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Mrs. MayerMrs. MayerRoom K4Room K4

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Reminders• Arrivals

– Teachers on duty starting at 8:10 a.m

– If you choose to enter campus, sign in at the office.

AZ College and Career Readiness Standards

Math• math standards are designed to show a progression of skills

emphasizing problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and modeling

• 3 areas of emphasis:* Focus- narrows & deepens curriculum, strong conceptual

understanding, a high degree of procedural skills and fluency, and the ability to problem solve.*Coherence- connecting ideas across grades, and linking major topics within grades.*Rigor- conceptual understanding, procedural skills and application.

complete list of math standards : http://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib6/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/4550/math_K_blueprints.pdf

What we will learn…Math• Recognize and decompose numbers 1-20• Count to 100 by ones and tens• Compare two numbers• 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes• Sizes and positions• Greater than/less than• Measurement• Add and subtract to 10• Solve word problems

What we will learn…Language Arts/• HMH• Reading, speaking, writing • Book awareness• Story Elements• Reading Informational text• Phonemic Awareness/letter and sounds• Vocabulary/Sight words • Rhyming• Syllables• Vowels• Change sounds to make new words• Write about a topic• Edit work• How to write your name• Letter writing• Conventions of writing• Sight words• Ball and Stick Handwriting• Write sentences• Writing sounds you hear• Uppercase and lowercase letters• Blending sounds and sounding out words

http://www.azed.gov/k12-literacy/ela-standards

What we will learn…Social Studies/Science

• Native Americans• Astronauts• World History• Government• Jobs • Needs vs. wants• Inquiry Process• Life Science• Earth and Space Science

• Is a review • packets will go home on Fridays• reading- Please initial box.• thinkcentral.com HMH story- read and

complete reponse sheet • due the last day of the following week• May be turned in early

Homework

Kindergarten Rules• 1. Listen when others are talking

• 2. Follow directions the first time

• 3. Be kind to others. Keep hands, feet, and hurtful words to yourself

• 4. Take care of materials

• 5. Talk quietly without disturbing others

Discipline Plan

• Second Step• Olweus

Consequences

• Warning

• Dollars

• Calendar

• Misconduct Ticket-Detention

Birthdays

• Celebration- on birthdate

• Treats- easiest is cookies with icing. – Must be store bought– 23 students

• Invitations- Please put in an envelope, I will distribute.

Volunteers

I will be sending out an email soon to sign up.

Volunteers are needed to help during reading groups, at class parties, at home.