Curriculumnight 2018

Welcome to
Mrs. Meyer’s and

Ms. Frye’s
KINDERGARTEN
INFORMATION
*Class newsletters – Emailed/posted once a month
*Absences & Tardies – Email teacher or send in Remind
*Changes in Transportation – Send a note or
e-mail before 10:00 a.m. For last minute changes,
please call the school office at (919) 462-6780
*Blue Chameleon Folder – Check Friday’s for notes,
papers, & homework. Send empty folder back on Monday!
*Lunch – You can pre-pay at www.mylunchmoney.com
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• Be like “Cary!”
(Collaborative, Achieving,Respectful,
Year-round Leaders)
• Whole class “CARY” card

• Individual “CARY” card
• Positive verbal reinforcement
• Whole class reward
(extra recess, movie, show & tell, etc)
DAILY
Morning Meeting
SCHEDULE Literacy Centers
Lunch
Letterland
Recess
Writer’s Workshop
Math or Science/Social Studies
Snack
Specials
Math or Science/Social Studies
Dismissal
.
LETTERLAND
•Phonics based program to teach reading
and writing.
• Stories about Letterland characters help
students learn phonics facts.
• Begins with letter shapes and sounds.
• Progresses to word building and common
letter patterns.
CURRICULUM
•North Carolina uses Common Core
Standards
• www.corestandards.org
• See “Things You Really Need to
Know about Kindergarten” handout
READING
•Please read with your child every day!
• Print concepts
• Sight Word Lists
• Reading Strategies
• Retelling stories & answering
comprehension questions – oral & written
• End of year goal is a level C or D
WRITING
•Very developmental (please take note of handout)
• Each child will write at different stages
• Narrative, opinion, and informational
• End of year goal is for students to write 3 to
4 sentences on a topic
• Phonetic spelling – encourage your child to
write using the sounds they hear in words
• Correct spelling of sight words
• Writing conventions (capitalization,
spacing, and punctuation
MATH
• Counting to 100, by 1’s and 10’s
• Recognizing and writing numbers 0 – 20
• Addition & subtraction with numbers up to 10
• Decomposing numbers into tens and ones
(for example, 17 is 1 ten and 7 ones)
• 2 and 3 dimensional shapes – identify, describe,
compare and contrast
• Measurement – length and weight (nonstandard)
How will it be taught?

Whole group mini lessons, manipulatives,
and “Teacher Table”
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
● Force and Motion
● Matter Properties and Change
● Weather
● Living and Nonliving things
● Citizenship
● Needs and Wants
● Likes and Differences
● Maps and Surroundings
★ Taught in whole group, small groups, and with
hands-on activities!
STANDARDS BASED
GRADING
Level 1 - Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of
standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period. “I do
not understand it yet.”
Level 2 - Student is approaching an understanding of the standards,

concepts, and skills. “I almost understand but I still need help.”
Level 3 - Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the

standards, concepts and skills. “I understand and can explain it.”
Level 4 - Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth

understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills. “I can
show you how I apply it.” (Not every standard allows a Level 4
option)
REPORT CARDS
•Report cards go out at the end of every
quarter.
• mClass reading reports sent home at the
beginning, middle, and end of the year.
• Parent conferences will be held at the
end of the 1st and 3rd quarters.
HOMEWORK
● Monthly Homework – Begins in August
○ Comes home the first Friday of the month.
○ Homework may require assistance from a parent.
○ Homework does NOT need to be turned in.
● RAZ Kids
○ Students read books online assigned based on
current reading level.
● Quizzes at the end of books to assess and
strengthen comprehension.
● Book-in-a-Bag - Begins in January
○ Daily activities including retell (beginning, middle,
end), characters & setting, problem & solution.
VOLUNTEERS
•All volunteers MUST have a WCPSS background
check prior to helping in the classroom or attending
field trips. Prepare for future volunteer opportunities
by applying ASAP!
• Classroom volunteers will begin in mid-August
• Volunteers can schedule a time to help our class by
clicking on the “Volunteer” tab on our website.
• Always sign in at the front office as a volunteer
•Thank you for all you do to support our class!
WHEN TO STAY HOME
• Fever of 100 or higher (fever free for 24 hours
without medication before returning)
• Red, watery eyes with yellow drainage
• Nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
(symptom free for 24 hours)
• Severe headache
• Undiagnosed rash
CLASS WEBSITES
www.kindergartenfrye.weebly.com
www.meyerkindergartenclass.weebly.com
• Newsletters
• Photos
• Schedule
• Wish List
• Volunteer & Snack Sign Up
• Resources
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail: Ms. Frye - lfrye@wcpss.net
Mrs. Meyer - smeyer@wcpss.net
Remind App:
Download the remind app for free.
Sign up as a parent. Join our class for updates
and reminders!
Text this number:81010
Meyers: @1819mey
Frye: @frye2018

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• Whole class “CARY” card

How will it be taught?

Level 2 - Student is approaching an understanding of the standards,

Level 3 - Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the

Level 4 - Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth

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