Curriculum Night
Jan 21, 2016
Curriculum Night
Attendance• It is very important that your child be
at school everyday. • If your child has a fever or has been
vomiting then they need to stay home. • School doors open for breakfast at
8:30 (9:30 on Wednesdays)• Classroom doors open at 8:45 (9:45 on
Wednesdays)• Be on time - Class starts at 9:00 am
(10:00 on Wednesdays)
Behavior Expectations
• Be Safe• Be Respectful• Be Responsible• These rules are followed school
wide as well as in the classroom• Teachers and students work very
hard to make Cherry Park a calm and quiet place for learning
Five Classroom
Rules• Follow directions quickly• Raise your hand for permission to speak• Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat• Make smart choices• Make your dear teacher happy*There are times when rules are not enforced.
Example: During work time students can talk
in a soft voice or move around to stretch.
Positive Rewards• Charger Coins (class) = whole class
reward (extra recess, extra art time)
• Charger Cards (individuals)*cards go in a basket*teacher pulls 2 cardsout and they are enteredin a school-wide drawing on Monday morning*If names are drawn they geta little prize (pencil, etc).
Cherry Park
Charger Coin
Cherry Park Charger Card
Name : ____________*Be Safe
*Be Respectful
*Be Responsible
K 1 2 3 4 5 Teacher __________
Levels of Discipline
• Depending on the severity of the situation, the student would first be given a reminder or warning of the incorrect behavior.
• The student would be asked to move to another spot in the room or to take a short break in another classroom.• If behaviors continue, a “minor” would be written. This is a way to communicate with you.• Problems of a more severe nature would lead to a written referral.
Volunteer Opportunities
• We love volunteers!
• Volunteer request forms were sent home
• Once routines, schedules, and groups are formed we will be organizing our volunteers
• Thank you for your help
Student Progress
*2 Report Cards/February and June
*2 Parent-Teacher Conferences with Progress Reports:
Nov. 23-25th
March 16-18th
Report Card*Standards based*Designed from the Common Core
•Common Core is a standards based program that has been accepted by 39 other states.•High level expectations•College/career readiness
Grades are proficiency based. Students will get a number score.
Report Card Scoring Summary
5 = above grade level4 = end of kindergarten goal3 = making adequate progress 2 = below grade level1 = proficiency not determined (absences, missing assignments)X = not taught or assessed
Reading
Writing
Language
Speaking & Listening
Mathematics
Content Areas:Science, Health, Physical Ed., Music
Life Skills
Attendance & Comments
● Print Concepts: I can hold a book, turn pages, read left to right.
● Phonological Awareness: I can rhyme words, count syllables, isolate sounds
● Phonics and Word Recognition: I can name letters, name letter sounds, read sight words
● Fluency: I can read grade level text ● Comprehension: I can understand and
retell stories
Foundational Skills
Literature
● I can ask and answer questions about text● I can identify characters, setting, and major
events in a story● I can retell a story● I can identify unknown words (ask
questions about unknown words)● I can recognize common types of text
(storybooks, poems, and plays)● I can name the author and illustrator● I can look at illustrations and tell what
happened in the story● I can compare and contrast characters● I can engage in group reading activities
Informational Text
(Non-Fiction)Example Learning Targets:●I can read non-
fiction of text●I can identify non-
fiction text features
Vocabulary: non-fiction, text, details, caption, title, author, illustrator, diagram, cover, spine, labels
Speaking and ListeningExample Learning Targets:
● I can listen to others and share own ideas
● I can ask questions to get help● I can take turns speaking
Vocabulary: listen, speak, question
Counting and Cardinality
Example of Learning Target● I can count to 100 by 1s.● I can represent a group of objects
with a written numeral 0-20.● I can compare two numerals between 1 and 10 and say which numeral has a greater value.
Vocabulary: count, greater than, less than, equal
Operations of Algebraic Thinking
Example Learning Targets:● I can add and subtract number
within 10. ● I can decompose (break apart)
numbers to 10 using objects ofdrawings.
● I can record the answer using a drawing or equation.
Vocabulary:Addition, add, subtraction, subtract,expression, equation, decompose,Make 10
Numbers and Operation in Base
TenExample Learning Targets:● I can compose (put together)
numbers 11-19 using a ten and some ones,
and show my work with a drawing or and equation.
● I can decompose (take apart) numbers 11-19 into a ten and some ones,and show my work with a drawing or an equation.
VocabularyCompose, decompose, equation
Measurement and Data
Example Learning Targets:● I can describe measurable attributes of
objects.● I can sort (classify) objects into
categories (groups)● I can tell which object is longer
(or shorter or taller) than the other by comparing them side by side.
VocabularyLonger, shorter, heavier, lighter, warmer, colder, sort, classify, categories,group
Geometry Learning Target Examples● I can recognize and identify
squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, rhombuses, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, spheres
● I can describe the position of objects as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
● I can compose a new or larger shape using more than one simple shape
Vocabulary:Shapes, two-dimensional, three dimensional
WritingPencil Grip*tripod grasp
Handwriting*Practice letter formation*Start letters at the top*Traditional Manuscript
WritingEnd of year
goal:*3 complete sentences
*topic, detail, conclusion
Examples:
Homework Expectations:
*Look for the PURPLE Homework folder on Fridays.
*Students should complete their homework by the following Friday.
*Participation is required and marked on the report card.
Wednesday Folder*The weekly white folder goes home on Wednesdays.
*Please sign and return it by Thursday morning.
*Look for school andclassroom news.
Teacher-ParentConnection
Teachers are available to give ideas about how to help your child with academics at home. Parents are the first teachers so your partnership is important!
Practice Literacy at Home:*Magnetic letters*Wiki Stix*Play-doh*Scissor and glue use*Paper and pencils for writing
Math at Home*Count How many doors? How many windows? Do you see any shapes at home?
*Positional wordsPut objects on/in/over/under/behind/in front/next to
Resources*Starfall.com (reading)
*mobymax.com (math)
*cherryparkkindergarten.blogspot.com(classroom)