Welcome to

Kindergarten

Ms. Durham, Mrs. Bennett, Ms. Hopkins, Ms. Huff2010-2011

Expectations•Number, Letter, Word, Sentence Recognition•Reading on a Level D•Ability to write sentences/paragraphs•2D/3D shapes•Patterns•Simple Addition and Subtraction•Basic Science and Social Studies concepts

Six Weeks Targets1. I can read the words: I, like, to, the, and, see, a, you, can, my, it 2. I know the colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, black, purple, white  3. I can write my first name.

4. I can name my 2D shapes.  circle, square, triangle, rectangle

5. I can sort in two different ways. 6. I know the numbers:  0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 7. I know these places:  above, below, under, over 8. I can name my five senses.  see, hear, smell, taste, touch 

HomeworkEach night your child should be reviewing their letters on their

letter rings. They should be able to identify, make the sound, and write the letters. Sight words are also part of their daily

homework. These words are seen frequently in their reading text. Once your child knows all his/hers letter sounds, guided reading books will be issued. It is imperative your child reads each and every night. Second six-weeks math homework is issued every

Tuesday and Thursday. Second semester your child will be responsible for learning their weekly spelling words. Each Friday

a spelling test will be given.

Progress Report and Report Cards

Each six-weeks your child will receive a report card. This is an overview of your child’s performance. Areas are scored 1, 2, or 3.

You have probably seen this on you child’s assignments in their “Monday Folders”. In between report cards, progress reports are sent home to indicate progress toward the end of the six-weeks

goals.

Report Cards

ELIEarly Literacy Inventory

Given three times a year

7 Categories

Letter IdentificationLetter Sounds

Word List Concepts About Print

Phonological Awareness Sentence Dictation

Writing Sample Independent Reading

ELIEarly Literacy

InventoryLetter Identification/Letter Sounds

Letter Identification: Students need to name each letter of the alphabet, including fancy “a” and

fancy “g.”

Letter Sounds: Student identify sounds or words that begin with that sound. Example, “a, a,

apple…”

ELIEarly Literacy

InventoryWord List/Concepts About Print

Word List: Students Identify 10/25 of the most common sight words. Example: I, see, like, to…

Concepts About Print: Student can identify the cover of the book, title, and the back cover.

Student knows where to start reading and where to go next, Student can point to words as a story

is read aloud.

ELIEarly Literacy

InventoryPhonological Awareness/Sentence Dictation

Phonological Awareness: Rhyming, Sentence Segmenting, Syllables, Onset-Rime, and Phonemic

Blending

Sentence Dictation: The teacher says a sentence. The student writes down the sounds of each word

they hear in the sentence. Example “like” the students hear “l-i-k”

ELIEarly Literacy Inventory

Writing

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Each year Savannah has parent-teacher conferences the first full week in October. This years conferences will be

October 3rd-October 7th. This offers a time to discuss your child’s achievements, strengths, and areas where

growth is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat lunch with my child?When is Ice Cream served?

How do I add money to my child’s account?How do I request a change of dismissal?

How do you celebrate birthdays? Grading?

EXPO?What do I need to do if my child is sick?

Gatorriffic Gators

There is a conduct sheet in your child’s binder that reflects your child’s daily behavior. At the bottom of each conduct sheet it tells you how

many marks/color changes your child can have to still be expected to be Gatorriffic. There will be some sort of celebration at the end of each

six weeks for the children who are Gatorriffic!

Award Ceremonies

To celebrate achievement at the end of each six weeks there will be an

awards ceremony. Dress-up dates will coincide with this ceremony and note will go home prior to the ceremony.

End of the Year

The end of the year is an extremely busy time of year. We have many events happening at

Savannah, such as gator games, fieldtrips, fun run, and many others.

Why We Don’t Take Naps

Our kindergarteners do not take naps because we are way too busy learning so many fun and interesting things. However, each day we have “recess” which allows the students to have down time to relax and

play.

Snacks

Please make sure and send in a healthy snack such as granola bars, pretzels, gold fish, fruit, etc. This does

not include high-sugared items such as donuts, cookies, candy bars, etc. Also, a water bottle is

helpful to have in class.

QuestionsThank you for coming and all your support. Have a

good night!