Elementary Disclosure Document Siuna Martins Kindergarten 2013-14 Lincoln Elementary School 1090 South Roberta Street Salt

Lake City, Utah 84111 Room 1 (801) 578-8180, ext. 101 siuna.martin@slcschools.org http://msmartin1.weebly.com Full Day Kindergarten Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:15 A.M. to 2:50 P.M. Friday (and other short days) 8:15 A.M. to12:50 P.M. Grade Level/Class Description Kindergarten is a very exciting and a fun time for our young children. It is not only figuring out how to work and play and learn with other children but beginning the process of learning to read, write and find out more about the world around them. I include the components of comprehensive literacy in our daily schedule by utilizing a large variety of books and completing various age-appropriate activities as the students work in centers with partners. We cover all content areas in the State Core Curriculum and the newly adopted Common Core State Standards throughout the day. I plan to emphasize reading and writing across the curriculum (including the arts, technology, science and social studies) while integrating literacy concepts from the Story Town Basal Reading Program. Other goals in my Kindergarten classroom are to expose the children to quality literature as we explore a variety of genres and themes. I try to instill a love of reading and writing through daily practice, help to develop their social skills, and enhance their mathematical understanding. Grade Level Goals and Objectives Utah has developed a Core curriculum which outlines standards of learning that are essential for all students at each elementary grade level. The curriculum includes ideas, concepts, and skills to provide a foundation on which subsequent learning may be built. The curriculum for each grade level can be accessed on the Utah State Office of Educations website at: http:// www.schools.utah.gov/curr/core Instructional Materials StoryTown (2009) www.harcourtschool.com or visit Lincolns Home Page http://lincoln@slc.k12.ut.us Math Expressions by Houghton Mifflin Publishers (2013) www.houghtonmifflin.com Instructional Practices I incorporate whole group, small group or individualized instruction that is designed to be flexible and take into account the variety of abilities and skills. Students can work in small groups or independently (in centers). Course Requirements (Assignments, Attendance, Tardies, Discipline, etc) Discipline Policy: Positive behaviors in the classroom are explicitly recognized and used as models for others in order to minimize misbehavior. I reward compliant children with positive feedback and praise. If there is a child not following the rules, I will explain what behavior would be more appropriate at that time. If not compliant, that child will be moved to a different color on a chart. When children are continuously not making good choices, they must go to another classroom to have think time. This is a place for the child to think about his/her actions alone. Students circle pictures that indicate misbehavior on a sheet of paper. The teacher then talks to the student about positive choices. If the child goes to think time more than twice in a day, the child must visit the office with a phone call to the parent.

Class Rules: 1. I keep my hands (and feet) to myself 2. I follow directions the first time 3. Take your turn 4. Do your best work 5. I am respectful (includes I listen, I am polite, I take care of myself and those around me, I value the opinions of other people. I speak to others as I would like to be spoken to. Safety: Please walk or drive with your child to school and set a route that he/she will follow daily. Practice crossing surrounding streets and get to know the crossing guard and safety patrol members. Kindergartners will need to gather at the small playground (outside nearest Kindergarten Room 1). We will enter and exit as an entire class at this playground. Please ask siblings and other relatives to pick them up at this same Kindergarten playground only. The only exception is if your child attends the Afterschool Program. One of those teachers will pick the students up right outside of our room and will go directly to the auditorium. If routines change (especially who will be picking up or meeting your child-please send a note with him/her that day). Attendance: It is very important that your child be at school every day and on time. Please remember to pick them up on time also (so they are not scared fearing that no one is coming for them). Please bring your child to school no earlier than 8:15 A.M. If you bring the child earlier, please stay in the lunchroom or designated school area and not in the hallways. Be sure your child eats a nutritious breakfast. Clothing: Please send your child to school in washable clothing. The children can get dirty from playing and sometimes from paint spills. Dress your child appropriately for the weather conditions--we do go out for recesses, unless the weather is extreme. Also, have your child wear protective shoes. Please label all belongings! Backpack: The children will bring papers homework and school announcements. Please have a large enough one for your child to handle these papers without crunching them. Send their backpack daily. Daily Communication: The office phone number is (801) 578-8180. Our secretary, Eva Herrick, will answer all incoming calls and will transfer your call to my answering machine. I generally return phone calls after hours only, so it wont interrupt my teaching time with the children. My email address is listed in the heading of this document. However, I do not have time to check it during school hours (only before or after school) so please keep that in mind. If plans differ from the regular routine you have established with your child, a written note is always welcome. Newsletter/Hotline: This bulletin is prepared in the office and will be sent home when available. New Homework includes both Literacy and Math Packets go out on Monday and drop off previous done homework from the past week on the same Monday. Birthdays: You are welcome to send one simple treat on your childs birthday. Grading Procedures Clear standards and expectations are established for all students at each grade level. To be on grade level, students are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge for the information that has been taught with minimal assistance from the teacher.

End Of Year District Assessment: completed one on one with each Kindergarten student-- similar to the Fall assessments. Note: During the 3rd week of May, there will be no regular Kindergarten classes so your child will be able to do his/her best. Please make note of this on your calendars in May.

Tentative Class and Activity Schedule Kindergarten Daily Schedule Ms. Martin Monday-Thursday 8:15-2:50 Friday: 8:15-12:50 8:15-8:25 8:30-9:15 9:15-9:45 9:45-10:50 10:50-11:25 11:25-11:45 11:45-12:15 12:15-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:15 1:15-2:30 Specials: Announcements; Morning Work; Attendance, Arrival activities Math ELD Phonics; Phonemic Awareness Lunch

Recess Writing Whole-Group Carpet ERI Recess Monday and Tuesday: 1:15-2:30 Centers Wednesday: ART 1:30-2:00; LIBRARY 2:00-2:30 Thursday: COMPUTERS 1:30-2:00; P.E. 2:00-2:30 2:30-2:45 Centers 2:45-2:50 Story/Wrap-Up 2:50 Dismissal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Parent(s) of ,

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