Ms. Ebertand

Mrs. Toffel’s Class

2014-2015Joseph M. Ferraina

Early Childhood Learning Center

Long Branch, New Jersey

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Daily Schedule8:30-8:50 Breakfast

8:50-9:00 Mystery Question

9:00-9:15 Calendar Math

9:15-10:45 Reading

10:45-11:30 Math

11:30- 12:00 Lunch

12:00-12:40 Recess

12:40- 1:20 Writing

1:20-1:55 Special

1:55-2:40 Exploration Centers

2:40-2:55 Snack

2:55-3:15 Buddy Reading

3:15-3:30 Reflections/Dismissal

Treasures Overview

Treasures is aligned to the Common Core

Standards

Kindergarten 10-Units

• 10 Units – Unit Theme

• 3 Weeks each (weekly skill focus)

• 2 Weeks teach with –

• weekly assessments-cold read

• 1 week of review and assess-

• Unit test

• 15 min whole group (Oral Language, Vocabulary) • 15 min stations & small group • 15 min whole group (Comprehension/Vocabulary) • 15 min stations & small group• 15 min whole group (Phonics/Phonemic

Awareness/High Frequency words )• 15 min stations & small group• 30 min Writing/Grammar/Conferencing

• *Please note: times are approximate

Daily Schedule (120 min reading/writing block)

Whole Group Instruction

• Whole-group instruction introduces tested skills and lets teachers identify areas of students weakness. It is scaffolded, progressing from easier to more complex content.

Small Group Instruction

All students receive quality instruction during whole-class participation. But, because not all students are on the same level at the same time, Treasures also provides differentiation options for every tested skill and strategy—small-group instructional options for students at varying skill levels.

Components of Treasures

• Oral Language• Oral Vocabulary• Listening

Comprehension• Phonemic Awareness• Phonics• Letter Recognition• Vocabulary• High Frequency Words• Grammar• Fluency• Shared Writing

Treasures Themes• Smart Start• Unit 1: Families• Unit 2: Friends• Unit 3: Transportation• Unit 4: Food• Unit 5: Animals

Treasures Themes

• Unit 6: Neighborhood• Unit 7: Weather• Unit 8: Plants• Unit 9: Amazing Creatures• Unit 10: I Know A Lot!

Handwriting

• Develop correct pencil holding techniques

• Practice tracing and forming letters correctly

In Everyday Math, you can In Everyday Math, you can expect:expect:

A problem-solving approach based on A problem-solving approach based on everyday situationseveryday situations

An instructional approach that revisits An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularlyconcepts regularly

Frequent practice of basic skills, often Frequent practice of basic skills, often through gamesthrough games

Lessons based on activities and Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbookdiscussion, not a textbook

Mathematical content that goes beyond Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmeticbasic arithmetic

Parental InvolvementParental Involvement

Use Everyday Math Online to play online Use Everyday Math Online to play online math gamesmath games

Classroom Volunteering during Games Classroom Volunteering during Games Days or Explorations Days Days or Explorations Days (parents will (parents will be given advance notice of these special be given advance notice of these special days and will be asked to sign in at the days and will be asked to sign in at the office before entering a classroom).office before entering a classroom).

Parent LettersParent Letters Assist with Home Links and Study LinksAssist with Home Links and Study Links Play games at homePlay games at home Practice factsPractice facts Read math literature booksRead math literature books

Everyday MathematicsEmphasizes the following skills and

concepts:

*Counting, estimating; reading and writing numbers*Exploring addition and subtraction*Creating and analyzing tally charts, tables, and bar

graphs*Comparing length; identifying pennies, nickels, dimes,

quarters, and dollar bills*Geometry: Exploring 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and line

symmetry*Patterns; exploring visual, rhythmic, and movement

patterns

Concepts We Will Study

Number RecognitionClassifyingCountingMoneyTime

AdditionSubtraction

MeasurementGeometry

Reading Homework

The homework will highlight a targeted skill connected to an identified weekly reading standard.

Math Homework

The homework supports what was taught that day. There is not math homework for every lesson. There will be either Reading or Math homework every night, except Friday.

Exploration Stations

Centers reflect themeMathArt

WritingConstruction

ListeningComputers

Dramatic PlayManipulatives

Science

Specials• Instrumental- Mr. Eschelbach• Art- Mrs. Kinley • Physical Education (SNEAKERS!)- Mr.

Critelli• Health- Mrs. Ciambrone• Music- Mrs. Zwerin• Dance- Mrs. Heggie

HOLA

Report Cards

• Report cards are now on a 4 point rubric (no longer A’s, B’s, or C’s).

• Report cards will be handed out in person on Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall and Spring).

• Now available in Spanish!

Important Information

• Absent Notes- please send in note explaining reason for absence

• Tardiness- very important to arrive on time! If your child is eating breakfast with us in the morning, please have them in class by 8:30 am.

• Dismissal changes- please put any changes in writing• Folders- please look at every night. Empty out papers,

complete and return homework.• Uniformity of Dress- children should be dressed in white,

green, or gray collared shirts, khaki shorts, pants, skirts, or jumpers.

• Lunch Money/PTO Sales- please send your child’s money to school in a bag/envelope labeled with his/her name and what the money is for. Please keep inside of child’s daily take home folder. NO CASH will be accepted for PTO fundraisers.

Important Information

•Snack- Please send a healthy snack every day for your child

•Lunch- Check the lunch menu at home in case your child does not like school lunch that day and needs a lunch from home

•Stay Informed- Visit my teacher page on the Long Branch School District website at: http://lbps.schoolwires.net//Domain/418 for updated information

Most Importantly…

• We are always available. Please contact us if you have any questions

Please take the time to leave a note for your child to find

tomorrow at school

Have a great night and

looking forward to a wonderful

year!!