Shiloh Point 2010-2011

I graduated from Piedmont College in 2004. I also have a Masters in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. This is my seventh year teaching. My first year teaching I taught k-5 technology integration. I taught second grade for four years. This is my second year in kindergarten and I love it!

Daily FoldersHomeworkSight WordsTransportation: ChangesMoney: Lunch: www.mylunchmoney.com /

Other: Child’s name & what $ is for.Birthday’sAttendance: Send a note within 5 regular days. 3 late check-ins/early check-outs = 1 unexcused absence.Safety Check system

7:10-7:40 Check-in/Morning Work7:40-8:30 Specials- 7 day Rotation8:30-9:00 Morning Meeting/ Calendar Time9:00-10:00 Cindy Cupp Phonics (snack)10:00-11:00 Writer’s Workshop11:05- 11:35 Lunch11:40-12:00 Recess12:00-12:10 Rest Time/ Silent Reading12:10- 12:50 Literacy Centers12:50-1:15 Whole Group Math1:15-2:00 Math Centers2:00-2:15 Pack up/ Free Choice Centers

During Calendar. We cover many of the math standards. We learn the days of the week, counting, number writing, money, months of the year, and many other things.

We use Cindy Cupp Phonics. The Dr. Cupp Readers® Series teaches basic sight vocabulary and explicit phonics through exciting games and wonderful stories.It is very helpful to have parents help during this part of the day. If you are available any day from 9-10 please sign up in the back before you leave.

Thank You!

This year you will see your child become a writer. They will start by labeling pictures and in a couple months they will be writing sentences about their pictures!

If you would like to join us for lunch you are welcome to! We eat at 11:05. Our table is full this year ,so you and your child will get to eat on the stage.

The math program used by Forsyth County public schools is by Houghton Mifflin. This program spirals with its content areas throughout the year, which means that concepts are continually revisited during the year and in later grades.

We have weekly themes that are science or social studies related. The upcoming theme can be found on our newsletter. If you have pictures, books or other theme related materials feel free to send them in to class.

*Hygiene*Personal safety-(work and play)*Character Traits*Decision Making (making wise choices)*Fire Safety/Stranger Safety*Dental*Second Step – Anger Management Program

EARTH SCIENCE

WeatherDay/Night Sky

Sorts Rocks and Soil (physical attributes)

Air (mass takes up space)Material and Features (of different

landforms)Light and Shadows

LIFE SCIENCEAnimals/Plants

Living/Non-livingBasic Needs

SurvivalParents/Off-springs

Characteristics/Habitats

All About MeMe and My Family: Self

identification, Address, Phone Number, BirthdayFamily structure

My Friends: Likeness and differences

My School: School rules, School leaders and facilities in the building

Pledge of Allegiance

My WorldGlobe and maps skills ( Intro)

Community helpersCity, state, country and continent

Modes of transportationWorld leaders

Countries and CustomsIdentifies cultural groups

Ways people are alike and different

HolidaysColumbus Day

Johnny AppleseedHalloween

ThanksgivingWinter holidays around the world

New Year’sMartin Luther King Day100th. Day Celebration

Valentine’s DayPresident’s Day

Dental Health MonthSt. Patrick’s Day Traditions

Spring TraditionsDr. Seuss

Mother’s Day and Father’s DayMemorial Day

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Report Cards – every 9 weeks

4 ½ week assessment of skills

CRT – 3 times per year

Weekly Progress Report

Running Records

* Sight Words

*Homework Calendar

*Homework Notebook

Sticker- A Great Day- They stayed on Green or Purple

Yellow- Your will not have a sticker. Their square will be colored yellow. I will write a note about what happened.

Red- Your child will not have a sticker. Their square will be colored yellow. I will write a note about what happened.

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I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with

exciting learning activities!

Please Sign up for conferences in the back!

for taking the time to attend Open House!