PARENTS NIGHTKindergarten 2013

WELCOME

Mrs. Bernhardt Graduated from National Louis University

with Masters Degree in 2003 Teaching for 14 years (first, multi-age,

second) Kindergarten Family Married Three children (8,7 & 5) Busy!!!

KINDERGARTEN PHILOSOPHY In District 47 we believe that the foundation of

successful schooling is formed during the kindergarten year through the development of positive attitudes and learning habits. We recognize that each child enters kindergarten with a unique background of experiences. Therefore, the child’s kindergarten experience should be the cooperative effort of the child, parent and teacher. The curriculum is designed to support the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of the child. The instructional program is activity and language oriented, providing a secure and accepting environment, which motivates each child to use skills when developmentally ready. School personal and parents working together will provide for the individual development of the whole child.

KINDERGARTEN CORE INSTRUCTION

Language Arts Handwriting Math Science Social Studies

LANGUAGE ARTS

Reading Shared Reading Read Aloud Mini-Lesson Guided Reading

Stations

Writing Modeled Writing Interactive Writing 6+1 Writing Traits Program

Technology www.Raz-kids.com (passwords will be sent home) Please see my website for additional links

HANDWRITING

Sunform

D’Nealian Workbook Additional Worksheets Stations

MATH

Everyday Math Whole Class Instruction Small Group Work Math Explorations Independent Tasks

Homework Weekly Requires parent support

Technology www.everydaymathonline.com (Students will be sent

home with passwords) Please see my website for additional links

SCIENCE

Wood and Paper Spring

Technology http://www.fossweb.com Please see my website for direct link

SOCIAL STUDIES

Family School Community

CHARACTER COUNTS

Six Pillars of Character Responsibility

Duty, Accountability, Pursue Excellence, Self-Control Trustworthiness

Integrity, Honesty, Reliability, Loyalty Citizenship

Do Your Share, Respect Authority and Law Caring

Concern for Others, Charity Fairness

Fairness and Justice, Openness Respect

Golden Rule, Tolerance and Acceptance, Nonviolence, Courtesy

LUNCH Lunch Time 11:30-12:20 Students have the option of bringing or buying their

lunch. Menus are sent home monthly Parents are encouraged to purchase a lunch ticket if

their child will be buying lunch. A 10 day ticket is $25.00 and a 20 day ticket is $50.

Cash or checks are accepted. Checks must be made out to School District 47.

Milk may be purchased for $0.55 If you would like to send in cash for your child to

buy lunch please send it in an envelope or Ziploc bag with their name written on the front.

ENCORES

Students that will be staying all day will need to have gym shoes to participate in P.E. and an art shirt. The encore schedule is as follows;

Monday – Art Tuesday-Health Wednesday-Library Thursday-Gym Friday-Music

SNACK/REST TIME

Each afternoon we will be resting Rest time could include;

Reading Writing Resting

Snack time will occur during rest time. Snacks are optional and are provided by parents. Small and Manageable Healthy Peanut Free

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Classroom behavior will be tracked on a behavior ladder. The children will have the opportunity to be recognized for good behavior by climbing up the ladder. The ladder will also serve as a redirection system for inappropriate behavior

As students are learning the rules reminders will be given about behavior. Students will be given a stamp on their calendar if they had a good day. If a child requires multiple reminders they will not receive a stamp for the day. Please check your child’s calendar every day.

REPORT CARDS

Standards are established by the District for each grade level in Reading, Writing & Math

Reports reflect student progress as a whole  Learner Characteristics Academic Progress over time (4,3,2,1) Student Work, Assessments, and Portfolios Students Assessed three times a year

DAILY ROUTINE REMINDERS

Attendance Please call the office and notify them of your

child’s absence. Drop-Off

Front of the school by the cross-walk Pick-Up

Parents must park their car and walk to front of building to pick up their child.

If there is a change in your child’s end of the day routine please call or send a note with your child. E-Mail notifications are unreliable.

FOLDERS

Red Folder Needs to be brought to school “cleaned-out” every

day Behavior Calendar – Stamped daily for good

behavior Homework – Please return the next day

Reading Folder Reading Log

Please sign the log each night your child reads/or is read to (log will begin in November)

Guided Reading Books Books will be sent home periodically Please read them with your child and send them back the

next day

CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays When your child’s special day arrives they can bring

in a non-food item to share with the class. Donate a book to the class for all to enjoy Special pencils/erasers for each student Stickers Please remember bringing in a “treat” is certainly not a

requirement for birthday recognition. Birthday invitations are not allowed at school and

cannot be distributed to friends and classmates.

Class Parties Last hour of the day

Halloween Winter

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Project Story Boost Reading to various Kindergarteners

Classroom Parties Sign Up Sheet (2 Parents per party)

Halloween Winter

HELPFUL HINTS

Sleep A good night’s sleep is important (10-12 hours) Consistent Bedtime

Breakfast Be sure your child has a good meal before school

to give them energy to take on their day Label Clothes

Winter Gear Proper Name

Capital letter only for the first letter Lowercase for the rest of their name

UPCOMING EVENTS

Picture Day- Monday, September 23rd

Book Orders-Due Friday, September 20th

Parent Teacher ConferencesWednesday, October 23rd 5-8pmThursday, October 24th 12-8pmFriday, October 25th 8-11am

Early Release DaysThere are several throughout the year and

the student hours are 9-2pm.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Newsletters Sent home weekly Electronic or hard copy available

Phone 815-459-4231 Before school, Lunch, Encores

E-Mail cmbernhardt@d47.org

Website home.d47.org/cov/cmbernhardt

QUESTIONS

Note cards Questions Phone Number Best time to call