Miss Rina Park's Kindergarten Class

Hope Elementary School 2010-2011

If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in. Rachel Carson

School Hours
Monday Friday 7:30am 3:30pm E-mail address park260@illinois.edu Classroom Website TBA

Background Information
Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of the Arts: Early-childhood Education Previous experience Taught at First UMC Child Day Care Center for one semester Taught at Orchard Downs Pre-School for one and a half years Taught 6-8 grade girls at CFC Youth Group

National Credentials National Board Certification is a nationally accepted sign of quality in the teaching profession and offers a nationwide standard for evaluating and encouraging quality teaching. It is a way to recognize and reward the accomplished teachers we need to build competitive, world-class schools.

Preferred Communication Methods

My preferred method of communication is e-mail. I check it around every three hours and promise to get back to you within 24 hours. I will send home weekly newsletters discussing what we are learning and announcements My school website is updated monthly. Feel free to call me through the school phone number: 123-4567. I will get back to you during the students lunch time or after school Dont hesitate to schedule a conference before or after school.

Classroom Rules
1. We will always do my best. 2. We will never bother others while they are learning. 3. We will never hurt others on the inside or outside. 4. We will listen and follow directions. 5. We will put things away. 6. We will use voices soft and sweet. 7. We will keep our places tidy and neat. 8. We will be helpful, friendly, and fair. 9. We will take turns and willingly share. www. Proteacher.net

Reading & English/Language Arts

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Math
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve a problem. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals.

Science
Asking questions and seeking answers are at the heart of scientific inquiry. Following the steps of scientific inquiry, students learn how to gather evidence, review and understand their findings, and compare their solutions with those of others. Scientists must carefully describe their methods and results to a variety of audiences, including other scientists. The practical application of science requires both individual and group efforts. Individuals bring unique insight and focus to the work of inquiry and problem solving.

Social Studies
To gather a range of opinions and determine the best course of action, students must interpret information. Technology today provides a channel through which students can gather knowledge of the past, search information about today and make hypotheses regarding the future Social science is about people's interactions. Study in this field encourages students to listen carefully to the views of all members of a group and to represent their own points of view appropriately and effectively.

Fine Arts
Problem solving is integral to the artsproviding students the opportunity to innovate and seek original solutions to open-ended problems. The arts are forms of communication extending beyond reading, writing, listening and speaking. Through the arts, students observe how dance, drama, music and visual art reflect history, society and everyday life.

Discipline Policy Positive Reinforcement We have two reward systemsname tag stickers and jolly popsicle sticks. We will cumulate the total of number of stickers given and popsicle sticks maintained at the end of the week. The system rewards good behavior, active participation, and good group behavior. Negative Reinforcement - First offense: verbal notice, Second: deduction of jolly popsicle sticks, Third: a call home

Holiday Party Policy

We will celebrate seasonal holidays and birthdays. Please feel free to send in snacks or cake for birthdays. We will enjoy these during snack time. We will have a sign-up sheet for each seasonal holiday. If you have a problem with any of these celebrations, please feel free to send me an e-mail or note.

Thank you for coming!