Welcome to Parent Orientation Mrs. Mosley’s Class Woodway Elementary 2015-2016.
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Welcome toWelcome toParent Parent
OrientationOrientation
Mrs. Mosley’s ClassMrs. Mosley’s ClassWoodway ElementaryWoodway Elementary
2015-20162015-2016
Meet the TeacherMeet the Teacher FamilyFamily – –
Dean (married 25 years)Dean (married 25 years)Brooke (ACU) & Emily (MHS)Brooke (ACU) & Emily (MHS)
ExperienceExperience – 23 years, 17 at – 23 years, 17 at WoodwayWoodway
((K-4, 6, & HS Algebra in BIC MHS)K-4, 6, & HS Algebra in BIC MHS) EducationEducation – –
--BaylorBaylor: Bachelor Business/Real : Bachelor Business/Real EstateEstate
--Region XIIRegion XII: Elem Certification PreK-6: Elem Certification PreK-6--LamarLamar: Master of Education: Master of Education--Certified Principal PreK-12Certified Principal PreK-12-Certified ELL/GT-Certified ELL/GT
Important Info.Important Info.
Website: Website: (midwayisd.org-> at Quicklinks tab (midwayisd.org-> at Quicklinks tab choose “Woodway”->click “Staff” tab-choose “Woodway”->click “Staff” tab->find my name)>find my name)
““Kindergarten Kindergarten Information” & “Woodway Information” & “Woodway Parent Information” Parent Information” located on websitelocated on website
Schedule/Discipline Schedule/Discipline PlanPlan Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule
– calendar/math boardcalendar/math board– mathmath– CAMP 9:35-10:35 (conferences except Wed.)CAMP 9:35-10:35 (conferences except Wed.)– lunch 10:45-11:15lunch 10:45-11:15– motor function developmentmotor function development– ELA/JCSELA/JCS– recessrecess– nap/interventionnap/intervention– science/social studies/snackscience/social studies/snack– stack & packstack & pack– dismissdismiss
Classroom Discipline Classroom Discipline PlanPlan
CoinsCoins
Colored RocketsColored Rockets– Everyone starts on green.Everyone starts on green.– Good behavior: pink then blueGood behavior: pink then blue– Improper behavior: yellow, purple, Improper behavior: yellow, purple,
then redthen red
MathMath
Math: counting to 100; counting Math: counting to 100; counting forwards/backwards 1-20; writing to 20forwards/backwards 1-20; writing to 20
Representation of numbers to 20: tally marks, Representation of numbers to 20: tally marks, number cubes, written word, sticks, digits, etc.number cubes, written word, sticks, digits, etc.
Comparing to 20Comparing to 20 Identifying/sorting 2D & 3D shapesIdentifying/sorting 2D & 3D shapes Create/Interpret picture graphsCreate/Interpret picture graphs Models, solves, explains addition & Models, solves, explains addition &
subtraction word problems within 10subtraction word problems within 10 Pearson Online Resource HandoutPearson Online Resource Handout
ELAELA
JCS: all letters upper/lower case w/soundsJCS: all letters upper/lower case w/sounds sight words (20+)sight words (20+) Reading: level D reader EOYReading: level D reader EOY Handwriting: terminology Handwriting: terminology
w/clock facew/clock faceUsing the basic phonograms and spelling rules, we can spell most words in the English language.
A study of 17,000 words showed that the vast majority followed the rules. Only 3% of the words were completely irregular (such as said and of).1 That leaves a very small percentage
of words that the student must learn to spell through repetition and rote memorization. Working on pencil grip/writing Working on pencil grip/writing
namesnames
2
8
10
4
Daily FolderDaily Folder Behavior/Snack CalendarBehavior/Snack Calendar
– Initial dailyInitial daily– Special Days listed (Special Days listed (CCoolloorr days on days on
TuesdaysTuesdays. Spirit Days on . Spirit Days on FridaysFridays!)!)
Check daily. Remove all papers.Check daily. Remove all papers. Notes PocketNotes Pocket - I do not check backpacks!- I do not check backpacks!
- Money in an envelope with label- Money in an envelope with label
- Money for lunch account (ice cream/snacks)- Money for lunch account (ice cream/snacks)
Snack Time!Snack Time! Check monthly folder for snack dutyCheck monthly folder for snack duty Provide for whole class (22 students)Provide for whole class (22 students) ““Healthy” foodsHealthy” foods No candy or other No candy or other
sweetssweets No drinksNo drinks Snacks and Birthday Snacks and Birthday
treats must be “store bought”treats must be “store bought”
**send napkins/serving utensils if **send napkins/serving utensils if needed needed
Medical AlertsMedical Alerts
Please let me know right away if Please let me know right away if your child has any allergies.your child has any allergies.
One reason we require “store bought” foods is that I need to be able to check the printed ingredient labels if a food is questionable for
allergens.
Medication Medication PolicyPolicy
All medications, even cough drops, must be All medications, even cough drops, must be checked in through the nurse’s office.checked in through the nurse’s office.
Please let the nurse know if your child Please let the nurse know if your child has an allergy of any kind.has an allergy of any kind.
