Mrs. Mitch’sKindergarten

Welcome!

About Me· Grew up in NJ

· Bachelor’s & Gen Ed./Sped. credentials at LMU in LA

· Moved to WA with husband in July 2011

· Taught Pre-K for 2 years before coming to Cascade

· 3rd year here – I love it!

Daily Schedule – M, T· 8:30AM – 8:40AM: Arrival/Morning

Journal/Attendance · 8:40AM – 9:00AM: Calendar/Math Routines· 9:00AM – 9:30AM: Phonics· 9:30AM – 9:40AM: Handwriting· 9:40AM – 10:00AM: AM Snack· 10:00AM – 10:15AM: AM Recess· 10:15AM – 11:15AM: Math Workshop· 11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch· 11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess· 11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social

Studies/Health · 12:10PM – 1:00PM: Reader’s Workshop· 1:00PM – 1:30PM: Writer’s Workshop· 1:30PM – 1:40PM: Read Aloud· 1:40PM – 2:25PM: Specials (M – Music, T –

Library)· 2:25PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

Daily Schedule – W, Th· 8:30AM – 8:40AM: Arrival/Morning

Journal/Attendance · 8:40AM – 9:00AM: Calendar/Math Routines· 9:00AM – 9:30AM: Phonics· 9:30AM – 9:40AM: Handwriting· 9:40AM – 10:00AM: AM Snack· 10:00AM – 10:15AM: AM Recess· 10:15AM – 11:15AM: Math Workshop· 11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch· 11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess· 11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social

Studies/Health · 12:10PM – 12:40PM: Writer’s Workshop· 12:40PM – 1:25PM: Specials ( W – P.E., Th – P.E.)· 1:25PM – 2:15PM: Reader’s Workshop· 2:15PM – 2:25PM: Read Aloud· 2:25PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

Daily Schedule – F (Late Start)

· 10:00AM – 10:10AM: Arrival/Morning Journal/Attendance

· 10:10AM – 10:30AM: Calendar/Math Routines· 10:30AM – 11:00AM: Phonics· 11:00AM – 11:15AM: Handwriting· 11:15AM – 11:35AM: Lunch· 11:35AM – 11:50AM: Lunch Recess· 11:50PM – 12:10PM: Science/Social

Studies/Health · 12:10PM – 12:55PM: Reader’s Workshop· 12:55PM – 1:10PM: Read Aloud· 1:10PM –1:25PM: PM Recess· 1:25PM – 2:00PM: Specials (Music)· 2:00PM – 2:40PM: Math Workshop· 2:40PM – 3:10PM: Snack/Choice Time/Home

Reading/Language Arts

· Phonics· Letter names/sounds· Hearing sounds· Rhyming· Reading CVC words· Sight words

· Reader’s Workshop· Focus on independent reading· Conferences· Small group instruction

Writing· Handwriting Without Tears

· Pencil grip· Proper letter formation

· Writer’s Workshop· Write daily· Teach, apply, share

Math· Investigations

· Counting (to 100!)· Number Recognition· Number Formation· Basic addition & subtraction· Word problems

· Counting Collections· Excellent counting practice

Science

· FOSS Kits

· Trees & Weather

· Wood & Paper

· Animals

Specialists· Music on M, F

· P.E. on W, Th

· Library on T

Class Rules

· 4 basic rules· Be a friend· Share· Listen· Hands/feet to yourself

Behavior Management

· 5 levels· Purple – Great Job (prize box)· Green - Ready To Learn (sticker)· Yellow - Think About It· Orange – Teacher’s Choice· Red – Parent Contact

· Can move pins up/down throughout the day

Homework· Homework calendars

sent home each month

· Feel free to check off tasks & return calendar at the end of the month

· Reading logs sent home every Monday – please return the next Monday

Important Info

· Snacks· 2 per day for now in addition to lunch – NO NUTS!

· Birthdays· Pre-packaged treats are best (i.e. fruit snacks, crackers, etc.)· Non-edible treats (i.e. stickers, pencils) welcome as well

· Lunch/Sweet Treat Money· Sweet Treat order forms in Thursday folders

· Send back w/ labeled money on Friday AM· Please label any lunch money you send as well

Contacting Me· E-mail

· amanda.mitch@rentonschools.us

· Call· (425) 204-3372

· Don’t hesitate to get in touch – my job is to do all I can to help you and your child have a great Kindergarten year!

Questions?· Any questions?

· Reminder: Questions about your individual child can be answered in a one-on-one conference with me anytime.

Let’s Have a Great Year!