Post on 13-Apr-2017
Kindergarten Curriculum Night2015-2016
Welcome !!!We are so glad you are here
Welcome to Kindergarten
Brassfield Phone number- 870-4080
Track 1: Maegan Dobner mdobner@wcpss.netTrack 1: Kim Fuller kfuller2@wcpss.net
Track 2: Erika Helms ehelms@wcpss.netTrack 2: Renee Wike rwike@wcpss.net
Track 3: Brittany Birkenmeyer bbirkenmeyer@wcpss.netTrack 4: Tamara Argueta targueta@wcpss.net
Using Brassfield’s Website:http://brassfield.wcpss.net/pages/Brassfield_Elementary
Quarter 1 Standards Math *Count to 20 *Write numbers 0-20 *Count to 100 by 10’s *One to one correspondence up
to 10 *With a given number tell what
number is one more *More, less, and equal to *Counting up to 20 starting at any
given number Social/Personal Development Skills *Bathroom needs are met
independently *Unpack backpack independently *Opens containers for lunch and
snack independently *Knows carpool number, bus
color/name, and lunch number
Reading *Identify 10 sight words *Reading on a level 2 *Recognize all letter names and
sounds *Recognize and produce rhyming
words
Quarter 1 Writing *Record dominant consonant
sounds *Matching pictures and words *Write one simple sentence *Write first name with a capital to
start and lower case letters following
Quarter 2 Standards Math *Count to 40 *Write numbers 0-20 *Identify Flat Shapes – circle, triangle,
square, rectangle *Identify 3D/Solid Shapes – cube,
pyramid, sphere, cone, rectangular prism
*Sort Flat and Solid Figures *Describe Attributes of Shapes –
faces, vertices, edges, sides, corners
Reading *Identify 25 sight words *Reading on a level 3 – relies on sight
word knowledge, picture clues, beginning consonants
*Retells stories – setting, characters, beginning, middle, and end
Writing *Writing Conventions – spacing,
punctuation, capital vs. lowercase *Opinion Writing *Can express an opinion with 1-2
sentences using 1-2 adjectives *Uses at least 1 transitional word
(and, because) *Has an ending *Varies the way 2 sentences begin *Spells some sight words correctly
Reading to Your Child1. New Book- Look at the cover. Predict what the book will be
about. Read the title. Point to the beginning of each word. Go through the book and allow your child to talk about each picture.
This is called a Picture Walk.
2. Parent reads- as you read the book to your child stop and discuss the book with your child.
3.Child Retells-After reading the story say, Tell me about the beginning, middle and end of the book.” Use the five finger retell to aide your child in the untold parts.
4. Child Writes- Let your child write about the book or a personal experience. Your child may draw a picture if they are not writing. Let them tell you about the picture.
Five Finger Retell1. Who were the characters?2. Where was the setting?3. What was the problem?4. What was the solution?5. Tell me about the beginning, middle
and end.6. Making Connections- What does this
story make you think about?http://vimeo.com/44000850
Print Concepts1. Name the front of the book.2. Name the back of the book.3. Name the title.4. Point to the words as you read.5. First and last word on the page.6. First and last letter in a word.7. Identify capital and lower case letters.8. Identify periods and question marks.9. Show one letter/two letters.10. Show one word/two words. Review Print Concepts twice a week.http://vimeo.com/43919571
Homework All Kindergarten students receive
homework. Homework assignments will consist of reading daily, writing, and math. At times, special projects will be assigned. Your teacher will let you know more about your child’s homework assignments.
Quality Work Sample
Kindergarten Curriculum
Please visit the site below if you would like to learn more about our Kindergarten curriculum:http://www.wcpss.net/common-core/
Discipline
Brassfield Elementary School follows the PAWS behavior system. P- personal best, A- act respectfully and responsibly, W – winning attitude, and S - safety first.Each Kindergarten classroom uses a rainbow behavior chart.
Volunteering in the Classroom
All volunteers must complete an application for a
background check. Even if you have already been approved last year, you will need to be reapply for clearance. You can fill out the application in the media center. Once you are cleared to volunteer you will receive notification from the office.
All volunteers must sign-in at the office before volunteering in the classrooms.
Daily Schedule Student Arrival Announcements/Pledge BEAR Time Math Lunch Literacy/Daily 5 Recess Snack Writing Discover Centers/Science/Social Studies Specials End of Day Routines Kindergarten Dismissal
Thank you,
We are looking forward to
a great year