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to our Open House!Presented by the
Kindergarten Dual Language Team
Dual Language Program
• There are two teachers and two teaching assistants available in two separate language learning environments: One in English and one in Spanish.
• We have the BLUE team and the RED team: • Squares (English Dominant)
• Triangles ( Spanish Dominant)
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Class Schedule & Routines
AM Schedule: Pledge of Allegiance in theaterMorning Literacy Block-Morning Meeting- Read Aloud- Reader’s Workshop- Writer’s Workshop- Phonics and Handwriting
11:20-12:20 Lunch / RecessQuiet Time (Bathroom/Drinks)Read AloudMath Specials / Social Studies / Science Snack and Dismissal
Literacy Block: Reading and Writing Workshop
Reading Workshop: Includes teacher read-alouds, a shared read, guided reading, word work and phonics instruction. Writing Workshop: A mini-lesson begins our workshop, followed by independent work and a shared discussion about what the students have done.
Responsive ClassroomResponsive Classroom is a widely used, research-backed approach to elementary
education that increases academic achievement, decreases problem
behaviors, improves social skills, and leads to more high-quality instruction.
Every day consists of a morning meeting, which includes:
-Greeting, share, song/activity and a
message
http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/
Math-Envisions
New program that the district has chosen to comply with state standards.Each lesson includes:
Interactive piece (digital math stories/games/big book)Hands on materials such as daily take home
pamphlets/worksheetsChildren will practice new concepts in a partnership or group, utilizing manipulatives or tools to make discoveries.
HomeworkRead every night: You can read to your child, or your child can read to you by telling a story about the pictures. Fill in the nightly reading log. Practice writing their name with the first letter uppercase and the rest of the letters lowercase.Practice Sight Words (write the words out on index cards and have your child practice 3-5 words a night. Continue to add words as they learn them.Talk to your child about the day. Ask them questions that do not require a simple “yes” or “no”.Talk to your child about letters, shapes, colors, and numbers that you see in the environment when you go for a walk or ride in the car.Encourage your child to make lists such as grocery list, shopping list, etc.Math practice bookDual Language book bags
PAF Handwriting ProgramHat line
Belt line
Writing line
Shoe line
The PAF handwriting program is what we use when teaching our students how to form letters and numbers in kindergarten as well as first grade. This program helps prevent children from using bad writing habits and encourages proper formation of letters and numbers.
Snacks and Birthdays• Snack time occurs in the afternoon, where the students have a daily
nutritious snack, in accordance to the district’s policy promoting “healthy eating”.
• Please provide ONE healthy snack item and ONE drink for snack time.
PLEASE USE A BROWN PAPER BAG.
• Your child is welcome to celebrate his/her birthday in our classroom. Please notify your teacher with a date, which you will be sending a treat. We will celebrate during snack time at 2:30.
• Nutritious snacks are recommended and are to be brought into school for sharing. We like to keep our celebrations fun, yet simple!
Breakfast: Make sure your child has breakfast at home or at school!
Extra Clothing
• Please send in a complete set of clothing for your child. Accidents happen and we want to be prepared. (shirt, pants, underwear, and socks)
• Please put all clothes into a bag labeled with your child’s name.
• Also as the seasons change, we will return current clothing for an exchange in accordance with the weather.
Take Home Folders• Backpacks must be checked for
important information and folders should be emptied every night.
• Please put any notices/letters for the teacher/office in the folder so that it can be collected in the morning. Envelopes with name and purpose (lunch money/book orders) are required.
• Dismissal changes*• Reading logs need to stay in your child’s folder.
When the log is filled, we will provide a new one.
Science
In Science throughout the year, your child will learn about:
Five SensesApples and PumpkinsWeather/SeasonsInsects, Plants, and Living Things
Class Trips• Policies:1. Permission slips2. Post Road T-shirts3. Chaperones/ Buses4. Money collection for trips* Some of the trips that we are working on are: WP Library,
Apple Day (Greenburgh Nature Center comes to school), Stepping Stones Museum, The Botanical Gardens, “Let’s Get Buggy”!, Shows at the Rochambeau Theater and an end of the year picnic at Saxon Woods Park.
** Please note that chaperones are not allowed to ride the school bus on field trips. Also, siblings are not permitted on field trips.
Post Road
The “Thinking” Chair
The Thinking Chair gives the children the opportunity to “think” about what they have done and how they can avoid doing it
again. It is a positive way to prevent
negative behavior.
INTERNET AGREEMENT FORMS
• Please remember to sign your child’s internet agreement form.
• Your child will not be able to use the
computer unless you sign the consent form.
• THANK YOU!!
Contacting Us
If you need to speak to us regarding anything related to your child, please don’t hesitate to do one of the following:
1 . Write us a note with your concern, or with a request to schedule a telephone or in-person conference.
2 . E-mail: [email protected]@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
**Please be sure to email both teachers
for attending Open House!We are looking forward to an amazing year with
your children! Mrs. Horgan & Ms.
Moore
