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AgendaAgenda
Movie Introduction School Compact, Technology Policy Ipad: Volunteering & Contact info Homework Folder Curriculum Overview Questions?
… PTO drop in
Movie Introduction School Compact, Technology Policy Ipad: Volunteering & Contact info Homework Folder Curriculum Overview Questions?
… PTO drop in
A little bit about me!A little bit about me! This is my 6th year at Beye. This is my 7th year of teaching. I love my job!... And my family, friends,
running, health and cooking!
This is my 6th year at Beye. This is my 7th year of teaching. I love my job!... And my family, friends,
running, health and cooking!
Your job tonight:Your job tonight:
1. Write your child a love note!2. Fill out the survey on the ipad
3. Enjoy! Ask questions!
1. Write your child a love note!2. Fill out the survey on the ipad
3. Enjoy! Ask questions!
Our class…Our class…
Class list in your packet, also will be emailed
Ms. Johnson= Teaching Assistant
Class list in your packet, also will be emailed
Ms. Johnson= Teaching Assistant
Parent Help- see IPad!Parent Help- see IPad! Please sign up if you’d like to volunteer
Volunteering: working one on one with students working as a monitor during reading or math group work,
assisting students in the computer lab
Room Parents will be announced as soon as they are determined. Responsibilities will consist of recruiting, organizing and
delegating parties, classroom volunteers and school-functions.
Please sign up if you’d like to volunteer
Volunteering: working one on one with students working as a monitor during reading or math group work,
assisting students in the computer lab
Room Parents will be announced as soon as they are determined. Responsibilities will consist of recruiting, organizing and
delegating parties, classroom volunteers and school-functions.
Please sign…
* School Compact* Technology Form* Walking Field Trip* Photo Permission
Please sign…
* School Compact* Technology Form* Walking Field Trip* Photo Permission
HomeworkHomework A homework packet will be sent home every
week, with activities related to the things we have been working on in class.
I will keep track of the homework. Homework should take 10 minutes per day, plus 15 minutes of reading per night.
Don’t stress over homework!
A homework packet will be sent home every week, with activities related to the things we have been working on in class.
I will keep track of the homework. Homework should take 10 minutes per day, plus 15 minutes of reading per night.
Don’t stress over homework!
Classroom ManagementClassroom Management
Whole Brain Teaching & Responsive Classroom Management Systems used… Proactive approach to keep students engaged in
learning and the classroom community.
Whole Brain Teaching & Responsive Classroom Management Systems used… Proactive approach to keep students engaged in
learning and the classroom community.
Examples: Morning Meeting, role playing, procedure modeling
CARES Cooperation Assertion Respect Empathy Self-Control
Examples: Morning Meeting, role playing, procedure modeling
CARES Cooperation Assertion Respect Empathy Self-Control
Classroom Rules & Consequences
Classroom Rules & Consequences
Rules 1: Do what the teacher
tells you to do
2: Work quietly at your seat
3: Raise your hand
4: Keep your hands to yourself
Rules 1: Do what the teacher
tells you to do
2: Work quietly at your seat
3: Raise your hand
4: Keep your hands to yourself
Consequences You break it, you fix it
Loss of Privilege
Time-Out or “Thinking Spot”
Consequences You break it, you fix it
Loss of Privilege
Time-Out or “Thinking Spot”
Classroom Management continued…
Classroom Management continued…
Magic 1-2-3
What’s a pink slip?
Chill out zone vs. “Thinking Spot”
Magic 1-2-3
What’s a pink slip?
Chill out zone vs. “Thinking Spot”
Common Core StandardsCommon Core Standards http://www.corestandards.org/ http://www.corestandards.org/
Reading CurriculumReading Curriculum Language Arts- Common Core
Reading Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language
Balanced Literacy Approach
Small Group Instruction & Whole Group
Language Arts- Common Core Reading Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language
Balanced Literacy Approach
Small Group Instruction & Whole Group
ReadingReading Sight Words (40 in kindergarten …220
in First Grade) Spelling (developmental… transitioning
to phonics based) Writing Handwriting Road to Reading…
Sight Words (40 in kindergarten …220 in First Grade)
Spelling (developmental… transitioning to phonics based)
Writing Handwriting Road to Reading…
Road to ReadingRoad to Reading New differentiated reading initiative To improve reading skills for all students Meet 30 minutes, four times a week on a three week
rotation Students will travel to a destination on his or her
reading journey Groups will be specialized to fit their specific needs
New differentiated reading initiative To improve reading skills for all students Meet 30 minutes, four times a week on a three week
rotation Students will travel to a destination on his or her
reading journey Groups will be specialized to fit their specific needs
What is the focus of Kindergarten Math?What is the focus of Kindergarten Math?
Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding addition/subtraction Fact fluency to ten Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Number and Operations in Base Ten Additive and Positional Properties of Base Ten
Number System Measurement and Data Geometry
Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding addition/subtraction Fact fluency to ten Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Number and Operations in Base Ten Additive and Positional Properties of Base Ten
Number System Measurement and Data Geometry
Science: Delta Science kits to allow for scientific exploration. Science Units: Water, Looking at the Moon, Shadows,
Plants/ Sun
Social Studies: through the Treasure’s Reading Program, Scholastic News, Time for
Kids and seasonal activities we will address a variety of topics including celebrations, holidays, cultures, and appreciating diversity.
Technology: Computer Lab, iPads and LCD projector/ SMART board
Science: Delta Science kits to allow for scientific exploration. Science Units: Water, Looking at the Moon, Shadows,
Plants/ Sun
Social Studies: through the Treasure’s Reading Program, Scholastic News, Time for
Kids and seasonal activities we will address a variety of topics including celebrations, holidays, cultures, and appreciating diversity.
Technology: Computer Lab, iPads and LCD projector/ SMART board
Report CardsReport Cards
Standards based grading
Graded on end of year benchmarks
Kindergarten: NP, AP, PR (no EP)
What is graded each day/ week?
Standards based grading
Graded on end of year benchmarks
Kindergarten: NP, AP, PR (no EP)
What is graded each day/ week?
Lunch/SnackLunch/Snack Lunch program
Options include: Hot, Cold and Home for lunch
If your child is going home for lunch please be sure to notify me as well as the office. They should be back to school by 11:55
Students will go for recess at 11:00 and then to lunch at 11:25
We will have snack every day (mid-morning or afternoon).
Lunch program Options include: Hot, Cold and Home for
lunch If your child is going home for lunch please
be sure to notify me as well as the office. They should be back to school by 11:55
Students will go for recess at 11:00 and then to lunch at 11:25
We will have snack every day (mid-morning or afternoon).
BirthdaysBirthdays Instead of food we would like to encourage you to
bring non-edible treats such as stickers, pencils or cards.
Students will also have a special lunch with Mr. Ellwanger, and get a birthday ribbon from the office.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May.
Please NO birthday party invites at school (unless the whole class is invited!)
Instead of food we would like to encourage you to bring non-edible treats such as stickers, pencils or cards.
Students will also have a special lunch with Mr. Ellwanger, and get a birthday ribbon from the office.
Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May.
Please NO birthday party invites at school (unless the whole class is invited!)
Star StudentStar Student Each week, one student will be chosen
to be the star student. This student will…
Complete the “All About Me” poster. Choose a few artifacts/photos to
share. Be the “Teacher’s Helper”
Each week, one student will be chosen to be the star student. This student will…
Complete the “All About Me” poster. Choose a few artifacts/photos to
share. Be the “Teacher’s Helper”
Specials ScheduleSpecials Schedule
Monday: Art Tuesday: P.E., Spanish Wednesday: Music, Library Thursday: P.E., Spanish Friday: Music, Spanish, Reading
Buddies
Monday: Art Tuesday: P.E., Spanish Wednesday: Music, Library Thursday: P.E., Spanish Friday: Music, Spanish, Reading
Buddies
LibraryLibrary
Every Wednesday One book can be checked out for one week. Books must be returned in order to check
out another book. Please remember to put the library books in
their backpacks on Tuesday night.
Every Wednesday One book can be checked out for one week. Books must be returned in order to check
out another book. Please remember to put the library books in
their backpacks on Tuesday night.
CommunicationCommunication
How to contact me… Email [email protected] Voicemail 708-613-0398 School Office 708-524-3070 Written notes Before & After School (appointments only)
How to contact me… Email [email protected] Voicemail 708-613-0398 School Office 708-524-3070 Written notes Before & After School (appointments only)
One little tip…One little tip…
*turn on the closed captioning on your TV!
*turn on the closed captioning on your TV!