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Ms Henry’s – Kindergarten Class

Ms Henry’s – Kindergarten Class. Welcome, Grown-ups!. Welcome to Kindergarten!. I will introduce you to kindergarten and to our classroom. Detailed info. Is in your packets. If you have any questions, that I do not answer, please write them down.

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Ms Henry’s – Kindergarten Class

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  1. Ms Henry’s – Kindergarten Class Welcome, Grown-ups!

  2. Welcome to Kindergarten! • I will introduce you to kindergarten and to our classroom. Detailed info. Is in your packets. • If you have any questions, that I do not answer, please write them down. • I plan to take you through the basics in this power point and leave time for questions you may have . • Please write your child a note!

  3. All About Me • My background • I grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ. • I attended St. Joe’s University and Villanova for my Masters in Education. • I currently take classes on Wednesdays at Philadelphia University for my Masters in Reading. • My experience • I have been teaching for 9 years, and was working in the graphic design field before I became a teacher. • I taught first grade for six years for the OJRSD. I have also taught fifth, fourth and second grades. This will be my first year teaching at Manoa and I am very excited to be here.

  4. My Goals • To give your child the academic and social skills they need to progress to first grade. • To build a solid foundation for them in all subjects-and instill a love for reading. • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. • To help them make new friends and discover new interests.

  5. Class Subjects • The subjects we cover during kindergarten are: • Reading and writing • Math • Science • Social studies • Guidance

  6. Language Arts • Balanced Literacy Approach using HM series, HWT and Kid Writing • Using big books, books on tape and leveled readers • Build phonemic awareness, decoding skills and reading strategies • Sight Words • Goal to move towards guided reading and Daily 5 mid year

  7. Math • Everyday Math (counting, place value, weather, addition and subtracting, comparing numbers, data collection, reading graphs, exploring 2-D and 3-D shapes, patterns and more.. • Basic Facts • Problem Solver • Transition to Math in Focus

  8. Theme-Science and Social Studies • Weather, seasons, trees, 5 senses, • Ourselves, others, concept of time, change, rules, jobs, family pets and plants

  9. Classroom Community • Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. I also implement Green-Orange-Yellow-Red behavior plan. I use positive enforcement such as a GREAT chart, Best “Bee” havior awards and positive praise. • Our class/school rules are: • Respect yourself, others and your environment. • Use kind words. • Follow directions. • Hands and feet to yourself • Do your very best! • Children are reminded to use whole body listening: eyes on speakers, raise your hand, ears ready to listen

  10. Homework Nightly Homework: • Math Homework • Read 5-10 minutes nightly (record on log) children can listen to stories, partner read, read poems, words, etc, • Practice word cards, beginning around November • Any additional activity to engage students is optional Homework will be listed under the homework tab on my website, by Friday of each week. The homework should be returned the following Thursday in most cases and paper copies will be sent home when needed. Tips for homework are on the website. . .

  11. Volunteers • I am looking for volunteers to work with small groups in Kid writing to begin around November. • I also have mystery readers for parents who can not commit to weekly or monthly visits. • We plan to go to on one field trip in the Spring. I will post information. • Please find the volunteer link on our class website. • We will have a winter celebration, Valentine’s Day treat and something in the spring, which the homeroom moms will coordinate.

  12. Contact Me • The best way to contact me is through your childs’ composition book, which I will check daily. • During the school day, I have limited access to e mail. • Our class website will list homework, newsletter, report card information and reminders of events. • http://mshenryskindergarten.weebly.com/

  13. Let’s Have a Great Year!

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