1. Welcome to Kindergarten Curriculum Night
Ms. Mannon’s Kindergarten Class
Room 128

2. Tomorrow is our first late start Friday. School starts at 10:30!
DON’T FORGET!
Tomorrow is our first late start Friday. School starts at 10:30!

3. Quick Note From PE KENNYDALE Physical Education Days 2015-16
Children wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes that will not leave marks on the floor
on their class PE days. Please no boots, dress shoes or sandals.
Please send a note if your child is injured and can not participate. A parent note will cover
up to 3 days of missed PE. A doctor note is required if a child will miss more than 3
consecutive days of class.

4. Get involved in your child’s education by becoming a PTA member!
Kennydale PTA
What we’re REALLY about is BETTER EDUCATION
The PTA supports and supplements areas of education that State and District school funding do not cover.
Each year, Kennydale PTA invests over $25,000 in academic areas for our students that are not funded by state, federal, or district budgets. Here are a few examples:
Science Week — $3,000
Pacific Science Center’s hands-on exhibit, Science Night, ‘Celebrity Scientist’ guest speakers
Camp Seymour / Science Education — $2,500
5th grade environmental education curriculum
Library Fund — $1,000
Purchase of high-quality books representing a variety of genres that keep kids excited about reading and learning
Classroom Periodicals — $3,500
Discussions about current events are aided by social studies magazines such as “Scholastic News” and “TIME for Kids”
Curriculum Enhancement — $2,500
Science kits, writing program, on-line books, library resources, technology tools, etc
Art Docent Program — $1,000
Regionally-recognized, volunteer-driven Arts curriculum in every class
Mini-grants for Teacher Materials — $3,000
Teaching aids & classroom materials to help students learn in different ways
Grade-level Enrichment — $4,500
Booking or admission fees for functions and events which provide ‘outside the classroom’ learning
EVERY student at Kennydale benefits from the PTA.
We could really use your enthusiasm, support, & TIME!
Get involved in your child’s education by
becoming a PTA member!
BE IN THE KNOW:
Check us out on Facebook: “KennydaleElementaryPTA”
Kennydalepta.org

5. Get to Know Ms. Mannon Experience Education
Spent several years volunteering/working in preschools
Student taught in full-day kindergarten
Taught AM/PM kindergarten and full day
Education
BA in Early Childhood and Family Studies
from the University of Washington
Masters in Teaching from the University of
Washington
English Language Learner endorsement from the University of Washington
In my free time, I enjoy swimming, bouldering, dancing, making arts and crafts, and taking my dog on long walks!

6. Mr. Mosley

7. Check Out Class Website
-> Click “What’s Happening – Class Pictures”
-> Type in the password “Kodiaks128”
-> Look on the “2015 – 2016 Album”

8. Some Memorable Quotes…
“Is it choice time yet?!?!?!?!?!?!” “PE? What is PE? Is it music?” “I think tomorrow I will make THREE friends!” “Kindergarten… I am good!”

9. A Typical Kindergarten Day…
Monday – Thursday
9:00 - Morning work
9:10 - Morning meeting
9:30 - Readers’ Workshop
10:15 - Recess
10:30 - Phonics instruction/ literacy centers
11:10 - Lunch
11:30 - Recess
11:50 - Quiet activity, transition time
12:00 - Math
1:00 - Writers’ Workshop/ science/ art
1:50 - Snack and choice time
2:25 - Specialist
3:10 - End of day

10. Literacy
Testing
One-on-one DIBELS testing to assess phonemic awareness and phonics skills. Completed in September, January, and May.
Letter/sound recognition test completed three times
Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) will be used to determine reading levels for students reading above grade level.
Daily observations

11. Curriculum Lucy Calkin’s Readers’ Workshop
Readers’ Workshop is a teaching method in which the goal is to explicitly teach students strategies to become more skillful at comprehending text.
Readers Workshop involves:
Students practicing reading independently in books at their independent reading level
Explicit teaching of comprehension through gradual release structures including:
Mini-lesson
Conferring
Interactive read aloud
Shared reading
Guided reading groups/Strategy groups
Explicit integrated instruction in the mechanics of reading – phonemic awareness, phonics/word study, fluency, & vocabulary

12. Curriculum (Continued)
Comprehension Took Kit
Supplements the Reading Street curriculum
Focuses on reading, writing, talking, listening, and investigating, to deepen understanding of nonfiction texts

13. Writer’s Workshop
Our school uses the Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop model. Students learn three types of writing.
- Narrative
- Informational
- Persuasive (brief unit)
By the end of the year, students will be publishing their own work and sharing it with their peers during our weekly author’s chair!
The students have already begun writing in their Kindergarten Journals.

