1. Aubrey Jones Pre-Kindergarten 2013-2014
Back to School Night
Aubrey Jones
Pre-Kindergarten

2. A little bit about myself…
Hello, I’m so excited to be your child’s teacher!
I have been teaching for 9 1/2 years. I have taught Reading, Pre- K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades. I taught in Union Public Schools before becoming a Jenks Trojan.
I attended Northeastern State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Certification in Early Childhood Education.

3. General School Information
Site Principal
Lindy Risenhoover
Building Principal
Lynette Talkington
Our Classroom Early Childhood Assistant
Anna Christie

4. General Classroom Information
addresses- Classroom Phone Number- (918) Ext Room Number- 109 Class Website Click on Southeast-Staff- Jones

5. Student Goals Love of Learning Security Responsible Compassionate
Knowledgeable
We believe all children can reach their full potential
in a secure environment which promotes self- esteem
and respect for others.

6. Teacher Goals Support and Nurture
Differentiate Instruction to meet individual needs
Integrate Learning Styles
Connect Curriculum to Real World
Stay Connected to Home

7. Curriculum – National Standards State Standards
Common Core
State Standards
PASS
Jenks Curricula Continua
Primary Teaching Tools

8. Curriculum Tools Reading Everyday Mathematics World Language – Spanish
Comprehension Toolkit
Fountas and Pinnell, Phonics Lessons: Letters, Words, and How They Work
Everyday Mathematics
World Language – Spanish
Harcourt, Your Health
MacMillan/McGraw-Hill, Spotlight on Music

9. Reading Pre K Reading includes Phonemic Awareness Visual Phonics
Read-aloud Time
Comprehension strategies
Appropriate vocabulary development
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment

10. Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics:
Emphasizes conceptual understanding while building a mastery of basic skills
Integrates Common Core Standards through units of study
Based on how children learn, what they’re interested in, and the future for which they must be prepared
Program Highlights:
Problem solving for everyday situations
Hands-on activities
Links between past experiences and new concepts
Sharing ideas through discussion
Cooperative learning through partner and small-group activities
Practice through games
Integrates units of study in geometry, operations and algebraic thinking, counting and cardinality, measurement, and data

11. Character Education Love and Logic Character Education Compassion
Honesty/integrity
Respect
Self-discipline
Courage
Perseverance
Responsibility and Accountability
Teamwork
Love and Logic
I use love and logic discipline procedures in my classroom.

12. Outside Play/Lunch 10:50-11:25/11:25-12:00 You can pay online
-Go to jenksps.org
-click on parents
-child nutrition
-online prepayments

13. Pick up and Drop off times for Pre-K
8:05 to 8:15a.m.
2:50 to 3:10 p.m.

14. School Safety is our FIRST Priority
Campus Police
School Emergency Response Team (SERT)
Video Surveillance systems covering areas inside/outside all student buildings and parking areas
Random drug/explosive K-9 sweeps at all school sites
Anonymous , text or number to report any school threat or concern
School Safety Training and Compliance Officer
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Safe Schools Committee at every school site
LobbyGuard
Commercial two-way radio system for Administrators and duty staff
If you see something, hear something, SAY SOMETHING
Anti-bullying programs incorporated into the curriculum at all grade levels
Emergency Procedure Guide endorsed by all emergency response agencies that could respond to JPS
District Emergency Operations and Continuity of Services Plans

15. All About… Birthday Celebrations Illness Bringing Toys
Book Orders – 4 times this year
Bath Towel or small blanket
Snacks
Lunch
Walking Field Trip

16. Good To Know… Conference Times Lunch Volunteers Environmental Print
Cooking
Collaboration Days

17. Introductions…
*Homeroom Moms
*Auction Basket Class Chairperson