3. BEGINNING READING SKILLS *Identify upper and lower case letters *Identify sounds with letters *Associate printed word with sounds *Identify syllables, rhyming words, antonyms, and color words *Retell a story in sequence *Distinguish between a variety of literature WRITING SKILLS *Learn to use the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing) COMMUNICATION SKILLS *Listen to others *Contribute to discussions *Use appropriate speech

4. MATH SKILLS *Use one to one correspondence when counting objects (up to 30) *Recognize number words (up to 10) *Recognize fractions *Recognize the value of a penny, nickel, and dime *Apply addition and subtraction using concrete objects (up to 6) *Recognize and apply concepts of measurement, capacity, length, temperature, and weights *Use problem solving strategies

5. Opening Language Arts Daily Intervention Math Special

7. Help children become independent! Practice zipping, buttoning and snapping clothing. Practice tying shoes. Give them jobs around the house.

8. Full name Address Phone number John Alan Howland 3 Moul Ave Hanover 632-1234

9. Your child should be able to: Take care of personal needs such as: Washing hands Toileting

11. Regulate sleeping and eating habits so your child can adjust to the new routine.

12. *Be consistent *Inform teacher of any changes

13. If You Miss School, You Miss Out! Class work may be sent home with a sibling or neighbor. You may arrange to pick up the work. We miss you! Students learn important skills each day.

14. *Must include current phone numbers for parents and other emergency contact people. *Used to contact you in case of an emergency,. *Will be completed at the beginning of the school year. *Will be kept on file in the main office.

15. *Obtain from office *Complete five days prior to start of family trip *Must be educational to be an excused absence

16. KEEP IN MIND *children need to wear the proper clothing for activities. *children need lunch or lunch money. *bring in supplies for special activities.

17. COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER! *Inform teacher of any changes in home situation. *Schedule a phone or in-person meeting if you have questions or concerns

18. Back Packs Please provide a back pack. Please clean out back pack daily. Read and return important papers. Place pack in the same place each night.

19. Homework Check take home folder Take 5 to 10 minutes Purpose: Promote responsibility and organization

20. Homework Return homework to take-home folder Put folder in back pack and return to school

22. Read to your child often!

23. Take your child to the library! Fairy tales Adventure stories Alphabet books

24. Limit television viewing!

25. Strengthen counting skills! How many ducks are in the picture?

26. Help your child understand money and time.

28. Listening Skills Look at the person who is talking. Remain quiet and sit still. Think about what is being said.

29. Help children get along with others. *Wait your turn *Share *Use manners Please! Thank you! Excuse me!