2015-2016 Kindergarten

Curriculum Night

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Kindergarten Daily Schedule

8:15-8:30 Morning Work

8:30-8:50 Morning Meeting

8:50-9:40 Wonders Literacy

9:45-10:00 Recess

10:05-10:55 Singapore Math

11:00-11:35 Lunch/Recess

11:40-12:30 Reading Stations

12:35-1:15 Specials (CAMP)

1:20-1:35 Writing

1:40-1:55 Recess

2:00-2:20 Read Aloud/Sight Words

2:25-3:10 Core Knowledge

3:15-3:30 Pack Up/Dismissal

Behavior Chart

Below are the definitions for each color.

Gold - Super Star Day!

Silver- Excellent Choices!

Blue - Good Day!

Green - Ready To Learn

Yellow - Think About It (Given 2 warnings)

Orange – Miss Recess (written reflection)

Red - Teacher Call/Conference with Parents

You will be contacted if necessary.

Thursday Folders

Please ensure you empty and return the Thursday folder on Friday.

We send home folders once a week to help build their independence and responsibility.

There will be school flyers/office notes etc. that come home in these folders so please look carefully.

Library Books

Kindergarteners have earned the privilege of being able to check out books from our school library.

Please make sure you return no later than EACH Monday. This assures that on Tuesday when we have Library, they can check out a book. If you have lost a book or it has been damaged please contact Mrs. Hillman at mhillman@aspenviewacademy.org.

Wonders Literacy

In Kindergarten we lay the groundwork for literacy success in the years to come.

Phonological Awareness

Phonics

High-Frequency Words

Listening Comprehension

Writing

Wonders Literacy

Guided Reading: Small group instruction using leveled readers.

Each student will be placed in a guided reading group according to their skill level. Guided reading allows for differentiated instruction in reading.

Daily 5Daily 5 is a comprehensive way to rotate children through independent literacy stations. The Reading stations are: Word Work, Work on Writing, Read to Self, Listen to Reading, and Read to a Friend.

Daily 5 Read to self – Students will practice sustained

silent reading where they are actively engaged in the reading process.

Work on Writing- Provides time for students to practice and become proficient writers.

Listen to Reading- Provides a model of how to be a fluent reader with expression.

Word Work- Focuses on letter work, spelling and high frequency word practice using meaningful and engaging activities.

Read to Someone- Improves comprehension, accuracy, fluency and expressiveness in student’s reading.

Singapore Math

New mathematical concepts are introduced through a spiral progression that builds on concepts already taught and mastered.

Along with the textbooks, we have manipulatives which will provide the opportunity for differentiation in the classroom.

Singapore is the world leader in mathematic achievement .

Singapore Math

The topics we will be covering in Kindergarten include:  Match and sort, Numbers to 5,

Numbers to 10 Order, Shapes, Patterns, Length and

Size, Weight Capacity, Compare Sets, Compare

Numbers , Numbers to 20 Number Bonds, Addition, Subtraction Numbers to 30, Time, Numbers to

100, Money

Language Arts In Language Arts, teachers will introduce book

and print awareness, phonemic awareness, decoding, and encoding, as well as reading and language comprehension through Wonders lessons and Core Knowledge literature, poetry, sayings, nursery rhymes, and fables.

Core KnowledgeHistory and Geography

In History and Geography, students will learn about spatial sense, continents, Native American people, early American exploration and settlement, presidents, and U.S. Symbols.

Core Knowledge:Science

In Science, the topics covered in Core Knowledge are: plants, animals, taking care of your body, 5 senses, magnets, seasons and weather, taking care of the earth, and scientist biographies.

Take Home Projects

Each month, starting in October, we will be sending home take home projects. Each month is a different activity that should be done at home with the help of the family. This is an opportunity for your student to shine and show their peers how creative they can be! These projects will be hung outside our classrooms for all to admire.

Quick Reminders

Please remember to have your student’s name on ALL items (water bottles, snack containers, hats, mittens, boots, AVA vests, and AVA blue fleece coats).

We always go outside, unless it is below 20 degrees or raining. So make sure your kiddo brings enough to keep them warm outside for 15-20 minutes. It can get very windy on the play ground!

There will be a field trip in the fall and another towards the end of this year. More detailed information will come in a few weeks.

Wonders Login and Teacher Website Login

http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/school/q7r9

http://aspenviewacademy.org/site/

Grading in Kindergarten

Our goal in Kindergarten is to introduce responsibility through growing the components of social, emotional, and academic behaviors, to equip students for first grade readiness.

We will give end of unit tests for Wonders and Singapore Math.

Content grades are based off unit scores and effort.