1. Welcome to Kindergarten ------------------------ Douglas Valley Elementary Open House ------------------------ 2015-2016 Created by: Ashley Magee, www.firstgradebrain.com Graphics © ThistleGirlDesigns The Magic Tree House © Mary Pope Osborne & Random House Bookswww.firstgradebrain.com

2. Meet the Teachers Ms. Montague and Mrs. Howerton Mrs. Mease and Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Ruiz-Crosswhite and Mrs. Crosen

3. Classroom Rules R - Respect R- Responsibility P- Perseverance *Our classroom rules will be formed from these 3 big ideas.

4. Behavior Management Logical Consequences… Redirection… Ocean Behavior Chart… Stamps … Positive Reinforcement… Behavior Buddies

5. Reading Curriculum Wonders– phonics, phonemic awareness, comprehension, vocabulary, sight vocabulary Guided Reading Small Groups– small group instruction focusing on specific reading needs

6. Math Curriculum Engage NY– teaches math in an everyday context with a big emphasis on exploration and discovery, while developing strong number sense

7. Writing Curriculum Wonders Writing Program 5 Star Writing: 1.There is a detailed picture with a character and setting. 2.Handwriting is neat with good spacing. 3.There is a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence. 4.There is a period at the end of each sentence. 5.Words have beginning and ending sounds. *** Please know that we will use invented spelling based on sounds … WORDS MAY NOT BE SPELLED CORRECTLY AND THAT’S OK!

8. Specials / Academies P.E. Science Music Art Library * One hour blocks from 1:40-2:40. Varying schedule week by week. * Please make sure your child has gym shoes everyday!

9. Parent Involvement We are always looking for classroom volunteers. Please contact your child’s teacher if you are interested in volunteering. *DVE volunteers must attend a PTO volunteer orientation and pay $6.85 for a background check. *1 st training is Friday, September 4 at 3:00

10. Homework We will send homework home every Monday-Thursday. Homework is meant to be done by the student and extend what we are working on in the classroom. Nightly Reading log will start going home in September.

11. Imperative Info Parents are not allowed down the hallways after 8:40 in the morning. (letting your child come in on their own will allow them to become more independent) AM drop off ~ Double Doors After 8:45 your kiddo will need to go in through the front office and get a tardy pass Pick-up ~ Fenced Area

12. Welcome to a great year in Kindergarten!