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Welcome to Classroom 1Orientation
2015-2016 School Year
Classroom 1 TeamClassroom 1 Team
Teacher Guide – Ms. Katie Booth Email: [email protected] me via text or email about anything, anytime
Assistant Guide – Ms. Tina Manheim
Email: [email protected] Late Day Staff – Ms. Katrina Eager
Email: [email protected]
Homeroom Parent– Ms. Daniele FracasseEmail: [email protected]
Arrival and DepartureArrival and Departure
Arrival time for Primary students is 8:00. Between 8:00 and 8:30
is a “slow start” period during which children will be working
independently. Children will be marked tardy after 8:30.
Arrival
separate with your child at the front door
please arrive as quietly as possible
Departure
have student say goodbye before leaving
allow your child to gather his/her items independently
pick up any soiled/wet clothing
At least 2 sets of clothes – weather appropriate
Framed photograph of your family
Nappers - crib-size sheet and small blanket
Optional Items can be found at the location below.
◦ http://amzn.com/w/3D2G5AWPMMYII
Supply List is also located on our website Classroom page.
Supply ListSupply List
Daily Routine/ScheduleDaily Routine/Schedule 7:00 – 7:30 – Early Care in CR2 with Ms. Tessa
7:30 – 10:30 – Morning Work Cycle
10:30 – 11:00 – Group Time
11:00 – 11:15 – Play time for napping students
11:15 – 12:00 – Lunch time for napping students
11:00 – 11:15 – Lunch set-up/nap mat set-up
11:15 – 12:00 – Lunch in garden for non-napping students
12:00 – 1:00 – Community Helpers/Play time for non-napping students
1:00 – 2:30 – Afternoon Work Cycle/Nap time
2:30 – 3:00 – Recess (weather permitting)
3:00 – 6:00 – Late Day Work Cycle/Snack available
Dress for SuccessDress for Success Please be mindful to dress your child in weather
appropriate attire.
We ask that your child wear shoes that support their ankle. Sandals are fine if they provide a strap around the ankle. Please, NO flip flops, high heels or crocs.
Your child will only be allowed to attend fitness if they are wearing tennis shoes.
Young ladies are encouraged to wear shorts under their skirts shorter than their knees. This extra layer will support your child as she moves through the environment and her busy day.
We offer sharing on Tuesday for 3 year olds, Wednesday for 4 year olds, and Thursday for 5-6 year old children.
The sharing basket is located beside the children’s cubbies
in the classroom. Sharing items are educational items that offer a child an
opportunity to engage in a formal public speaking process. Items can be related to our monthly themes! Please leave
toys at home.
SharingSharing
New, napping students will be eating lunch indoors with Ms.
Tina while non-napping students will be eating lunch in the
garden with Ms. Katie. This design aides the children in
eating with Grace and Courtesy and supports the physical
size difference in students (tables are larger in the garden,
whereas classroom tables are lower and more manageable
for the younger children.)
After napping children eat lunch, they will transition directly
into napping time in the classroom. Non-napping children
will transition to recess and language circle
LunchLunch
Spanish – Ms. Majo Moss
Spanish immersion 4 hours daily
Fitness – Ms. Ronda Jameel
Tuesday 9:00-10:30 am
Music – Ms. Mary Hu
Monday 10:30-11:00am
Specials in Our EnvironmentSpecials in Our Environment
Walk Around the SunWalk Around the Sun
In Primary, your child’s birthday is an opportunity for
a celebration.
Please schedule the birthday celebration through the front
desk 7 days in advance.
Our Walk Around the Sun time is from 8:00-8:30am
◦ Please enjoy creating a picture poster board with your child with
snapshots from each year of their life.
◦ Family members are invited. Please feel free to share stories
from your child’s life. This is a big event and a wonderful time
to celebrate your child.
Field TripsField Trips We have scheduled two outgoing trips for the school year.
These field trips are a wonderful educational and
community building experience for your child. We will be
forwarding more information and requesting volunteers at a
later date.
Mother Nature’s Farm/ Fall Semester field trip
Phoenix Children’s Museum/ Spring Semester field trip
Each child has a cubby where paper items can be
placed in the classroom. Children may take their
work home every day.
Child’s WorkChild’s Work
Read to your child every day
**WE CAN’T STRESS THIS ENOUGH
Review any works brought home with your child.
Discuss and listen to your child’s thoughts on their
favorite items.
Parent PartnershipsParent Partnerships
ConferencesConferences
Conference 1 Goal Setting (Fall)
Reflecting on the first few weeks
Setting goals for the year
Conference 2 (Winter)
Progress Report
Mid-term discussion
Conference 3 (Spring)
Progress Report
Re-cap and look ahead
CommunicationCommunication
Montessori Compass
Website
Emails
Phone Calls
Person-to-Person (limited during class time)
Office Hours two Thursdays/month 3:00 -4:30 pm (please check
Montessori Compass for dates)
ResourcesResources
Located on the Classroom Page on our website:
◦ Daily Schedule
◦ Supply List
◦ Orientation Slide Show CR1 2015-2016
Located under the Parent Resources dropdown:
◦ Parent Handbook 2015-2016
