Contact Information
Tara Adams
taadams@greenville.k12.sc.us
864-355-7506
Rakenya Lewers
rjlewers@greenville.k12.sc.us
864-355-7506
Class Website
Parent Teacher Communication
Communication is key to a successful year. We will be using SeeSaw as a primary means of communication. I will share all class announcements through this App and private messages can also be sent/received. You will be receiving a handout with a code to download the App and join our class group. We are also available via email and phone (phone will go to voicemail during school hours). If you ever need to contact us, please don’t hesitate.
Students will also have a blue folder that will be sent home Monday-Thursday and is expected to be returned each day after checking and removing any necessary papers. Notes for early dismissals and absences can be sent in these folders. We will check them daily.
Grading Guidelines
Students in kindergarten do not receive letter grades for assignments. Each nine weeks students will receive a report card that identifies skills that have been taught that quarter and student’s current level of progress (Mastered, Progressing, Beginning to Progress, Needs Support).
Homework
There is no required homework for our kindergarten class. I will however provide ideas to practice phonics, reading, and math at home occasionally as we begin new units. I encourage families to read aloud daily to their kindergarten students.
Classroom Expectations
Our classroom management system recognizes the value of working as a team and also meeting expectations as an individual. In the first week of school we will work together to create class expectations that follow along with our school PRIDE (positivity, respect, integrity, determination, empathy). Students will have the opportunity to earn class rewards as well as visit the treasure box for individual achievements.
Our Classroom uses Logical Consequences.
Warning
Mindful Minute
Fixing It
Logical Consequence
Loss of Privilege
*If a student does not respond to these consequences, administration may become involved and a behavioral referral may be necessary. Some behaviors, such as intentionally harming another student, will immediately warrant involvement from administration.
Drop Off and Pick Up
Students must be dropped off in the front car line in the mornings. If they wish to eat breakfast they should go directly to the cafeteria. The cafeteria serves breakfast from 7:10-7:35am. The tardy bell rings at 7:45am. Students must be in the classroom by this time to be counted present and on time. If students arrive after 7:45 they must be walked into the school by an adult and receive a tardy note to enter the classroom.
Dismissal for kindergarten car riders takes place in the back bus loop. After the buses have departed, the car line moves through and teachers will walk your child to his or her car. Student number tags (provided by school) must be placed in the windshield of the car and visible for teachers.
If someone other than a parent/guardian will be picking up your child, please send a note and make sure that adult has the number tag.
Celebrating Birthdays
Our school does not permit food (cupcakes, cookies, etc.) to be sent in for birthdays. We do however have special ways to honor your child’s birthday within our classroom when the time comes. You are also welcome to join your child in the cafeteria at our scheduled lunchtime which is 11:15-11:40.
Food and Allergies
It is critical that you make me aware of any food allergies as we do like to offer special snacks occasionally and we want to make sure not to offer any known allergens in our classroom.
Schedule
7:45-8:10 Morning Meeting
8:10-8:55 Phonics
8:55-9:00 Brain Break
9:00-9:20 Read Aloud
9:20-10:15 Reading Rotations
10:15-10:20 Brain Break
10:20-10:50 Writing
10:50-11:15 Math Mini Lesson
11:15-11:40 Lunch
11:40-12:15 Math Rotations
12:15-12:45
Monday - Garden Whole Group
Tuesday - Garden Group A, Social Centers Group B
Wednesday - Social Centers Group A, Garden Group B
Thursday - Science/S.S. Group A, Social Centers Group B
Friday - Social Centers Group A, ScienceS.S. Group B
12:45-12:50 Pack Up
12:50-1:20 Recess
1:20-1:25 Transition
1:25-2:10 Related Arts
Monday - Guidance / Library
Tuesday - PE
Wednesday - Technology
Thursday - Art
Friday - Music
2:10-2:15 Transition
2:15 Dismissal
Long Range Plans
1st Quarter
Reading: Phonological Skills, Letters and Sounds, Concepts of Print, Fiction Text - Story Elements (characters, setting, retelling), Author Purpose, Nonfiction Text - Topic and Supporting Details, Author Purpose, Text Features
Writing: Storytelling/Teaching through Drawing
Math: Numbers to 5, Numbers to 10
Science: Introduction to SEP's & CCC's
Social Studies: Who are we?
Health: Personal & Community
Mental, Emotional, & Social Health
2nd Quarter
Reading: Phonological Skills, Letters and Sounds, Concepts of Print, Fiction Text - Story Elements (characters, setting, retelling), Author Purpose, Nonfiction Text - Topic and Supporting Details, Author Purpose, Text Features
Writing: Opinion Writing, Narrative Writing
Math: Sort, Classify, Count Objects, 2D Shapes, Addition Subtraction
Science: Weather & Shelter
Social Studies: Where is our community?
Health: Injury Prevention & Safety
3rd Quarter
Reading: Phonological Skills, Letters and Sounds, Concepts of Print, Fiction Text - Story Elements (characters, setting, retelling), Author Purpose, Nonfiction Text - Topic and Supporting Details, Author Purpose, Text Features
Writing: Informational Writing, Opinion Writing
Math: Addition, Subtraction, Numbers 11-15, Numbers 16-19
Science: Living Things & Their Needs
Social Stuides: How do we get what we want and need in our community?
Health: Nutrition & Physical Activity
4th Quarter
Reading: Phonological Skills, Letters and Sounds, Concepts of Print, Fiction Text - Story Elements (characters, setting, retelling), Author Purpose, Nonfiction Text - Topic and Supporting Details, Author Purpose, Text Features
Writing: Narrative Writing
Math: 3D Shapes, Coins, Count to 100, Measurement
Science: Moving Along
Social Studies: How do we get along in our community?
Health: Human Growth & Development