Ms.

Hills Kindergarten Daily Schedule

8:00
-8:15
Arrival Greeting/ Morning Work

8:15 Announcements

8:30 9:00 Morning Meeting

9:00 9:30 Reading Whole Group

9:30 10:00 Reading Small Groups

10:25 10:30 Restroom

10:30 11:00 Lunch

11:00 11:30 Recess

11:30 12:00 Social Studies/Science

12:00 12:30 Specials Rotation Specials

Monday Music
12:30 1:00 Math
Tuesday PE
1:00 1:15 Wednesday Computer Lab Snack
Thursday Art
1:15 1:40 Friday Computer Lab

1:40 2:00 Centers:

2:00 2:30 Remediation

2:30 2:45 Pack Up/Wrap Up

2:45 Dismissal
DATE

Dear Parents/Guardians:

My name is Keondra Hill, I am your childs Kindergarten teacher at SCHOOL

NAME. I am extremely excited about being part of your childs education. I am
really glad to welcome you and your child to my classroom this year. I would like to
take this time to introduce myself to you.

I graduated from Wesleyan College with a major in Early Childhood Education. This
is my first year teaching, though I have other experience working with children. I
love reading and crafting. I have a blog which I use to express my opinions. Apart
from that, I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their language and
culture.

I am looking forward to meeting as well as knowing each student of my class and

their parents/guardians. This year will be an exciting year yet challenging, I will
try to make the class interesting, so that each student understands as well as
enjoys class. Moreover, I do not just want to stick to academics. Rather, I am
planning activities to develop the creative skills and interest of students. I hope to
make this academic year a fun-filled educational experience.

If you would like to meet with me to discuss your childs performance or any other
concerns that you may have concerning your childs performance, you can feel free
to meet me during my planning period hours, between hour to hour. It will be
appreciated if you tell me a day before so that I can prepare for the meeting.
Apart from this, you can e-mail me at SCHOOL E-MAIL to discuss any concern
you have about your child.

Yours Sincerely,

Keondra Hill
 Morning Routine

Morning Arrival

1. Smile at teacher

2. Give notes to your teacher.

3. Put your notebook in your desk

4. Put your backpack in your cubby

5. Make your lunch choice

6. Start you morning work

 Morning Routines

Backpack Procedure

1. Be sure your name is on your backpack

and you can easily open and close. Know
where you keep each item.

2. When you enter room take out

necessary items and hang backpack in
proper place on hook.

3. Only look in your backpack

4. When it is time to leave. Get backpack as called and get

things to take home from proper place. Notebook and all
take home papers should be in take home cubby. Put
stamped binder in back pack and hang on back of chair)

5. Do not take things out of notebook or bag until you get

home. Help you parents or those who help you with things,
remember to look in bag each night and prepare for next
day.

Morning Routines
How to Make A Lunch Choice

In the morning upon arrival students will go to the Whats for Lunch
Today Chart? Each lunch choice will be represented by a letter. Above
the letter will be a picture of the lunch choice along with the written
word below it. Each students name and number will be on a popsicle
stick. There will be a corresponding cup with the letter matching the
picture. Each student will put their assigned popsicle stick into the cup
of their choice. Students who bring their own lunch will put their lunch
box in the lunch basket and select the cup with the corresponding
choice.

Morning Routines

Pledge of Allegiance
During the morning announcements, all students should stop
morning work and stand up. Students will push in chairs and
face flag. Put your right hand over heart and recite the
pledge.

*A poster will be posted I the classroom with the words to

the pledge along with pictures to help students remember the
words.

Moment of Silence

Announcer will say we will now have a Moment of Silence.

During the moment of silence class should continue to stand
silently, keeping hands still not disturbing anyone so that they
can have time for themselves.

The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance

to the flag

of the United States of

America.

And to the republic for

which it stands
One nation, under God,

indivisible

With liberty and justice for all.

Morning Routines
How to Turn in Homework

Each morning upon arrival students will enter the classroom quietly.

Students will turn in their daily folder into Carls belly. Carl is the
classroom friend who eats all of our homework in the morning. When
students enter the classroom in the morning their first task is to
check their folders for homework and notes and turn anything into
Carls belly, thus feeding him breakfast.

