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Mrs. Edwins Kindergarten

Mrs. Edwins Kindergarten. 2013-2014. About Mrs. Edwins. • A former student of Sunset Elementary and IHS graduate . • Graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism. •Have a Masters in Teaching degree from City University.

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Mrs. Edwins Kindergarten

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  1. Mrs. Edwins Kindergarten 2013-2014

  2. About Mrs. Edwins • A former student of Sunset Elementary and IHS graduate. • Graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism. •Have a Masters in Teaching degree from City University. •I have 6 years of teaching experience. I taught Pre –K at a private school and have been a substitute in the Issaquah School District since 2008. Last year I was the reading specialist at Grand Ridge Elementary. •I’ve been married to my husband Tyler for 8 years. He works for a structural engineering firm in Issaquah. We live in the area and have two children, Brody (5) and Isabella (2) and two beagles. •In my freetime I like to spend time with my family, sports activities, do arts and crafts projects and love to cook and bake.

  3. Important Information •On the first day of school, if your child is riding the bus, please have them ride the bus. •Bus riders will always be put on the bus unless we have a note or phone call. • If your child is sick please notify the office first thing in the morning.

  4. Bell Times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:05 Warning Bell(Kids enter the building) 9:15 School Begins 11:20– 11:40 Lunch 11:40 – 12:05 Recess 2:15 – 2:30 Recess 3:40 Dismissal Wednesday 9:05 Warning Bell 9:15 School Begins 11:20– 11:40 Lunch 11:40 – 12:05 Recess 1:30 Dismissal

  5. Welcome/Attendance Circle Time Phonics/Reading Break (Snack) Writing/Reading Chapter Book/Getting Ready for Lunch Lunch/Recess Math Specialist Recess Science/Social Studies Fridays - Free Choice Typical Day in Kindergarten

  6. Specialist Schedule Monday: Music Tuesday: PE Thursday: Library & Music Friday: PE

  7. School Lunch Information Your child has the choice of bringing a lunch to school or buying a lunch from the school cafeteria. The cost of the lunch is $3.50 and there are several choices everyday. Each child has his/her own account number and you are able to deposit money in this account for his/her use. Whenever you send in money for the account please put your child’s number on the check and make it out to Issaquah Food Services. If you have any concerns about your child’s account call #425-837-5622. Please label your child’s lunch

  8. Reading/LanguageFountas & Pinnell • Letter and sound recognition • Blending sounds to make words • Rhyming • Mini Lessons • Conferring with students • High frequency words (The, is, my, we…) *Special Program: Sight Word Keys (Oct)

  9. Making Meaning: Strategies that Build Comprehension and Community Comprehension Sequencing Prediction Making connections to really life experiences

  10. Writers Workshop -Helping Students get ideas onto paper. -Developing details -Labeling *Learning to become independent writers

  11. Handwriting Without Tears I’ve included a handout for you to use to with students that uses the verbiage and formations we will be using. *They have a great app for the ipad.

  12. Number and Operations in Base 10 • Work with numbers 11-19 to gain foundations for place value Measurement and Data • Describe and compare measurable attributes • Classify objects and count the number of objects in categories Geometry • Identify and describe shapes • Analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes Counting and Cardinally Know number names and the count sequence Count to tell the number of objects Comparing numbers Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding addition as putting together and adding to, and understanding subtraction Everyday Math with State Standards for the Common Core

  13. Science/Health • Physical Science: Liquids • Earth and Space Science: Properties and Change • Life Science: Plant and Animal Parts Science Labs with Science to Go: -Exploring Plants, Liquids and Solids -Rocks and Soil -Exploring Animals *Two Paid by the PTA!

  14. *Let’s Find Out: Please send in a check for $8 made out to Scholastic Kindergarten: A Year of Change Cooperation: Working and Playing well with Others Respecting Differences Social Studies

  15. I will assign students a particular week beginning in October. Monday: Bring in poster to share Tuesday: Estimation jar Wednesday: Snack(optional) and sharing Thursday: Sharing Friday: Sharing **Posterand Reminder note will go home on the Mondaybefore with student! ☺ Star of the Week

  16. Behavior Behavior chart in back – Their name will move up or down depending on the day and how well they followed directions and class expectations. If they stay in the top half, they will earn a Seuss buck. Seuss bucks will go in jar and a name will be chosen at the end of the day to pick from treasure bin. Sensational Sockeyes – School wide, get a sockeye slip. Drawn once a week by office.

  17. Assignments are designed to enrich students learning. -Everyday Math Homework often goes home in Friday Folders. I will let you know if I want it back. -Reading and Writing: Curriculum has some great activities to do at home with your student. -Sight word cards/Book Bags (Beginning in October) Homework

  18. Due to the district nutrition guidelines birthdays at our school will not be celebrated with food. Our grade level has decided to celebrate with a students donating a special birthday book to the classroom. Students will also receive a birthday crown. (We love having parents come and read the donated book to the class! ☺) Please contact me before the date to setup a time for you to come and read the book to the class. Birthday Celebrations

  19. Snack: Small, healthy, simple snacks as students have only about 5 minutes to eat them. If parents want to donate snacks to the class for those that want it, that is great. I will send out an e-mail when we are low on snack or Dixie cups to hold snack. ☺ Cheese Stick Fruit Crackers/pretzels *No peanut products for classroom snack *No juice please! Snack Information

  20. Coming soon! Field Trips In Class..

  21. Harvest Party (Oct. 31st) Thankful Celebration Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14th) 100th Day of School (Feb ?) Howard McOmber: Children’s Drama Coach Mother’s Day Tea Father’s Day Rise and Shine Special Events

  22. Grading all 3 trimesters Report cards home on; November 27th, March 14 & June 18th Conferences Dates: Dec. 4th and 5th (Sign-ups online – more info to come) *These are no student days. Report Cards

  23. General Class Helpers (starting in October) We will have sign-ups for helping the classroom. These jobs can be photocopying, Art projects, working with small groups of students, and much, much more. PTA (Please sign-up) In the Classroom -Room Parent –Class Parties –Special Events -Art Docent -Class Directory Coordinator -Library Helper (sign up in back) -Monthly Snack (sign up in back) Volunteer Opportunities

  24. Mrs. Edwins’ Connect Site http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementary/sunset/staff/ms_edwins_site/default.aspx The School District: http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/ Sunset: http://www.sunset.issaquah.wednet.edu/ Sunset PTA: http://www.sunsetsockeyepta.org/ Emergency School Information: http://www.schoolreport.org/ Important Websites!

  25. Big Brown Grocery Bags Bows and Ribbons for December Project Wish List Outside Classroom  Supplies Needed in Kindergarten

  26. •Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding your student. I’m very excited to get to know you and your student! I also have a connect website! Updated bi-weekly with information/events. Make sure to request membership at the top right. edwinsa@issaquah.wednet.edu or (425)837-5600 Contact Information

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