1. Kindergarten Room 3 September 6, 2018
Curriculum Night
Kindergarten
Room 3
September 6, 2018

2. Welcome! Arrival/Dismissal Community Building Curriculum Communication
Volunteer Opportunities
Reminders
Conferences
Questions

3. Arrival All Duffy students line up in front of the school
Our class lines up at the cone labeled “Ms. Mace”
All K-1 classes enter through the side door.

4. Dismissal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Wednesday:
3:14 PM Wave 1 (K-2) dismissal
Wednesday:
1:54 PM Wave 2 (K-2) dismissal
Kindergarten exits through the side door.
Room 3 at edge of the sidewalk under the big tree

5. Community Building Morning Meeting Routines Share Time
Building the Classroom Environment
PBIS: Duffy School

6. Typical Day

7. Lunch/Recess 12:20-12:50 Lunch 12:50-1:00 Transition to Recess

8. English/Language Arts
60 minutes per day
6 English/Language Arts Units of Study which utilize nonfiction and fiction leveled texts, Storytown resources, and Fundations materials
ELA: Storytown is our teacher resource for instruction. Real literature (Eric Carle-Head to Toe), specific lessons are directly linked to CCSS for each unit. First Unit is about communication: looking someone in the eye when speaking to them, an appropriate greeting, how to ask a question (all things typical Kindergarteners need to learn) – these are CCSS speaking and listening standards. In addition, students are learning/reviewing letters and letter sounds. Assessments are taking place to determine student knowledge of letters, letter sounds.

9. Writers’ Workshop 3 hours per week
4 Units of Study that introduce students to narrative, information, and opinion writing
Narrative: Launching the Writing Workshop & Writing for Readers
Information: How-To Books
Opinion: Persuasive Writing of All Kinds

10. Math 60 minutes per day Year begins with building a
Community of Mathematicians
6 units of study utilizing Number Talks and Math In Practice resources
Refer parents to page 4 within Grade K’s Curriculum in a Nutshell booklet to see specific content and skills for the grade level.
MATH: Math in Practice is our primary resource for instruction. Students are focused on using actual materials to count and represent numbers of objects in a set. The first unit focuses on student understanding of number from This is of primary importance for building a foundation in number sense. Subitizing is instant recognition of a combination of dots for example: (show dot card or dice). Talk about number collections…cardinality.
We are working to build a learning environment that builds math practices/habits of mind and fosters a growth mindset in mathematics
Family letter within the Community of Mathematicians “Kick Off” Unit: Family letter - community of mathematicians

11. Science 4 units of study throughout year:
Earth Science: Weather Conditions
Life Science: Heredity and Evolution - Living Things
Physical Science: Properties of Matter - Our Senses
Science and Technology: Environment and Shelters

12. Social Studies Geography: Civics: Explore and create maps
Identify where one lives/locate important places
Use symbols, legends, and keys
Determine distance/direction
Civics:
Develop a positive self-concept
Develop an understanding of rules and responsibilities within communities
Identify, understand, and regulate emotions of self and others
Develop positive interpersonal relationships

13. Interdisciplinary Artist Unit
Interdisciplinary: Math, Literacy, Social Studies

14. Raising Instructional Success for Everyone
RISE
Begins in October
T, W, F: 8:45 – 9:15
Provides grade level with dedicated time to support learners where they are. Large and small group focused instruction, practice, or intervention

15. Homework We work as a partnership to support student learning:
Occasionally targeted/focused homework will be sent home to support student understanding
Home-School Theme Homework
FUNdations!

16. Paraprofessionals
Andrea Marseglia, Diana Gagne

17. Volunteer Opportunities
Classroom Help
Mystery Readers
Chaperones
Apple Farm Field Trip (October)
TBD
Classroom Help: weekly during literacy or math stations (Monday and/or Tuesday morning)
Help at Home: cutting out laminated items, scholastic books, etc.
Mystery Readers: Sign up sheet in back of room

18. Scholastic Books
An opportunity to build your home library with quality affordable books.
Flyers will be sent home once a month.
Online orders are delivered to the classroom.
Every student order helps build our classroom library!

19. Reminders Snack/Lunch every day Pillowcase for rest-time Art Smock
Extra clothes (labeled)

20. Conferences November 13th 1:24 dismissal 14th 1:54 dismissal
November 6th (Wednesday) is not a conference day, but I will open up the afternoon to conferences. November 7 and 8 (Thursday and Friday) I will have 7:45 am conference times available.
Conference Sign Up sheet in the back of the room. Reminders will be sent.

21. Communication Folder Konstella Email: katharine_lorraine-mace@whps.org
Office:
Folder is primary means of communication. Replace folder when it gets ragged.
by 8 am if you need a response before the school day begins. I try to check it at lunch time.

22. Thank You!