Homework
Procedures

Daily Green Folder The

green folder is sent home Monday Thursday. It will contain students
homework and, on occasion, important classroom information. It should
be sent back to school every day. Any questions or concerns by parents
should be written on the sheet provided in prong of the folder.
Blue Folder The blue folder is sent home some Fridays and contains
work that students have completed over the course of the weeks.
Parents will be able to review students work and praise them for their
efforts. It should be returned the following Monday with the date,
parents signature and any comments or concerns you may have on the
sheet provided.

Daily Reading Each student is responsible for completing 20-30

minutes of reading every night. Record all books read at home in your
Reading is Cool Monthly Reading Log.

Reading is Cool Monthly Reading Log - The reading log is sent home
at the beginning of every month and is due back the last day of that
month. Parents will help keep track of all reading their child does
during this period.

In Class Routines

Heading Papers
 In Class Routines

Teachers Attention Signal (how to respond when you hear it)

To get students attention I will use the give me five attention signal.
I will say in a loud voice give me five with my hand held high. Students
will respond by immediately stopping whatever they are doing with
their eyes on me and hand high in the air as well. Once I have students
full attention then I will give instructions. There will be a poster in the
class similar to the one below to help remind the students what the
give me five stands for.

*on my poster where the colored words stop, ears, eyes, mouths,
hands/feet are, I will have symbols above each word to help students
as they are learning to read.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Give-Me-Five-Attention-Signal-Sign-418074

In Class Routines

Teachers Attention Signal (contd)

To get students attention I will also use a variety of call and response
lines/ actions to get the attention of the entire class. Listed below are
a few.

Teacher says first thing...kiddos say the second thing. And then silence.

Meanwhile...Back at the Ranch

Chitty Chitty...Bang Bang

To Infinity...And Beyond

Who you gonna call?...Ghostbusters

Are you ready kids?...Aye Aye Captain

Zip Zip Zap...We're all that

Hey Hey...Ho Ho

In Class Routines

Getting Teacher Attention

Stay in your seat.

Quietly raise your hand.

Wait for the teacher to call on you.

Politely ask your question or give your answer.

In Class Routines

Hand Signals
To reduce interruptions during classroom
instruction, and throughout the school day. The
hand signals will be visible throughout the
classroom. I will refer to the posters when
necessary to give students reminders to use
them.

Agree
Disagree

Unsure
Hand Signals contd

http://sparklinginkindergarten.blogspot.com/2013/07/hand-signals-freebie.html
 In Class Routines

Carpet Procedures

1. Sit criss-cross.

2. Keep and to
self.

3. Use a voice.

4. Raise your hand.

5. Be an active listener.

In Class Routines
Sitting at your desk

Sit criss - cross

In Class Routines
When You Finish your Work

In Class Routines

Early Finishers (What do I do now?)

Read a book from your browsing box.

Write in your journal.

Study your word families

Review your sight words

Write words that you know

In Class Routines

Handeling Supplies in our Classroom

Paper Procedures

Passing out Papers

1. Take papers as teacher hands them to you.

2. Take one paper and pass other laying them down in front of next
person.

3. Put name on paper and be ready to work.

Turning in Papers

1. You may turn in papers when you are finished into the dog house.
Feed the paper in right side up with your name at the top. If you are
not finished, you may keep paper in folder in chair pocket and finish
when you have time unless teacher says everyone must pass papers.

2. Helpers may help take up papers on occasion.

3. Some papers will not be graded and teacher will ask you to turn them
into your take home mailbox.

In Class Routines

Handeling Supplies in our Classroom Contd

Pencil Procedure

1. Keep one pencil and eraser in box.

2. If pencil breaks or is dull, put pencil in to be sharpened can, and go

to proper place and quickly get new pencil, Be sure to keep eraser.
Dont get pencil when teacher is talking unless absolutely necessary.

3. Be sure to check pencil each morning so you dont have to interrupt

class to get pencil.

