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Kindergarten Back to School Night

Encourage dedication, love of learning, and parental support to nurture a growth mindset in kindergarten students by incorporating reading, writing, math, and social studies/science with hands-on activities. Includes study trips and birthday celebration guidelines. Homework and behavioral agreements are emphasized.

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Kindergarten Back to School Night

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  1. KindergartenBack to School Night Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Garcia, Ms. Erhart, Ms. Cavett

  2. Growth Mindset * Mindset is a simple idea that makes all the difference * We promote a growth mindset by: - Emphasizing dedication and hard work - Modeling a love of learning - Encouraging parents to support us “I can’t do it….yet!”

  3. Reading • Balanced Literacy • Guided Reading • Shared Reading • Independent Reading • Sight Word Practice • Phonics and sight word Spelling program • Students need to be reading 10-15 minutes Monday-Thursday • Daily 5

  4. Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Work on Writing

  5. Writing * Teacher models writing process * Students write personal narratives of their choice * Teacher publishes student writing * Students share writing with their classmates

  6. Math * CGI (word problems – students find their own strategy to solve problem) * Practice counting to 100 and skip counting by 10’s * Small group math activities and games (including SMART board games)

  7. Math Scales

  8. Social Studies/Science Integrated throughout our curriculum Study trips reinforce these concepts while exposing kids to real-life experiences Hands-on science activities STEM Fair: November 4th

  9. Study Trips • Red shirt and khaki pants • Bring your lunch • Parents must drive themselves (may not ride the bus) – siblings are discouraged from attending • Will inform parents about upcoming trips and costs in newsletter • Parents must have turned in a background check to chaperone

  10. Student Birthdays * Let your child’s teacher know if you are planning on bringing treats (check with teacher about class allergies) * Drop the treats off in the morning or bring them to school at 3:00 (sign in at front office) * Bring invitations for entire class

  11. Homework Reading: 10-15 minutes Monday-Thursday Math: practice counting to 100 and skip counting by 10’s Spelling: learn two spelling words a week - spell/read on Friday Check red folders daily and initial behavior calendar (Please look for special assignments and notes)

  12. Four Agreements • Mutual Respect • Attentive Listening • Right to Pass • No Put Downs • “I-Messages” • Anti-bullying curriculum

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