Welcome Parents to College Park

Meet the TeacherSeptember 16

Teacher: Wendy McCarthy281-604-4475

mccarthyw@lpisd.org

Who is Mrs. McCarthy?

I graduated from La Porte and the University of Houston. My family and I recently moved back from Sugar Land to be closer to family. I have two kiddos who are also Cougars here at CPE!

To our children we give two things, one is roots, and the other is wings!

Class Information/Schedule

We have 21 students in our class at this time. 7 girls and 14 boys.

Class glance- Daily 5, Math Rotations, Lunch Count, Library

What students will need in my class- A Change of Clothes

Cougar Folder Homework Folder Take Home Reader

Kindergarten Daily Schedule

Mrs. McCarthy’s Class

7:50- 8:05 Attendance/Lunch Count/ J ournal Writing 8:35- 8:45 Restroom

Phonological Awareness/ ABC Activities 9:00- 9:45 Specials Word Work, Word Wall Activities Read to Self

Shared Reading 10:53- 11:23 Lunch

Restroom/ Water Read Aloud Mini- Lesson Daily 5 1:00- 1:15 Recess/Water Math Songs/ Counting Activities Math Mini Lesson

Every Day Counts Math Rotations Science/ Social Studies Read to Self

2:45- 3:10 Dismissal Activities

Thank you for coming tonight!

We are working very hard this year to prepare for first grade. Students will be expected to know and write all of their letters and sounds in order to write sentences by the end of the year! Students will be expected to read at a level 4 or above. Students should be able to count by ones and tens to 100, identify coins and patterns, and begin joining and separating numbers. In order to accomplish this, we will be working together! Please complete homework and reading every night, and let me know if you have any questions. I will be working in small groups and one on one when needed. We will also have Cougar Buddies and PALS to help.

*On a side note, I would also appreciate any help in buttoning pants, tucking in shirts, and tying shoes. It will come with time. *

Cougar Café Lunch

Prices Breakfast $1.25 and Lunch $2.25 lunch system (students will learn their ##, which is

written inside of their Cougar Folders.) 30 minutes lunch 10:53-11:23 We do have students with allergies so please be

aware.

Choir will begin rehearsing in September for Christmas on Main for all interested 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Practices are Monday and Wednesday mornings.

5th graders can look forward to attending a field trip to the Houston Symphony on October 29 at Jones Hall in downtown Houston. 5th grade will also have a Veteran’s Day Program November 11.

Pk-2 is preparing to sing some Christmas carols with Mrs. Samm at Supper with Santa in December.

Begin practicing now for your performance in the annual end-of-the-year Talent Show!

Mrs. Samm’s Music Class

Year Goals:

• Cardiovascular fitness

• Flexibility

• Learn Sports skills

• Be healthy

• Have Fun

Year Activities:

• Games

• Cougar Running Club

• Jump Rope for Heart

Field Day

Wear appropriate rubber soled shoes on

gym days.

Rotation: Computers

Goals for our students in computer lab: Learn basic computer and typing skills Gain experience in computers software such as

Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel Utilize our wonderful children’s software–

Kidspiration, Learning.com,Tux Paint, Pebble Go, Starfall, Istation, Xtra Math, Think Through Math

3rd-5th graders learn safe and proper

Internet use

Mrs. Scott

Integration LAB

Welcome to the Integration Lab! Great technology goals are underway. .. this year

teachers and students will create at least 3 projects in the computer lab that tie in with their classroom learning. Stay tuned for more information!

Parent Access will continue to be used. You can check your child’s grades anytime from home. If you do not have a password yet you may fill out a form as well as show your driver’s license in the front office and they will be able to give you one.

*Library**Library*Ms. MastersMs. Masters

●●Each class will have a scheduled time to Each class will have a scheduled time to come to the library each week. There are also come to the library each week. There are also daily opportunities for students to exchange daily opportunities for students to exchange books. Please help your child return library books. Please help your child return library books in a timely manner, so that they may books in a timely manner, so that they may check out new ones regularly.check out new ones regularly.

●●At College Park, we encourage students to At College Park, we encourage students to read every day -- at school and at home, read every day -- at school and at home, independently and with a partner, for independently and with a partner, for information and for pleasure. Why not begin a information and for pleasure. Why not begin a family reading time at your house? family reading time at your house?

Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader • AR is not our reading program, but a tool we use

to help students practice and improve reading skills.

• A committee will be meeting soon to discuss guidelines and incentives.

• Increased vocabulary is crucial for learning in all subjects.

• Students will be reading before and after school while waiting for the bell to ring.

• The more we read, the better we get, and the more enjoyment it brings.

• Kindergarten must read at a level 8. Our yearly goal is 10 points with an 80% average.

Attendance

It is very important for your student be at school everyday unless they are sick. They miss important instruction when they are absent.

Our tardy bell rings at 7:50. Students need to be in the building by this time. Please leave early in anticipation of traffic around the school. There are consequences for your student if they are not here on time.

Arriving/Dismissal Procedures For safety reasons . . .please bring written note if

transportation will change If emergency changes take place, please call the

office prior to 2:00 to ensure that students/teacher will receive adequate notice

Only one pick-up and drop-off (use Amherst to line up)

Let us know if your student will be eating breakfast to ensure that they do (sometimes they eat at home and then school and your account diminishes quickly)

Support Staff at CPE

Counselor: Cindy Martin– (281) 604-4402 Inclusion teacher: Ellen Noyes–

(281) 604-4426 PASS teacher: Stephanie Davis

(281)604-4447 Literacy Specialist: Lori Siltman–

(281) 604-4406

Support staff is available to assist you if you have any questions or concerns.

Visitors

All Visitors will need to go through the front office VSOFT is a program that will ask for your driver’s

license and make a tag for you to be in the building. Return the tag to the office when you leave.

Visitors are always welcome to have lunch with students at the designated tables; for safety reasons we ask that you please sit with your child only

PLEASE remember these procedures take place for the safety of your students and my take a little extra time. Your patience is appreciated.

Notes from the Principal and Assistant Principal

Our no. 1 goal is to consistently provide a SAFE and Orderly environment that promotes students learning.

The physical and emotional safety of all students is taken seriously.

Preventive methods for bullying, fighting, stealing, etc. are established and such behavior will not be tolerated.

Please read over Student Handbook and Code of Conduct if you have any concerns or questions.

Our doors are always open: we are here to assist you.

PTO

We have many fun events scheduled for this year. If you would like to help please fill out the Volunteer Application located on the LPISD web page. All volunteers must complete this application to be cleared to help.

Fall Festival- October 10

Remind 101

Please sign up for Remind 101 to get text or email reminders from me.