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Welcome to Classroom 7 Orientation
2015-2016 School Year
Classroom TeamClassroom Team
Teacher Guide – Ms. Peggy ShuppEmail: [email protected]
Teacher Guide – Ms. Cathy Mowbary
Email: [email protected] Late Day Staff – Ms. Catherine Alcantara
Email: [email protected]
Homeroom Parent– Ms. Erin BronnerEmail: [email protected]
Arrival and DepartureArrival and Departure
Arrival time for Primary students is 8:00. Between 8:00 and 8:30
is a “slow start” period during which children will be working
independently. Children will be marked tardy after 8:30.
Arrival
separate with your child at the front door
please arrive as quietly as possible
Departure
have student say goodbye before leaving
allow your child to gather his/her items independently
pick up any soiled/wet clothing
At least 2 sets of clothes – weather appropriate
Framed photograph of your family
Nappers - crib-size sheet and small blanket
Amazon wish list: see link below
http://amzn.com/w/EWF4MG9R3O2U
Supply List is also located on our website Classroom page.
Supply ListSupply List
Daily Routine/ScheduleDaily Routine/Schedule 7:00 – 7:30 – Early Care in CR2 with Ms. Tessa
7:30 – 10:30 – Morning Work Cycle
10:30 – 11:00 – Group Time
11:00 – 11:15 – Play time for napping students
11:15 – 12:00 – Lunch time for napping students
11:00 – 11:15 – Lunch set-up/nap mat set-up
11:15 – 12:00 – Lunch in garden for non-napping students
12:00 – 1:00 – Community Helpers/Play time for non-napping students
1:00 – 2:30 – Afternoon Work Cycle/Nap time
2:30 – 3:00 – Recess (weather permitting)
3:00 – 6:00 – Late Day Work Cycle/Snack available
Dress for SuccessDress for Success Please be mindful to dress your child in weather
appropriate attire.
We ask that your child wear shoes that support their ankle. Sandals are fine if they provide a strap around the ankle. Please, NO flip flops, high heels or crocs.
Your child will only be allowed to attend fitness if they are wearing tennis shoes.
Young ladies are encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts shorter than their knees. This extra layer will support your child as she moves through the environment and her busy day.
We offer sharing on Monday-Friday. The teacher will announce through Montessori Compass when your child’s day is.
Sharing items are educational items that offer a child an
opportunity to engage in a formal public speaking process. Items can be related to our monthly themes!
SharingSharing
Half day, napping students will be eating lunch indoors with
Ms. Cathy while non-napping students will be eating lunch
in the garden with Ms. Peggy. This design aides the
children in eating with Grace and Courtesy and supports
the physical size difference in students (tables are larger in
the garden, whereas classroom tables are lower and more
manageable for the younger children.)
After napping children eat lunch, they will transition directly
into napping time in the classroom. Non-napping children
will transition to community jobs followed by playtime
LunchLunch
Spanish – Ms.Cathy Mowbary
Spanish immersion throughout entire day
Our goal is for Ms. Cathy to speak Spanish 100% of the
time
Fitness – Ms. Ronda Jameel
Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 am (weather permitting)
Music – Ms. Mary Hu
Thursday 10:30-11:00 am (all students)
Specials in Our EnvironmentSpecials in Our Environment
Walk Around the SunWalk Around the Sun
In Primary, your child’s birthday is an opportunity for
a celebration.
Please schedule the birthday celebration through the front
desk 7 days in advance.
Our Walk Around the Sun time is from 8:00-8:30am
◦ Please enjoy creating a picture poster board with your child with
snapshots from each year of their life.
◦ Family members are invited. Please feel free to share stories
from your child’s life. This is a big event and a wonderful time
to celebrate your child.
Field TripsField Trips
We have scheduled two outgoing trips for the school year.
These field trips are a wonderful educational and community
building experience for your child. We will be forwarding
more information and requesting volunteers at a later date.
Each child has a cubby where paper items can be placed in
the classroom. Children may take their work home every
day.
Please check your child’s lobby folder at the end of each
week.
Child’s WorkChild’s Work
Read to your child every day
**WE CAN’T STRESS THIS ENOUGH
Review any works brought home with your child.
Discuss and listen to your child’s thoughts on their
favorite items.
Parent PartnershipsParent Partnerships
ConferencesConferences
Conference 1 Goal Setting (Fall)
Reflecting on the first few weeks
Setting goals for the year
Conference 2 (Winter)
Progress Report
Mid-term discussion
Conference 3 (Spring)
Progress Report
Re-cap and look ahead
CommunicationCommunication
Montessori Compass
Website
Emails
Phone Calls
Person-to-Person (limited during class time)
Office Hours two Thursdays/month 3:00 -4:30 pm (please check
Montessori Compass for dates)
ResourcesResourcesLocated on the Classroom Page on our website:
◦ Daily Schedule
◦ Supply List
◦ Orientation Slide Show CR7 2015-16
Homeroom parent:
◦ See classroom page for email contact
Located under the Parent Resources dropdown:
◦ Parent Handbook 2015-16
