This document provides an overview of the kindergarten classroom run by Mrs. Lewis for the 2010-2011 school year. It outlines the curriculum, which includes reading, math, core knowledge, and homework. It also discusses classroom rules, uniforms, lunch, field trips, communication methods, volunteering, behavior folders, a writing night event, the class webpage, and thanks the parents/guardians for their support.

1. Welcome to Kindergarten!Mrs. Lewis 2010-2011

2. Harcourt ReadingUses all 5 components of literacyPhonemic Awareness (rhyming)Shared Literature (reading a book)Oral Language (retelling story)Literature Focus (main idea)Vocabulary (new words)Decodable Books will be sent home for practice!

3. Harcourt ReadingWe will be learning these high frequency words:(I will let you know when we are learning them on the homework calendar.)I a my the go to like he come here this me for where do you look one see what two up down we want out who are they she good and there give little that have

4. enVision Math Focuses on the calendar and math we use everyday, discovery, math games, and drill and practice.Some of the skills that should be mastered by the end of kindergarten:Counting to 100Identifying numbers 0-31Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10sWriting numbers 0-31Identifying 3D shapesGraphingPatternsBeginning addition and subtraction

5. Core KnowledgeIn kindergarten our biggest focus is on the 7 continents. We also study the Earth, weather, seasons, magnets, plants and animal homes. We study the continents in this order starting in DecemberEuropeAntarcticaNorth AmericaAfricaAustraliaSouth AmericaAsia

6. Class Rules 1. LISTEN when someone is speaking!2. Follow Directions QUICKLY!3. Raise your HAND to speak!4. RESPECT others, our class and yourself!5. Make SMART choices!

7. UniformsPlease help your child stay in uniform daily!No cargo pants or shorts (pockets on legs).Socks must cover above ankles.Belts must be worn on clothing with loops.Shoes are to be uniform colors, black, or grey

8. LunchLunch is $2.25Snack items are .25 or .50 You can pay online by going to mealpay.comFamily Picnic end of September

9. Field TripsWe will be going on 3 field trips!The Environmental Learning CenterLion Country SafariMovie: The BrothersDates and parent chaperone sign ups are coming soon!

10. HomeworkI will be sending home a homework calendar at the beginning of each month. Please try to work with your child for a short time each night.You do not need to return homework unless it is noted on the calendar.Please keep homework in a safe place!I recommend that you keep a box of supplies to use for homework.

11. CommunicationThere are many ways we can communicate!Email: Luanne.Lewis@indianriverschools.orgPhone: 564-3853Green Behavior FolderGreen Thursday FolderWeb Site: http://putyourwholeselfin.blogspot.com/

12. Volunteer HoursEach Rosewood family is required to have 10 hours each school year.I will send home volunteer opportunities in the Thursday Newsletter.I will also be sending home days and times I need help on a regular basis.I can send work home to as well! http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/202345632184568044

13. Behavior FoldersGreen behavior folders are to be sent back to school signed everyday!

14. Writing NightThere will be a special kindergarten writing night September 21st at 6:30pm.Please plan on attending!! Children are welcome!

15. Web PageI have made a class web page!Please visit at : Put Your Whole Self In

16. Thank You!I am looking forward to a great year!

17. Time to visit your next teacher!Don’t Forget our Cultural ArtsLibrary ~ Media CenterArt ~ Room 7Music ~ Room 1PE ~ Multi-purpose roomComputer ~ Room 4