Pencil Sharpen Procedures

1. Keep one pencil and eraser in box

2. If pencil breaks or is dull, put pencil in to be sharpened can,

and go to proper place and quickly get new pencil, Be sure to
keep eraser.
*Dont get pencil when teacher is talking unless absolutely
necessary.
3. Be sure to check pencil each morning so you dont have to
interrupt class to get pencil.

In Class Routines
Speaking in Class

In Class Routines
How to behave when someone talks over the intercom

In Class Routines
How to behave with a Sub

In Class Routines
Substitute Binder

If for any reason I am out, a Substitute Binder will be available for the
sub.

The substitute Binder will include all important school information. The
binder will also include:

Lesson plans, class schedule, specific behavioral management

procedures, classroom procedures, school procedures, emergency
protocol class attendance lists and seating chart, bus list, grade level
split class lists, names of helpful students and any other useful
information that a substitute should be aware of in order to make the
day run as smoothly as possible.

The Substitute Binder will be in a CLEARLY marked location in my

classroom and EVERY member of my grade level team will know where
to find it!

In Class Routines
Birthday Procedures

Red Carpet Treatment

1. Child will receive a crown to wear for the day, a pencil and other
assorted treats. They also will receive the Red Carpet
Treatment and get to place a circle red carpet rug underneath
their chair for the day. Childrens birthdays that fall in the
summer months will receive a Birthday celebration in our class or
will celebrate it during the month of May on the corresponding
date.

2. Red Carpet Treatment means that a child is given a red circle

rug to place underneath their chair at their table to denote
celebration of some sort for a birthday, learning to read that day
or other big accomplishment.

Happy Birthday
 Our Birthday Party Policy

Families are invited to share in our birthday celebrations

throughout the year.

Please note our policies in regards to birthday celebrations:

Goody bags with candy or any other food items are not allowed to
be given out during this occasion.

If you are bringing a cake, please have one with no or little

frosting. No home baked goods are permitted.

If you would like to sponsor an additional lesson/book or toy for

your childs classroom, please let me know. Each teacher has a
wish list with items they would like for their class and you will be
able to choose something from that list.

Thank you, and may we continue to celebrate many happy

occasions together!

In Class Routines

Turning in Assignments
 In Class Routines

Centers
 In Class Routines

Classroom Jobs
Classroom Jobs will be assigned for the week. Students will check the classroom
job board to see their assigned job. Below are a list of jobs with a camper theme.

Desk checker-makes sure reading group books and homework folders are not left
in desks
Deer Door Holder
Lantern Lighter-Turns lights on and off
Camp Cleaner-makes sure all playground equipment is brought in after recess
Power Ranger-Computers powered down at the end of the day
Campout Capper-checks glue and marker caps are on

Lunch Count(2)-These kids make sure everyone moves their card in the morning,
then they put all of the cards back at the end of the day.
Camp Ranger -Answers questions, help other kids when Im with a reading group
Wood Collector-Collects pencils off desks
Reading Ranger- Organizes classroom library
Conservation Officer- Waters plants
Behavior Cards-Turns all behavior cards back to green at the end of the day

http://campkindergarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/classroom-jobs-with-camping-theme.html

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Walking in the hallway

 1. Line up in your designated spot

2. Face Forward

3. Keep your hands to yourself

4. Quiet voices please

5. Walk with the group

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Specials Procedures
 1. Students line up by numbers when directed by teacher.

2. Follow teacher to proper place.

3. Follow the teachers rules and line up when directed when

specials is over.

4. We will stop to get a drink, go to restroom so you dont need to

ask.

5. Go to table and sit quietly until class resumes unless otherwise

directed

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Water Fountain Procedures

One student at a time.

Drink water. ( 5 sips)

Return to line.

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Restroom procedures
 One student at a time.

Wash your hands.

Return to your work quietly.

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

In the restroom
Close the front door.

Do not get the toilet seat wet or dirty.

Dirty paper towel must be thrown INSIDE

the toilet.

Flush the toilet.

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Emergency Procedures
All emergencies must be called into the front office. The appropriate authorities
will be contacted.

Red Emergency Bag will be located hanging next to the door. It will contain the
class roster, First Aid kit, flashlight, whistle, and pen/paper.

