Mrs. Yaggi’s Kindergarten Class Welcome students!

Welcome to Kindergarten! The First Day Pictures today Hug and Kiss line in gym Parents can meet bus riders at school Dismissal on the first day

All About Me Background Experience Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education University of Akron (reading endorsement) Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education with a literacy focus University of Akron Experience Kindergarten Teacher Norton City Schools (2 years) Kindergarten Teacher Bedford City Schools (4 years) Gifted Tutor Copley-Fairlawn City Schools (2 years)

All About Me

Audrey Barrick

My Goals To give your child the academic and social skills they need to progress to first grade. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. To meet the students where they are and continue their progress. To help them make new friends and discover new interests.

Kindergarten Handbook Packet of information Forms KINDERGARTEN

Contacting the Teacher Please visit our website at www.nortonschools.org Contacting the Teacher gyaggi@nortonschools.org 330-825-2677 ext 532520

Class Subjects Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies

Reading Reading Street Stories Letter of the Week Vocabulary Comprehension Sight words Homework Assessments

Math Everyday Math Spiral Hands-on Routines Homework Assessments

Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. Our class rules are: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared.

Behavior Chart Dark Purple- OUTSTANDING Proud Panther Blue- AWESOME PANTHER Green- Ready to Learn Yellow- Caution Light Purple- Loss of Privilege and “Think About It” sheet Brown- Loss of Privilege and “Think About It” sheet Red- Conduct Report (Office)

Behavior Chart November 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Schedule Lunch: 11:30-12:00 Recess: 12:00-12:30 Monday – Music   Monday – Music Tuesday – Gym (tennis shoes) Wednesday – Art  Thursday – Academics Friday – Music (music show and tell)

Crayon Words Every Wednesday Words go in curriculum order Must know both lists before signing and sending back Must know in any order Challenge words available Have fun!

Please make sure your child knows… Full name Phone number with area code Address with zip code Student ID number Classroom number

The Kissing Hand Here’s a special thing to do When I am scared of leaving you. Hold my hand, then kiss it here. The kiss will help you keep me near. It will help me through my day, So I can work and learn and play.

Let’s Have a Great Year!