Welcome to Parent Orientation August 16, 2012 Ms. Garth, Ms. Steinheimer,and Ms. Daniella Kindergarten

Daily Schedule *Social Studies, Science, and Health are integrated into all areas of the curriculum 7:20-8:10Breakfast, Morning Activities, Announcements 8:10- 8:50Calendar 9:00-9:45Specials 10:00-11:10Language Arts 11:13-11:43Lunch 11:43-12:10Language Arts/ DEAR time 12:10-12:35Recess 12:35-1:50Math 1:50- 2:05Snack/Pack Up/ Dismissal

Student Morning Responsibilities 1. Unpack book bag Put snack in bin 4. Place blue folder in bin Begin morning work

Blue Folder Blog Phone Call cell (Please be mindful of me and my family and call between 4:30—6:00) Voice Mail (I prefer cell phone or ) -

We are nice to each other We help keep our class room Clean We play safely We listen to the teachers Behavior Chart Great Job Miss 5 min Miss recess

Social Skills and Group Reward Listening Eye contact Supportive Comments Not interrupting Perspective taking Item for each week Impulse control Sportsmanship Being “Flexible” Compromise Dealing with anger etc

Guided Reading Literacy Centers STAR Testing D.E.A.R. Time

Math Standards/Picasso

Sight Words

In kindergarten, we practice traditional manuscript handwriting.

*Daily Reading: Monday through Thursday for approximately minutes..

Report cards issued every 9 weeks Conferences are in October

Dismissal changes should be sent in a note (please do not send via ) Money should be sent in an envelope labeled: Student Name Teacher / Grade Purpose

11:13-11:43 Tables 3 and 4

One Healthy Snack Birthdays Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time. Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies or cupcakes. Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from our class are invited. Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone #’s. Volunteers - We would love your help in the following Areas: Room and Art Print Reps As needed will inform at later date

Thank you for joining me tonight! I look forward to working with you this year! Mrs. Garth Mrs. Steinheimer Ms. Daniella