1. Shiloh Point 2010-2011

2. I graduated from Piedmont College in 2004. I also have a Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. This is my seventh year teaching. My first year teaching I taught k-5 technology integration. I taught second grade for four years. This is my second year in kindergarten and I love it!

3. Daily Folders Homework Sight Words Transportation: Changes Money: Lunch: www.mylunchmoney.com / Other: Childs name & what $ is for. Birthdays Attendance: Send a note within 5 regular days. 3 late check-ins/early check-outs = 1 unexcused absence. Safety Check system

4. 7:10-7:40 Check-in/Morning Work 7:40-8:30 Specials- 7 day Rotation 8:30-9:00 Morning Meeting/ Calendar Time 9:00-10:00 Cindy Cupp Phonics (snack) 10:00-11:00 Writers Workshop 11:05- 11:35 Lunch 11:40-12:00 Recess 12:00-12:10 Rest Time/ Silent Reading 12:10- 12:50 Literacy Centers 12:50-1:15 Whole Group Math 1:15-2:00 Math Centers 2:00-2:15 Pack up/ Free Choice Centers

5. During Calendar. We cover many of the math standards. We learn the days of the week, counting, number writing, money, months of the year, and many other things.

6. We use Cindy Cupp Phonics. The Dr. Cupp Readers® Series teaches basic sight vocabulary and explicit phonics through exciting games and wonderful stories. It is very helpful to have parents help during this part of the day. If you are available any day from 9- 10 please sign up in the back before you leave. Thank You!

7. This year you will see your child become a writer. They will start by labeling pictures and in a couple months they will be writing sentences about their pictures!

8. If you would like to join us for lunch you are welcome to! We eat at 11:05. Our table is full this year,so you and your child will get to eat on the stage.

9. The math program used by Forsyth County public schools is by Houghton Mifflin. This program spirals with its content areas throughout the year, which means that concepts are continually revisited during the year and in later grades.

10. We have weekly themes that are science or social studies related. The upcoming theme can be found on our newsletter. If you have pictures, books or other theme related materials feel free to send them in to class.

11. *Hygiene *Personal safety-(work and play) *Character Traits *Decision Making (making wise choices) *Fire Safety/Stranger Safety *Dental *Second Step – Anger Management Program

12. EARTH SCIENCE Weather Day/Night Sky Sorts Rocks and Soil (physical attributes) Air (mass takes up space) Material and Features (of different landforms) Light and Shadows

13. LIFE SCIENCE Animals/Plants Living/Non-living Basic Needs Survival Parents/Off-springs Characteristics/Habitats

14. All About Me Me and My Family: Self identification, Address, Phone Number, Birthday Family structure My Friends: Likeness and differences My School: School rules, School leaders and facilities in the building Pledge of Allegiance

15. My World Globe and maps skills ( Intro) Community helpers City, state, country and continent Modes of transportation World leaders Countries and Customs Identifies cultural groups Ways people are alike and different

16. Holidays Columbus Day Johnny Appleseed Halloween Thanksgiving Winter holidays around the world New Years Martin Luther King Day 100 th. Day Celebration Valentines Day Presidents Day Dental Health Month St. Patricks Day Traditions Spring Traditions Dr. Seuss Mothers Day and Fathers Day Memorial Day

17. GKIDS Report Cards – every 9 weeks 4 ½ week assessment of skills CRT – 3 times per year Weekly Progress Report Running Records

18. * Sight Words *Homework Calendar *Homework Notebook

19. Sticker- A Great Day- They stayed on Green or Purple Yellow- Your will not have a sticker. Their square will be colored yellow. I will write a note about what happened. Red- Your child will not have a sticker. Their square will be colored yellow. I will write a note about what happened.

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21. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities! Please Sign up for conferences in the back! for taking the time to attend Open House!