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Welcome to Kindergarten!. Mrs. Keller 2014-2015. Routine Information. Additional Supplies- pencil box, dry erase markers Change of clothes/underwear- in bag marked with name Snack Time vs. Lunch Time Bus Transportation- bus tags Birthdays Student of the Week. Communication.
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Welcome to Kindergarten! Mrs. Keller 2014-2015
Routine Information • Additional Supplies- pencil box, dry erase markers • Change of clothes/underwear- in bag marked with name • Snack Time vs. Lunch Time • Bus Transportation- bus tags • Birthdays • Student of the Week
Communication • UMPS/Classroom Website • eCommunicator • Absence notes/Change in Transportation (NO EMAILS) • Homework Folder (purple folder) Email or Call me Anytime! skeller@umtsd.org 215-325-1400 x4141
Classroom Schedule Morning Routine Reading Writing Workshop Handwriting Recess/Lunch (10:30-11:20) Bathroom Break/Read Aloud Guided Reading Math Snack Special Science/Social Studies
Special Schedule Mondays- Gym Tuesdays- Technology Wednesdays- Art Thursdays- Music Fridays- Library
Classroom Community • Reward Plan- treasure basket (individual), marbles (whole class) • Consequences- Lily Pad Color System Green= Great Day Blue = Good Day (warning) Yellow= Okay Day (Stop and Think desk) Red= Not a Good Day (sent to office/note or phone call home) • Behavior Calendar
Curriculum • Standards can be accessed on our school district’s webpage at www.umtsd.org • Homework: Math (Mondays) and Literacy (Wednesdays) • Parent letters on UMPS website
Reading(Journeys) • Read Aloud • Shared Reading • Guided Reading • Independent Reading • Word Study • Sight Words
Reading Eggs http://www.readingeggs.com
Writing Workshop • Mini-lessons • Modeled Writing • Interactive Writing • Independent Writing • Kid Writing • Share Time/ Author’s Chair
Math(Investigations) • Math Workshop • Discussions
Science • Seasons/Weather • Sorting/Classifying • Animals Two by Two • Health
Social Studies • Pro-Social (responsibility and honesty, respect and caring, patience and perseverance) • Nystrom (self and family, holidays, community workers, maps and globes)
Let’s Find Out • Classroom magazine that provides students with motivating, engaging science and social studies articles • Some topics include: School Rules, My Community, Dental Health, Presidents’ Day, Groundhogs, Earth Day
Scholastic Reading Club • Your child will bring home Reading Club flyers monthly • Order online or by returning your order form and payment (checks only)
Field Trips • Fall: Churchville Nature Center • Friday, November 7th • Spring
Volunteer Opportunities • Mystery Reader • Classroom volunteer (projects, extra help) • UMPS volunteer • Art, Library, and Technology Volunteers • HSA volunteer (school events, classroom activities)
I am looking forward to working with each student and their family. It is going to be a year full of fun and excitement!