Back to School Night 2014

1. Ms. Andrew’s Back to School Night 2014 Kindergarten Class La Costa Heights Elementary

2. Background • Personal • Education • Teaching • History • Teaching is My Passion • 2 kids- Julia and Cyrus • Teaching since 2000 • Live in Lake San Marcos • I love teaching!

3. Philosophy • Give children choices so they feel they have some control over their learning and their environment • Encouraging creativity and finding what excites your child • Educate each child in the way s/he learns best • Differentiate in class • Each child can be a leader • Believe in teamwork: Parent, Teacher, Child • Educating the “Whole Child”-social and emotional needs, nurturing student- teacher relationship, and high expectations for academics • Each child is unique and thus will have their own unique learning experience

4. Kindergarten • Kindergarten is a year of immense growth and remarkable changes. • It will take our patience, praise, encouragement, and care to help your child feel confident enough to take risks in learning.

5. What to Bring to School Each Day • A labeled backpack • A labeled lunchbox with healthy snacks (even if your child is buying lunch) • An extra set of clothes in your child’s backpack. It stays in their backpack everyday (in case of an accident). • Reusable water bottle

6. In my classroom you will see: • Academics that meet the needs of all learners • Positive self esteem • Leadership building using The 7 Habits of Happy Kids! • cooperative learning/teamwork • A caring, nurturing learning environment • Friendship, confidence, and independence • Engaged students ~ My job is to uncover your child’s unique gifts! 6

7. Standards Based Curriculum/Common Core • Common Core State Standards • 2014-2015 Full Implementation • http://www.scoe.net/castandards/ • Rigorous • Strong Content Knowledge • Use of iPads for a blended learning environment 7

8. A Passion for Excellence The EUSD vision is to increase student engagement through Passion, Purpose & Empowerment. The mission is to ensure standards mastery, develop character, and prepare students for the future through global competencies of collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.

9. Reading • Ways to help your child at home • Cueing questions • Read nightly • Model reading • Make connections • Find books your child is interested in • Read every night

10. Math • Hands-on manipulatives • Various ways to solve problems, ways to differentiate • Practice math in the real world • At home: lots of counting 10

11. Technology • 21st Century Skills • Great way to individualize learning • myON online library of thousands of books-students can access at home • ST Math • iPads-1-to-1-It’s amazing what kids can do on the iPads! 11

12. Team Teaching • Collaborative Teaching • Wheel • Science, Yoga, Music, PE • Thank you parents-PTA! • Special Events • Field Trips

13. Behavior & Classroom Expectations • Class Rules • Be Brave • Practice Kindness Matters • Positive Reinforcement • Individualed • 7 Habits of Happy Kids

14. Birthdays & Class Celebrations • No Food Policy • District Wellness Program, allergies, extra trash, extra time to set up/clean up • For Birthdays • We will still celebrate their birthday with a crown, birthday book, and feeling special. • For Class Parties • Rotations with a themed craft, game and books 14

15. Physical Education • Tuesdays-PE @ Wheel • P.E. Equipment needed! • If you have any spare equipment, we’d love it! • Please wear or bring running shoes for the week. • Please help your child learn how to tie their shoes. Tuesdays-Take shoes on/off

16. PTA Fund Drivewww.lacostaheightspta.orgPlease Join!Make a difference in our school community by participating and donating to our PTA Fund Drive. 16

17. Volunteers: Please Sign Up!!! • Reading Centers • Math Centers • Art Parent • Garden Parent • Room Parents • Field Trip Manager • Playground Partners • Prep at Home

18. Communication • Frequent News Delivered Via Email • Email • susan.andrew@eusd.netPlease fill out Parent Info Form which I will send home today. My packet is posted on my website. • Website: www.lchsecondgrade.weebly.com • Arranged Meetings-Please arrange an after school meeting if there is something you feel needs to be addressed. I am always here to brainstorm and help to solve your student related concern or question.

19. Drop Off/Pick Up • Morning Drop Off: • Students can be dropped off at 7:45 (please no earlier). A teacher will be on duty to watch children from 7:45-8:00. • School starts right at 8:00 am. Students should line up on the chalk line right at 8:00. Please get children here on time. It’s very difficult when students arrive late. • End of the day: You may park in a designated parking spot (not along the curb) or on the street and walk to pick up your child. Children will be dismissed starting at 2:15 pm. I will give a high-five to each student as I see the adult that is designated to pick up that child. If the pick-up person has changed, please let me know.

20. Daily Schedule • Daily Schedule • 8:00- 8:15- Announcements, pledge, calendar, Daily Songs • 8:15-9:30- Reading Centers • 9:30-10:05- Writing • 10:05- 10:35 Snack Recess (healthy snack requested) • 10:35-10:45- Daily News- Writing activity • 10:45-11:00- Sharing • 11:00-12:00- Math • 12:00-12:40- Lunch- eat first and then play • 12:40-2:00- Read aloud/Social Studies/Science/Free Choice/Physical Education • 2:00- 2:15- Clean Up, Discuss the day, Pack up • Friday pick-up is at 12:45

21. Class Supply ListDonations are greatly appreciated! • Each student: (Refer to Supply List) • Glue sticks • One pack of multi-colored markers • Kleenex tissues or wipes (to clean) • Heavy duty two pocket folder • Items will be shared with the class Wish List • Paper towels and Cleaning Wipes • Other items on apples

22. I’m looking forward to a fabulous year with you and your children!