Welcome to KindergartenOpen House

2011-2012

A little bit about….

Professionally• Graduated from Jacksonville

State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education

• Received my M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College

• Received my Ed. Specialists in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College

• 17th year teaching • 1st in Kindergarten!!!

Mrs. Kazanjian

A little bit about…

• Has been with Cobb County for 20 years as a Para pro.

• Studied at University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University.

• Married to Ronnie Priest. They have one son, Justin, and one grandson, Ethan!

• Has 2 golden retrievers and a golden doodle puppy.

• Enjoys spending time with family and friends

Mrs. Priest

Our Schedule

7:15 – 7:45

Morning Work

7:45 – 8:00

News, Pledge, Attendance, ASP, Lunch Count

8:00 – 8:30

Morning Meeting

Morning Songs, Calendar Math, Interactive Writing,

8:30 – 9:00

Shared Reading/Phonics Snack

9:00 – 9:40

Theme Study (Science, Social Studies, Health) Literacy Groups-Small Group Instruction

Guided Reading Academic Centers

9:40 – 10:00

Recess

10:00 – 10:35

Math Small Group Math Centers

10:36 – 11:06

Lunch Table 5 Line A

11:06 – 11:30

Story Time

11:30 – 12:00

Writers’ Workshop Journals, Conferencing, Handwriting

12:00-12:50 Specials

12:50 – 1:00

Restroom Break

1:00 – 1:10

Pack Up 1:10-1:40

Free Choice Centers

1:40 – 2:00

Rest Time 2:00-2:10

Clean Up, Announcement, Dismissal

Curriculum and Report Cards

• Instruction is based on the Georgia Performance Standards viewable on the Cobb County School System website through Picasso.

• Report Cards match the new GPS and are sent home every 9 weeks.

• Progress reports will be sent home as needed every 4 and a half weeks.

• There will be one Parent/Teacher conference. Conferences will be held Oct. 24th – 28th.

• Students will get out at 12:15 on Parent Conference Days.

Year at a Glance

Letters and Sounds

We will study each letter and the sound

it makes. We will form words with the letter. We will learn

about vowels & consonants. We will

also learn about tricks that letters make

when they are used within words. We will learn the correct way to write each letter.

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Katy Huller Homework

Reading Language Arts - Good Habits,Great Readers.

We also use Katy Huller’s Kinders Can! READ and WRITE Reading Strategies:• Making Connections• Picture walk• Using reading clues • Comprehension

I will use the DRA to assess children’s reading level throughout the year.

How can you help:Read with your child at home nightly. Have them use the clues

we are teaching them here at school. Ask them questions about the story such as who were the characters, where did the story take place, what was your favorite part and what did this story make you think of?

Writing Language Arts Writing Series -

Good Habits, Great Writers

• Zaner Bloser Handwriting• Writing Journals

• Writing assessments are done each quarter. 4 Genres

1. narrative 2. persuasive 3. informational 4. response to lit.

How can you help? Have your child draw a picture and write at home about stories they read with you, places they go, things you do. Look for words

around the house to write… Model how you use writing in your everyday life.

MathematicsWhole Group Instruction

Small Group Instruction / Math TubsManipulative Activities

Calendar Math/ Every Day CountsInteractive Smart Board lessons

Problem Solving StrategiesMath Problem Solving JournalsA.D.D. (Arithmetic Done Daily)

Question of the DayHarcourt Math Series

Think Math

Content Curriculum

• Science/Social Studies/Health- Units integrated as much as possible with the curriculum. 

• Field Trips – we participate in several in-school trips and out of school field trips during the year that relate to our curriculum if the necessary funds are collected.

Homework

• Read at Home Daily• Katy Huller Activities• Sight Word Review• Writing Practice• Skills Tutor & IXL• Star Student Poster• At home projects

Testing• GKIDS (Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of

Developing Skills) –Assessment that correlates with the Georgia Performance Standards on the report card.

• DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) – Fall if applicable /Winter/Spring

• Writing – samples from each nine week period are assessed using Cobb County’s Kindergarten Writing Stages Rubric and placed in your child’s portfolio.

All results used for instructional purposes

Room Moms and Volunteers

Room Moms – Amy Clark and Julie Donselaar

They will send out email communications for needed items and help needed in our class. Please remember

to hit reply to all when responding to emails.

Sign up for Mystery ReaderMystery Reader is held on Fridays from 10:15-10:30. We ask a different parent to

come in and read a book or two to the children. You can also go to lunch

afterwards with your child.

Communication• Daily Folders go home each day. Please

check these on a daily basis for important information. Please clean it out nightly and return with your child the next day. We only check the folder so please make sure to put all notes in the folder and not in the book bag.

• Daily Behavior Sheet• Classroom blog• Weekly Newsletter• Monthly Specials calendar• PECS from Mrs. Mason• Kemp website Best way … send a note in your child’s

communication folder or email us.

Classroom Rules

Consequences and Reward

Stop Light

Green – Great Day for Learning!!!!Yellow –Slow Down/Think About Your

Actions Red – Stop/Behavior is interfering

w/learning

Consequences will depend on the situation. You will get a daily report of

your child's behavior.

Positive Reinforcement Happy Sticks

Treasure Box and Rewards

Everyday is a NEW day in Kindergarten!!!!!!!

Daily Behavior Chart

Extra Activities….• Guidance- with Mrs. Briggs

twice a month

• Media Center-weekly

• Computer Lab- weekly

• Book Buddies with Mrs. Sieland’s 5th Grade Class

General Information

• Transportation Changes need to be in writing

• Send Money to school in appropriate envelope

with your child’s name, my name, and what the money is being sent in for.

• Medication– must be kept in clinic• Special Birthday treats are eaten in

lunchroom• Birthday Invitations may be placed in

cubbies if all children are being invited.

• Absences – send in a note with your child the day they return, so their absence/s can be excused.

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