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Welcome to Classroom 6 Orientation
2015-2016 School Year
Classroom TeamClassroom Team
Lead Directress – Ms. Anah SisonEmail: [email protected]
Co-Lead Directress – Ms. Nonie Lee
Email: [email protected]
Late Day Staff – Ms. Mallory Autrey Email: [email protected]
Homeroom Parent – Mrs. Jenny Koenig
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
If you are arriving past 8:00am you will be arriving at a time when our children are either establishing the work cycle, celebrating a birthday or engaged in a special morning event. Please separate with your child at the front door and arrive in a quiet manner. If you are dropping your child off after a doctor’s appointment later in the morning, there is the possibility we will be engaged in our academic work cycle. Please be as quiet as possible.
Late Day
If you arrive to pick up your child during our daily late day circle (3-3:30) please again be mindful that this is a time to establish work habits and emotional peace. Please try to be as little of a distraction as possible. The Late Day teacher running circle may not be able to stop activities to meet your needs. If you have a questions please direct it to the staff member who is not engaged in circle or email the lead.
If your child has clothes to pick up they will be located in your child’s classroom bathroom. CR 6 has a white trash can where we place the soiled clothes. You will see a reminder sticky note with the child’s last name on the bathroom door if there are clothes to be picked up. Please provide another spare set the next school day or return shared items if necessary.
Classroom and Late Day EtiquetteClassroom and Late Day Etiquette
At least 2 sets of clothes – weather appropriate
Framed photograph of your family
Nappers - crib-size sheet and small blanket
Select 2-3 items from the supply list at the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/
8C2Q3NRY2VDW/ref=cm_sw_su_w
One potted plant (succulents or indoor plants)
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 – 10:50 – Group Time
10:50 – 11:15 – Play time for napping students
11:00 – 11:45 – Lunch in garden for non-napping students
11:20 – 12:00 – Lunch time for napping students
11:45 – 12:30 – Play time for non-napping students
12:30 – 2:30 – Afternoon Work Cycle/Nap time
2:30 – 3:00 – Play time (weather permitting)
3:00 – 6:00 – Late Day Work Cycle/Snack available
Monthly Themes 2015-2016Monthly Themes 2015-2016August Getting to
Know YouOur World
September Mammals North America
October Human Body South
America
November Dinosaurs/Reptiles
Africa
December World Holidays World Traditions
January Solar System Europe
February Insects Asia
March Birds Australia and Oceania
April Marine Life Antarctica
May Community Helpers
Our World Review
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 Mondays and Fridays. ◦ Mondays – 3 & 4 year-olds◦ Fridays – 5 & 6 year-olds
The sharing basket is located beside the front door. 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!
Sharing will start on October 16, 2015 (Friday).
SharingSharing
New, napping students will be eating lunch indoors with Ms.
Nonie while non-napping students will be eating lunch in
the garden with Ms. Anah. 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. Maria
Fitness – Ms. Ronda Jameel
Thursdays 9:00 – 10:30 am
Every Fourth Friday of the Month
Music – Ms. Mary Hu
Wednesdays: 10:30 am
Every Third Friday of the Month
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.
Idea Museum on October 14, 2015
In-House: Phoenix Zoo on February 2015
Each child has a cubby where paper items can be placed in
the classroom. Children may take their work home every
day.
Please check your child’s lobby folder at the end of each
week.
Child’s WorkChild’s Work
Coordinate with the Homeroom parent, and find out ways to
volunteer: Bringing books to the class, reading, field trip, etc.
If you are a new family, please ask the teacher or Homeroom
parent how to connect with a Mentor family.
Check out our supply list if you would like to fulfill any of the
items.
Have an open communication with the teacher regarding any
concerns or family traditions you would like to share.
Parent PartnershipsParent Partnerships
ConferencesConferences
Conference 1 Goal Setting (August/September)
Reflecting on the first few weeks
Setting goals for the year
Conference 2 (November/December)
Progress Report
Mid-term discussion
Conference 3 (April/May)
Progress Report
Re-cap and look ahead
CommunicationCommunication Montessori Compass
Website
Emails
Phone Calls
Person-to-Person (7:30am – 8:00am, as work cycle is in progress)
Office Hours every Thursdays 3:15 – 4:00pm
On Tuesdays 3:15 -4pm - please make an appointment
ahead of time (at least 2 days).
ResourcesResources
Located on the Classroom Page on our website:
◦ Daily Schedule
◦ Supply List
◦ Orientation Slide Show CR6 2015-2016
Located under the Parent Resources dropdown:
◦ Parent Handbook 2015-2016
