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Find your child’s
seat and pin their
nametag on them.
Students may color
while they wait to
start. : )
Please fill out the
informational
papers on the left
side of the folder
and place on
appropriate pile.
(on back table)
• Personal
information sheet
and emergency
information form
• Photo Video Release
form
• Technology
agreement
• Newsletter form
• Discipline form
• Email Sign-up sheet
(on back table)
•Parent Conference
sign up (back table)
Optional
Cooking Donation
K Café sheet
Volunteer sign up
sheet (on back
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table)
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Free/reduced
lunch forms see
Mrs. Baker in the
office.
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9th year teaching Kindergarten (12th year teaching)
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
2 Children - Jenna 15 and Erik 5
Live in Greensburg; originally from Mt. Pleasant Area
Love to have fun and travel -Especially to Florida to
visit Jenna and go to Disney World!
•Give
you lots of information without
overwhelming you 
•Show you a typical day
•Review schedules
•Provide you with resources
•Answer any of your questions
•Ask for your help
On your folder is a star-shaped post-it note.
Please write a short message to your child
that we will read to them on the first day of
school (Wednesday). This often helps the
kids feel special and enjoy hearing the little
note from you. You can place it on their
nametags on the desk.
Thanks!!
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
See list online for
information about bus
stops and arrival and
drop-off times!
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Please send a note for
any early dismissals or
changes in pick-ups.
The notes will be sent
to the office so your
child can obtain a pass.
Excuses for absences
need to be in to the
school within three
days of returning.
Even if you email, send
a paper copy for the
office.
Name, bus numbers, bus stop
name, and lunch number
• Wear for 2 weeks
• Will hand in at the end of the 2
weeks
•Must send back each day!
•Pin other blue card on backpack for
extra precaution!
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Greet their friends and teacher
Hang up their coats and book bags
Take out their folders and place them in their
chair pockets.
Sit at their table to get ready for the day or
complete morning work.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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During our calendar time we will practice
many math concepts such as place value,
patterns, and numeracy. We will also discuss
other topics like the weather and our
upcoming day.
Our math program is GoMath which focuses
heavily on number sense in Kindergarten.
We will also learn about geometry, graphing,
sorting, addition, and subtraction.
Math homework will be given once every unit.
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ThinkCentral is an EXCELLENT online resource, part of our
StoryTown reading series, Go Math! Series, and Science Fusion
program.
To access everything on ThinkCentral go to:
◦ www-k6.thinkcentral.com
Click on Reading and Language Arts, Mathematics, or Science
Fusion. Then choose our state (PA), school district (Greater
Latrobe), and school name (Mt. View Elementary).
Your child's username is: The LAST two numbers of their
gradation year then the FIRST four letters of his/her last name
and the FIRST four letters of his/her first name.
◦ For example, if your child's name is Michael Smith, his
username would be: 27smitmich
The password is the lowercase letter g then an uppercase letter
L followed by your child's six-digit lunch number, also known
as his or her six-digit ID number. For example: gL123456
Then, click on Log In, and enjoy this fabulous resource!
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group L. Arts
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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Our Language Arts program is called
StoryTown.
Consists of thematic units and weekly lessons
containing five days of instruction.
Each day we will practice phonological
awareness, phonics, high frequency words,
decoding, comprehension, and robust
vocabulary.
Our students also practice handwriting
during this time using the Peterson
Handwriting method.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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We use an approach called KidWriting that
focuses on invented or phonetic spelling.
◦ This lets the students be successful in writing without
constantly worrying about how to spell a word. It also
reinforces the alphabetic principle and lets students
work at their level.
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During this time we use shared writing to model
the process of writing both stories and
informational pieces.
*If you brought your child’s writing binder with you please leave it on
your child’s seat when you leave. Thanks!
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
Numbers are on the orange
paper. Please work on them as
much as possible! Kids should
know them by October.
Lunch info:
•Hot lunch line (different every day – check
menu)
•Grab ‘n Go line (same every day – menu will
say what items are in the line)
•Grab ‘n Go Salad line (salad & soup, pizza
lunchable or breakfast-in-a-bag)
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Money can be put in
online or by giving a
check to me (in a
sealed envelope with
your child’s name
and lunch #)
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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During this time the students will work
independently or cooperatively in centers
throughout the room.
While the students are working, the teacher
will meet with a small group of students to
instruct reading skills at their level.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
Please make sure all towels / blankets are labeled.
