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Welcome
Mrs. BernhardtGraduated from National Louis University
with Masters Degree in 2003Teaching for 16 years (first, multi-age,
second)Kindergarten (2nd year)FamilyMarriedThree children (9,8 & 6)Busy!!!
Kindergarten Philosophy
In District 47 we believe that the foundation of successful schooling is formed during the kindergarten year through the development of positive attitudes and learning habits. We recognize that each child enters kindergarten with a unique background of experiences. Therefore, the child’s kindergarten experience should be the cooperative effort of the child, parent and teacher. The curriculum is designed to support the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of the child. The instructional program is activity and language oriented, providing a secure and accepting environment, which motivates each child to use skills when developmentally ready. School personal and parents working together will provide for the individual development of the whole child.
Kindergarten Core Instruction
http://www.corestandards.org/what-parents-should-know
Language Arts Increase Reading of Informational Text
There will be a greater emphasis on Informational texts Text Complexity
In addition to having opportunities to read at their independent and instructional reading levels, all students will be exposed to grade-level texts
Academic Vocabulary Tier 1: Social Language Tier 2: Literature Based (synonyms, etc.) Tier 3: Content-Specific
Text-Based Answers Close Reading/Referring to text for answers, analyzing the text, having to synthesize text before answering
questions, etc. Increase Writing from Sources
Argumentative/Persuasive Informative/Expository
Literacy Instruction in all Content Areas Integrating Social Studies into Units of Study Integrating Spelling into ALL content areas (rather than a separate block of time)
Handwriting
Kindergarten Core Instruction
Math Currently aligning standards
Science Next Generation Science Standards
Language Arts
Reading Your Character and Your Community, Ecosystems, Cultural Movement,
Forces and Interactions, Weather and Climate and Life Cycles Shared Reading Mini-Lesson Guided Reading Stations
Writing 6+1 Writing Traits Program
Modeled Writing Interactive Writing Independent Writing
Technology www.Raz-kids.com (passwords will be sent home) Please see my website for additional links
Math
Everyday Math Whole Class Instruction Small Group Work Math Explorations Independent Tasks
Homework Few times a week Requires parent support
Technology www.everydaymathonline.com (Students will be sent home with
passwords) Please see my website for additional links
Science
Wood and Paper Spring
Technology http://www.fossweb.com Please see my website for direct link
Character Counts
Six Pillars of Character Responsibility
Duty, Accountability, Pursue Excellence, Self-Control Trustworthiness
Integrity, Honesty, Reliability, Loyalty Citizenship
Do Your Share, Respect Authority and Law Caring
Concern for Others, Charity Fairness
Fairness and Justice, Openness Respect
Golden Rule, Tolerance and Acceptance, Nonviolence, Courtesy
Lunch
Lunch Time 11:30-12:20Students have the option of bringing or buying their
lunch. Menus are sent home monthlyParents are encouraged to purchase a lunch ticket if
their child will be buying lunch. A 10 day ticket is $26.00 and a 20 day ticket is $52.
Cash or checks are accepted. Checks must be made out to School District 47.
Milk may be purchased for $0.55 If you would like to send in cash, $2.60, for your child to
buy lunch please send it in an envelope or Ziploc bag with their name written on the front.
Encores
Students that will be staying all day will need to have gym shoes to participate in P.E. and an art shirt. The encore schedule is as follows;
Monday - Art Tuesday- STEM Wednesday- Library Thursday- Gym Friday- Music
Snack/Rest Time
Each afternoon we will be restingRest time could include;
Reading Writing Resting
Snack time will occur during rest time. Snacks are optional and are provided by parents. Small and Manageable Healthy Peanut Free
Behavior Management System
Classroom behavior will be tracked on a behavior ladder. The children will have the opportunity to be recognized for good behavior by climbing up the ladder. The ladder will also serve as a redirection system for inappropriate behavior
As students are learning the rules reminders will be given about behavior. Students will be given a stamp on their calendar if they had a good day. If a child requires multiple reminders they will not receive a stamp for the day. Please check your child’s calendar every day.
Report Cards
Standards are established by the District for each grade level in Reading, Writing & Math
Reports reflect student progress as a whole Learner Characteristics Academic Progress over time (4,3,2,1) Student Work, Assessments, and PortfoliosStudents Assessed three times a yearMAP test
Daily Routine Reminders
Attendance Please call the office and notify them of your child’s
absence. Drop-Off
Front of the school by the cross-walkPick-Up
Parents must park their car and walk to front of building to pick up their child.
If there is a change in your child’s end of the day routine please call or send a note with your child. E-Mail notifications are unreliable.
Folders
Red Folder Needs to be brought to school “cleaned-out” every day Behavior Calendar – Stamped daily for good behavior Homework – Please return the next day
Reading Folder Reading Log
Please sign the log each night your child reads/or is read to (log will begin in October)
Guided Reading Books Books will be sent home periodically Please read them with your child and send them back the next
day
Celebrations
Birthdays When your child’s special day arrives they can bring in a non-food item to
share with the class. Donate a book to the class for all to enjoy Special pencils/erasers for each student Stickers Please remember bringing in a “treat” is certainly not a requirement for
birthday recognition. Birthday invitations are not allowed at school and cannot be distributed to
friends and classmates. PTA is putting together a directory of students.
Class Parties Last hour of the day
Halloween Winter Valentines Day (Card Exchange only)
Volunteer Opportunities
Project Story Boost Reading to various Kindergarteners
Classroom Parties Sign Up Sheet (2 Parents per party)
Halloween Winter Valentines Day (Card Exchange only)
No Photographs Please
Helpful Hints
Sleep A good night’s sleep is important (10-12 hours) Consistent Bedtime
Breakfast Be sure your child has a good meal before school to
give them energy to take on their dayLabel Clothes
Winter GearProper Name
Capital letter only for the first letter Lowercase for the rest of their name
Upcoming Events
Picture Day- Monday, September 23rd
Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 23rd 5-8pm Thursday, October 24th 12-8pm Friday, October 25th 8-11am
Early Release Days There are several throughout the year and the
student hours are 9-2pm.
Contact Information
Newsletters Sent home weekly Electronic or hard copy available Follow me @mrsbkindy
Phone 815-459-4231 Before school, Lunch, Fine Arts
E-Mail [email protected]
Website home.d47.org/cov/cmbernhardt