Welcome toCurriculum

Night! Mrs. Halloran &

Mrs. Powell2015-2016

School Informatio

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Boston Blast* E-mailed from Mrs. Moss on Fridays* Information about what is happening at BES

Classroom Distribution/Newsletter

* Sent from Mrs. Halloran* Weekly Newsletters* Upcoming classroom events

Pink Communication Folder* brought to school and home everyday* agenda in left pocket (lunch/transportation)* Homework and any returned work

Communication

Color Coded Clip Chart* helps to easily see daily behavior

We believe in giving positive reinforcement and redirection in order to avoid your child having to move his/her clothespin. We want them to succeed in all areas of Kindergarten, including behavior. B.E.A.R. Brag Tickets

• Given to students who areBeneficial

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Responsible

* Students save and earn rewards.

7:30-8:00 Morning Work & Attendance

8:00-8:40 Social Studies/Literacy Centers

8:40-9:10 Reading

9:10-9:30 Recess

9:30-10:15 Science/Writing

10:32-11:02 Lunch

11:15-11:45 Phonics

11:45-12:30 Specials (Art, Music, PE)

12:30-12:50 Snack

12:50-1:20 Math

1:20 - 1:50 Math Centers

Daily Schedule

* Common Core

* Reading Literature

* Reading Informational Text

* Reading Foundational Skills

* Writing

* Speaking & Listening

* Language

Reading Street by Pearson/Scott Foresman

Concentrates on five skillsPhonemic AwarenessPhonicsFluencyVocabularyComprehension

Raz- Kids* Read a book, take a test

* Earn prizes for points earned

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Sight Words* 100 Sight Words

• Practice and send back to be tested

* Learn at own pace

English Language Arts

PhonicsWe will be using the

Wilson Phonics Program this year.

Common Core* Geometry

* Operations & Algebraic Thinking

* Number & Operations in Base Ten

* Measurement and Data

MathPlane shapes and solid shapes

Positions and patternsSorting

Represent and read numbers 0-30

Comparing sets(greater/less than, equal)

Data and graphing Count to 100 by 1s and 10sCount forward from a given

number

Measurement Length, weight and capacity

Addition and Subtraction

Social Studies Topics:

Holidays (Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day…)

Patriotic Symbols

Communities

Scarcity (needs vs. wants)

Maps and Globes

Rules

Science

Physical Properties of Matter

Gravity and MotionDay and Night Sky

Living and Non-Living Things

AnimalsPlants

Rocks and Soils

Classroom work is checked weekly and sent home. * A star means you did your best!!!* A smiley face means you did a good job.* A check mark means you can do better.

I do keep some samples to include in their portfolios or save for conferences.

* GKIDS ( Kindergarten Report Card) every quarter* Each child is tested individually* Please sign and return report card folders

Grading

* Homework packet each Monday

* Consists of math, reading and language arts

* Due to school Friday morning

* Try not to do it all on Monday!

* Daily reading expected for 10-20 minutes

* Sight word practice booklets

Nightly Homework

ResourcesBoston Elementary website

Mrs. Halloran’s website

Parent Link to Standarhttps://www.georgiastandards.org/Pages/parents.aspxds

Room Parents

Roxanne FosterBritton Maynard

GENERAL INFORMATION Please help your child learn his/her ID#. Label anything that your child can take off or leave at

school. Please keep all phone numbers and change of

addresses up-to-date. Remember to send in a written excuse when your

child is absent.Please use envelopes for any money coming to

school…remember to write your child’s name on it. Please help your child learn how to tie his/her shoes.

Meal Pay.

Your child’s needs to know his/her student number.

http://www.mypaymentsplus.com/

PARENT CONFERENCES

Conferences are held twice during the year: • A fall conference in October.• A spring conference in March (upon request).

However, I am available throughout the year to discuss your child’s progress or concerns you may have.

Times: 7:00 am – 7:30 am 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

May accommodate later times upon request

*Phone conference, if needed.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US THIS

EVENING!