Transcript Mrs. Collier`s Kindergarten Class

Welcome, Parents!
To
Mrs. Meinzer’s &
Ms. McPhaul’s
Kindergarten Class
Welcome to Kindergarten
 Please feel free to contact us at anytime.
 Send a note attached to the outside of the
Daily Folder or send us an email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
 Please call the office with URGENT messages,
like transportation changes: (832) 484-7000.
 Our school websites:
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/kkeyser1/
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/smcphaul/
Conference Period
You can make an appointment to meet
with both of us Monday-Friday before
school. Please contact us by email or
attach a written request to your child’s
Daily Folder. We will get back to you
as soon as possible.
Parents/Teacher Conference Day is
Nov. 6th.
Our Goals
 To introduce the student to routines and rules
necessary for cooperative learning in a school
situation.
 To develop positive attitudes and good work
habits in group activities designed to facilitate
learning.
 To help the student make independent
choices and decisions.
 To help the student develop initiative,
creativity and motor coordination through the
use of manipulative materials.
 To develop the foundation for future academic
work.
Our Philosophy…
To provide a safe and nurturing
environment for all students to learn
and be the best they can be!
Daily Schedule
Mrs. Meinzer’s
Class
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Ms. McPhaul’s
Class
(currently)
8:00-8:30
 Warm-up & Morning
Announcements
8:30-9:00
 Everyday Counts
Calendar Activities
9:00-9:50
 Math
9:50-10:35
 Science/Social Studies
10:40-10:55
 Recess
11:00-11:30
 Lunch
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11:30-12:30
 Whole Group phonics,
reading, and writing.
12:30-1:15
 Monday & Friday Music
 Wednesday-Thursday P.E.
1:15-2:00
 Guided independent practice
with phonics and writing.
2:00-2:30
 Literacy Stations
2:30-3:00
 Centers
3:15
 Dismissal
Weekly Activities
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
 Music,1:00-2:00
 PE, 12:30-1:15
 Computer Lab, 9:30-10:30
 PE, 12:30-1:15
 Library with Mrs. Darling
 PE with Mrs. Gradney, 12:30-1:15
 Music, 12:30-1:15
Please make sure that your
child is wearing proper
attire and shoes to be able
to participate in PE and
recess (no boots, slippery
shoes, backless shoes or
flip flops).
Girls should wear shorts
under their skirts or
dresses.
An Overview of Kindergarten
 Read simple stories with expression and comprehension.
 Write simple sentences using phonetic spelling, wall
words, and other words copied or sound spelled.
 Use calendar and math manipulatives to develop an
understanding of numbers and patterns in math.
 Experience hands on science to develop skills of
observation to sort, classify and order things in their
world.
 Learn and practice the life skills to understand others
and get along with others.
 Use technology to learn, practice, share and record
concepts.
 Express themselves in art and drama.
Kindergarten
Scope & Sequence
 Math  http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cimath.elem
 Science –
 http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cisci.elem
 Social Studies –
 http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciss.elem
 ELA –
 http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciela.elem
Evaluation
 Ungraded Work
 Minor/Major Grades
- Checked, needs
corrections
 Satisfactory
completion
 Great job!
(major grades will be circled)
E+ = 96-100 – Advanced
E = 90-95 – Exceeds Expectations
S+ = 85-89 – Meets Expectations
S = 80-84 – Approaching
Expectations
N = 70-79 – Below Expectations
(experiencing some difficulties)
U = 69 & below – Experiencing
difficulties
Methods of Evaluation
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Teacher Observation
Student Participation
Daily Class Work
Individual & Group
Assessment
Classroom Community
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Our classroom is a community. In our community,
we have rules to help us get along with each other.
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Our class rules are:
1. Participate in Class
2. Follow Directions
3. Use Time Effectively
4. Show Respect
Consequences:
*Time-Out from Recess (student’s will walk the “Thinking Trail”)
while in Mrs. Meinzer’s Class.
*Time-Out from Centers while in Ms. McPhaul’s Class.
Classroom Community
 Blue Daily Folders are sent home every afternoon. These
folders will allow you to track your child’s daily behavior in
the classroom. Please talk with your child about the ticket
pulled and the importance of following classroom rules.
 The number of tickets pulled determines your child’s
weekly conduct grade, as well as their nine weeks
conduct grade.
 Ticket pulls are also recorded in your child’s red Tuesday
Folder.
Weekly Conduct Grading Scale
Excellent = 0 ticket pulls
Satisfactory = 1-3 ticket pulls
Needs Improvement = 3-6 ticket pulls
Unsatisfactory = 7+ or more ticket pulls
Rewards
 Treasure Box
 Verbal Praises
 Stickers, Stamps, Eagle Bucks
 Puzzle Pieces- Celebrations!!
Homework
 Homework Folders (green) go home on Monday.
 ALL Homework is expected to be completed and
returned on Friday.
 On occasion, extra homework may be given to
students who are struggling in an academic area.
School Hours
 School starts at 8:00 a.m.
 A child that is not in class by 8:20 must go to the office for
a Tardy Slip.
 A student who is tardy 4 times during a nine-week grading
period, will receive a letter about the tardy policy. Please
sign and return this letter.
 After the 5th tardy, the conduct grade will be lowered one
letter grade for that particular nine-weeks.
 Please call the attendance office if your child is going to be
absent. Send written notes and Dr. notes to the attendance
office upon return.
 There are no Early Dismissals after 2:40.
 School ends at 3:15.
Lunch
 Parents may come eat lunch with their
child. All visitors must sign-in at the
front office and receive a visitor’s name
tag. Please sit at the Visitor’s table in
front of the stage.
 If your child plans on buying lunch,
please make sure they have sufficient
funds in their lunch account.
 Please send a nutritious lunch (minimal
junk food) with your child. This will help
them be an active learner all day.
Upcoming Events
 Oct. 5 - Storybook Character Costume
Parade. (Permission form needed in order to participate.)
 Oct. 9 - Papa John's Pizza Night.
 Oct. 23 - Cookie Dough Pickup, 2-6pm.
 Oct. 26 - PTO Fall Festival.
 Oct. 31 - Happy Halloween!
 Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Auction Basket
 There will be a Silent Auction at our Fall
Festival on Oct. 26th.
 Theme: “Taste of Texas!”
 We are asking you to help us out by brining in
one item to add to our basket (salsa, hot
sauce, gift cards to Mexican restaurants,
tortilla maker, Tostitos Chips, Queso, etc..).
 We will be taking donations thru Oct. 12th.
Book Fair
Open until 8:30 p.m. tonight!!
Questions ?
 We can not answer personal
questions about your child at
this time.
 Please sign up for a conference
time on Nov. 6th or send us an
email with personal questions.
Let’s Have a Great Year!