Welcome to Kindergarten! Mrs. Rihs Mrs. Kemp

1. Welcome to Kindergarten!Mrs. RihsMrs. Kemp Please take a few moments to learn more about Kindergarten.

2. Parent/Teacher Communication • Webpage: Monthly Learning Targets and Newsletter • Weekly question (parent to child) • Take Home Folders/ Thursday Folders • Conferences (Oct./Nov.)- 1 scheduled conference, additional conferences as need • Phone Calls • School number: 571-252-2070 • E-mail staci.rihs@lcps.org

3. Schedule • Circle • Read Aloud • Guided Reading/ Workstations • Recess • Shared Reading • Independent Reading • Writer’s Workshop • Math • Social Science/ Science is typically integrated throughout the curriculum along with hands-on activities. Specials- Library Guidance SEARCH Computer Lab

4. Classroom Management School Wide- PBIS “Practice respect and responsibility in daily environments.” Lucketts Loot- given to students by staff when students are observed being respectful and/or responsible in the classroom. Classroom- • Monkeys-tables will earn monkeys for working cooperatively and quietly throughout the day. Once each table receives a set number of monkeys, a reward will be earned. (extra recess, games, art time, etc.) • Take a break- students will have the opportunity to take a quiet break when they are feeling frustrated, angry, sad, or just in need of quiet time. There will be hands on items and visuals available to help their need. A timer will be set, the reason for their break will be discussed, recorded and sent home. Taking a break does NOT mean a child is in trouble.

5. Kindergarten • Conferences- will be held with each parent to review PALS (Phonological Assessment Literacy Screening) score, review report card information and any questions you may have. • Volunteers(Begin 2nd quarter)- You will receive more information as it gets closer. • Snack- We do not have snack time in Kindergarten. Please make sure your child has eaten a good breakfast and/or lunch before arriving to school. • Homework-a monthly calendar will come home with quick activities that you can do with your child. These activities are recommended but are optional. • Dismissal Changes-If there is a change to your child’s dismissal, please send in a written notification. If the change occurs during the school day, please call the office. Please do not email changes, they may not be seen prior to dismissal.

6. A few more things… • Label all backpacks, jackets, hats, etc. with your child’s name. • Please do not allow your child to bring toys to school or keep toys in their backpack. • Send in a sweater/sweatshirt for cooler days (temp. varies in the building)

7. Reading • Identifying upper & lower case letters • Identifying sounds (vowels- long and short, and th, sh, ch) • Rhyming • Shared Reading (Choral, read aloud) • Poems , nursery rhymes and stories • Character and setting • Predicting, Retelling using beginning, middle, and end, and Sequencing • Concept of word/print • Sight words • Pattern books • Expected to read by the end of the year.

8. Writing • Letter and number formation (copy of formation in packet) • Write first and last name (given) • Applies phonetic principles when writing words • Writes at least two complete sentences • Spacing, capitals, punctuation

9. Shapes Sorting Patterns Number writing, counting, identification 1 to 1 correspondence Money Calendar Addition and subtraction Time Graphing Ordinal positions Math

10. Characteristics That Affect Learning • Listens attentively • Stays on task • Follows directions & rules • Works independently • Asks for help when needed • Shows respect for self, others & property