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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTBrandi Thomas, M.Ed. & Shumin XuKindergarten Chinese Immersion Program 2014-2015
A little bit about Mrs. Thomas Hello, I’m so excited to be your child’s teacher and to join
the Chinese Immersion Program! I have been teaching for 20 years and moved here from
Oklahoma City two years ago. I taught in Deer Creek, Edmond, and Putnam City Public Schools before becoming a Jenks Trojan.
I attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development. I also received a Master’s degree in education from UCO.
I enjoy being outdoors, running, reading, and being with friends and family.
A little bit about Xu Laoshi Nihao! 你好！ I’m very excited to be your child’s Laoshi. I have been teaching and tutoring undergraduate Chinese
courses at the University of Oklahoma for one year and a half. I moved here from Moore this August. I am proud to become a Jenks Trojan.
I attended Jiangnan University in China and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts and Literature. I also received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from OU. I am currently working on my second Master’s degree in Education.
I enjoy jogging, fishing, cooking, travelling, watching cartoons/movies and hanging with my friends and family.
General School Information
Site Principal - Lindy Risenhoover Building Principal - Lynette Talkington Our Classroom Early Childhood Assistants - Joy
Niles & Song Laoshi
School Safety is our FIRST Priority
Campus Police School Emergency Response
Team (SERT) Video Surveillance systems
covering areas inside/outside all student buildings and parking areas
Random drug/explosive K-9 sweeps at all school sites
Anonymous email, text or 1-800 number to report any school threat or concern
School Safety Training and Compliance Officer
Pandemic Influenza Plan
Safe Schools Committee at every school site
LobbyGuard Commercial two-way radio
system for Administrators and duty staff
If you see something, hear something, SAY SOMETHING
Anti-bullying programs incorporated into the curriculum at all grade levels
Emergency Procedure Guide endorsed by all emergency response agencies that could respond to JPS
District Emergency Operations and Continuity of Services Plans
Curriculum – National
Standards
Oklahoma State Standards
Primary Teaching
Tools
Jenks Curricula Continua
Language Arts
Writer’s Workshop Process of Writing Different Genres Journal Writing Handwriting
Reading Phonological Awareness
The Comprehension Toolkit Focuses on “Reading as Thinking” Builds key thinking strategies for increased
comprehension Supports time for shared reading, guided reading
groups, small groups, independent reading, and collaborative discussions.
Students read a variety of genres. Matches students with “just right” reading texts.
Fountas & Pinnell Word Study Builds word knowledge through instruction in phonics,
spelling patterns, high frequency word knowledge, vocabulary development, and word-solving actions.
Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics: Emphasizes conceptual
understanding while building a mastery of basic skills.
Relates math to real life situations. Hands-on activities Practice through Games Cooperative learning through
partner and small-group activities Home and School partnership
Social Studies
TCI Me and My World
The Pre-K- Twelfth grade social studies curriculum is to develop responsible, action-oriented citizens with a personal, global, and historical understanding of cultural diversity and community.
Science and Health
Science and Technology for Children: Students make their
own discoveries Knowledge is actively
constructed by the learner
Hand-on Scientific reasoning
skills Units of Study
Comparing and Measuring
Organisms
Health Focus Safety
Healthy-Habits Decision-Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Technology
Integrated into the daily routine of the classroom through: Communication and collaboration Delivery of lessons Smart Board Audio Enhancers Document Camera Learnpads Laptops
Character Education
Character Education Compassion Honesty/integrity Respect Self-discipline Courage Perseverance Responsibility and
Accountability Teamwork
HOME READING: Please read with your child every evening. This will help your child grow tremendously as a reader! Practice, practice, practice!
RazKids will be starting soon!
Math: Students will have one math home link a week.
Homework
Thursday Folders WEEKLY FOLDER: Every Thursday a
folder will come home in your child’s backpack. The folder will contain notes from the school and completed student work. Please send the folder back to the classroom on Friday for use the following week of school.
All About…
Birthday Celebrations – Last Friday of the Month
Illness – 24 hours fever & vomit freeQuiet Activity Time – Small Bath Towel Snacks - Sign-up begins next week
Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday ReadersComputer Lab Thursday Folders (online sign-up)Classroom Help (helping kids during centers)
Class PartiesClass Wish List
Introductions…*Homeroom Moms
Brandi FineCarrie MortensenKiersten Martinez
Lauren DeGarmo
PTA PTA – Please support Southeast’s PTA. They
have provided so many wonderful additions to our school.
Auction Basket - Kindergarten will have a grade level basket this year. If you work at a business or own a business that would be willing to donate for our basket this year please let us know.
PTA Volunteers - Can you help with – Teacher Appreciation Day, Dynamic Dads, Book Fair, Cafeteria, Auction Basket
Together We Can!
Thank you for being here tonight!
