Kindergarten Team
Barbara BennettJanis Labinski
Kristi Lookfong-TLBrittany Mayland
Brenda Ryan- Para Professional Michelle Taylor
Tanya Turner-Para ProfessionalTeresa Vazquez
Beginning weeks of Kindergarten
• Developing a sense of community.• Developing an understanding of
expectations, rules and routines.• Brief assessing to find out what
students already know or need to learn.
• Observing each students performance.
Kindergarten Literacy
1. Interactive Read Aloud
2. Shared Reading
3. Guided Reading
4. Interactive Writing
5. Shared Writing
6. Guided Writing
7. Integrated Word Study
Kindergarten Literacy1. Guided Reading Students will begin guided reading when they demonstrate
readiness.
A level 2 book is shown below. This level is patterned story and student rely heavily on the picture cues while reading.
Kindergarten Literacy1. Guided ReadingA level 4 book tells a story. There is usually dialogue between
the characters. See the Example below. This is when retelling stories independently becomes a focus.
Kindergarten Literacy1. Reading Shared/Guided
The end of year FBISD expectation for Kindergarten is a level 6. Please see the example text below.
Kindergarten Literacy2. Developmental Stages of Literacy
Kindergarten LiteracyBeginning of the year writing sample.
Kindergarten LiteracyEnd of the year writing sample.
Kindergarten Math
Teaching Elements:• Every Day Counts• Number Talks• Whole Group Mini-Lessons• Math Workstations• Small Group Guided
Instruction• Problem Solving
Kindergarten Math
Curriculum and Instructional Goals
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Curriculum updates will be sent home for the upcoming grading period with
your student’s report card.
Report Cards
1. Report cards are issued every nine weeks.2. Deficiency reports will be
sent home at the middle of the nine weeks if the student is struggling.
• S-satisfactory• N-needs improvement
Blue Jay Folder
1. View child’s daily work.2. Read all notes.3. Initial daily conduct sheet.4. Send folder back to school every morning. 5. Any parent notes or money
should be placed in the folder.
Daily Schedule• Character Ed./Health• Reading Workshop• Lunch• Writing Workshop• Math Workshop • Outclass - art, music, P.E., science lab, library• Recess• Snack• Social Studies• Science
* Order may vary
Homework Expectations
• Sent home on Tuesdays• Return every Monday • Read to your child daily (15
minutes minimum)• Poetry book – sign & return every Monday• Book box • Guided reading books • Be a cheerleader!
Lunch
• Read the menu with your child.• Depositing money into your
child’s account is suggested.• When sending a check or
cash, place it in an envelope.
Write your child’s name and
account number on the front.
Snack • Healthy foods are best for growing children and learning.• Post the Kindergarten snack list at home.• Talk to your child about healthy snacks like fruit, veggies, cheese, and whole grains. • Chips, cookies, candy, and drinks other than water are
not acceptable.• No messy snacks, please.• Remember, our snack time is short. Send only 1or 2
snacks.
Be respectful!
Lead by example!
Use your manners!
Expect success!
Just be safe!
Attitude is everything!
Yield to think!
Follow the Blue Jay Way!
ConversationNo Talking!
HelpRaise your hand for emergencies only
ActionWalk to your new destination
MovementHands to yourself, behind the person in front
of you, with your head facing forward
ParticipationKeep pace with class and stay on the right
side of the hallway
HALL WAY
ConversationVoice Level 1
HelpRaise your hand
ActionEat your lunch
MovementSit facing forward while at table.
Walk with 2 hands on tray
ParticipationFinish eating in a timely manner and clean
your area!
Reminders
• Absence notes must be submitted within 2 days for the absence to be excused.
• Staff is not on duty until 7:30.• Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:30 – 8:00.• Non-edible birthday treats, such as pencils and stickers,
may be passed out at the end of the day. • Birthday invitations for a party outside of school may be
passed out to every student in the class or all the students of the same gender as the birthday child.
Fit for life! Growing inside and out.
School Motto 2012-2013