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1. Ms. EbertandMrs. Toffel’s Class2014-2015Joseph M. FerrainaEarly Childhood Learning CenterLong Branch, New Jersey

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3. Guess Who? Take a moment to walk around the room Try to guess which self-portrait belongs to your child

4. Daily Schedule 8:30-8:50 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

5. Treasures Overview Treasures is aligned to the Common Core Standards

6. 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

7. Daily Schedule (120 min reading/writing block) • 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Components of Treasures • Oral Language • Oral Vocabulary • Listening Comprehension • Phonemic Awareness • Phonics • Letter Recognition • Vocabulary • High Frequency Words • Grammar • Fluency • Shared Writing

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

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

13. Handwriting • Develop correct pencil holding techniques • Practice tracing and forming letters correctly

14. In Everyday Math, you can expect: • A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations • An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly • Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games • Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook • Mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

15. Parental Involvement • Use Everyday Math Online to play online math games • Classroom Volunteering during Games Days or Explorations Days (parents will be given advance notice of these special days and will be asked to sign in at the office before entering a classroom). • Parent Letters • Assist with Home Links and Study Links • Play games at home • Practice facts • Read math literature books

16. Everyday Mathematics Emphasizes 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

17. Concepts We Will Study Number Recognition Classifying Counting Money Time Addition Subtraction Measurement Geometry

18. 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.

19. Exploration Stations Centers reflect theme Math Art Writing Construction Listening Computers Dramatic Play Manipulatives Science

20. Specials • Instrumental- Mr. Eschelbach • Art- Mrs. Kinley • Physical Education (SNEAKERS!)- Mr. Critelli • Health- Mrs. Ciambrone • Music- Mrs. Zwerin • Dance- Mrs. Heggie HOLA

21. 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!

22. 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.

23. 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/418for updated information

24. Most Importantly… • We are always available. Please contact us if you have any questions

25. 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!!