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WELCOME TOBACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Welcome to our kindergarten classroom! I am looking forward to a terrific year with your child. We will work, we will learn, we will make new friends and we will have lots of fun. What a great year it will be.
Classroom Support
Mrs. Calderone, AM and PM Reading Specialist
Mrs. Smith, AM Paraprofessional
Mrs. McGowan, AM and Mrs. Wendy Shaefer PM ReadingParaprofessional
Mrs. Tuohey, PM ParaprofessionalPictures courtesy of Karen Kids
SCHOOL SUPPLIESPencil box (5”x8”)
1 Box of Crayola Twistable Crayons, 24 pack, NOT neon
4 Pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers
4 Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
2 Three Prong Folders (1 Red, 1 Blue)
Fiskars Scissors (blunt)
1 Yellow & 1 Pink Highlighter
100 Book Challenge Bag
Backpack (large enough to carry a regular sized folder)
Please have your child’s name on his/her pencil box, book
bag and 100 BC Bag
SNACK
Purchased through the Concord Elementary cafeteria OR children may bring their own snack from home (boxed drink and a small snack).
Please complete the “Snack Time!” portion of the Student Information sheet so I am aware of your child’s snack procedure.
SPECIAL SUBJECTS SCHEDULE
AM Kindergarten Class
Thursday – Music
10:30-11:00
Friday – Art
10:00 – 10:45
AM Kindergarten Class Monday – Guidance (Fall/Winter) Health (Spring) 10:00 – 10:30
Tuesday – Phys. Ed Class
10:00 – 10:30
Wednesday – Computer Lab.
9:30 – 10:00 Library 10:00- 10:30
PM Kindergarten Class
Monday – Music
1:00 – 1:30
Tuesday – Library
1:30 – 2:00
Wednesday – Gym
1:30 – 2:00
Computer Lab.
2:30-3:00
PM Kindergarten Class
Thursday – Guidance (Fall/Winter)Health (Spring)
Guidance 1:00 – 1:30Health 1:00 – 1:30
Friday – Art1:00-1:45
BUS INFO
Any changes in the normal pickup procedure for your child will require a written note from you.
ATTENDANCE
If your child will be absent from school, please call the Absentee Line, 610-579-6102 to report the absence. Also, please send in a note the following day, explaining the absence.
REVIEW OF DAILY ROUTINEActivities
Morning / Afternoon WorkMake Drink ChoicesHomework Folders / Notes
Differentiated Reading Instruction100 Book ChallengeJournal Writing
Class Meeting time, Calendar, Weather, Pledge, GreetingRead Aloud & Guided Reading
Specials
Snack
Math/Science/Social Studies
Outdoor/Indoor Play/Free Time
Dismissal
CURRICULUMLanguage Arts/Reading ReadinessThe Four Block Literacy ModelFundations100 Book Challenge Guided
Reading
Self-selecte
d Readin
gWorking with Words
Writing
CURRICULUM
Writing – Stages of Phonetic Spelling
I can see a yellow ball.
ikcavb
i k c a y b
i cn c a yo bl
I cn see a ylo bol
I can see a yelo bol.
I can see a yellow ball.
CURRICULUM
Mathematics
enVisionMath ProgramNumbers to 20Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 20Counting and Cardinality to 100AdditionSubtractionMeasurementShapesSorting and classifying
CURRICULUM
Social Studies Alive!
Me and My WorldWho am I?What Is a Family?How Do I Get Along with Others?How Do I Make Friends?How Do I Solve Problems with Others?How Can I Be a Good Helper at School?How Can I Take Care of the World?
CURRICULUM
Science
Trees (FOSS) - 3 Investigations Fall Trees Leaves Trees through the Seasons
Balls & RampsStudents will develop Observation Skills Ability to Describe How to Compare/Contrast Prediction Skills Inquiry Skills
SHOW AND TELL
Every other Friday through December
One item only, the item must fit in a bag that you can’t see through, the item must fit in their cubby.
BIRTHDAY SNACKCELEBRATIONS Please feel free to send in a small snack with your child for all the children to enjoy. For example, cupcakes, donut holes and brownies. Please provide napkins, drinks are not necessary.
Currently there are 18 students in AM and 17 in PM.
HOMEWORK
Independent Homework will be twice a week, with the purpose of developing responsibility and to review a skill
100 Book Challenge – the take home portion of 100 Book Challenge will begin in October. Please read with your child at least 15 minutes per night and one book title will be recorded in a log—Monday through Thursday.
Jazzie the Jaguar
SCHOLASTIC, PARENT CONFERENCES AND REPORT CARDS
Scholastic Book Club—every other month
Parent Conferences—November 23rd, 24th & 25th and March 16th, 17th & 18th
Report Cards—November, March and June
CONTACT INFORMATION
School phone number, 610-579-6100 Classroom 610-579-6173 mcgeehm@garnetvalley.org