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Granger Kindergarten
Boot Camp & Curriculum Night
September 20, 2010
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The Teachers
Mrs. McClainMrs. MooreMrs. B. LynchMrs. PerryMs. J. LynchMrs. SmithMrs. Schindler
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Special Classes
P.E. - Coach Ray & Coach Ladd Music - Mrs. Hancock Art - Mrs. Calliet & Mrs. Hodges Library - Mrs. Hammonds Computer – Classroom Teacher
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Other Important People
Principal-Ms. Etheredge Vice Principal – Mrs. Ruhs Counselor-Ms. Goodson CIT- Mrs. Wood Nurse-Nurse Mrs. Shelton Office Manager-Mrs. Shumake Office Assistants-Mrs. Engelhardt and
Mrs. Hayes
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What will your child learn?
TEKS What the Texas Education Agency says all
children must learn in KindergartenDistrict Curriculum
The sequence of how the District has decided that we will teach the TEKS
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Alphabet
Letter and sound recognition is one of the most significant early indicators of reading success.
We will be learning letters and sounds through: The Johnny Can Spell Program Our Thematic Units which integrate Writing,
Science, & Social Studies, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop
Please reinforce letter and sound recognition at home.
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Writing
We will be writing daily as a group and individually. Journal Writing Morning Message Writer’s Workshop Write From the Beginning Thinking Maps
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Reading
Your child will learn to read in Kindergarten!!!
We will teach Reading through:Shared Reading (Big Books & Poems)Guided ReadingReader’s WorkshopBrowsing BoxesLiteracy Centers
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Math
Patterning Estimating Graphing Calendar Activities Recognizing numbers 0-31 Writing numbers 1-20 Counting to 100 Math Workstations Measurement
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Science and Social Studies The following thematic units will integrate Science and
Social Studies:
All About Me and 5 Senses Apples & Pumpkins Fire Safety Thanksgiving, Native Americans, Pilgrims Holidays Around the World Zoo Animals Farm Animals Insects Pond Plants My Community Community Helpers
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Assessment
Classroom Teacher ObservationsAssessments will be done every six
weeks by your child’s classroom teacherObservation SurveyDRA – September, January
& MayWriting Benchmarks
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Report Cards
Report Cards will be sent home every six weeks except for the 1st six weeks
Sign the envelope and return the next day – you can keep the Report Card
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be scheduled to discuss your child’s academic progress on October 8th.
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Homework Please read to your child every night Work a maximum of 15 minutes per night on other
Kindergarten skills such as:
Full name Birthday Address
Phone # Letters & Sounds Counting
Projects will occasionally be sent home Other homework will be sent home
on an as needed basis
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Student Responsibilities
Follow School & Classroom Expectations
Communication FolderQuality WorkClassroom ProceduresAlways Show RespectRead Nightly
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Parent Responsibilities
Read all Notes and FormsInitial Behavior Log NightlyConference with Teacher as NeededRead Nightly to your ChildProjectsHomework Enrichment CalendarVolunteer
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Communication FoldersPlease check daily for behavior and
notesPlease initial the behavior chart dailyPlease place all money in baggies inside
foldersPlease use the parent communications
sheet to note any changes of transportation, concerns, etc.
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Money
Please send money in a zip lock bag with your child’s name on it & what it is for.
Please place the zip lock bag in the money bag in their folder.
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Email The fastest way to get a response from your
child’s teacher is by e-mail! Please understand that we will refer to your
child by their initials or first name only in all emails to protect their privacy.
If we do not respond within 24 hours, please send a note or call. We have filters that do block certain addresses.
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Book Orders
A great inexpensive way to provide quality books for your child.
Earns bonus points for the teacher to buy more books for the class.
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Conference Time
12:45 - 1:40 P.M. DailyA morning or afternoon conference can
be scheduled upon requestPlease call or send a note to schedule a
conference if needed
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Attendance
Promptness – children need to be on time to class (7:50 a.m.)
Absences - Please send a note when your child returns to school and call the school to let us know that your child will be absent.
State law requires students to be in school 90% of the school year.
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Morning Drop Off
If your child eats breakfast at the school, please drop off by 7:30 a.m.
When dropping off in the car line in the morning, please have your child ready to get out of the car when you pull up
Parents SHOULD NOT get out of the car in the car line when dropping off or picking up
Please allow your child to walk themselves to their classroom alone to help them establish their independence
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Volunteers
We LOVE Volunteers If you wish to volunteer, you must fill out a
volunteer application and be approved by the district.
This includes helping in the classroom/around the school, parties, any special event such as Field Trips & Field Day
Siblings will not be allowed in the classroom during instruction time, during parties, or on Field Trips
Volunteers must follow school dress code.
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Field Trips
Please make sure you have filled out the Background Check if you want to go on a field trip!
Please send in all field trip forms to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
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Birthdays and Parties Parents are allowed to send cupcakes for their child’s
birthday. These will be handed out at the end of the day.
Parent’s are not allowed to send candy to school except for our Winter and Valentine’s Parties.
You do need to let us know ahead of time if you will be bringing or sending cupcakes.
No Party Favors, plates, cups, ice cream, birthday candles, presents, or juice boxes
We will not be allowed to hand out birthday invitations for any child. NISD Board policy states that outside written material may not be distributed in the classroom unless approved by the board.
Suggestion: contact your room parent to get an email list to send out E-vites for parties
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Dress CodeNo spaghetti strapsNo halter topsNo Mid-drift shirtsShorts beneath dressesNo open-toed shoes are allowed for P.E.Tennis shoes that cover the top of the
foot are required for your child to participate in P.E. They will sit out if they are not wearing the appropriate shoes.
No short skirts
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Lunch
11:00-11:30 dailyParent Table in the hall… No friends
may sit with your childPlease send items that are easy to open.
If you have trouble opening an item… your kids will too!
Recess is 10:25-10:55
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Morning Procedures
If your child arrives between 7:30 and 7:45 they will go to a teachers classroom to wait.
You will be notified in the weekly newsletter which classroom your child will going to each week.
Look for the big purple dot on the door in the mornings!
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Dismissal
2:50 DailyIf your child is going to go home
differently please call the office before 2:00 pm or send a note in their folders.
Car Riders – In the Back (please do not get out of your car to get them)
Walkers – Kindergarten Playground
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Newsletter
Paper copy will come home only upon request
We will be sending out the newsletter electronically unless you requested a paper copy with your child’s teacher
Provides information concerning curriculum, classroom needs/wants, upcoming events, reminders, etc.
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Extras
Please Join PTA-$8 per familyBox Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, &
Carpi SunsWe are collecting these to get money for our
school!Fundraisers – Fall & Spring Questions?