KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM NIGHT

AUGUST 11TH 6:30-7:30Presented by:

Miss Crystal DanglerMiss Allison Merrill

Mrs. Nicole OcchioneroMrs. Sandra Stanley

Ohio Department of Education Common Core Standards Video

* Follow this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7j7tLymkT4

Higher Expectations for a Brighter Future

A Typical School Day Within the school day, your child will be receiving the

following minutes of instruction: 200 minutes of Language Arts Time

This would include Reading, Writing, Fine Motor Work, and Handwriting

60 minutes of Math 30 minutes of Concept Instruction (Social Studies and

Science) 35 minutes of Specials (Music, PE), 50 minutes of Art

Half Day

Approximately half the instructional time of their full day Art is incorporated into the general curriculum

Curriculum: Handwriting: Zaner Bloser

Each child has his/her own workbook. Workbooks will be sent home at the end of the year.

Science: Eye-Openers Series

Social Studies: Let’s Find Out News Magazine National Geographic Books

Math: Everyday Math

Home Links *Keep in a safe place Homework Grid Workbook will be utilized in the second semester.

Reading: Common Core Themed Units

6 Themes: Each theme is broken up into 6 weeks Guided Reading is taught daily in small groups.

Pacing Guides Guides are designed to cover the current

learning standards and expectations *Common Core

All Kindergarten teachers within the district use these guides.

Instruction Methods

Instruction will be differentiated based on students’ learning styles and academic needs.

Miss. Chelsea Zingale (Reading Specialist) and Miss. Merrill will provide support for qualified students .

Interventions have been built into our day.

Assessments: Assessments are ongoing and help inform

instruction and report progress. KRAL Sept. 21-25 in school Report Cards will be coming home each

Quarter. Interim Reports as needed. Through out the school year, your child’s

teacher will conduct conferences, as well as, be available for questions.

Discipline Policy

Refer to the district Handbook. (Online) The school follows Whole Brain Teaching for school

wide rules. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX4ym5a47mY Management System: PBS Calendar Rewards

Kinder Coupons Prize Box Award Certificates Compliment Parties

Communication Tools: Binder/folder Phone Calls, E-mails, Notes

Homework Policy

Kindergarten Homework Policy

 In Nordonia Hills the Kindergarten team believes the purpose of homework is to extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom. It also provides opportunities for independent and guided work.

Time Allotments: Kindergarten may receive up to 20 minutes, in addition to the

District Reading Goal of reading 20 minutes, 5 times a week. Individual completion time may vary. Responsibility: Students will turn in designated assignments Students will be recognized for the completion of assignments

Homework

Homework Calendar: Students will receive a monthly homework calendar.

Please initial after each square is completed. All assignments are required. You may work on the calendar at your own pace but all assignments are due by the end of the month.

Reading: Your child will be expected to participate in a reading

experience 20 minutes, 5 times a week. Students are expected to read 400 minutes a month.

* examples include: books read to, read alone, environmental print, mail, magazines, cartoons, letters and cards.

Half time students should plan on doing homework nightly.

Home School Communication

Electronic Newsletters from PTA, Mrs. Reinhart and Teachers

Facebook Groups Email, notes Phone- personal, all calls Binder/planner

Conference Dates:

Thursday, November 5, 2015 Thursday, November 12, 2015 Other dates will be added by your

teacher as needed. Your child’s teacher will provide you with

information concerning sign up.

Whole School Celebrations

PTA sponsored programs Book Fair (Fall and Spring) COSI Winter Festival Christmas Shop

School Wide Events Costume Parade Veteran’s Day Luncheon 100th Day Field Day

Family Volunteers

Volunteers needed and appreciated PTA Events Center time Interventions Special School/ Classroom events Arrival/Dismissal Support Prepare materials for instruction at home

Foster Independence

Dress for success! Practice dressing independently including

winter wear. *Snow pants, mittens and boots required to play in the snow. Outside unless under 20 degrees with wind chill.

Keep an extra change of clothes at school. Dress in layers or keep a sweater at school. Practice tying shoes.

Pack/Unpack book bag independently. Develop a homework routine.

Transportation

If there is a change please notify the school/teacher as soon as possible (email or note).

Car Pool- team up with friends and neighbors

Students must WATCH for their car. Enter on the PASSENGER SIDE for safety.

Practice operating door and seatbelts at home.

•Bussing will be provided for students living outside a 1 mile radius of Ledgeview.

• Busses will meet at the front of the building.•Carpool will meet at the back of the building.

•Bus route information will be available on the district website next week.

•Additional information will be provided at Open House 8/19/15.

•Transporation # 330.468. 4710

Snacks Snacks are permitted.

Please check with your teacher if you have questions. No snacks requiring spoons-spills. Nothing with nuts or nut products.

Water only is permitted in the classroom.

Birthday treats: Edible Treats are not permitted.

They will be returned home. Suggested items include:

Pencils, Erasers, Note Pads Party Favors, Coloring Books, Gift

Certificates

SUPPORT PERSONNEL Mrs. Jolene Reinhart – Principal

Mrs. Wilhelm – Counselor Mr. Keith Mesmer - Psychologist

Mrs. Deb Swan – Speech and Language Miss Chelsea Zingale– Reading Specialist

Mrs. Brooke Leach-Graebel- Second Language Learners

Mrs. Amanda Coon – Administrative Assistants Mrs. Pam Gubana- Cafeteria Manager

Mrs. Teresa Runevitch- Building Manager

Co-Curriculars:

Mrs. Petracco teaches Music

Mrs. Stone teaches Art

Mr. Neff teaches PE

Mrs. Schlund Library

LUNCH NOTES Students may pack or purchase

Lunch $ 2.75 Milk $ 0.50 Breakfast $ 2.00 Menu available at: http://

www.nordoniaschools.org/LunchMenu.aspx Payment by CASH only or Online at: http://www.myschoolaccount.com/

Free and Reduced lunch applications at: http://

www.nordoniaschools.org/Downloads/SKMBT_75115070609021.pdf

Separate table for peanut butter diners Fingerprinting should be done at Open House

Any Questions???? General Questions Session Contact your child’s teacher for personal

questions. See you at Open House August 19th (stop

in anytime between 4-6 to drop off supplies and see your classroom)

We are looking forward to a great school year!

Please Visit:

We encourage you to watch the video on the site below to learn more about our

school district and personnel!

https://youtu.be/7okJc-origc