org Parent Tab My Payments Plus There’s an app for that! St.Tammany Public Schools

5. School Hours First Bell rings at 8:15 School begins at 8:40 Tardy at 8:45 Breakfast stops at 8:40 School dismissal is 3:51 The last early checkout is 3:20

6. ELA Our curriculum comes from the Guaranteed Curriculum developed by the STPSB. Our series is McMillan – McGraw Hill. Readers are leveled. Accelerated Reader Program will begin mid October.

7. Sight Words also known as High Frequency Words (HFW) Sight words can comprise up to 75% of all reading at the kindergarten level. The less a child struggles to read a word, the higher the level of reading comprehension. They are expected to be spelled correctly. DO NOT GET BEHIND WITH SIGHT WORDS.

8. Math Our math program is from the Guaranteed Curriculum. We use a variety of methods to teach numbers, number concepts (more/less), and logical thinking. Our “Every Day Counts” calendar addresses many skills like place value, counting on, counting by 10’s, etc.

9. Differentiated Instruction Every child starts at a different level. Every child learns at a different pace. DI meets the child at his level and challenges his growth according to his development.

10. DIBELS Testing (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) 3 times per year Each section in a 1 minute timed test  Letter Naming Fluency  First Sound Fluency  Phoneme Segmentation Fluency  Nonsense Word Fluency Phonemic Awareness The ability to hear/discriminate/manipulate sounds

11. ELA and Math District Assessments Asessments are given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. ELA and Math beginning assessments are “Readiness” Assessments. ELA * Alphabet recognition * Name writing * Drawing a picture * Sounding out words Math* Rote counting * Comparing numbers * Adding on * Patterning

12. Snack time is about 10-15 minutes. No candy. Cupcakes for birthdays are served at snack time. (1:45/1:55) Try to choose a healthy snack fruit, veggies, yogurt, cheese crackers… Please pack a snack each day.

13. Transportation Any changes in transportation MUST BE IN WRITING. Write in agenda or sent a signed note. You will have to fax a letter to the office with a copy of your driver’s license if you don’t send a note. No changes will be made after 3pm.

14. Agendas Daily Folders Monday Newsletter Class Webpage (www.teacherweb.com) Pelican Papers Email (julie.taglauer@stpsb.org) Conference Phone

16.  Manners  Social skills  Language skills  Self-control  Listening skills  Ability to follow directions  Attention span developed  Level of independence

17. The purpose of discipline is to create a sense of self-control and discipline inside a person. It is a positive event rather than a negative one.  FISH Philosophy (Expectations)  Clip Chart  “Class Rules” Follow directions Feet, hands, and objects to yourself Soft inside voices/Work quietly Respect school property and property of others Work and play in a safe manner.

18.  Speak positively about learning.  Make sure your child understands that school is a priority. Homework is necessary in order to finish the year strong.  Be a role model of learning by reading, writing, conversations with your child, exposure to libraries, museums, historical sites, nature walks, and other quality events.  Volunteer at WES for any of our areas of need. Library and art love having moms and/or dads to help weekly. Library will have an orientation before volunteers start.  A little help goes a long way in school.  READ, READ, READ!

19. If you promise not to believe everything that your child says happens at school, I promise not to believe everything your child says happens at home.