14. Handwriting We use the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.
See handout provided!
Head line ->
Belt line ->
Foot line ->
How to hold a pencil…

15. Investigations Math Curriculum
Students recently began Unit 1
of the Investigations Curriculum.
Focuses on building routines, counting, and describing attributes.
For each unit there will be…
- A “About the Mathematics in This Unit” handout
- A “ Related Activities to Try at Home” handout
*These handouts will be printed on yellow paper
See handout provided!

16. SCIENCE We are about to begin a Five Senses Unit.
Three FOSS science kits will be completed this year...
Wood and Paper (Fall)
Animals 2 x 2 (Spring)
Trees (Ongoing)

17. Kindergarten Sight Words
See handout provided!
Sight word incentive – words to be practiced at school and at home.
55 high frequency sight words are taught in our phonics lessons.
There are also additional decodable words.
There will be ongoing sight word assessments throughout the year.
We will have an incentive program this year for students who practice their words at home.
Pass “kindergarten sight words”… Ice cream party
Pass “challenge sight words”… Cotton candy party
Pass “super challenge sight words”… Slurpee party

18. Frequently Asked Questions
How does lunch work?
Students can bring or buy their lunch at school. You can pay by cash or check. Lunch is approximately 15 minutes long and many students do not have time to eat their entire lunch. Students are given a snack every afternoon. They may choose to eat a healthy snack from home. They can also choose to finish their lunch during choice time at the end of the day.
What are blue folders for? What if I lose it?
Blue folders are a great way to communicate with me. There are two sides of the blue folder, “Keep at home” and “Return to school.” Sometimes students make a mistake when they put their papers away, so always double check what is sent home. If a student loses a blue folder you must replace it.
Why is my child not bringing their work home?
I have been having students complete most of their work in journals that they keep at school. I find that this minimizes clutter, and allows us to see students’ growth over time. Family members are always welcome to look at their child’s work located in their “journal station.”
When will students receive homework?
Not until mid to late October. At first all students will receive one math and one literacy sheet. Later I will begin giving challenge homework to students who I feel are ready for more difficult work. The point of homework in kindergarten is to establish good study habits early on in their schooling.

19. Even More Questions Why are there no birthday parties?
In our class we celebrate birthdays as a group. We will have a birthday celebration for all of the students born in September, October, and November sometime in October. Having birthday parties for every child takes up valuable time that can be spent learning. It is also more equitable. Some families may not have the means to purchase treats for the celebration.
What is the best way to contact me (Ms. Mannon)?
Immediately before and after school are NOT the best time to contact me, because I am helping students get settled in the morning, and I am supervising pick up after school. Simple questions can be answered via . If you would like to speak with me one on one, I am happy to schedule a meeting with you.
What are the classroom rules?
Be a Problem Solver, Act Responsibly, Make Wise Choices, and Be Safe.
How does the red, yellow, and green behavior chart work?
Students will flip their card to yellow if they do something that breaks of our class rules. I typically give a warning before a child flips to yellow. A child will flip to red if they continue to break our classroom rules. They may also flip to red immediately if they do something unsafe or hurtful. An example might be pushing someone intentionally in line. Students who are on yellow at the end of the day miss 2 minutes of choice time and students who are on red at the end of choice time, miss between 5 minutes or all of their choice time. I also allow students to flip their card back if I can tell they are really trying to follow the rules the rest of the day. * Beginning in October, parents will be contacted if a student flips to red.

20. Even More Questions
Does my child need to make up school work if they are absent?
They do not need to make up class work, but they do need to turn in their homework as soon as possible.
What can I be doing at home to support my child?
Check my website for ways to support your child at home. At this point in the year, it is helpful to practice letter names and letter sounds. Developing these early phonics skills will help your child be a reader. Also, read and count with your child as often as possible.
Can I eat lunch with my child?
Of course! I typically ask that parents wait until the second month of school. Please just check in at the office!
When can I start volunteering?
I will begin having volunteers in October.

21. Any Questions?