If they have diet restrictions for the If they have diet restrictions for the Cafeteria, we must have a note Cafeteria, we must have a note from your from your child’s doctorchild’s doctor..
ALL MEDICATIONS must have an ALL MEDICATIONS must have an official official formform filled out and placed on file with the filled out and placed on file with the nurse’s office. nurse’s office. The form can be found The form can be found online.online.
Other things to note:Other things to note:
NewslettersNewsletters – – sent weekly via sent weekly via
teacher’s websiteteacher’s website Extra clothes Extra clothes in backpackin backpack Lunch MoneyLunch Money
-www.MySchoolBucks.com (student ID#)-www.MySchoolBucks.com (student ID#) C.A.M.P.C.A.M.P. ( (Wear tennis shoes Wear tennis shoes for PE. for PE.
Bring extra shoes in backpack.)Bring extra shoes in backpack.) Book Orders/HighlightsBook Orders/Highlights No toys! No toys!
Tardies/Absences Tardies/Absences
Absences: call Absences: call each day each day the student is absent the student is absent
o Bring medical excuses the day your student returnso Bring medical excuses the day your student returns
o Medical excuses must be provided for appointments anytime o Medical excuses must be provided for appointments anytime between between
8:00 AM-3:20 PM8:00 AM-3:20 PM
o Medical notes required to excuse time from PE must state: o Medical notes required to excuse time from PE must state:
1) health situation 1) health situation
2) date student may participate again2) date student may participate again
o Travel is not an excused absenceo Travel is not an excused absence
o All absences >10 will be referred to an attendance committeeo All absences >10 will be referred to an attendance committee
Tardies: 8:00 AMTardies: 8:00 AM
State Law for State Law for Tardies/Absences:Tardies/Absences:o student must be at school more than 90% of the school year o student must be at school more than 90% of the school year to be eligible for promotion to the next grade levelto be eligible for promotion to the next grade level
State attendance letters:State attendance letters:
• • Caution letterCaution letter: 5 absences: 5 absences
(These absences include parent calls, out of town, (These absences include parent calls, out of town, truancy, truancy, and tardies). and tardies).
• • Warning letterWarning letter: 8 absences: 8 absences
• • Eligible for courtEligible for court: 10 absences: 10 absences
LunchLunch
Our class: 10:45-11:15Our class: 10:45-11:15
Additional snacks available for $1 Additional snacks available for $1 eacheach– Be aware teachers cannot limit thisBe aware teachers cannot limit this– Note from parent required for limitsNote from parent required for limits– See handout for further detailsSee handout for further details
Recess/Time OutRecess/Time Out
Dress appropriately for the Dress appropriately for the weatherweather
Put name inside jackets, hats, Put name inside jackets, hats, gloves, etc.gloves, etc.
Written permission for alternatives Written permission for alternatives to sitting outto sitting out– walking/running track or PAW, etc.walking/running track or PAW, etc.
Social MediaSocial Media
Facebook:Facebook:
Mrs Mosley’s Kindergarten FriendsMrs Mosley’s Kindergarten Friends
Twitter:Twitter:
@ShaLynna Mosley@ShaLynna Mosley
Missy Keen 2009Missy Keen 2009
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
Learn to tie shoesLearn to tie shoes Advance notice of absencesAdvance notice of absences Check e-mail regularlyCheck e-mail regularly Watch Dogs meeting 9/21 (Mon) Watch Dogs meeting 9/21 (Mon)
5:30-6:305:30-6:30
Car Pick-UpCar Pick-Up
Please display your child’s name Please display your child’s name card every day. (Hold it up or use card every day. (Hold it up or use a hanger on the rearview mirror.)a hanger on the rearview mirror.)
No Cell PhonesNo Cell Phones Buckle up! Move booster to right Buckle up! Move booster to right
side for easier loading. side for easier loading. Pull Pull forward if they need help.forward if they need help.
Do not pass other cars in the line.Do not pass other cars in the line. Do not get out of your vehicle.Do not get out of your vehicle.
Coming Soon . . . Coming Soon . . . iPads!iPads!
Kindergarten students will receive Kindergarten students will receive their iPads September 21their iPads September 21stst..
All students will need to All students will need to
bring a pair of headphones. bring a pair of headphones.
(ear buds vs. full (ear buds vs. full
headphones)headphones)
PTAPTA Please join!Please join! Introduce Room Moms.Introduce Room Moms. Check your contact information Check your contact information
on the sheet for Room Moms.on the sheet for Room Moms. Fall Fest is Fall Fest is October 16October 16thth!! Fall Fund Raiser (due Sept. 15Fall Fund Raiser (due Sept. 15thth)) Funds to help with specials Funds to help with specials
teachers birthdays Facebookteachers birthdays Facebook Date
““Wish Upon A Wish Upon A Star”Star”
Gift cards from Wal Mart for printing pictures, buying Hundreds Day craft supplies, various classroom projects
old clean socks
clear punch cups
small Dixie cups (3-4oz)
Gift cards for Teachers Pay Teachers
Volunteers-reading to students, cutting laminating, making stencils, other various classroom projects
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Welcome to Welcome to Kindergarten!Kindergarten!
Thank you for coming.
We are going to have a great year!