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Back to School Night 2016 K-2 Communication Class Donna Gamble Meet the Teacher Classroom Support Staff • We have four classroom staff who assist the students and support them throughout the day. • They support all of the children equally on a rotating schedule. We rotate for many reasons, but mainly it promotes generalization and flexibility. Our teaching models… • We us a combination of approaches including, Applied Behavioral Analysis, TEACCH Teaching and a multisensory approach – Discrete Trial – Work Stations – 1:1 Work – And more! • Stations Teaching: Small groups working heterogeneously • Centers Based Teaching: Small groups working homogeneously at their level • Whole Class Teaching: Working in a large group for a short time In K2 Communications… We believe in a strong sense of community and embracing our unique qualities and learning styles. The year is going to be full of excitement and learning based on the Common Core Standards and IEP Goals. We look forward to working together with you and your child to make this year very successful and fun-filled. Doing what’s best for kids every day During the day, these are some of the activities your child is enjoying… Arrival Routines/Tabletop Activities Morning Meeting Word Work Snack (am and pm) Centers: Content Related (Can include: Reading Time, Writing Time, Math, etc.) IEP Goal Related Story Time Work Stations 1:1 Work Specials (P.E., Art, Music, Library) Recess/Lunch Developmental Centers/Choice Time (blocks, kitchen, drama area, puzzles, games, and listening center…) Movement Curriculum • We will follow the grade level curriculum, as appropriate, modifying for pace, complexity, etc. Morning Meeting Every morning we meet to prepare for our day. The children have special jobs that are their responsibility and they report to the class. Our class will record the weather, check attendance, count the number of school days, and discuss the calendar. Word Work- Fundations • Phonological awareness • Writing readiness • Letter/sound correspondence • Consonant cluster • Lowercase letter names • Consonant diagraphs • Double letter spellings • Sight words • Uppercase letter names • Long vowel sounds Reading Time • Read Aloud • Independent Reading • Shared Reading • Guided Reading Writing Time • Our writing curriculum begins with a teacher directed lesson where the teacher demonstrates the skill we are focusing on. • We explore the writing process and celebrate our children’s drawing and writing. Common Core Math Standards • Your child will work more deeply in fewer topics which will ensure full understanding (less is more!) • Your child will keep building on learning year after year, starting with a strong foundation they receive in Kindergarten • Your child will spend time practicing math facts • Your child will understand how and why math works and be asked to talk about and prove their understanding • Your child will now be asked to use math in real world situations Homework • Reading with your child is always encouraged. • Paper and pencil homework in 1st grade will be given as needed • Grade level, K & 1, voluntary projects will be assigned as appropriate • Additional practice and activities will be assigned as appropriate Our Specials A B C D E F Library PE PE Music PE Music Art P.E. Mr. Kiely Music Mr. Campbell Library Mrs. Ratterree Ms. Nedwick ART Mr. Morgan Related Service Providers • Speech- Mrs. Mackay • Occupational TherapyMrs. McInerney/Mrs. Lyons • Physical Therapy- Mrs. Chacko • School Psychologist- Dr. Zuch Dismissal Procedures • We dismiss at 2:45 daily, and at 11:40 on early release days • Changes to your child’s typical dismissal must be in writing. – Email is not an approved method! A written note must come in from home. – It is the school’s policy, that a child goes home his/her usual way unless there is a written note. • Emergency dismissal changes may be made by calling the Hillside Office (914)-478-6270. Birthday Celebrations all celebrations are food free!! Kindergarten • Parents will bring in/send in a special story. • Students will create a birthday card for the birthday student. First Grade • Each student will make and individual birthday card for the birthday student. • Birthday student decorates a bag, to use to collect his/her cards. Class Events & Parties • Periodically throughout the year, we will have class celebrations, parties, and activities. • Our Class Parent, Jonathan Weinstein, will organize events via email, google docs and/or . – You will often be invited to join us! – Donations of items for the celebration will also be coordinated through our class partent.. Grade Level Activities Kindergarten • Thanksgiving Celebration • Candy Houses • Royal Ball • 100th Day Celebration • Botanical Gardens Trip • Philipsburg Manor Trip • End of the Year Picnic First Grade • Sing-a-long • Animal Habitat Museum • Hudson River Museum Trip • Maritime Aquarium Trip School Wide Special Events • • Halloween Parade End of Year Picnic (by grade level) Sprit Week Field Day Home-School Connection • Communication is essential! • I am easily accessible via email, communication books, and telephone. – However during the school day, I do have limited access to email- please call for pressing matters. • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 914-478-6270 • Website: http://www.hohschools.org//Domain/247 Daily Communication • • We work hard to ensure that you have information about your child’s school day. – I will call, email, and/or write in communication notebooks as needed. Please feel free to do the same! – I will complete a daily log informing you of his/her daily activities. This is a great way to share about your child’s day. Please read it together at home! Special Talent – If you are interested in coming in to be a “guest reader” or to share a special talent with our class, I would love to have you. Please send me a note or and email and we can set up a date/time. Home & Weekend information… • A large part of our day focuses on communication, conversation, and interaction with peers and teachers. • Information from home helps us foster these conversations. – The weekend notes are great! We really enjoy discussing your child’s events and activities with him/her. – Feel free to write quick notes…or bullets about your child’s home experiences during the week. • Could be as easy as what was for dinner…what they played…if they watched a show… Hillside Communication • You can stay connected with Hillside via email, website, and twitter. – http://www.hohschools.or g/Domain/8 – – – Hillside Elementary @hillside10706 #Hillsideshines • Bi-weekly updates will be posted on the grade-level websites (on the Hillside page) • The same information will also be blasted in the “News from the Hill” email. Explore the Room! • We have work displayed on the around the room. • Can you find your child’s name? Person? Summer postcard? • Be sure to sign up for a Parent Teacher Conference! – November 3rd from 1:003:00PM – November 7th from 1:003:00PM; 5:00-7:00PM – Or request an additional time with your child’s teacher. • Don’t forget to check in with your mainstream teacher too!!