Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Ms. Macklins Kindergarten Class 2011-2012

Welcome to Curriculum Night!

1. 2. 3. Pick up your folder. Sign up for a conference. If you would like to help with Zero the Hero, please sign up for a time to donate gifts (more information to come).

* Message from PTO: Please donate your $6.00 for our classroom parties in the manila envelope

Lauren Macklin lauren.macklin@bexleyschools.org

- This is my 6th year of teaching and my third year teaching kindergarten at Maryland. - I am a graduate of Ohio University with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I also completed my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Ohio Dominican University last summer. - I attended elementary school at Maryland (teaching in my former kindergarten classroom) and graduated from Bexley High School 10 years ago. - I have a younger brother, Joe who just graduated from Bexley High School and a younger sister Lindsey who I share a house with just outside of Bexley. - I love cheering on the buckeyes! - I also love animals! I have a dog named Bella and 2 cats named Milo and Peanut.

Daily Schedule
We begin each day by putting our things away,

turning in our folders,

answering the question of the day,

signing in for lunch,

doing our morning work,

and reading a good book.

The rest of our day

Morning meeting: community building, sing songs, read books, share with each other.

Poetry Binder
* 1-2 new snap words a week through a poem. * Every Friday your child will bring home their poetry binder. Please take a few minutes over the weekend to allow your child to read their poems with you. Please send the binder back to school with your child every Monday.

Literacy block
1. Readers strategy Mini lesson FACE of a Reader (Fluency, Accuracy, Comprehension, Expand Vocabulary)

2. Daily Five choice

3. Word work mini lesson

4. Daily Five choice

Reading mini lesson topics

Introduction to Daily Five What good readers do Reading strategies Comprehension strategies Genres (Fiction and Nonfiction)

 There are many ways to read a book. We celebrate all of them

Read the words Read the pictures Retell the story

During Daily Five choice time:

Reading groups

Choices: Read to self Read with someone Work on writing Listen to reading Word work

Read Alouds

Writers Workshop
Mini lesson Independent writing Sharing

When your children come home with questions about spelling, please encourage them to use their kindergarten spellingask them to listen to the sounds they hear and to write them down Celebrate similar sounds and effort

Handwriting
Handwriting Without Tears Letters and numbers workbook

Unit Work

Math Workshop
Everyday Math lesson Math workstation Calendar math and sharing

Math Workstations

Calendar Math

Zero the Hero

Centers

When you asked me what I did in school today and I say, 'I just played.' Please dont misunderstand me. For you see, I am learning as I play. I am learning to enjoy and be successful in my work. Today I am a child and my work is play.
Anita Wadley, 1974.

Lets Find Out!

Weekly magazine Teaches science and social studies concepts and helps us to practice our reading skills. Students will bring it home to share with you after exploring it in class

Recess/snack

Specials
Gym- Monday and Thursday (wear gym shoes) Art- Monday and Wednesday Music- Tuesday and Friday Library- Friday (bring your books) Guidance- Tuesday Buddies Monday (Mrs. Kelnhofers 4th grade class)

Taking ownership and responsibility:

Working together to create our classroom rules/agreements

Behavior Monitoring
Outstanding

Good Job

Ready to Learn

Think about it

Teachers Choice

Parent Contact

Think Sheet Today I was asked to think about:_____________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

In the future: ___________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

_________ had an OUTSTANDING day today!!!!

Parent signature:_________________________________ Teacher signature:________________________________ Student signature:________________________________

Behavior/homework Calendar

V.I.P.

Report cards and conferences

Sent home to Kindergarten families twice a year
January and June.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are held in November. (20 mins each)

However, please feel free to contact me at any other time to discuss your questions or concerns.

Logistical reminders:
o

If taking your child home for lunch o pick them up in the lobby at 11:25 o Your child can return to the classroom at 12:25. o If you return to school prior to this time, please wait in the lobby until the bell rings and then escort your child to the classroom.

Dress code: flip flops and baseball caps are not allowed- must wear close toed shoes to school.
Nurse: sent to office with a nurse slip health office referral. Note will be sent home in your childs folder will also let you know if your child is frequently asking to go to the nurse. Lunch number: same number throughout entire Bexley schools experience. If you wish to add money: o Send a check or cash to the office o Snacks: kindergarteners are able to buy snacks- if you wish for this not to be an option for your child, please send in a note

Resources
Blog Alphabet chart and flash cards How to help your child with math How to help your child with reading How to help your child with writing Information packet What parents can do Math books Important date sheet

Thank-you for joining me!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning adventures!!!

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions! (lauren.macklin@bexleyschools.org)

Our class

Our real class

Before you leave

1. Make sure you pick up your packet 2. Please sign up for a conference. 3. If you would like to help with Zero the Hero, please sign up for a time to donate gifts.

4. The custodians have asked for you to please fold your chair and lean against the wall by the lobby door.
5. The Special Areas will have a brief presentation at 7:20 in the gym.