This document provides information about Mrs. Crahall's Kindergarten classroom. It introduces the teacher and her background and outlines the goals and expectations for students throughout the year, including developing independence, listening skills, and readiness for first grade. It also details classroom policies, homework, behavior management, rewards, special events, and provides a link for additional classroom information.

1. Welcome to Mrs. Crahall's Kindergarten

2. Introduction … Susan Crahall EDUCATION Wilkes University Bachelor/Masters in Business Administration & Marketing University of Scranton Master of Science in Elementary Education PA Certificate in Elementary Education Enjoy spending time with family: A.J. Emily 6 years Zachary 4 years and Chaya 

3. Beginning of year….follow directions, work with group, socialize, and cooperate As the year goes on….independence in doing work, listening skills improved, reading and math skills for first grade entry

4. Kindergarten Checklist Beginning of Year Mid-Year End of Year Beginning (B), Developing (D), Secure(S) Only test the Secure (S) skills at each testing time. *Please take a copy as you leave.

5. Specials: Library & Computer each week Art/Music/Gym (integrated into the classroom) Socialization Time: 10-30 minutes per day Specials

6. Always due back the next day Please check and initial all homework MONDAY – Family Times (*Does not need to be returned) TUESDAY - Wordless Reader WEDNESDAY - “Letter of the Week” Homework THURSDAY – Kindergarten Reader FRIDAY – Share Day *********************************************************** Math Homelinks and Take-home games Extra Practice/Challenges *Work for vacations during the school year. Students can create a journal of their trip to share with the class! Homework

7. Traffic Light System Monitors behavior, provides a visual reminder of the immediate goal and promotes choice. Each child begins the day with a clothespin on the green light. First………..Verbal Warning Second…….Clothespin to yellow light- Visual Warning Third………..Clothespin to red light, lose 5 minutes of playtime *Behavior Notices

8. Rewards & Links Individual Clothespin on “Green” for 3/days/week, child gets a sticker. 3 stickers = Treasure Box! Group Links Reward ICE-CREAM, MOVIE, POPCORN, PAJAMA Day

9. Special Events September -School pictures October Halloween parade/party November Conferences December Gift exchange/party January Mystery Readers (Jan-May) February May Conferences Field Trips K Program

10. www.dallassd.com For additional information: *Daily schedule *Ask Me About *Birthdays/Invitations *Classroom help *High Frequency Words *Announcements *Wish List *check the door on your way out 