Welcome to the Wonderful World of Lakeview Elementary Celebrating 30 years 2013-2014

Welcome to the Wonderful World of

Lakeview Elementary

Celebrating 30 years2013-2014

Kindergarten

Mrs. Osowsky, Ms. Loter, Mrs. Janese, and Ms. Peters

Tonight Parents Will…

Understand their role in the parent community

Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school.

Understand the role of a student at Lakeview.

Understand the rituals and routines that make Lakeview a successful learning community.

Lakeview Elementary Mission

Lakeview Elementary will help students and parents set goals based on clear expectations, teach the curriculum, assess and monitor students' progress, help students provide feedback and appropriate safety nets in preparation for a rigorous middle school curriculum.

How we will communicate

• Bobcat Binder• Emails• Monthly newsletter from teachers• Monthly newsletters from principal• Monthly newsletters from PTA• Teacher Webpages• Text messages

Remind 101

• Laura Janese Send text to 469-732-3851 message @mrsjanese

• Cynthia Loter Send text to 832-564-3445 with the message @mslote

• Kim Osowskly Send text to 817-310-8398 message @mrsoso

• Julie Peters Send text to 469-275-9401 message @33234

Teacher Webpages

Teacher Newsletter

Bobcat Binder

• Bobcat Binder• Bobcat Parties (beginning 2nd 6-weeks)• Bobcat Awards -Students will be

recognized for Perfect attendance and Top Cats

• Semester and End of year awards– Perfect Attendance– Classroom behavior– On track for Million Word Challenge

Workshop Model

• Reading, Writing, Math and Science all follow the workshop model.

• Workshop model consists of an opening, work period and a closing.

Workshop Model

• Opening – The teacher introduces a topic, skill, or concept to the entire class. This gives the teacher a chance to model her expectations.

• Work Period – Students practice the skill while the teacher gives individual or small group assistance.

• Closing – Students share out their learning with the whole group. The students become the teacher.

Reading & Writing

• Reader’s & Writer’s Notebook• Goals• Anchor Charts• Reading Logs• Reading Levels Charted• Million Word Challenge• Book of the Month

Reading

• Sight words• Reading fluency• Letter sound

correspondence• Comprehension• Retelling the

story• Picture Clues

WritingWriting behaviors seen at this early stage include: •Naming of a few actions or ideas in a general way•Developing sense of story sequence•Usage of simple sentences•Attempts the use of conventions such as capitals and ending punctuation•Some high frequency words and C-V-C words are spelled conventionally•Correct letter size and spacing is used more consistently•Overall message is readable

Million Word Challenge

• Kindergarten goal is a whole class goal• Continue to track your reading at home on

the reading log in the Bobcat Binder• Kindergarteners are expected to read a

minimum of 100 books• Reading with your child, reading to your child

and your child reading to you all count• We will keep track in class of our class books.

The kids will keep track of the books they read in class.

• Kick off in October, but books count starting now.

Math

• Workshop Model• Investigations & Conceptual learning• Geometry• Number Concepts• Number Operations• Algebraic Thinking• Measurement• Probability• Writing in math (note booking)

Science

• Workshop Model• Writing in Science – science folders• Inquiry Process • Science Inquiry Showcase – District wide• Matter and Energy; Force and Motion;

Earth and Space; and Organisms and environments

• 5 E’s – Explore, engage, explanation, elaborate, evaluate

Social Studies

• Communities reflect the values and goals of its members.

• I am a member of a school community.

• I am a member of a family community.

• I am a member of a neighborhood community.

• I am a member of a geographical community.

• It is integrated into LA

Technology in Action

• Netbook Carts• iPads• iPods• Classroom Response Systems• Digital Cameras• Video Announcements• NetSchool

Conferences

• We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all of our parents in October between October 3rd – 11th.

• Teachers will contact you to set up a conference via volunteer spot. You’ll choose the time based on a schedule.

• If you would ever like to meet with us just let us know and we are happy to meet with you.

Home Practice

• Reading every night and practicing snap words.

• Writing nightly practicing correct letter formation.

• Counting and problem solving

Extra-curricular Activities• Destination Imagination• UIL• Battle of the books• Choir• 5th Photography Club• Harry Potter Club• Girls Fashion Club• Lego Club• Star Wars Club• Video Announcement Club

Destination Imagination

• Creative problem solving program.• DI teams are coached by parents• We are looking to expand our teams• We need parent volunteers• We will have experienced coaches to

hold workshops to work with new coaches

Report Cards

• Parent Conference for all students the first 6 weeks

• Will come home every 6 weeks with a progress report every 3 weeks

• NO report cards or progress reports the first 6 weeks!

Discipline• Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange,

Red• If students go to yellow they can earn

their way back to green.• Students will get to visit the Treasure

Chest or another reward system.• Please initial behavior calendars every

day• If you have questions about your

child's color ask your child first.

Lunch

• Visitors are now welcome for lunch with your child. Please sit at the guest table with your child. If your child is not ready to eat with you and then separate please wait until they are ready.

• Please work on your child eating within a 30 minute time frame and cleaning up after themselves.

• Snacks – Please send in one small healthy snack such as goldfish, raisins, string cheese, etc. Sport water bottles only for snack time.

Birthdays• Store bought cupcakes or treats at

2:15. Please no cookie cakes. • No peanut products• If invitations are to be passed out

through the school we can only pass out to the whole class.

• Please include paper products as needed

Supplies• Sport Bottles with snap lids-not frozen

(spill proof).• Headphones are preferred for

technology.• Bring or wear tennis shoes every day

for recess and PE.• Sweater or lightweight jacket for

inside the classroom. It gets pretty chilly.

Student of the Week

• Poster - All About Me Poster and/or All About Me Book to share.

• Stinky Feet – Tuesday take off your shoes in class all day

• Secret Show and Share– Due Wednesday with 3 written clues

• Cool Cat in the Hat – Thursday wear a hat in class for the day

• Pet Shop- Friday bring small stuffed animal

Volunteers

• Prep work for lessons• Take home readers• Special Events

Questions

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Teacher Contact Information

Mrs. Janese Mrs. Osowsky817-215-0777 817-215-0767ljanese@nisdtx.orgkosowsky@nisdtx.org Ms. Peters Ms. Loter 817-215-0782 817-215-0760 jpeters@nisdtx.orgcloter@nisdtx.org