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Welcome to KindergartenOpen House
2011-2012
A little bit about….
Professionally• Graduated from Jacksonville
State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education
• Received my M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College
• Received my Ed. Specialists in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont College
• 17th year teaching • 1st in Kindergarten!!!
Mrs. Kazanjian
A little bit about…
• Has been with Cobb County for 20 years as a Para pro.
• Studied at University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University.
• Married to Ronnie Priest. They have one son, Justin, and one grandson, Ethan!
• Has 2 golden retrievers and a golden doodle puppy.
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Mrs. Priest
Our Schedule
7:15 – 7:45
Morning Work
7:45 – 8:00
News, Pledge, Attendance, ASP, Lunch Count
8:00 – 8:30
Morning Meeting
Morning Songs, Calendar Math, Interactive Writing,
8:30 – 9:00
Shared Reading/Phonics Snack
9:00 – 9:40
Theme Study (Science, Social Studies, Health) Literacy Groups-Small Group Instruction
Guided Reading Academic Centers
9:40 – 10:00
Recess
10:00 – 10:35
Math Small Group Math Centers
10:36 – 11:06
Lunch Table 5 Line A
11:06 – 11:30
Story Time
11:30 – 12:00
Writers’ Workshop Journals, Conferencing, Handwriting
12:00-12:50 Specials
12:50 – 1:00
Restroom Break
1:00 – 1:10
Pack Up 1:10-1:40
Free Choice Centers
1:40 – 2:00
Rest Time 2:00-2:10
Clean Up, Announcement, Dismissal
Curriculum and Report Cards
• Instruction is based on the Georgia Performance Standards viewable on the Cobb County School System website through Picasso.
• Report Cards match the new GPS and are sent home every 9 weeks.
• Progress reports will be sent home as needed every 4 and a half weeks.
• There will be one Parent/Teacher conference. Conferences will be held Oct. 24th – 28th.
• Students will get out at 12:15 on Parent Conference Days.
Year at a Glance
Letters and Sounds
We will study each letter and the sound
it makes. We will form words with the letter. We will learn
about vowels & consonants. We will
also learn about tricks that letters make
when they are used within words. We will learn the correct way to write each letter.
A
Katy Huller Homework
Reading Language Arts - Good Habits,Great Readers.
We also use Katy Huller’s Kinders Can! READ and WRITE Reading Strategies:• Making Connections• Picture walk• Using reading clues • Comprehension
I will use the DRA to assess children’s reading level throughout the year.
How can you help:Read with your child at home nightly. Have them use the clues
we are teaching them here at school. Ask them questions about the story such as who were the characters, where did the story take place, what was your favorite part and what did this story make you think of?
Writing Language Arts Writing Series -
Good Habits, Great Writers
• Zaner Bloser Handwriting• Writing Journals
• Writing assessments are done each quarter. 4 Genres
1. narrative 2. persuasive 3. informational 4. response to lit.
How can you help? Have your child draw a picture and write at home about stories they read with you, places they go, things you do. Look for words
around the house to write… Model how you use writing in your everyday life.
MathematicsWhole Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction / Math TubsManipulative Activities
Calendar Math/ Every Day CountsInteractive Smart Board lessons
Problem Solving StrategiesMath Problem Solving JournalsA.D.D. (Arithmetic Done Daily)
Question of the DayHarcourt Math Series
Think Math
Content Curriculum
• Science/Social Studies/Health- Units integrated as much as possible with the curriculum.
• Field Trips – we participate in several in-school trips and out of school field trips during the year that relate to our curriculum if the necessary funds are collected.
Homework
• Read at Home Daily• Katy Huller Activities• Sight Word Review• Writing Practice• Skills Tutor & IXL• Star Student Poster• At home projects
Testing• GKIDS (Georgia Kindergarten Inventory of
Developing Skills) –Assessment that correlates with the Georgia Performance Standards on the report card.
• DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) – Fall if applicable /Winter/Spring
• Writing – samples from each nine week period are assessed using Cobb County’s Kindergarten Writing Stages Rubric and placed in your child’s portfolio.
All results used for instructional purposes
Room Moms and Volunteers
Room Moms – Amy Clark and Julie Donselaar
They will send out email communications for needed items and help needed in our class. Please remember
to hit reply to all when responding to emails.
Sign up for Mystery ReaderMystery Reader is held on Fridays from 10:15-10:30. We ask a different parent to
come in and read a book or two to the children. You can also go to lunch
afterwards with your child.
Communication• Daily Folders go home each day. Please
check these on a daily basis for important information. Please clean it out nightly and return with your child the next day. We only check the folder so please make sure to put all notes in the folder and not in the book bag.
• Daily Behavior Sheet• Classroom blog• Weekly Newsletter• Monthly Specials calendar• PECS from Mrs. Mason• Kemp website Best way … send a note in your child’s
communication folder or email us.
Classroom Rules
Consequences and Reward
Stop Light
Green – Great Day for Learning!!!!Yellow –Slow Down/Think About Your
Actions Red – Stop/Behavior is interfering
w/learning
Consequences will depend on the situation. You will get a daily report of
your child's behavior.
Positive Reinforcement Happy Sticks
Treasure Box and Rewards
Everyday is a NEW day in Kindergarten!!!!!!!
Daily Behavior Chart
Extra Activities….• Guidance- with Mrs. Briggs
twice a month
• Media Center-weekly
• Computer Lab- weekly
• Book Buddies with Mrs. Sieland’s 5th Grade Class
General Information
• Transportation Changes need to be in writing
• Send Money to school in appropriate envelope
with your child’s name, my name, and what the money is being sent in for.
• Medication– must be kept in clinic• Special Birthday treats are eaten in
lunchroom• Birthday Invitations may be placed in
cubbies if all children are being invited.
• Absences – send in a note with your child the day they return, so their absence/s can be excused.
Our Wish List
is in
the
hall
way
Thank you!