Miss Pekarcik’s Class Prince of Peace Orientation August 21 st, 2014 Created by: Ashley Magee, Graphics © ThistleGirlDesigns.

Miss Pekarcik’s ClassPrince of Peace

OrientationAugust 21st, 2014

Created by: Ashley Magee, www.firstgradebrain.com Graphics © ThistleGirlDesigns

Meet the Teacher

I grew up here in Orange County. I am a graduate of Prince of Peace. I received my teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton. Each day I am excited to teach Kindergarten. I will I received my Master’s degreein Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia in 2014.

Welcome

• Welcome letter Kindergarten QuestionnaireI sent you an e-mail today. Please check and complete. If you need a paper copy let me know.

This Orientation

• In the classroom 7:30 – In Church 7:00• Ask me any questions as we go.• All these items will be on website.• Follow with pages in folder.

• Parent Orientation

Classroom Rules

• CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS (RULES):• Always follow the teacher’s directions.• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.• In the classroom:– Raise hand to talk– Use inside voice– Walk in the classroom

Behavior Management

• Behavior Expectations –

• ClassDojo

Daily Schedule

– 8:20 Calendar and Language Arts Warm up– 9:00 Bible Time– 9:30 Alphabet and letter formation / Phonics– 10:00 Snack and Recess– 10:30 Reading– 11:00 Math– 11:45 Lunch and Recess– 12:45 Rest Time / 2nd semester Read Aloud and Spelling– 1:15 Language Arts and Writing– 1:45 Science / Social Studies / Art– 2:40 Clean up and get ready to go home– 3:00 Dismissal

Bible Time

• Sing songs• Read the Bible• Art and Crafts

• One topic per week. Starts with Old Testament and then through the New Testament.

Reading

• Units– School– Shadows– Finding Friends– The Wind– Stick to It– Red, White, and Blue– Teamwork– By the Sea

Language Arts

• Rhyming• High Frequency Words• Recognition and Letter Writing• Phonics• Verbs, Nouns, and Pronouns• Capitalization and End Marks• Types of Writing (Fiction, Poems,

Biographies, etc.)

Math• Topics– Counting and Cardinality• Counting, comparing, and writing numbers

– Operations and Algebra• Addition and Subtraction

– Operations in base ten• Composing numbers

– Measurement and Data• Measuring, sorting, and classifying

– Geometry• Shapes and Locations

Science

• Topics– Shadows– Seasons–Wind– Senses–Plants–Magnets–Ocean animals

Social Studies

• Topics–Workers in the community–Being a good friend–Perseverance–Our country–Working together–Holidays

Music / Art

• Singing• Rhythm– Classroom made

instruments• Patterns• Listening for

differences– Loud and soft– Fast and slow– How music makes you

feel

• Line• Shape• Texture• Color• Pattern• Drawing• Form• Exploration • Appreciation

Special Classes

Students will visit special classes each week. Our schedule is as follows:

Tuesday and Thursday – P.E.Tuesday – Library (starts in January)Wednesday – Art, Chapel, Reading BuddiesFriday – Big BuddiesReading / Math Centers – Days to be determined

•On P.E. days please make sure your child wears tennis shoes. If they do not it will effect their grade.

Field Trips

•Discovery Science Center– Sept. 16th (early day)

•Tanaka Farms–Pumpkin Patch–Strawberry Picking

•Orange County Zoo•Others opportunities as we see interestWe love parent Volunteers but many trips limit the amount of parents we can have with us.

Grading

I grade papers on the Scale from 1 to 5.Kindergarten Grading Scale -

All grades are recorded in our online grading program.Jupiter Grades

Report cards come out 4 times a year.

Assessments

• Math Test are given at the end of each topic. Mostly every two weeks.

• Reading assessments are given throughout unit.

• Students are also tested one on one with letter recognition, sounds, high frequency words, etc.

• Standardized testing is given in October.

Parent Involvement

Many hands make for great work. I need help in the classroom with:

• Lunch time monitor (11:45-12:45)– Lunch Time Monitor

• Centers (2:00 – 3:00) one day a week• Special activities and days• Field trips (drivers and chaperones)• Room Parent (organize holiday parties)

Supplies

Please have students ready with their supplies.K supply list -

Homework

• Kindergarteners will receive homework folders on Monday. They are due back to school on Friday. Each day will list an assignment but they just need to be turned in when the whole week is complete. Each day’s work should take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Stay Connected!

Newsletters will be sent home weekly. Check your child’s folder.

School website: www.princeofpeaceanaheim.org

My Email: [email protected]

My Phone: (714) 624-1852 – this is my cell phoneBest time to call me at school (714) 774-0993 during the day: 7:00 to 8:00 or 3:30 to 4:00

Welcome to a great yearin Kindergarten!