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  General

  Daily Schedule
  

  8:10 Flag Ceremony

  8:20 Enter classroom/Unpack/Turn in homework

  8:30 Begin Eye Opener Seatwork

  8:40 Whole Group Phonics Lesson

  9:00 Specials Class: Spanish, Art or Gym

  9:30 Snack

  9:50 Storytime

  10:00 Recess: Indoor/Outdoor

  10:15 Writing/History/Science Lesson

  11:00 Peer Conferencing/Group Discussions/Storytime

  11:20 Prepare for lunch recess: clean up materials, get lunch box, line up

  11:30 Lunch recess

  11:50 Lunch in gym (hot lunch or bring your own)

  12:15 Restime/one on one tuturing

  1:00   Clean up cots

  1:05  Show and Tell

  1:30  Recess

  1:45  Math Lesson

  2:10  Music Lesson

  2:40  Literacy Centers/ Small Group Instruction

  3:15  Clean up/ Prepare for dismissal

  3:30 Dismissal: walk outside to our green rectangle (north end of bldg.)

  • News forum
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  Topic 1

  What You Can Do Over the Summer to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

   

  Practice writing name in lower case style

  Practice counting to 10

  Practice alphabet letter recognition

  Practice coloring within the lines

  Practice using scissors, cutting with "thumbs up"

  Practice using a lunch box (opening drinks, packaged food)

  Listen quietly during a storybook (approx. 10 mins. at a time)

  Practice using the bathroom and proper handwashing etiquette

  Zipping and buttoning uniforms and coats

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  Topic 2

  Supply List

  3 boxes of 24 ct. Crayola Crayons

  1 box of 12 ct. Crayola Colored Pencils

  1 pair of Fiskar Brand scissors

  2 boxes of small (3 oz.) plain design, Dixie Cups

  3 rolls of paper towels

  1 tub of baby wipes

  Note: We may need replacements throughout the year with paper products.

  Thank you in advance!
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  Topic 3

  Uniforms and Footwear

  ICA uniforms are navy blue or Khaki pants, skirts, jumpers or shorts. Polo shirts can be red, white or blus. Shirts must have a collar; however, turtlenecks are acceptable. Solis red, white and blue sweater vests and cardigans are also acceptable. Socks should be solid red, white and blue.

  Tennis shoes are preferred for everyday use. We go outside for several recesses a day and running on the asphalt driveway with rubber soled shoes is best. If you choose to purchase dress shoes, they should be solid black, brown or navy blue.

  Adult size backpacks are best because of the amount of items that the children will eventually place inside. Winter boots and snowpants take up alot of room!
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  Topic 4

  Snack

  We will be collecting a snack fee of $50.00 dollars for the school year. We shop at Sam'sClub, Walmart and Meijer to get the most for your money. Snacks include:

  pretzels, goldfish, crackers, apples, bananas, etc. We drink water for snack in lieu of milk and juice.

  If your child has a food allergy, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can work together and have a plan in place for your child's appropriate snack.

  Please make checks payable to ICA. You may also pay by the month and/or prepare a nutritious snack for 26 students in lieu of the $50.00 fee.
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  Topic 5

  Daily Homework

  Your child will have a homework folder to take home each night. This is a great communication tool for parents and teacher. If you ever have any questions or concerns, place a note in the folder and I will read it first thing in the morning when Mrs. Lamson (our classroom aide) unpacks the folders. This folder will also have a clear plastic pouch for the transport of lunch money, scholastic book orders, etc.

  Each night your child will have homework. MWF will be phonics type activities and TTH will typically be math. Homework activities are an extension of what we have previously learned in the classroom.  In my opinion, homework is an opportunity for parents and child to interact and review what was taught at school.
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