1. Welcome to Mrs. Young Kindergarten Anna.young@jcschools.us
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2. Mrs. Young
I graduated from Lincoln University and am certified to teach birth -6th grade. I received my masters in curriculum and instruction from William Woods University
I have two wonderful sons who are in 5th grade at Lawson.
I’ve been teaching for 15 years.
I love teaching kids how to read!
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3. Our Mission
We will strive to become the premier school district in the state of Missouri by growing our traditions of pride through excellence.
We exist to give all students hope for a better tomorrow by helping them reach their potential.
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4. From Pre-K to Kindergarten
Children in preschool and kindergarten both have lots of playtime, but preschool is centered almost entirely around play. Kindergarten usually has specific lessons students must learn and children are often required to sit quietly and focus on learning.
Kindergartners are expected to have much more impulse control than preschoolers. Preschool teachers may focus on burning off children's energy through play, while kindergarten teachers expect that students will be able to focus on lessons for brief periods.
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5. Reading
We will strengthen your child's reading skills through shared ​reading and guided reading.
When I am working with small groups of children the other students will be quietly participating in literacy corners/stations 
​throughout the room. These include writing, I-pads, reading, ​and word work.
There will be reading homework every night. Your child will be bringing home a reading bag for you to work with them on letters, sight words, and reading a book.
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6. Writing
Beginning of the year will focus on handwriting which includes using lines appropriately and writing neatly.
Start with a capital letter, end with a period, use word 
​spaces, use nice handwriting, draw a picture to 
​match the sentence, and spell sight words correctly.
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7. Math Learn your numbers 1-110. That includes writing and saying them.
-Adding fast to 5.
​-Adding to 10.
​-Subtracting from 10.
-Identifying 2D shapes.
-Identifying 3D shapes.
-Comparing shapes.
-Patterns.
-Solving word problems read aloud.
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8. Science Forces & Motion Sunlight and Shade Weather Places Animals Live
Land, Air, and Water Pollution
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
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9. Social Studies Scarcity Opportunity Cost Laws & Rules
The Pledge of Allegiance
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10. Homework Nightly Reading Bag
Beginning of the year we will have nightly handwriting homework.
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11. Classwork Look for the learning targets each week in the newsletter.
Discuss learning targets with your child.
Check your child for understanding.
Call me if you are concerned that your child is not reaching the weekly targets!
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12. Tests
Students will be tested weekly/biweekly on letter identification and sight words.
Students are expected to know all 52 letters by the end of September.
Students are expected to learn JCPS quarterly sight words at the quarter they are assigned.
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13. Grading Guidelines Students will be assigned a 1-4 on their work.
When you see this, it means an assignment has been entered into the grade book.
1=Needs Improvment
2=Progressing
3=Meeting Expectations
4=Exceeding Expectations
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14. Communication
Students have a take home folder that will be sent home in their backpack each night. All important information will be going home in that.
Lawson School Number
1:40-2:30
Weekly Newsletter sent home at the end of the week.
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15. Attendance Make sure your child is here by 7:45.
If they will be absent, please contact the office before then.
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16. Building Character
SWPBIS is a practice of focusing on the good behavior instead of the bad choices after they happen.
Students will be receiving ROAR tickets in the classroom for good behavior which they can use to purchase items from a prize box or experiences like bringing in Show & Tell.
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17. Rules
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be a Learner
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18. As the Parent I believe in open communication with parents.
Support each other
Trust that each other has the student’s best interest in mind
Have patience
Work together
Help with homework
Clean out take home folder every night
Practice sight words
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19. Birthdays Store bought birthday treats are welcome!
Keep in mind this is a birthday snack, not a party!
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20. Questions?
Come see me if you have any!
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