1. Mrs. Mitch’s Kindergarten
Welcome!

2. About Me
Grew up in NJ
Bachelor’s & Gen Ed./Sped. credentials at LMU in LA
Moved to WA with husband in July 2011
Taught Pre-K for 2 years before coming to Cascade
3rd year here – I love it!

3. Daily Schedule – M, T
8:30AM – 8:40AM: Arrival/Morning Journal/Attendance
8:40AM – 9:00AM: Calendar/Math Routines
9:00AM – 9:30AM: Phonics
9:30AM – 9:40AM: Handwriting
9:40AM – 10:00AM: AM Snack
10:00AM – 10:15AM: AM Recess
10:15AM – 11:15AM: Math Workshop
11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch
11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess
11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social Studies/Health
12:10PM – 1:00PM: Reader’s Workshop
1:00PM – 1:30PM: Writer’s Workshop
1:30PM – 1:40PM: Read Aloud
1:40PM – 2:25PM: Specials (M – Music, T – Library)
2:25PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

4. Daily Schedule – W, Th
8:30AM – 8:40AM: Arrival/Morning Journal/Attendance
8:40AM – 9:00AM: Calendar/Math Routines
9:00AM – 9:30AM: Phonics
9:30AM – 9:40AM: Handwriting
9:40AM – 10:00AM: AM Snack
10:00AM – 10:15AM: AM Recess
10:15AM – 11:15AM: Math Workshop
11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch
11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess
11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social Studies/Health
12:10PM – 12:40PM: Writer’s Workshop
12:40PM – 1:25PM: Specials ( W – P.E., Th – P.E.)
1:25PM – 2:15PM: Reader’s Workshop
2:15PM – 2:25PM: Read Aloud
2:25PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

5. Daily Schedule – F (Late Start)
10:00AM – 10:10AM: Arrival/Morning Journal/Attendance
10:10AM – 10:30AM: Calendar/Math Routines
10:30AM – 11:00AM: Phonics
11:00AM – 11:15AM: Handwriting
11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch
11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess
11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social Studies/Health
12:10PM – 12:55PM: Reader’s Workshop
12:55PM – 1:10PM: Read Aloud
1:10PM –1:25PM: PM Recess
1:25PM – 2:00PM: Specials (Music)
2:00PM – 2:40PM: Math Workshop
2:40PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

6. Reading/Language Arts
Phonics
Letter names/sounds
Hearing sounds
Rhyming
Reading CVC words
Sight words
Reader’s Workshop
Focus on independent
reading
Conferences
Small group instruction

7. Writing Handwriting Without Tears Writer’s Workshop Pencil grip
Proper letter formation
Writer’s Workshop
Write daily
Teach, apply,
share

8. Math Investigations Counting Collections Counting (to 100!)
Number Recognition
Number Formation
Basic addition & subtraction
Word problems
Counting Collections
Excellent counting practice

9. Science
FOSS Kits
Trees & Weather
Wood & Paper
Animals

10. Specialists
Music on M, F
P.E. on W, Th
Library on T

11. Class Rules 4 basic rules Be a friend Share Listen Hands/feet to
yourself

12. Behavior Management 5 levels Can move pins up/down throughout the day
Purple – Great Job (prize box)
Green - Ready To Learn (sticker)
Yellow - Think About It
Orange – Teacher’s Choice
Red – Parent Contact
Can move pins up/down
throughout the day

13. Homework Homework calendars sent home each month
Feel free to check off tasks & return calendar at the end of the month
Reading logs sent home every Monday – please return the next Monday

14. Important Info Snacks Birthdays Lunch/Sweet Treat Money
2 per day for now in addition to lunch – NO NUTS!
Birthdays
Pre-packaged treats are best (i.e. fruit snacks, crackers, etc.)
Non-edible treats (i.e. stickers, pencils) welcome as well
Lunch/Sweet Treat Money
Sweet Treat order forms in Thursday folders
Send back w/ labeled money on Friday AM
Please label any lunch money you send as well

15. Contacting Me E-mail Call
Call
(425)
Don’t hesitate to get in touch – my job is to do all I can to help you and your child have a great Kindergarten year!

16. Questions? Any questions?
Reminder: Questions about your individual child can be answered in a one-on-one conference with me anytime. 

17. Let’s Have a Great Year! 