This document provides information from a Kindergarten parent meeting at Christ the King School on August 19, 2009. It introduces the two Kindergarten teachers and provides details about the Kindergarten curriculum, homework, discipline, assessments, field trips, arrival/dismissal procedures, and a meet the teacher event. Parents are asked to have their child decorate a bear and complete a take-home craft. The document outlines what will be covered in various subjects like religion, math, language arts and special classes.

1. Welcome to Christ the King!Kindergarten Parent MeetingAugust 19, 2009

2. Introduction-Mrs. Keating (Kg- A)2nd year at CKS, 5th year teaching KindergartenHometown- Vincennes, INGraduated from the University of Southern Indiana2 daughters Averie & Aubrie

3. Introduction-Mrs. Swanson (Kg-B)1st year at CKS, taught 1st grade at IPS #55Hometown: Valparaiso, INGraduated from Indiana University

4. Take Home CraftPlease let your child decorate the bear and write name on backColor, paint, glue beads, cheerios, lace, etc.

5. DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)No regular classes Sept. 17 & 18Screening assesses Initial Sound Fluency, Letter Naming Fluency, Word Use FluencyOral Counting, Number Identify, Missing Number, Quantity Discrimination, Next Number, Number FactsPersonal informationBenchmark assessments Dec. & MayPhoneme Segmentation Fluency, Nonsense Word FluencyProgress Monitoring throughout the year

6. Handwriting-D’NealianBest handwriting method to ease them into cursive for the upper grades.Handouts on letter formation in packets

7. Language Arts and AlphatimeScott Foresman Series-phonological awareness, high frequency words, writing, grammarAlphatime-letter people, letter recognition and phonics

8. Math and ManipulativesSaxon math series-very hands onWork with math manipulatives in the classroomNumber recognition, patterns, +/-, measuring, graphing…much more!

9. Religion and MassFaith First Series-cover a chapter a weekMass-attend the first Wednesday each month, beginning in September, and holy days.

10. HomeworkBeginning- Oct. 5Packet sent home Mondays return Friday One activity/worksheet per nightScholastic-order forms go home once a month

11. Kindergarten Homework PacketFor the week of October 5-9, 2009Dear Parents/Guardians: Please initial next to each day’s homework explanation after checking for neatness and completion. Then, return the packet to school in your child’s folder by Friday. Thanks!

12. Learning CentersDaily small group active learningSmall group workCurriculum enrichmentManipulativesParent volunteers (Tues. and Thurs.)

13. Special ClassesArt, Music, Computer, Library, GymGym-please have your child wear gym shoes and shorts under skirts

14. Discipline PolicyCard change system- green, yellow, redTreasure ChestClass rewards if all on greenClass Complement Reward System

15. Report Card/Progress Report1st quarter- left hand side of report card (work habits and study skills) and 1st quarter skillsReport Card-2nd, 3rd, and 4th quartersCopy of report card in your parent packet

16. Snack and BirthdaysWelcome to send in homemade treatsFruit, cupcakes, cookies, pretzels, etc. (cake-pre cut)Invitations-can be sent through kid mail if entire class is invitedSnack calendar in your packet

17. Field Trips2 Per YearChildren’s Museum (Feb.)Indianapolis Zoo (May)Please join us if possible!

18. Arrival and DismissalHalf Day Students- pick up on Crittenden at 10:50Full Day Students-car rider, aftercare, walker (please note on sign in sheet)Friday 8-21-09-stand in line with child until pick up

19. Let’s meet!You are invited to bring your child to meet his/her teacher tomorrow morning 8-20-09 from 8-10am.They may bring their supplies and backpack and meet for about 10 minutes.