Room

60
2015 2016

Communication
Email jdamore@dist50.net
Call 847-984-8767
Notes
In folder
Change in transportation
Website

-A research-based integrated beginning reading-writingspelling program that uniquely transforms abstract symbols
into meaningful letters. The letters in our English alphabet
are totally abstract. Each letter has been arbitrarily given a
name, a sound, and a shape. Learning this information
requires rote memorization.
-Learning pictures to go with letter names and sounds.
-Picture names in your folder.
-More info at http://www.sunformalphabet.com/Index.html

cat catching

The letter is turned into a

picture of an object.
The name of the object
begins with the same sound of
that letter, stimulating recall
of the letter sound.
The letter shape contains a
visual image which
stimulates motor movements
for writing.
Picture is taught first, then
the sound, and finally the
letter name.

 Every student comes into kindergarten

writing at a different level

Beginning of the year:
Modeling
Guided & Shared writing
Journals:
Detailed pictures first
Picture Labeling
Developmental spelling
pizza---pesu

Beginning sounds come first, then ending

sounds and finally middle sounds

 Expectations for the end of the year

Informative piece (EET-Wormy)
Narrative piece
Opinion piece
Six detailed sentences
Oral Language
Learning to expand their vocabulary
This is a great skill to practice at home
Wormy

Kindergarten
Mathematics

Aligned with the New Illinois State Standards for

Mathematics

enVisionmath2.0 program: by Pearson

New math program- Kindergarten through 5th grade
Students develop in-depth understanding of math

through: problem-based instruction, small-group

interaction, and visual learning with a focus on
reasoning and modeling.
Interactive learning aids and video tutorials

Developing Number Concepts Book 1 and 2: by

Kathy Richardson

Focuses on beginning number concepts: counting, and

comparing
Developing an understanding of basic addition and
subtraction

Kindergarten Math
Concepts

Counting to 100

Understanding and writing numbers 0 to 20

Add and subtract fluently to 5
Solve addition and subtraction word problems to 10
Decomposing numbers to 10 (3+4, 2+5, 7+0, 6+1)
Work with numbers 11 to 19 to learn about place value
Describe and compare measurable attributes

(The pencil is longer than the marker.)

Identify, describe, and compare basic shapes

SECOND STEP
Social Emotional Curriculum
*Skills for Learning
*Empathy
*Emotion Management
*Problem Solving
Introducing: Puppy, Snail and Keep Calm Bunny
Evidence-based, supported by research

Teachers: Ms. Conway & Mr. Mistrata

About P.E.: P.E. is the place your student comes to
have fun We will be learning and playing various
games such as Gaga Ball, Soccer, Hockey,
Basketball, and Putt-Putt Golf to name a few. Also,
we will be learning about Nutrition, Bones and our
basic cardiovascular functions!
Unit Plan: For a complete look at our unit plan
broken down week-by-week, please check out our
websiteTeacherweb.com/IL/WoodlandPrimary/PE

Music
Mrs. Bristol
2 times a week for 20 minutes
Skills taught throughout the year:
Using a singing voice/ talking voice
Keeping a steady beat
Play instruments
Learning quarter notes/ eighth notes/ and
rests notation
Making Rhythms
Tempo (slow and fast)
Loud and soft music
High and low sounds

Illinois Department of Health

Requirements for Kindergarten
-Current Physical form including the Health History dated after
August 27nd, 2014
-Complete Immunization records including booster shots given after
the 4th birthday
-Vision Exam by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist completed after
August 27, 2014
-Current Dental Exam
-Medical Forms are due October 8, 2015
Any child not having a completed Physical and Immunization record
turned in before October 15, 2015, will be excluded from school

Additional Health
Information

-All medication MUST be delivered to school by a parent.

-All prescription medications to be given at school require a school
medication form signed by a physician.
-All over the counter medications (even cough drops) to be given at school
require a school medication form signed by a parent.
-If child received treatment from a physician for any type of injury or
surgical procedure, please submit a note to the health office from the
treating physician stating activity level allowed for PE class and for recess.
-Please notify the health office if your child is diagnosed with any
contagious illness such as strep throat or pink eye.
Gale Sobota
847-984-8704

-Positive reinforcement for good behavior.

-Reward for doing something great that day
being quiet in hall, helping a friend, using kind
words, helping the teacher.
-If students collect 10 in their bag pick a
Prize (donations welcomed!), or Dojos
-Please back me up at home.
-Ideas

Rotating Schedule
Library Day 3
Music Day 2, 5
PE Days 1, 2, 3 & 5

-Read with child 15-20 minutes

everyday.
-Will send home extra activities and
math homework periodically.

-I will put in mailbox what child missed that day.

-I try to make up important work in class.
-If child is absent, please call the attendance line.

-Please talk to transportation 847856-3644

-I try and do what I can

-Your child will get a birthday crown, card, and

we sing for him/her.
-A book will be dedicated to your child & be
placed in the classroom library
We no longer pass out treats or goodies

- Head room parent stop in the gym to meet with

Stacey Anderson
- Asking to give $5 to help with costs. If you
havent already brought in your party money- if
you could write a check made out to Woodland
District 50.

Try New Things Day

Wednesday, May 25th
Try New Things (TNT) day is a school-wide event
where students get to try a variety of activities and
meet other students that have the same interests.
Local businesses donate their time and products to
allow our students the opportunity to try new things.
We are looking for volunteers to:
*Share their professions/interests with our students
*Help prior to the event
*Help on the day of the event

Sign-up sheet is on
the back table
Visit the TNT table
in the MPR for more
information.

-Sent home in January & end of the

year
- Report card based on the Common Core
State Standards.
-Time spent in January doing
assessments

-November and February

- ONLY parents in November and bring
your child/student-led in February
-Sign up information for November
conference will be sent to you tomorrow
via email so please double check that I
have your correct email address before
you leave