Welcome to Parent Orientation

August 16, 2012Ms. Garth, Ms. Steinheimer,and Ms. Daniella

Kindergarten

Daily Schedule*Social Studies, Science, and Health are integrated into all areas of

the curriculum

7:20-8:10 Breakfast, Morning Activities, Announcements

8:10- 8:50 Calendar

9:00-9:45 Specials

10:00-11:10 Language Arts

11:13-11:43 Lunch

11:43-12:10 Language Arts/ DEAR time

12:10-12:35 Recess

12:35-1:50 Math

1:50- 2:05 Snack/Pack Up/ Dismissal

Student Morning Responsibilities

1. Unpack book bag2. 3. Put snack in bin4. Place blue folder in bin5. 6. Begin morning work

• Blue Folder• Blog• Phone Call

cell 404-513-2928 (Please be mindful of me and my family and call between 4:30—6:00)

• Voice Mail (I prefer

cell phone or email)• Email-

Sheila.garth@cobbk12.org

We are nice to each other

We help keep our class room

Clean

We play safely

We listen to the teachers

Behavior Chart

Great Job

Miss 5 min

Miss recess

Social Skills and Group Reward

• Listening

• Eye contact

• Supportive Comments

• Not interrupting

• Perspective taking

• Item for each week

• Impulse control

• Sportsmanship

• Being “Flexible”

• Compromise

• Dealing with anger

• etc

Guided ReadingLiteracy Centers STAR Testing D.E.A.R. Time

Math Standards/Picasso

Sight WordsSight Words

In kindergarten, we practice traditional manuscript handwriting.

*Daily Reading: Monday through Thursday for approximately 15-20 minutes..

• Report cards issued every 9 weeks

• Conferences are in October

Dismissal changes should be sent in a note (please do not send via e-mail)

Money should be sent in an envelope labeled:

Student Name

Teacher / Grade

Purpose

11:13-11:43

Tables 3 and 4

One Healthy Snack Birthdays

• Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time.• Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies or

cupcakes. • Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from

our class are invited.• Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone #’s.

Volunteers - We would love your help in the following Areas: • Room and Art Print Reps• As needed will inform at later date

Thank you for joining me tonight!I look forward to working with you this year!

Mrs. GarthMrs.

Steinheimer

Ms. Daniella