Welcome to Ms. Bretl’sKindergarten Class Room

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Welcome to Ms. Bretl’sKindergarten Class Room

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AgendaAgenda

Movie Introduction School Compact, Technology Policy Ipad: Volunteering & Contact info Homework Folder Curriculum Overview Questions?

… PTO drop in

Movie Introduction School Compact, Technology Policy Ipad: Volunteering & Contact info Homework Folder Curriculum Overview Questions?

… PTO drop in

A little bit about me!A little bit about me! This is my 6th year at Beye. This is my 7th year of teaching. I love my job!... And my family, friends,

running, health and cooking!

This is my 6th year at Beye. This is my 7th year of teaching. I love my job!... And my family, friends,

running, health and cooking!

Your job tonight:Your job tonight:

1. Write your child a love note!2. Fill out the survey on the ipad

3. Enjoy! Ask questions!

1. Write your child a love note!2. Fill out the survey on the ipad

3. Enjoy! Ask questions!

Our class…Our class…

Class list in your packet, also will be emailed

Ms. Johnson= Teaching Assistant

Class list in your packet, also will be emailed

Ms. Johnson= Teaching Assistant

Parent Help- see IPad!Parent Help- see IPad! Please sign up if you’d like to volunteer

Volunteering: working one on one with students working as a monitor during reading or math group work,

assisting students in the computer lab

Room Parents will be announced as soon as they are determined. Responsibilities will consist of recruiting, organizing and

delegating parties, classroom volunteers and school-functions.

Please sign up if you’d like to volunteer

Volunteering: working one on one with students working as a monitor during reading or math group work,

assisting students in the computer lab

Room Parents will be announced as soon as they are determined. Responsibilities will consist of recruiting, organizing and

delegating parties, classroom volunteers and school-functions.

Please sign…

* School Compact* Technology Form* Walking Field Trip* Photo Permission

Please sign…

* School Compact* Technology Form* Walking Field Trip* Photo Permission

HomeworkHomework A homework packet will be sent home every

week, with activities related to the things we have been working on in class.

I will keep track of the homework. Homework should take 10 minutes per day, plus 15 minutes of reading per night.

Don’t stress over homework!

A homework packet will be sent home every week, with activities related to the things we have been working on in class.

I will keep track of the homework. Homework should take 10 minutes per day, plus 15 minutes of reading per night.

Don’t stress over homework!

Classroom ManagementClassroom Management

Whole Brain Teaching & Responsive Classroom Management Systems used… Proactive approach to keep students engaged in

learning and the classroom community.

Whole Brain Teaching & Responsive Classroom Management Systems used… Proactive approach to keep students engaged in

learning and the classroom community.

Examples: Morning Meeting, role playing, procedure modeling

CARES Cooperation Assertion Respect Empathy Self-Control

Examples: Morning Meeting, role playing, procedure modeling

CARES Cooperation Assertion Respect Empathy Self-Control

Classroom Rules & Consequences

Classroom Rules & Consequences

Rules 1: Do what the teacher

tells you to do

2: Work quietly at your seat

3: Raise your hand

4: Keep your hands to yourself

Rules 1: Do what the teacher

tells you to do

2: Work quietly at your seat

3: Raise your hand

4: Keep your hands to yourself

Consequences You break it, you fix it

Loss of Privilege

Time-Out or “Thinking Spot”

Consequences You break it, you fix it

Loss of Privilege

Time-Out or “Thinking Spot”

Classroom Management continued…

Classroom Management continued…

Magic 1-2-3

What’s a pink slip?

Chill out zone vs. “Thinking Spot”

Magic 1-2-3

What’s a pink slip?

Chill out zone vs. “Thinking Spot”

Common Core StandardsCommon Core Standards http://www.corestandards.org/ http://www.corestandards.org/

Reading CurriculumReading Curriculum Language Arts- Common Core

Reading Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language

Balanced Literacy Approach

Small Group Instruction & Whole Group

Language Arts- Common Core Reading Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language

Balanced Literacy Approach

Small Group Instruction & Whole Group

ReadingReading Sight Words (40 in kindergarten …220

in First Grade) Spelling (developmental… transitioning

to phonics based) Writing Handwriting Road to Reading…

Sight Words (40 in kindergarten …220 in First Grade)

Spelling (developmental… transitioning to phonics based)

Writing Handwriting Road to Reading…

Road to ReadingRoad to Reading New differentiated reading initiative To improve reading skills for all students Meet 30 minutes, four times a week on a three week

rotation Students will travel to a destination on his or her

reading journey Groups will be specialized to fit their specific needs

New differentiated reading initiative To improve reading skills for all students Meet 30 minutes, four times a week on a three week

rotation Students will travel to a destination on his or her

reading journey Groups will be specialized to fit their specific needs

What is the focus of Kindergarten Math?What is the focus of Kindergarten Math?

Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding addition/subtraction Fact fluency to ten Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies

Number and Operations in Base Ten Additive and Positional Properties of Base Ten

Number System Measurement and Data Geometry

Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding addition/subtraction Fact fluency to ten Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies

Number and Operations in Base Ten Additive and Positional Properties of Base Ten

Number System Measurement and Data Geometry

Science: Delta Science kits to allow for scientific exploration. Science Units: Water, Looking at the Moon, Shadows,

Plants/ Sun

Social Studies: through the Treasure’s Reading Program, Scholastic News, Time for

Kids and seasonal activities we will address a variety of topics including celebrations, holidays, cultures, and appreciating diversity.

Technology: Computer Lab, iPads and LCD projector/ SMART board

Science: Delta Science kits to allow for scientific exploration. Science Units: Water, Looking at the Moon, Shadows,

Plants/ Sun

Social Studies: through the Treasure’s Reading Program, Scholastic News, Time for

Kids and seasonal activities we will address a variety of topics including celebrations, holidays, cultures, and appreciating diversity.

Technology: Computer Lab, iPads and LCD projector/ SMART board

Report CardsReport Cards

Standards based grading

Graded on end of year benchmarks

Kindergarten: NP, AP, PR (no EP)

What is graded each day/ week?

Standards based grading

Graded on end of year benchmarks

Kindergarten: NP, AP, PR (no EP)

What is graded each day/ week?

Lunch/SnackLunch/Snack Lunch program

Options include: Hot, Cold and Home for lunch

If your child is going home for lunch please be sure to notify me as well as the office. They should be back to school by 11:55

Students will go for recess at 11:00 and then to lunch at 11:25

We will have snack every day (mid-morning or afternoon).

Lunch program Options include: Hot, Cold and Home for

lunch If your child is going home for lunch please

be sure to notify me as well as the office. They should be back to school by 11:55

Students will go for recess at 11:00 and then to lunch at 11:25

We will have snack every day (mid-morning or afternoon).

BirthdaysBirthdays Instead of food we would like to encourage you to

bring non-edible treats such as stickers, pencils or cards.

Students will also have a special lunch with Mr. Ellwanger, and get a birthday ribbon from the office.

Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May.

Please NO birthday party invites at school (unless the whole class is invited!)

Instead of food we would like to encourage you to bring non-edible treats such as stickers, pencils or cards.

Students will also have a special lunch with Mr. Ellwanger, and get a birthday ribbon from the office.

Summer birthdays will be celebrated in May.

Please NO birthday party invites at school (unless the whole class is invited!)

Star StudentStar Student Each week, one student will be chosen

to be the star student. This student will…

Complete the “All About Me” poster. Choose a few artifacts/photos to

share. Be the “Teacher’s Helper”

Each week, one student will be chosen to be the star student. This student will…

Complete the “All About Me” poster. Choose a few artifacts/photos to

share. Be the “Teacher’s Helper”

Specials ScheduleSpecials Schedule

Monday: Art Tuesday: P.E., Spanish Wednesday: Music, Library Thursday: P.E., Spanish Friday: Music, Spanish, Reading

Buddies

Monday: Art Tuesday: P.E., Spanish Wednesday: Music, Library Thursday: P.E., Spanish Friday: Music, Spanish, Reading

Buddies

LibraryLibrary

Every Wednesday One book can be checked out for one week. Books must be returned in order to check

out another book. Please remember to put the library books in

their backpacks on Tuesday night.

Every Wednesday One book can be checked out for one week. Books must be returned in order to check

out another book. Please remember to put the library books in

their backpacks on Tuesday night.

CommunicationCommunication

How to contact me… Email jbretl@op97.org Voicemail 708-613-0398 School Office 708-524-3070 Written notes Before & After School (appointments only)

How to contact me… Email jbretl@op97.org Voicemail 708-613-0398 School Office 708-524-3070 Written notes Before & After School (appointments only)

One little tip…One little tip…

*turn on the closed captioning on your TV!

*turn on the closed captioning on your TV!

Questions?Questions?

Thank you so much for coming! I look forward to working with you and your

child!

Thank you so much for coming! I look forward to working with you and your

child!