We will store your child’s towel in their cubby, so
please do not send anything bigger (or much
thicker) than a beach towel.
Towels will come home periodically in the
backpack to be replaced or washed. Please no
pillows, stuffed animals etc. We have no room to
store these things.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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Day
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Art – Mr. Bolby
Music – Mr. Milchick
Gym – Ms. Argenta
Library – Mrs. Cottom
Music – Mr. Milchick
Gym – Ms. Argenta
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
We will have a snack calendar and each student will be
asked to bring in enough snacks for 22 children on
their day. Good snack choices: fresh fruit, veggies,
string cheese, fruit snacks, goldfish, etc.
Water bottles are allowed – please label! Must be filled
at home.
If your child has an allergy and you would like to send
individual snacks for him/her, please feel free! Send in
a bag labeled with his/her name.
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We will celebrate your child’s birthday here at
school. Your child will be assigned snack for
the day we celebrate their birthday.
Weekend and summer birthdays will be listed
in parenthesis on our birthday chart.
If you need a freezer or refrigerator for your
special snack please contact me in advance.
All snack can be sent in with your child or
dropped off in the office their morning of
their snack day.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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Our science program is Science Fusion by
Harcourt publishers. It will consist of
thematic units which will align with our units
in language arts for cross-curricular
connections.
Will be both hands-on and content oriented.
We will also be visiting our new STEM lab!
In Social Studies we will learn about ourselves
and others, our community, special days and
times of the year.
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
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We will have both indoor and outdoor recess.
As the weather changes please send your
child with appropriate attire because we will
go outside as much as possible.
For safety, students are not permitted to wear
flips flops to school. Comfortable shoes and
clothes to play in are encouraged!
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9:05-9:25 a.m. Arrive/Homeroom
9:25-10:30 a.m. Calendar/Math
10:30-11:15 a.m. Whole Group reading
11:15-11:50 a.m. Writer’s Workshop
11:55-12:25 p.m. Lunch
12:30-1:20 p.m. Centers / Small group reading
1:20-1:40 p.m. Rest time
1:45-2:25 p.m. Specials
2:30-2:45 p.m. Snack / Pack up
2:45-3:10 p.m. Theme-Science/Social Studies
3:15-3:45 p.m. Recess
3:45 Dismissal Preparations
•You can send
any notes,
lunch money, or
anything being
returned to
school in the
folder, I check
them daily.
•Monthly
calendars
See discipline policy;
sign & return. A daily
behavior chart will come
home in your child’s
folder to let you know how
their day was. I also use
positive behavior rewards.
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We will email or send home a weekly
newsletter on Friday of each week. The
newsletter will contain information about
what we are learning and doing in
Kindergarten.
Please be sure to read carefully for upcoming
dates and reminders. 
• We will have several homework projects throughout
the year. Often these are family projects to complete
with your child.
• Homework practice will be sent home weekly for
reading and once every unit for math. This practice is
optional, however if the students complete it and
bring it back in they get a small reward.
• Creating a strong home and school connection is
essential for student success!
Look for a poster packet to be sent
home
 Return completed Star of the Week
poster on Monday of their week.
 Please do not change the size of the
poster!
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Watch the newsletter for show & tell days!
Can be ordered online or through the
paper order form. See attached
online directions! Helps get new
books for our classroom!! Our
classroom activation code is FB828!
Please sign and
return!
V.I.P. Helpers are through the PTO.
These are SO important to us! If
you can come in and help we really
appreciate it! If you can help from
home, please let me know! The
sign up sheet is on the back table.
You must have clearances to
volunteer for any event or activity.
Please be sure to send in:
 a 1 inch binder with a clear pocket in the front.
 beach towel for rest time.
 paint shirt (an old oversized t-shirt or button
down shirt will work)
 water bottle filled each day from home
 a backpack large enough to fit a folder
 a change of clothes if you chose
 snack on your child’s day
 Please label everything you send in! (Coat,
backpack, etc.)
Thank you for your help
supplying needs for our
classroom!
Sign and return if you
are interested in
helping!
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I mostly communicate things through email
or a phone call. I will also use the Remind
101 app to send reminder text messages for
upcoming activities. Just download the free
app and use our class code on the handout in
your folder.
Please list your preferred email on the sign up
sheet on the back table. Don’t forget to sign
up for a parent teacher conference as well!