Welcome to Kindergarten!

Typical Kindergarten Day!

Arrival

• School Day Begins at 8:15• Unpack• Hand in Folder• Morning Work

Opening

Morning MeetingCalendarWeatherNumber of Days in School Pledge of Allegiance Morning News and Announcements

Read Aloud

• Poems• Storybooks • ELA Domains

• Please pack a healthy snack CLEARLY labeled in your child’s backpack everyday, separate from

their lunch. Classrooms are nut free.• Please also pack with it a napkin, spoon, fork or

anything else they will need to enjoy their snack.

• Please do not send a drink for snack, fresh water is available in our water coolers through out the day!!!

Reading…

• Daily read alouds, shared reading, small group reading, will help develop each child’s reading ability.

• Reading groups will be formed based on each child’s reading ability.

• A student’s reading level is assessed using the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark System.

• Little books will come home each night in a baggie to be read nightly and returned the following day.

Jobs/Centers/Playtime

• Independent tasks each day “Jobs” • Listening Center• Poetry Center• Writing Center• Alphabet Center• Math Center • Projects• Free Choice Activities/Playtime

Lunch

• An account can be opened through the MW Food Service

• If you choose to send in cash, please send the money in an envelope (or baggie) with your child’s name and teacher clearly marked

• Be sure to let the school know if your child has any food allergies

Handwriting

• Handwriting Without Tears is our handwriting program that uses a developmentally appropriate approach curriculum for writing readiness skills with multi-sensory lessons.

Science

• Science 21 –Through Science 21 your child will be engaged in science activities learning how scientists ask questions and design experiments to find the answer

• Topics include-the five senses, living and non-living, plants and animals as well as exploring our world

Social Studies

• Social Studies will be incorporated into the classroom routine. Students will learn concepts such as: Myself and OthersHow to be a Good CitizenUnderstanding Wants and Needs

Phonics

• Fountas and Pinnell Reading Program• Students will work on reading,

writing, listening and speaking skills on a daily basis in both large and small groups

• Language Arts is a balanced literacy approach which helps each student build prerequisites for good comprehension and reading skills

Math

• The enVision Math Program is a district wide math program.

• This K-5 math program is based on “Big Ideas” not just skills and when these ideas are connected, students have a better understanding of mathematics and become math thinkers.

Math Topics Include

•Counting and Cardinality•Operations and Algebraic Thinking•Number and Operations in base Ten•Measurement and Data•Geometry

Specials

• Physical Education-two times a week, child must wear sneakers

• Art-weekly, a smock will be needed• Music-weekly• Library/Health- 1 trimester Health; 2

trimesters of Library ***Children may go to library daily to borrow books ****

Recess

• Recess is held outside if the weather permits (including the winter). Children need to dress appropriately.

• Please have ALL clothing labeled with your child’s name!!!!!

Dismissal

• School day ends at 2:45• Please send a note if child is being

picked up, will be taking a different bus or leaving early.

• Be sure to bring a photo ID.• Bus times will be delivered directly to

your home.

Kindergarten Curriculum

• Monroe Woodbury Kindergarten curriculum follows the rigor of the Common Core Standards

What you can do to help…

• Make sure your child can dress him/herself; snap, button, and zip.

• Use the toilet independently prior to coming to school.

• Follow two step directions.• Taking responsibility for his/her own

toys, cleaning his/her own area.

Olweus

• Monroe Woodbury School District has adopted the Olweus Anti-Bullying Prevention Program.

• All Staff are trained.• Weekly meetings are held in the

classroom to learn our Anti-Bullying program.

Please Visit our Monroe- Woodbury Website

@

mw.k12.ny.us

***The parent handbook is posted on the website as well as other

important information.

Questions???

We look forward to seeing you in September and

working with your child!!!