Welcome to Kindergarten!

Where the ADVENTURE begins!!

Language Arts

What does it include?• Oral language• Phonological awareness• Alphabetic understanding• Phonics• Word knowledge/Word Work• Listening comprehension

Reading

What will we work on? • Developing

reading/comprehension strategies• Songs, poems, big books• Shared reading

Reading

What will the kids be doing? • Story maps• Retellings • Writing responses to literature• Listening/thinking aloud• Independent reading• Guided reading groups• Literacy Work Stations

Writing

What does it include?* Shared writing/interactive writing* Independent writing* Writer’s Workshop• Language/grammar skills

(capitalization, spacing, punctuation)• Kid writing

Writing

What will we work on?

• Narrative writing• “How to” writing• Expository writing• Journal writing

Handwriting/Fine Motor

What will the kids be doing?• Cutting• Tracing• Pencil Grip• Alignment (writing on a base line)• Formation ( No reversals)• Starting letters at correct place (top to

bottom)• Writes first and last name correctly

Math

What does it include?* Numeracy Skills* Problem Solving (word problems)* Money* Patterns (identify, extend & create)* Geometry* Measurement* Addition/Subtraction

Math

What will the kids be doing?* Math tub games/Hands-on activites* Independent work* Math Journals* Working with manipulatives* Small groups

Science

What does it include?

• Experiments• Science Lab

• Hands on experiences• Earth science• Life science

Social Studies

What does it include?Learning About…

• Ourselves• Our Community

• Our Country• Our World• Map Skills

• Customs and Traditions

Developmental Centers

• Writing• Art

• Library• Science• Math

• Home Living• Computers

• Blocks

Frequently Asked Questions:

What about homework?

Homework begins 3rd week of school!

• Homework folders go home on Monday and are due on Friday.

• Homework consists of reading, writing, math, sight words

• Folders will be marked if homework is not complete or returned on Friday.

• Homework needs to be neat and complete! Use a pencil only!

Birthdays·      * Students may bring individual, store

bought birthday treats. These will be shared during snack time.

*Summer birthdays will be celebrated too! * Please do not send cupcakes. Cookies,

doughnuts, fruit snacks, brownies, rice krispie treats are preferred.

* No goodie bags, gifts, balloons, or invitations are allowed at school (or on the bus).

Transportation     ** Changes of transportation will be allowed

ONLY with written notification.** Only walkers & bike riders have a rainy day

plan.** Please keep their transportation tag on their

backpacks.** Keep updated phone numbers in your

child’s backpack.** Do NOT email your teacher with a change of

transportation.

Lunch Tips    ** Pre-pay through Meal Pay!!

** If you send money, it must be in an envelope or baggie labeled with child’s

first and last name and purpose.** Lunch trays must have 3-5 items or you

will be charged a la carte for each item.** Ice cream is sold at an additional cost on

Fridays. One ice cream per child only. Please discuss this with your child.

Lunch Visitors  The RRE Café welcomes visitors!

Please meet your child in the cafeteria. If you bring your child lunch, please refrain from bringing for others. You may not share any food with other children.Please allow your child to walk with their class back to their classroom. Please do not accompany your child back to the classroom.

Snacks & Drinks  Students may bring a snack to school daily.

All snacks should be healthy and finger friendly. Snacks cannot be shared or provided by the teacher.

We are fortunate to have water fountains in the classrooms and by the restrooms, so we do not allow water bottles or other drinks in the classroom.

**PLEASE write your child’s name on their snack daily.

  

Take Home Folders

 Take Home folders will be sent home daily.

Inside the daily folders will be…• Daily behavior charts• Daily work/projects• School information • Notes from teacher

**Please empty folder each night and initial the behavior chart!!

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Helpful Hints and Reminders

** Bring a backpack to school daily (no rolling backpacks)

** Wear tennis shoes daily!** Label EVERYTHING! (coats, lunch kits,

backpacks, etc.)** If your child is absent, call the office at 281-237-8300. Do not call or email your

child’s teacher.** Put a complete change of clothes in a

large baggie to keep in your child’s backpack.

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Any Questions?

 

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Character Education

• Core Essentials Program sponsored by Chick-fil-A

• Monthly Kick-off – First Tuesday – students and staff wear color of the month

• Parents will receive a monthly newsletter

• “Character Shines” Student Rewards

Counselor Roles

• Guidance Lessons• Student Support• Safari Guides• Mentoring Programs• Safety, Red Ribbon,

College Week• Rhinos in Charge• Now You are 10• Junior High Preparation• Parent Resources

RRE Counseling ProgramCecile Gonsoulin & Melissa LeBlanc

We are always available to assist our Rylander parents and families !