Fire: In case of a Fire, students will line up in number order. I will make sure all
students are out of the classroom and quickly do a role count. All lights in the
classroom will be turned off and the classroom door will be shut as we evacuate.
Students will go to the designated area, then turn around and face the building. All
students will remain silent and in a straight line. Teacher/ Sub will do another role
check.

Lockdown: Lock all doors and cover all windows. No traveling in or out of the
building/portables. Students will sit quietly out of the view from doors and windows
and silently work on an activity provided.

Severe weather: All students and staff will be inside of the main building away
from windows. Student will be in the duck and cover position.

Bomb Threats: Class will remain in place unless specifically directed to do so. If
evacuation is necessary the emergency bag will be taken. Students will line up in
number order and relocate to the alternate location. Roll count will be done. NO
cellphone, walkie talkie, or other wireless devices will be used. They may cause the
bomb to designate.

Shelter in Place: All students will be inside of the main building. No entering or
exiting the building all doors will be locked. All ventilation systems should be
turned off.

Secure the building: All students must be inside of the main building. All doors
are locked. No one should be visible in windows.
Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Assemblies
Enter the gymnasium room in a quiet and orderly manner.

Students face the stage and listen for instructions.

Keep hands and feet to

yourself.

Show appropriate respect.

Clapping is acceptable.

*Students should not make inappropriate voice noises. Talking during an assembly,
unless asked to do so, is not allowed.

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Cafeteria expectations
Inside the classroom a poster will be posted with the proper
procedures on how students should act in the cafeteria. The poster
will look similar to the one below.

Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Recess Expectations

Discuss/model/teach
 Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

Going to the office

 Outside of our Classroom/ Hallway Routines

In another teachers classroom

 End of Day Routine

Packing Bookbags
 End of Day Routine

Dismissal
http://kinderalphabet.blogspot.com/2013/07/classroom-management.html

Behavioral Management
Talking Procedure
Use correct voice inside/outside. Try not to talk when the teacher is talking.
Raise your hand or wait politely until time to talk unless giving popcorn answers. Pop
corn answers are given when teacher is asking for group answer.

Students will refer to voice meter Signal sign language letters R for restroom
break if needed.

Voice Level Chart

So students will know the appropriate voice level for a particular activity that is
taking place I will use a Voice Level chart to manage the volume in the classroom.

The voice level chart has four levels. Four being the loudest voice level and 1 being
the lowest.

Level 1 = No Talking
Level 2 = Whisper
Level 3 = Inside Voices
Level 4 = Outdoor Voices

The Voice level chart will be located on the board.

Consequences
 Students who choose not to meet class room rules and expectations will
receive the following consequences.

1st consequence: Warning about behavior, redirection, and a check mark will be
given.

2nd consequence: Loss of privilege, further redirection, and a second check.

3rd consequence: Extended loss of privilege and a third check mark will be given
which will result in a discipline referral.

*Any Extremely disruptive behavior will result in immediate removal from the
classroom the first time.

The Color Chart

The color chart is used to reinforce the behavior expectations
throughout the year.

Construction:

Each student will have a total of four cards: green, yellow, blue, and
red. On the front of each card will be the students name. The cards
will be in a pocket chart. Next to the pocket chart will be a poster
explaining each consequence.

At the beginning of the year we will practice and model how we should
act when moving our color.

What do You Choose?

Following All the rules Earn a stamp!

First Warning, oops

Second Warning, time out

Highly Disruptive, leave room and parent contact

5 stamps per week = Grab Bag

The Color Chart contd

Each Student will begin every day on green

Warning, slow down and consider your behavior

Time out, away from the group

Parent contact and / or visit to the principals office

 Anti-Bullying Policy
What is bullying?

Bulling is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or

does mean and hurtful things to another person who has a
hard time defending himself or herself.

