1. Mills Park Open House Kindergarten
Tuesday, September 20th
Kindergarten

2. Welcome!
Meet the Teachers…
Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. Turner

3. Communication
All of us working together – child, parents, and teacher – to ensure success
I check every morning and I try to check it periodically throughout the day
Send notes in the folder/ call school with transportation changes
Please both Mrs. Turner and I if your child is sick or there is a change in transportation ahead of time
Daily folders- may include choice sheets- we focus more on the positive!  PTA and info from Mr. Regan online
Weekly Newsletters posted on Weebly website
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4. Behavior
Positive reinforcement - verbal and non- verbal, sticker charts, happy face, paws); use class goals for PRIDE & celebrate success!
Choice sheets
Color Chart

5. Homework
Read minutes to or with your child each night…focus on comprehension! 
Play and enjoy time together 

6. Shutterfly Class Website- link at the bottom of my emails
Newsletters will be posted by Monday of each week.
Homework- nightly reading

7. Volunteers We LOVE volunteers! 
Must register on a school computer ASAP- Oct. 31st is the official deadline, but our first field trip is in October and we need time to receive clearance! 
Volunteers are welcome in the classroom beginning in October; sign-up sheet available online. If interested, please begin when your child is ready to see you in this capacity.

8. Conferences & Report Cards
Official Report Cards given at the close of each quarter
1st Quarter Conference
3rd Quarter Conference

9. Extra! Extra! Field Trips – more information to come later
Supplies – THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Snack – send in one healthy snack daily, water bottle
Recess – proper footwear, water bottles (labeled with your child’s name)
Learning Experiences – different times of the year, curriculum based
Mrs. Napelenok is our homeroom parent!  Thank you!

10. Day to Day Morning Meeting – reading, math, writing, and singing
Daily 5 Centers – balanced literacy program, guided reading groups (comprehension), small-group/individualized instruction
Letterland – Phonics-based FUN!  Read- alouds/ shared reading is also in this block of time.
Writer’s Workshop – Interactive writing, Journals, Writers’ Workshop (see Developmental writing process)
Math – Whole group, hands-on centers
Science – 3 kits throughout the year: Properties, Weather and Animals
Social Studies – centers, shared reading
Specials – daily, Monday is (PE)
We strive to teach every child based upon his/her learning styles and academic needs through a Differentiated Curriculum! It is our goal to help all students achieve their potential and meet or exceed the standards set by Wake County and the Common Core.

11. Standards Based Grading
The student performance level is determined by a variety of assessment data for each subject that is addressed that grading period. Work habits and conduct grades are separate from the student’s content proficiency. Level 4 - Extends targeted grade level standards: represents the student exceeding grade level expectations set by the state Level 3 - Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standard: represents the student meeting the grade level expectations set by the state
Level 2 - Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards: indicates that the student has not yet met grade level expectations and still needs teacher support to be successful with the concept or skill; the student is not yet independent.
Level 1 - Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support: indicates that the student has not yet met grade level expectations

12. Next… We will have a FANTASTIC year!
Door is always open; do not hesitate to ask questions
Thank you so much for your time and support. We feel very fortunate to spend our days with your children and look forward to watching them learn, laugh and grow together. 