Back to School Night September 17, 2015

Ms. Petronio

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Our School

Conerly Road School houses students from Pre-K to 4th Grade

Our Principal is Dr. Silva-BurnettThere are 4 Kindergarten classrooms (3 in this

wing)6 day cycle schedule

Please wear sneakers on P.E. days- A and F!

Our mascot is a Kangaroo- “Joey” Joey Rules- Be respectful, Be Responsible, Be

Respectful, Be Safe, Be Kind.

School Procedures

Children may be dropped off at the Kindergarten Hallway door when the bell rings at 8:50am

If your child’s dismissal will be changed for the day, you must send a note in his/her take-home folder or call the main office We may not change a child’s dismissal plan based on the

child’s word

Pick-up at the end of the day will be from the GYMIf you come in to volunteer, you must sign in and

out with the Security Officer by the Main Office

Our Classroom

Classroom Rules Created together as a group Address Joey Rules: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be

KindBehavior System

Clip Chart: 7 steps Opportunities to move clip up or down throughout the day Consequences outlined in steps (Warning, Teacher’s Choice, Parent

Contact) Calendar in Take Home Folder. Must be initialed if yellow, orange, or

red Homework Policy

Will begin in October Weekly packets that address math and literacy skills to be

returned each Monday Class Lending Library to assist with reading logs to be sent

home and returned on Mondays

Housekeeping…

Money can be added to lunch account on our school website or in a labeled envelope with name, pin number, and homeroom teacher

Snack Quick (15 minutes) and easy for you child to open

Extra Clothing Labeled in a ziplock bag, seasonally appropriate

Family PicturesEar Buds and Pencil BoxesBirthday Policy

Send in snack (healthy please!) or come in to read a story to the class during snack time

Communication

All communication about dismissal plan needs to be sent IN WRITING in child’s take-home folder (no email please)

All other communication can be via email (npetronio@franklinboe.org)

Teacher webpage: a great resource http://www.franklinboe.org//Domain/1909

Curriculum

We use a workshop model for Reading, Writing, and Math

What is a workshop model? Mini-lesson Guided Practice Independent Practice Link to learning

Reading/Language Arts/Writing

Daily read-aloud of a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections (listening). Teacher-guided activates that promote phonemic awareness and encourage word

play. Instruction and guided practice (in context) in sound/ symbol relationships

(phonics) with an emphasis on patterns in spelling and pronunciation. Instruction and guided practice (in context) of language mechanics and grammar

with an emphasis on patterns in structure and usage. Modeling/ demonstration of reading processes through teacher think alouds. Balance of whole group instruction emphasizing strategies with small group

instruction. Weekly opportunities for response to literature through group discussion (real

responses) and journal entries (written responses). Daily opportunities for independent reading. Instruction and guided & independent practice of process writing. Shared reading will include a variety of morning messages, poems, songs,

nursery rhymes, big books written in large print for constant fluency and comprehension.

Reading Workshop Writing Workshop

Mathematics

Go Math supports the Standards for Mathematical Practice through several specific features.

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Representing, relating, and operating on whole numbers initially with sets of

objects. Describing shapes and space. Communicate mathematically through written, oral, symbolic, and visual

forms of expressions. Connect mathematics to other learning by understanding the

interrelationships of mathematical ideas and roles. Develop number sense and an ability to use geometric properties to solve Develop understanding of patterns and their relationships to real-world. Demonstrate high levels of mathematical thought through expression which

extend beyond traditional computation, algebra, and geometry.

Social Studies

Develop an understanding that kindergarten is a place to learn about school activities, rules, and ways to work alone and together.

Develop geographical skills through exploration of the environment.

Develop an understanding that families, homes and activities are alike and different through the use of rules; family wants and needs can be fulfilled.

Develop an understating that seasons and weather effect geographical environments.

Develop an understanding that the United States is part of or earth. Develop an understanding of environmental awareness. Develop and understanding an appreciation for holidays, important

events and multicultural celebrations.

Science

Push and Pull The 5 senses Living things Planet Earth Develop problem solving &

decision making skills

Provide a basic introduction to health related topics.• All about me• Growing and learning• Caring for my teeth• Staying fit and healthy• Food and health• Staying well• Medicines help – drug hurts:• Keeping safe• Healthy communities.

Health

Self-Image

• Understand, appreciate, and respect themselves• Recognize their strengths and imitations when setting

personal goals• Understand the benefits of strong work ethics• Gain insight into their own value structure and how

their values affect one’s life and relationship with others.

Assessments

District assessments given in literacy, math, science, and social studiesMath and science assessments are given quarterlyLiteracy

Writing: On-Demand writing assessments given at beginning and ends of writing units to monitor progress Reading:

Letter and Sound ID, High Frequency Word ID, and Concept of Print assessments given quarterly Running Records given as needed

Parent Packet

Behavior PlanCurriculum GuideFirst In Math Parent InformationFundations Letter order and Lines Reference

SheetWriting PaperWriting development examples (NO spelling for

your child!)TC Reading BenchmarksGuided Reading book levelsPTO Enrollment forms

Kindergarten is an ADJUSTMENT!

Thank You!

You are a critical part of your child’s learning in Kindergarten. Their

success depends on your willingness to work with them each night. Being here is the first step! We appreciate

you!