1. Open House/Curriculum Night: 2010-2011 Teacher- Miss Fortier Teacher Assistant- Mrs. Moncayo Welcome to Kindergarten!

2. Miss Fortier It is such a pleasure to be your child’s teacher! Children and education are my passion! (Not talking to adults so bare with me ) Moved from Michigan in January 2008 to take over a Kindergarten class here at Sanford Creek. I have been here ever since! Bachelors Degree in Science and Elementary Ed. From Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Endorsements: Science and Language Arts. Working towards a Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist

3. Mrs. Moncayo This will be my second year working with Mrs. Moncayo-------- She is AMAZING! 3 years before coming to Sanford Creek she was a Spanish teacher for several area Elementary schools. Degree in Marketing Wife and Mother of 3 wonderful kids Teaches us Spanish We are all very lucky to have her!

4. Questions or Comments Please use the sticky notes if you have questions or comments I will get back with you if you have questions that can be answered later. Only have a short time to get through a lot of info.

5. 9:15 – 9:30Morning Meeting 9:30 – 10:10Reader ’ s Workshop 10:10 – 10:20 Music/ Stretch Break/Read Aloud 10:25 – 10:55Writer ’ s Workshop 11:00 – 11:35 Word Study/ Shared Reading 11:40 – 12:05Lunch 12:05 – 12:35Recess 12:35 – 12:55Read aloud and Rest time 12:55 – 1:25Math 1:25 – 1:55Science/Social Studies 1:55 – 2:30Literacy Centers 2:30 – 2:45 Pack up/ Snack/ Bathrooms 2:50 – 3:30 Specials 2010-2011 Kindergarten Daily Schedule

6. Reading Workshop Start with Letters/sounds (in folder) Concepts of print (in folder) Snap Words Rhyming Reading/Retelling (in folder) Reader’s Workshop – Excellent program that reaches all levels of readers.

7. Readers Workshop http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/video.jsp? pID=1740031591&bcpid=1740031591&bctid=45 518513001 http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/video.jsp? pID=1740031591&bcpid=1740031591&bctid=45 518513001 Format Mini lesson-new strategy Active Involvement-try strategy on carpet Link-Have students try it independently at seats. Teachers confer with students, small group strategy lessons, and guided reading groups.

8. Writing Curriculum Begin by learning to tell/draw stories (Pictures) “Tell me what you drew a picture of.” or “What is happening here in this picture?” Start by labeling pictures with one letter and then two letters…….. Later, we begin to stretch out words/write all the sounds we hear. (Starting with one word, then two and so on.) Finally, we learn how to write sentences with spaces, spelling snap words correctly and using punctuation.

9. Handwriting Capitals – developmentally appropriate (4 basic strokes) in beginning of year. Lowercase – will be used most often but is difficult for them at this time. Parents can help by giving lots of fine motor skill practice! Rotations with hands on practice in several different types of media (shaving cream, salt, wood pieces, markers, pencils, ect.) Examples/directions (in folder) – modified the numbers to use a lot of the same language we have used with letters

10. Math Need to be able to read, create a set and write numbers 0-30 by the end of the year. Patterns AB, ABB, AAB, AABB (actions, words, and objects) Graphing and Comparing similarities and differences in objects. Calendar concepts, Shapes (triangle, rect., square, circle, cube, sphere) Sorting by color, shape, and size. Problem solving skills – let kids figure out problems at home. Lots of manipulative and centers – may not see a lot of paper and pencil coming home.

11. Science Alternate between science and SS (Themes) Integrate with literacy Hands-on Science Kits Learn about scientific process of predicting, observing, recording, and labeling Five senses and how we learn about the environment through our five senses Some other topics are animals, weather, seasons (it is generally the first thing mentioned in my newsletter)

12. Social Studies Self Family Community World

13. Conferences/ Report Cards 1 st and 3 rd quarter = progress report and conference 2 nd and 4 th quarter = report cards no conference However, if you would like to meet to discuss any issues with academics please just let me know. Standards Based Grading (in folder)

14. Behavior Expectations/PBS PBS-Positive Behavior System Structured, Safe learning environment. Respect for Self & Community of learners. SOAR Safety First Ownership of School Achieve Success Respect Tickets & EGGS

15. Daily Folder/Communication Sign daily report Remove all papers each night Discuss the color your child is on and how their day went. Praise for good behavior! Must be follow through at home for this system to work.

16. Volunteers/Room Parents **If you plan to volunteer at all this year, you need to register in the Media Center (on the computer). It is currently down. It takes several weeks to clear, so if you are planning to go on field trips, you need to go ahead and register.

17. How to help at home Several things in packet for you to look over: Retelling and PC already mentioned Quick Tips sheet ABC chart Read to child Everyday!!!!!!!!!!! Please teach how to tie shoes Our classroom wish list is posted outside the door please take a sticky note if you would like to purchase that item.

18. Thanks We couldn’t do what we do without your support! We are a team and the kids need to know that. My email. mfortier@wcpss.net