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Pearl S. Buck Elementary School
Back to School Night
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Kindergarten ScheduleTimes Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
8:50 – 9:20 Arrival/Announcements/
Morning Meeting/Morning
Work
Arrival/Announcements/
Morning Meeting/Morning
Work
Arrival/Announcements/
Morning Meeting/Morning
Work
Arrival/Announcements/
Morning Meeting/Morning
Work
Arrival/Announcements/
Morning Meeting/Morning
Work
9:20 – 10:00 Library Physical Education
Computer Art Music
10:15 –11:25 RELA: Superkids RELA: Superkids RELA: Superkids RELA: Superkids RELA: Superkids
11:25 – 11:55 Student Recess Student Recess Student Recess Student Recess Student Recess
11:55 – 12:25 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:25-1:25 Math Math Math Math Math
1:25 – 2:00 Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
2:00 - 2:30 Social Studies/Science
Social Studies/Science
Social Studies/Science
Social Studies/Science
Social Studies/Science
2:30 – 3:30 Power Hour Power Hour Power Hour Power Hour Power Hour
3:30-3:50 Pack up/Dismissal
Pack up/Dismissal
Pack up/Dismissal
Pack up/Dismissal
Pack up/Dismissal
Specials• All classes will have the following Specials:
– Art, Computers, Physical Education, Library, and Music
– Art: smocks needed; name written on smock.
– Gym:
• sneakers must be worn to participate
• In the interest of safety – NO jewelry is permitted
Teacher Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Mrs. Arner
Library Physical Education
Computer Art Music
Snacks and Lunch
• This is a PEANUT FREE classroom
• Please send in a healthy snack each day in a separate bag/container from their lunch
• If your child is buying lunch, please send their money in an envelope marked with their name and amount
Parent Responsibilities• Check backpack/folder each night
• Return any forms or paperwork sent home
• Send in an absence note the day after your child is absent from school
• Keep me informed of any problems or concerns that would effect your child’s school day.
• REMEMBER:Parents + Teacher = Successful student
Homework• Homework will begin in October
• Homework Calendar each month will be in their homework folder and stay in their homework folder
• Homework will be given a couple times a week in small amounts
• Occasionally a bigger project or assignment will be given (again this will not be too involved)
Homework Examples
• Sight Word practice (notecards)
• Sight word sentences and pictures• Also vocabulary words
• Math game (sent home)
• Science and Social Studies shares
• Handwriting practice
• Writing journal (first writing one sentence with picture, then building on that
as the year goes on)
Math Math in Focus
Math series based on principles of Singapore Math.• Basic• Concrete• Abstract
Extensive use of manipulatives to enhance student understanding of concepts and processes.
Think Central (thinkcentral.com)Great for manipulatives
Your Username is : Child’s ID NumberYour password is: MathisFun1!
Math cont.
• Colors
• Shapes and Patterns
• Classification/Position words
• Numbers 0-10 then 11-20
• Graphing
• Measurement, Weight, Volume
• Time
• Ordinal Numbers
Language Arts/Reading• Superkids
– Program developed by Pleasant Rowland (American Girls author).
– Designed exclusively for young, developing readers (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
– Emphasis on:• See it, hear it/say it, write it, read it
• At home support available online– I will give you login information forwww.superkids.org
Raz Kids: www.razkids.com
~ Program designed to allow students to read
at their levels at school and home.
~ Hundreds of eBooks on a variety of
subjects.
~ Read as well as listen to stories
and even songs
**Usernames and passwords
coming by October**
Writer’s Workshop• Afternoon block of Language Arts time• Focus on development of writing
Skills
* First scripted writing
* Short sentences
* Development of longer sentences
* Handwriting practice
***Later in the School year***• Students developing their own personal writer’s
notebook
Science CurriculumFOSS Science for Kindergarten•Wood and Paper
•Fabric
•Five Senses
•Seasons and Holidays
•Too Good for Violence and Too Good for Drugs- Mendez Foundation
•Kindergarten students will learn what makes a great day as they explore the elements of setting short term goals. This age-appropriate, interactive curriculum promotes positive youth development and drug-free living. Tuggles the Teddy Bear will delight children as he helps them learn how to make healthy choices, identify their feelings, and bond positively with peers.
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•Too Good for Violence Skills taught Too Good for Drugs Skills Taught
Conflict Resolution Goal Setting
Anger Management Decision Making
Respect for Self and Others Bonding with Pro-Social Others
Effective Classroom behavior Identifying and Managing Emotions
Communicating Effectively
Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies Alive! Me and My World explores the relationships in students' lives with their families, friends, teachers, and neighbors. Students learn that people live differently in different places and that they can help care for the world. •
•Chapter 1- Who Am I?
•Chapter 2- What Is a Family?
•Chapter 3- How Do I Get Along with Others?
•Chapter 4- How Do I Make Friends?
•Chapter 5- How Do I Solve Problems with Others?
•Chapter 6- How Can I Be a Good Helper at School?
•Chapter 7- What Is in My Neighborhood?
•Chapter 8- Where Am I in the World?
•Chapter 9- How Do People Live Around the World?
•Chapter 10- How Can I Help Take Care of the World?
Afternoon Activities and Literacy Stations
• Integrate all subject areas• Working with others to develop social skills and
cooperation• Reinforces skills already taught• FUN = Learning
• *During these stations I will hold guided reading groups, flexible learning groups, and also provide enrichment and remediation to students as needed
SWPBIS Program
– School Wide Positive Behavior In School
– Be Safe– Be Respectful – Be Responsible– Be Kind
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November Conferencing• November Conferences
– The week before Thanksgiving
– Request forms will be sent home in early November to sign up for a convenient conference time
– We can meet at anytime!!
Contact and Classroom Information
• School Office: 215-609-6300
• Visit out classroom website!• 1. Visit www.neshaminy.org
• 2. Select Pearl Buck as a school
• 3. Click on Staff and click Mrs. A Arner
Thank you so much for coming!!!