Welcome to

Back to School Night

Our Team Members�•  Mrs. Stacey Smith, Team

Leader�•  Ms. Elizabeth Finn �•  Mrs. Kelly Nicol�•  Mrs. Micki Issacs,

Paraeducator�•  Mrs. Kim Feaga, Paraeducator�•  Mrs. Brittney Gibson,

Resource teacher�•  Mrs. Kathleen Shields,

Resource teacher�•  Mrs. Chrissy Johnson,

Paraeducator�•  Mrs. Robin Shriver,

Paraeducator�

Daily Schedule�•  8:30-8:40 Arrival�•  8:50-9:50 Math�•  9:50-11:00 Language Arts (ELA)�•  11:00-12:00 Lunch/Recess�•  12:00-12:30 Language Arts�•  12:30-1:00 Content �•  1:00-2:00 Related Arts�•  2:00-2:20 D.E.A.R./Snack �•  2:20-2:50 Free Choice�•  2:55-3:05 Pack up and Dismissal�

English Language Arts (ELA) Block �•  A balanced program that includes reading, writing,

listening, and speaking standards as outlined by Common Core State Standards. �

We utilize: �•  Guided reading �•  Writing (Writing Framework, daily journals, poetry

journals, interactive and shared writing)�•  Phonemic awareness games/activities�•  High frequency words (sight words)�•  Phonics" " " " "�•  Read Alouds�

What Is Guided Reading?�

•  Small, flexible groups meet with the teacher daily�

•  Lessons are based on the developmental progression of reading behaviors. This includes comprehension, fluency, and decoding.�

•  Student progress is determined using formal and informal assessments.�

Writing in Kindergarten �Developmental (scribbling, drawing, letter-like

forms, letter strings, invented spelling, conventional spelling)�

Daily (journals, shared and interactive writing)�

HCPSS Writing Framework for Kindergarten includes units of study in the following areas: �

§  Writing about reading �§  ABC books �§  Book reviews�§  Thank you letters, notes, and cards �§  Personal narratives�§  Fact books�§  Acrostic poems�

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics�

Kindergarten students will focus on objectives in the following areas: �

ü  counting and cardinality�ü  geometry�ü  measurement and data �ü  number and operations (base ten)�ü  operations and algebraic thinking �

A variety of resources are utilized to help each child reach and/or exceed the end of year objectives.�

Our program also works towards developing problem solving skills and the ability to verbalize mathematical thinking.�

Our program is hands-on, manipulative based.�

HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center�

http://hcpssfamilymath.weebly.com �

Health �Social and Emotional Health *COMAR allows families to opt out of this unit.

Nutrition and Fitness

Safety, First Aid, and Injury Prevention

Disease Prevention and Control

Science – New in 2014! �

Scientists and Engineers�

Weather " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "�

Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls�

Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment �

Social Studies�Home and School�

Maps and Me�

Road Trip USA �

The Market �

Homework �o  Begins in October�o  Fasten the monthly calendar into the journal.�o  Initial the calendar square to indicate 10-15 minutes of reading and

5-10 minutes of sight word practice.�o  Returned to school the last day of the week �o  A list of additional activities and a place for parent initials will be

given. �o  Goal: Complete 10 suggested activities in the month and student

receives recognition for doing them. Recognition is left to the teacher’s discretion.�

o  An activity that requires a recorded response of some kind should be done in the homework journal. �

o  Initials next to suggested activities will be checked at the end of each month.�

         

•  Begin in mid-October�•  Scheduled through VolunteerSpot or Sign Up Genius. Additional information will be received at a later date.�

Field Trips�Glenwood Public Library �

November 17th�(free)�

Toby’s Youth Theater�(March)�

More information will follow as each trip approaches.�

Communication �Lisbon Lion folder�

• Send to school daily�• Any notes, forms, or money should be sent in this folder �• Please check and empty each evening �

3 ways to communicate with teachers: �• Email (preferred)�• Phone calls�• Notes" " " "�

ROAR Expectations R espect

O rganized

A lways Safe

R esponsible

Our ROAR expectations

highlight learning behaviors

differentiated from unsafe

behaviors.

ROAR Store ROAR coupons •  Students collect their

ROAR coupons. •  Trade them in for prizes

using our ROAR Store order form.

•  Prizes •  Prizes are connected to

different amount of coupons. •  Pop-a-Point pencil •  Just Dance Wii •  Administration Helper •  Storybook Reader •  Basketball with a staff member

ROAR Store Order Form

ROAR Thermometer Students start each day

in the dark green area. Students who are

doing an exceptional job displaying ROAR

behavior can be acknowledged by

moving their names to the lion. These

students will receive a sticker to wear home!

When does a student complete a self-reflection form?

The student completes the form as soon as he moves his clip to Self-Reflection on the

ROAR chart. This occurs after a formal verbal warning.

Minor Incident Referral

These infractions can include:

•  Getting out of seat after multiple reminders

•  Incessant talking •  Quiet refusal not to

complete work •  Not following directions

•  Difficulty keeping in personal space after several redirections

•  Incessant calling out after multiple redirections

•  Running in the hall

MIRs are minor infractions connected to learning behaviors.

3 MIRs = 1 Office Referral

REMEMBER - If the incident is major and falls on the following

list, you should go immediately to an office referral.

•  Bus misbehavior •  Cheating and academic

dishonesty •  Destruction of property •  Discrimination •  Disrespect towards adults •  Disruption •  Failure to serve assigned

consequences •  Fighting •  Insubordination

•  Bullying •  Leaving school grounds

without permission •  Physical attack •  Plagiarism •  Profanity •  Refusal to obey school rules •  Threat to staff or students

(physical or verbal) •  Weapons •  Uncooperative behavior

Office Referral Permanent Documentation of Significant/Serious Event

Celebrations and Criteria Quarter 1 •  Flash Mob •  All students will

participate

Quarter 2 •  Minute to Win It •  80% green behavior

Quarter 3 •  Dancing in the Halls •  85% green behavior

Quarter 4 •  Survivor •  90% green behavior

September Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1  No School

2   3   4   5  

8   9   10   11   12  No School

15   16   17   18   19  

22   23   24   25  No School

26  

29   30  

Blue – Roaring Lion Green – Good day Yellow – Self-Check Orange – MIR Red – Office Referral

Behavior Calendar