ms. julie taglauer julie.taglauer@stpsb.org webpage:

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Ms. Julie Taglauerjulie.taglauer@stpsb.org

Webpage: www.teacherweb.com

About your child’s teacher…I have been at WES since 2006. With St. Tammany since

1998. I have also taught in New Orleans. Started in 198827 years of teaching experience. B.A in English

Education and M.Ed. in Early Childhood, Educational Leadership Endorsement.

I have 2 daughters, 22 and 24. Both were former Pelicans! The youngest is a Halloween baby. The oldest was born on Valentine’s Day.

I am structured and consistent. I establish routines and the children know my expectations.

How to Find Information woodlakeelementary.stpsb.org

985.626.8842

julie.taglauer@stpsb.orgTeacherweb.com

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School Hours

First Bell rings at 8:15School begins at 8:40

Tardy at 8:45

Breakfast stops at 8:40

School dismissal is 3:51The last early checkout is 3:20

ELAOur curriculum comes from the Guaranteed Curriculum developed by the STPSB. Our series is McMillan – McGraw Hill. Readers are leveled. Accelerated Reader Program will begin mid October.

Sight Wordsalso known as High Frequency Words (HFW)

Sight words can comprise up to 75% of all reading at the kindergarten level.

The less a child struggles to read a word, the higher the level of reading comprehension.

They are expected to be spelled correctly.

DO NOT GET BEHIND WITH SIGHT WORDS.

MathOur math program is from the Guaranteed

Curriculum. We use a variety of methods to teach

numbers, number concepts (more/less), and logical thinking.

Our “Every Day Counts” calendar addresses many skills like place value, counting on, counting by 10’s, etc.

DifferentiatedInstruction

Every child starts at a different level. Every child learns at a different pace. DI meets the child at his level and challenges his growth according to his development.

DIBELS Testing(Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)

3 times per yearEach section in a 1 minute timed test

Letter Naming Fluency First Sound Fluency Phoneme Segmentation Fluency Nonsense Word Fluency

Phonemic AwarenessThe ability to hear/discriminate/manipulate sounds

ELA and Math District AssessmentsAsessments are given at the beginning, middle, and end of

the school year.ELA and Math beginning assessments are “Readiness”

Assessments. ELA * Alphabet recognition

* Name writing* Drawing a picture* Sounding out words

Math * Rote counting* Comparing numbers* Adding on* Patterning

SnacksSnack time is about 10-15 minutes.

No candy. Cupcakes for birthdays are served at snack time. (1:45/1:55)

Try to choose a healthy snack fruit, veggies, yogurt, cheese crackers…

Please pack a snack each day.

TransportationAny changes in transportation MUST BE IN WRITING. Write in agenda or sent a signed

note. You will have to fax a letter to the office with acopy of your driver’s license if you don’t send a note. No changes will be made after 3pm.

Agendas Daily Folders Monday Newsletter Class Webpage (www.teacherweb.com)

Pelican Papers Email (julie.taglauer@stpsb.org) Conference Phone

Communication

READY TO LEARN

Manners Social skills Language skills Self-control Listening skills Ability to follow directions Attention span developed Level of independence

Classroom Discipline The purpose of discipline is to create a sense of self-control and discipline inside a person. It is a

positive event rather than a negative one.

FISH Philosophy (Expectations)

Clip Chart

“Class Rules”Follow directionsFeet, hands, and objects to yourselfSoft inside voices/Work quietlyRespect school property and property of othersWork and play in a safe manner.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILD’S KINDERGARTEN EXPERIENCE

Speak positively about learning.

Make sure your child understands that school is a priority. Homework is necessary in order to finish the year strong.

Be a role model of learning by reading, writing, conversations with your child, exposure to libraries, museums, historical sites, nature walks, and other quality events.

Volunteer at WES for any of our areas of need. Library and art love having moms and/or dads to help weekly. Library will have an orientation before volunteers start.

A little help goes a long way in school.

READ, READ, READ!

If you promise not to believe everythingthat your child says happens at school, I promise not to believe everything your child says happens at home.