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Welcome to St. Joan of Arc’s Prekindergarten

Welcome to St. Joan of Arc’s Prekindergarten. August 23, 2013. Laure Dotterweich. Towson University B.S. and MEd . I taught for Balt . Co. Public Schools. I’ve been married to Ray for 19 years. My 2 boys attended SJA. (John Carroll 10 th and 11 th grades)

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Welcome to St. Joan of Arc’s Prekindergarten

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  1. Welcome to St. Joan of Arc’sPrekindergarten August 23, 2013

  2. Laure Dotterweich • Towson University B.S. and MEd. • I taught for Balt. Co. Public Schools. • I’ve been married to Ray for 19 years. • My 2 boys attended SJA. (John Carroll 10th and 11th grades) • I’ve been teaching here for 9 years in K and Second grade. • Our adopted Puggle is named Pugsly. • I volunteer at Luna’s House Animal Rescue Center.

  3. Our Curriculum • Archdiocesan Early Childhood Standards • Learn through structured creative play. • Centers – academic and play based • Reading program – Super Kids - Fairy Tales teaching phonemic awareness • Science and Social Studies Themes * 21st Century Skills: critically think, problem-solve, be creative, collaborate, communicate

  4. Reading and Writing • Phonemic Awareness is the root of reading. (what we hear) • Sight Words – We will recognize pre-primer words. • Kid-writing or stretch spelling is developmentally appropriate. We’ll use journals but most will draw while only some will try writing. • Your child will read when their brain is ready (ages 4-7). It can’t be forced but it can be encouraged and supported.

  5. Math • Number sense – counting, comparing, sorting • Number relationships - how numbers work together • Taught during morning meeting and calendar time • Taught throughout the day • Small groups during center time • Based on what they’ll need to know for Kindergarten

  6. What about lunch and rest? • Snack time – healthy choice and water • Lunch – send a kitchen towel for table. (spoons!) • HELP! – please consider volunteering during lunch (11:30-12:15). • Bathroom –anytime except rest time (unless they ask) • Rest time 50 min. (beginning to end) – need a small beach towel, little pillow, stuffy toy. • We may listen to music or story

  7. A typical day • Whole group and small group learning during center time • Centers – academic and play based Creating, Constructing, Discovery, Story time, Dramatic Play, Fun & Games • Specials: Music, PE, Art, Spanish, and Library

  8. My Philosophy • Play is a central part of neurological growth and development. • Play is an important way that children build complex, skilled, responsive, socially adept and cognitively flexible brains. • Play allows children to learn and practice critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. • Play fosters the growth of motor skills which are imperative for later reading ability. • Brain-based research supports this philosophy.

  9. Supplies On the website there was a supply list that included: 10 glue sticks you’d be surprised at how fast they’re used up 2 boxes of Kleenex (may need more later) 2 rolls of paper towels (original stated 4- too many) 1 cleaning rag (original stated 2 – too many) 1 back pack no wheels - can fit the plastic folder 1 lunch box and towel for eating on 1 change of clothing in zip-lock with NAME for spills and accidents At school you will be purchasing: 1 plastic communication folder ($1) 3 storybook journals ($1) 1 rest mat ($14) Scholastic Clifford Newspaper ($4) Please send in $20 made out to SJA to cover these costs

  10. STAND Training • All volunteers who work in the classroom with students MUST be STAND trained. • Watching a video online • Turning in paper work with references • Receiving a certification card! Please fill out a STAND application but do not come in until you have your certification card.

  11. SJA Website • PLEASE use it! • http://stjoanofarc.md.schoolinsites.com/ • Home page: newsletter, calendar and Daily Bulletin for information. Watch for Wed. email updates. • Prekindergarten page

  12. Need to contact me? • Please contact me by email: Ldotterweich.prek@stjoanarc.org(read before and after school) • Note in your child’s take home folder • Please return the folder to school everyday! • I will respond within 48 hours. • Urgent or immediate, call office QUESTIONS? http://stjoanofarc.md.schoolinsites.com/

  13. Ldotterweich.prek@stjoanarc.org http://stjoanofarc.md.schoolinsites.com/

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