Anti-Bullying Rules

1. We will not bully others

2. We will try to help students who are being bullied.
3. We will try to include students who are left out.
4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an
adult at school and an adult at home.
Group Motivation

To motivate students I will use the following techniques:

Compliment chain: The compliment chain will be made of colored construction

paper strips. The chain will be kept in a high place. Each time the children get a
compliment from another teacher, administrator, or adults for their behaviour, we
add a link to our compliment chain. We add links in patterned sequence, so the
children also have to guess what color we will use next on our chain. When starting
out the chain, students will be given a goal such as making the chain go to the end
of the whiteboard or as long as the window or all the way to the floor. When the
class reaches our goal we will have a surprise. Students will vote on a special party
or a special treat and work together for it. When I first try this activity I will use
a goal that can be accomplished relatively quickly and then make the goals a little
harder each time. This makes the students more interested and feels as though
the goal is attainable. They also feel as though it is a challenge to make the chain
"even longer" the next time.

Warm Fuzzy Jar: To further encourage group motivation for good behaviour,
we use a "Warm Fuzzy" jar in our classroom. I will tell the kids that when they are
all being good listeners and following directions that it gives I a warm fuzzy feeling
inside and we talk about what a "warm fuzzy" feeling feels like. Every time the
class are all trying their best, do a super job in the lunch room, walk through the
hall quietly, etc. we add a warm fuzzy (a.k.a cotton ball) to the jar. When the jar is
full, I let the kids vote on a special party. Ideas: pajama party, ice cream social,
pizza parties, etc. Once in a while, when the class is behaving in a hideously ugly
manner, I might take out a fuzzy.

Jewel Jar: This idea stems from the same concept as the fuzzy jar (above).
Instead of using cotton balls, we fill a vase with "jewels". Jewels are the flat
decorative glass beads that you can get at the craft store for flower
arrangements and fish tanks.

Group Motivation (contd)

Goal of the Day: Will be used if I need to address a large amount of

behavior problems in the classroom. There will be a poster in the room that says
"Goal of the Day". Each day, I will choose a classroom rule to be the goal for the
day. I will choose a goal that my class might have some trouble with. I will
introduce your children to the goal of the day each morning and discuss reasons
why it is important and what the rule means. I will tell the students that if the goal
is met at the end of the day that they will receive a treat (5 extra minutes of
center time, a lollipop, etc.). This gives children who have a multitude of behaviour
problems the opportunity to focus on one behaviour at a time.
Tablework:

Independent Seatwork

Students work at their seat on a variety of independent tasks, such as

Workbook pages or worksheets

Journal Writing

Reviewing sight words or spelling words alone or with a partner

Poetry Journal

Assigned Reading

Seasonal or Research projects

Early finishers can choose one of the following activities if they finish before it is time to
rotate:

Unfinished Work: I keep an expandable file on my desk. Students file unfinished

work there to complete when they have extra time. At the end of the week, I send
home any unfinished work home for homework.

Writers' Workshop Folder

Journal Writing

Poetry Journal

Read a book
 Practice spelling words alone or with a partner

File folder games

Puzzle

Center Work

Students work independently or with a partner to complete centers. Centers such as reading,
writing, and math are set up in specific areas of the room. Other centers are kept in clear plastic
tubs on a shelf. The tubs are great for small or cramped classrooms because you can create a wide
variety of activities and store them in a small amount of space.

Only two students are allowed at a center at a time. Also, because there are three different
activities occurring at the same time, only one third of the class is working in centers at one time.

Students may complete more than one center if time permits. If you notice that a student has
completed a center close to rotation time, send the student on to tablework to get started. If they
finish tablework early, it's not a problem because they have options to choose from when they
finish their assigned tablework activity.

Small Group with the Teacher

Students are grouped based on reading abilities or specific teaching needs for various
reading skills. The groups are flexible so that they can be adjusted according to
individual student needs on a regular basis. Group time is focused on:

Small group reading instruction

Reviewing phonetic sounds and spellings

Reviewing sight words

Pre-teaching and re-teaching concepts to struggling students

 Challenging high achievers by extending reading and writing activities

Behavior Reports

Each day my students will bring home their daily folder. Inside their
folder will be a behavior chart. Each day students overall behavior will
be marked in the folder any problems will also be addressed with an
additional note. The chart must be signed every day.

Chart will look similar to the one below but I will also add a My Work
Habits section so that parents can keep up with how their child is
about completing their work and turning it in when asked.