Welcome to Kindergarten

Mrs. Rockwell 2009-2010

Kindergarten is…

A time for lots of growth

Building a foundation for future success

Academic

Behavior and routines

Self-esteem

Kindergarten is…

Comes home on Monday

Homework journal (weekly assignment)

Review sheet (practice it; sign it)

Math pages daily (collect them)

Return on Friday

Homework

Starts Week 2

Homework

High Frequency Words – Froggy/Buzz Words

Foundation for reading and writing success

Recognize and spell

Practice at school and at home

Pass off list by list (25 + 1 words, 5 lists)

Homework

CVC Word Families

Beginning reading instruction (simple decoding)

Say sounds, blend to make word

Recognize chunks, read by sight

Practice at home for testing at school

Examples of CVC word families:

Cap, Map, Tap,

Cat, Bat, Rat

Sun, Run, Bun

Homework

EnVision Math

Parent letter sent to introduce each new topic

Colorful daily homework (side 1 done in class)

Directions at bottom of page

Collect in Homework journal and return on Friday

Homework

Letter(s)/Buzz words of the Week

Listed on Homework Review Sheet

Reinforce at home—recognition, writing, and sound

Bring in 1 picture or Buzz word to add to collage

“Show and Tell” must start with L.O.W.

Smartie Pants—drawing on Friday; Treasure Chest visit

Table points—Smartie Pants for most team points

Traffic Light Behavior Green—0-1 warnings (Great job!) Yellow—2-3 warnings (Watch out!) Red—4 or more warnings & behavior continues (Not a good day)

•Red Card Report—sign and return•Students may go straight to red for serious misbehavior•Citations, referrals

Tickets for green or yellow cards—25 to visit Treasure ChestCount, seal in envelope with student’s name, bring on

Friday

Student Behavior

Show and TellAssigned day of the week (Tuesday—Friday)

Bring in backpack (a surprise)

Must begin with Letter of the Week

3 additional clues written with parent help

Absent? Forgot? You missed it! Wait until next week.

VIP has “Show and Tell” every day (Monday—Friday) and

can begin with any letter (include letter in clues)

Kindergarten VIP

One student chosen weeklyIn-class privileges & special dutiesVIP bag—goes home Friday; return by ThursdayDecorate “STAR” pageBring a few photos to shareWrite about time with Benjy or Betsy (stuffed animal)“Show & Tell” every day; can start with any letter

No parties, drinks, balloons, gift bags

May send 1 treat per child—cupcake, cookie, etc. (no

nuts)

Pre-arrange with teacher

Birthday bag—read book, write in journal, return next

day

Party invitations—whole class or all of child’s gender

Birthday Celebrations

Book Orders

Optional

Inexpensive

Foster reading and literacy

Build our classroom library

Fliers come home every month or two

Complete order form; return with payment by deadline (one check)

Orders arrive in about 2 weeks

Important Information Students may not arrive before 8:40 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.—no supervision

Park in a legal spot. Do not double park, block fire lane or bus access.

Walk child to gate. Say good-bye there and then “Sh-h-h-h.”

Students not picked up promptly after school will be taken to the office.

Keep parent contact and authorized pick-up information updated.

Help your child have regular and on-time attendance.

Weapons—real or pretendDangerous items Medicine or cough dropsMoney (unless specifically requested)Toys from home (except for “Show and Tell”Jewelry, make-up, pursesAnything that “becomes” a toy or distraction

Not Acceptable Items

Regular helpers needed daily—most important! (one hour weekly or every other

week)

Occasional helpers (prearrange with teacher)

Work at home (color, cut, staple; monitor

schedule)

Parent Helpers Needed!

Wish ListThings we need for lessons or activitiesPosted outside classroom or on websiteTake tickets (Post-its) as you choose, fill and returnIf selecting item from website, email me so I know it is being filledOngoing items needed all year:

Small items for Treasure ChestGlass baby food jars

Thanks for your generosity

E-mail me and I will list you in my address book under your child’s name mcrockwell@interact.ccsd.net

Phone me at 799-8920

Update me on concerns or problems before they become major

Help your child with homework daily

                 

Let’s Work Together