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Mrs. Varrone and Mrs . P ’s Kindergarten 2012-2013. Procedures.
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Procedures • Ice Cream- ice cream can be bought any day and paid for at the register. It is now 0.75 cents. Any money that comes in for ice cream is sent to the café in the morning. Please talk with your child about eating the ice cream after they eat their lunch. • Snack A-La-Cart-you have the choice to let your child buy “extras” at lunch. If you DO NOT want your child to buy any extras, please fill out the BLOCK form in your folder and leave with me this evening. W:\0kindergarten\SNACK A La CART PRICES.docx • Breakfast-if you would like your child to eat breakfast in the morning, we ask that they be here no later than 7:25 so they can eat and be prepared for Viking Voyage at 8:00 (this effects mostly car riders) • Lunch Money, Excuses and Transportation Notes-please have ALL notes and money labeled and put in daily folder. Any transportation changes MUST be made before 1:00 and will only be accepted in writing.
Communication • Daily Folders • Monthly newsletters • VCE website http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us//Domain/1637 • Teacher e-mail and websites • Thursday folders information • Notes from the PTA and administration
Behavior Plan Classroom Rules: 1. Raise your hand 2. Use inside voice 3. Follow directions quickly 4. Make smart choices 5. Use helpful hands and words 6. Keep your Dear Teacher happy!! Pumpkin: Great Day! Plant: Good Day! Sprout: Reminders Needed! Seed: Many Reminders Needed!
Viking Voyage- Language and Math Everyday the children have the opportunity to have Viking Voyage time. This time is specifically designed to help supportour youngstersas well as challenge our young learners. Activities are planned for tutorial and enrichment .
Viking Voyage A-Language Arts CENTERS 1- Guided Reading (Teacher) 2- Word Work (Independent) 3- Computers- Language Arts 4- Guided Word Study (IA)- 5- Vocabulary- Content Focus (Science & Social Studies) 6- Library/Listening Center
Viking Voyage B-Mathematics CENTERS 1- Guided Math (Teacher) 2- Math Exploration 3- Computers- Math 4- Math Games (IA) 5- Math Journals 6- Library/Listening- Math
SAXON PHONICS Saxon Phonics is a success oriented program that enables most children to develop a solid foundation in phonics and thus become successful readers and spellers. It may be used in conjunction with any other reading program, providing children the information they need to be successful!! -Readers -Worksheets - Sight Word Practice
Science, Health and Social Studies Units SCIENCE STANDARDS Habits of Mind Process skills Earth Science Day and night sky; rocks and soil Life Science Living/ Non-living; animals/ plants; parents/ offspring Physical Science Physical attributes; composition of material; motion; gravity HEALTH STANDARDS -Personal Health -Nutrition and Growth -Safety SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS Historical Understandings Recites personal information Describes types and roles of transportation Identifies the purpose and customs of national holidays Geography Understands that a map and a globe are models States city, state, nation and continent Civics States ways in which people are alike and different States roles and responsibilities of family members Identifies important leaders Demonstrates patriotism Economics Identifies community helpers Identifies basic needs
Assessments • Report Cards W:\0kindergarten\reportcard.pdf • Parent-teacher conferences (Oct and March) Be watching for an e-mail regarding this soon!!
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program At VCE The efforts of this program are designed to improve peer relations and make the school a safer and more positive place for students to learn and develop. This is the most researched and best-known bullying prevention program available today. Olweus Day is every Friday in which all students K-5 receive a classroom lesson about preventing bullying. VCE's Olweus kick off week will be Octobe1st- 5th. Additional information is forthcoming.
HOMEWORK NIGHTLY READING Have your child read their book to you nightly and initial reading log. (Mon.-Thurs.) PROJECTS Every so often, family projects come home that are fun and exciting!!
Parent Volunteers Classroom Helpers Come in and help monitor activities with small groups or individual students. Mystery Readers Please bring a story from home to share with our class!! Supplies Please send in supplies for special activities throughout the year.
Room Parents Jen Green & Ashley Hiers Please Help!!
Thank you for coming!! Any questions???