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Mrs. Skroch Kindergarten

Mrs. Skroch Kindergarten. 2018-2019. About Mrs. Skroch. •I graduated from Central Washington University with double majors in School Health and Elementary Education . •I have a Masters degree from Lesley University in Curriculum and Development .

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Mrs. Skroch Kindergarten

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  1. Mrs. Skroch Kindergarten 2018-2019

  2. About Mrs. Skroch •I graduated from Central Washington University with double majors in School Health and Elementary Education. •I have a Masters degree from Lesley University in Curriculum and Development. •I have 23 years of experience. I taught full day Kindergarten at a private school for 6 years, 4 years looping 1st/2nd grade in the Kent School District and this will be my 13th year in Issaquah teaching Kindergarten. •I’ve been married to my husband John for 23 years. He’s a Head Age Group Swim Coach for the Issaquah Swim Team. We live in the area and have two boys, Fischer and Parker, and two turtles. •In my freetime I like to play with my boys and go on adventures with them. We also love to swim, camp, and travel….

  3. Bell Times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:10 Warning Bell(Kids enter the building) 9:15 School Begins 10:30- 10:45 recess 12:15– 1:00Lunch/Recess 3:40 Dismissal Wednesday 9:10 Warning Bell 9:15 School Begins 11:15-11:25 Recess 12:15–12:55 Lunch/Recess 1:30 Dismissal

  4. Welcome/Attendance Math Snack/Recess Language/Reading/Making Meaning Getting Ready for Lunch Lunch/Recess Writing Specialist Learning Centers Pack-up to go home Wacky Wednesday: Rotate Science/Social Studies/Health/Art/Technology Typical Day In Kindergarten

  5. Specialist Schedule Monday: Library Tuesday: Music Wednesday: Thursday: Music Friday: /MusicPE

  6. School Lunch Information Your child has the choice of bringing a lunch to school or buying a lunch from the school cafeteria. The cost of the lunch is $3.75 and there are several choices everyday. Each child has his/her own account number and you are able to deposit money in this account for his/her use. Whenever you send in money for the account please put your child’s number on the check and make it out to Issaquah Food Services. If you have any concerns about your child’s account call #425-837-5622. Pay online: MySchoolBucks.com ***Please label your child’s lunchbox***

  7. Reading/LanguageFountas & Pinnell • Letter and sound recognition • Blending sounds to make words • Rhyming • Mini Lessons • Conferring with students • High frequency words (The, is, my, we…) *Special Program: Sight Word Keys Take Home Books

  8. Making Meaning: Strategies that Build Comprehension and Community Comprehension Sequencing Prediction Making connections to real life experiences

  9. Writing Writing Units Narrative-Launching the Writing Workshop Narrative-Writing for Readers Information-How to Books Opinion-Persuasive Writing of all Kinds Expectations for Writing • Uses pictures and print to convey meaning. • Begins to write using letter sounds, words and sentences. • Writing short stories with a beginning, middle and end.

  10. Handwriting Without Tears I’ve included a handout for you to use with students that uses the verbiage and formations we will be using. *They have a great app for the ipad.

  11. Eureka Math – A Story of Units • A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math • Developed specifically to meet the math standards adopted by our state • Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence • Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding • This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas

  12. Science/Health Science Labs with Science to Go: -Exploring Plants, Liquids and Solids -Rocks and Soil -Exploring Animals *Two Paid by the PTA! • Physical Science: Liquids • Earth and Space Science: Properties and Change • Life Science: Plant and Animal Parts

  13. Kindergarten: A Year of Change Cooperation: Working and Playing well with others Respecting Differences:We are all alike, we are all different *Weekly Reader Magazines Social Studies

  14. Monday:Questionaire and pictures Tuesday: Sharing and something for the estimationjar Wednesday: Snack and sharing Thursday: Sharing Friday: Sharing **Reminder note will go home on the Friday before with student! ☺ Star of the Week

  15. K-5 Homework Guidelines for Parents The length of time a child should spend on homework, including reading, and projects is 10-20 minutes in grades K-2, and 30 – 45 in grades 3 – 5. If your child regularly requires a great deal more time than this to complete assignments, you should contact your child’s teacher. If your child does not have homework or finishes early, it is always a good idea to spend time reading or reviewing math facts. *Kindergarten has no homework! (Read with your child)

  16. Behavior Positive Reinforcement Successful Sockeye Awards Encourage children to make good choices Making Good Choices Chart with clips

  17. Our grade level has decided to celebrate withstudents donating a special birthday book to the classroom. Students will also receive a birthday crown. (We love having parents come and read the donated book to the class! ☺) Please contact me before the date to set up a time for you to come and read the book to the class. Birthday Celebrations

  18. Snack: Small, healthy, simple snacks as students have only about 5 minutes to eat them. Fruit (Must be able to peel on own) Crackers Cheese sticks *No juice please! ***If we decided to do group snack: I will send out an e-mail when we are low on snacks or Dixie cups to hold snack. ☺ Snack Information

  19. Field Trips Lessons in the Classroom Howard McOmber: Children’s Drama Coach *We will be asking for an activity fee to cover the costs of these activities and Socal Studies Weekly Readers. Field Trips & In Class Activities

  20. Harvest Party (October) Valentine’s Day (February) Mother’s Day Tea (May) Father’s Day Rise and Shine (End of May/June) Special Events

  21. Report Cards Dates: December 3rd March 19th June 19th Conferences Dates: Dec. 5th & 6th(Sign-ups to come online) *These are no student days. Report Cards

  22. Testing Window is ? Highly Capable Program Testing

  23. Volunteer Opportunities

  24. General Everyday Parent Helpers Sometime in October you will be able to sign up to help the class. Starting October 16th we will have helpers in the class. I will send out an attachment with the times I need helpers. All helpers must have completed the district background check. *These jobs can be photocopying, art projects, working with small groups of students, and much, much more... Parent Helpers

  25. General Membership Benefits Student Directory – family contact info, class lists, PTA event calendar, etc. Discounts – Great Wolf Lodge, KeyArena/McCaw Hall, Wild Waves, etc. eSplash – optional weekly email with key events and information Stronger Voice – influence use of PTA funds and focus Volunteer Opportunities Participate in your way, on your time Event and program design, prep and staffing Art docent “General Help” Sign up on Sunset PTA website http://sunsetsockeyepta.org Check out our Sunset Elementary PTA Facebook page too! Questions or comments? Email us at sunsetpta@hotmail.com Sunset PTA

  26. Mrs. Skroch’s Connect Site http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementary/sunset/staff/ms_skrochs_site/default.aspx The School District: http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/ Sunset: http://www.sunset.issaquah.wednet.edu/ Sunset PTA: http://www.sunsetsockeyepta.org/ Emergency School Information: http://www.schoolreport.org/ Important Websites!

  27. Big Brown Grocery Bags Wish List Coming Soon with a link… Supplies Needed In Kindergarten

  28. •Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your child. I’m very excited to get to know you and your child! I also have a connect website! Make sure to request membership at the top right. Skrochj2@issaquah.wednet.edu (Please note the 2 in my e-mail) or (425)837-5612 Contact Information

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