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To Mrs. Meinzer’s &
Ms. McPhaul’sKindergarten Class
Welcome, Parents!
Welcome to Kindergarten
Please feel free to contact us at anytime. Send a note attached to the outside of the
Daily Folder or send us an email:
[email protected] Please call the office with URGENT messages,
like transportation changes: (832) 484-7000. Our school websites:
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/kkeyser1/
http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/smcphaul/
Conference PeriodYou can make an appointment to meet
with both of us Monday-Friday before school. Please contact us by email or attach a written request to your child’s Daily Folder. We will get back to you
as soon as possible.
Parents/Teacher Conference Day is Nov. 6th.
Our Goals To introduce the student to routines and rules
necessary for cooperative learning in a school situation.
To develop positive attitudes and good work habits in group activities designed to facilitate learning.
To help the student make independent choices and decisions.
To help the student develop initiative, creativity and motor coordination through the use of manipulative materials.
To develop the foundation for future academic work.
Our Philosophy…
To provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students to
learn and be the best they can be!
Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30 Warm-up & Morning
Announcements 8:30-9:00
Everyday Counts Calendar Activities
9:00-9:50 Math
9:50-10:35 Science/Social Studies
10:40-10:55 Recess
11:00-11:30 Lunch
(currently)
Mrs. Meinzer’s Class
11:30-12:30 Whole Group phonics,
reading, and writing. 12:30-1:15
Monday & Friday Music Wednesday-Thursday P.E.
1:15-2:00 Guided independent practice with phonics and writing.
2:00-2:30 Literacy Stations
2:30-3:00 Centers
3:15 Dismissal
Ms. McPhaul’s Class
Weekly Activities Monday
Music,1:00-2:00 Tuesday
PE, 12:30-1:15 Wednesday
Computer Lab, 9:30-10:30 PE, 12:30-1:15 Library with Mrs. Darling
Thursday PE with Mrs. Gradney, 12:30-1:15
Friday Music, 12:30-1:15
Please make sure that your child is wearing proper
attire and shoes to be able to participate in PE and
recess (no boots, slippery shoes, backless shoes or
flip flops).
Girls should wear shorts under their skirts or
dresses.
An Overview of Kindergarten
Read simple stories with expression and comprehension.
Write simple sentences using phonetic spelling, wall words, and other words copied or sound spelled.
Use calendar and math manipulatives to develop an understanding of numbers and patterns in math.
Experience hands on science to develop skills of observation to sort, classify and order things in their world.
Learn and practice the life skills to understand others and get along with others.
Use technology to learn, practice, share and record concepts.
Express themselves in art and drama.
Kindergarten Scope & Sequence
Math - http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cimath.elem
Science – http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cisci.elem
Social Studies – http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciss.elem
ELA – http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=ciela.elem
Evaluation
Ungraded Work- Checked, needs
corrections
Satisfactory completion
Great job!
Minor/Major Grades (major grades will be circled)
E+ = 96-100 – Advanced
E = 90-95 – Exceeds Expectations
S+ = 85-89 – Meets Expectations
S = 80-84 – Approaching Expectations
N = 70-79 – Below Expectations (experiencing some difficulties)
U = 69 & below – Experiencing difficulties
Methods of Evaluation
Teacher Observation Student Participation Daily Class Work Individual & Group
Assessment
Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:1. Participate in Class2. Follow Directions3. Use Time Effectively4. Show Respect
Consequences:
*Time-Out from Recess (student’s will walk the “Thinking Trail”) while in Mrs. Meinzer’s Class.
*Time-Out from Centers while in Ms. McPhaul’s Class.
Classroom Community
Blue Daily Folders are sent home every afternoon. These folders will allow you to track your child’s daily behavior in the classroom. Please talk with your child about the ticket pulled and the importance of following classroom rules.
The number of tickets pulled determines your child’s weekly conduct grade, as well as their nine weeks conduct grade.
Ticket pulls are also recorded in your child’s red Tuesday
Folder. Weekly Conduct Grading Scale
Excellent = 0 ticket pulls
Satisfactory = 1-3 ticket pulls
Needs Improvement = 3-6 ticket pulls
Unsatisfactory = 7+ or more ticket pulls
Rewards
Treasure Box Verbal Praises Stickers, Stamps, Eagle Bucks Puzzle Pieces- Celebrations!!
Homework
Homework Folders (green) go home on Monday. ALL Homework is expected to be completed and
returned on Friday.
On occasion, extra homework may be given to students who are struggling in an academic area.
School Hours School starts at 8:00 a.m.
A child that is not in class by 8:20 must go to the office for a Tardy Slip.
A student who is tardy 4 times during a nine-week grading period, will receive a letter about the tardy policy. Please sign and return this letter.
After the 5th tardy, the conduct grade will be lowered one letter grade for that particular nine-weeks.
Please call the attendance office if your child is going to be absent. Send written notes and Dr. notes to the attendance office upon return.
There are no Early Dismissals after 2:40.
School ends at 3:15.
Lunch Parents may come eat lunch with their
child. All visitors must sign-in at the front office and receive a visitor’s name tag. Please sit at the Visitor’s table in front of the stage.
If your child plans on buying lunch, please make sure they have sufficient funds in their lunch account.
Please send a nutritious lunch (minimal junk food) with your child. This will help them be an active learner all day.
Upcoming Events Oct. 5 - Storybook Character Costume
Parade. (Permission form needed in order to participate.)
Oct. 9 - Papa John's Pizza Night. Oct. 23 - Cookie Dough Pickup, 2-6pm. Oct. 26 - PTO Fall Festival. Oct. 31 - Happy Halloween! Nov. 6 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Auction Basket
There will be a Silent Auction at our Fall Festival on Oct. 26th.
Theme: “Taste of Texas!” We are asking you to help us out by brining
in one item to add to our basket (salsa, hot sauce, gift cards to Mexican restaurants, tortilla maker, Tostitos Chips, Queso, etc..).
We will be taking donations thru Oct. 12th.
Book Fair
Open until 8:30 p.m. tonight!!
Questions ? We can not answer personal
questions about your child at
this time.
Please sign up for a conference time on Nov. 6th or send us an email with personal questions.
Let’s Have a Great Year!
