Grading Scale for Kindergarten report cards:
M (Mastery), S (Satisfactory), NI (Needs Improvement), U (Unsatisfactory)
"Tricky Words"
We are excited to learn how to read in Kindergarten! "Tricky Words" are words found in many of the books your child will read this year. However, "Tricky Words" do not always follow decoding rules, so they must be memorized. Students should be able to read the words within 3-5 seconds. Practicing these words with your child will make a big difference in their learning. "Tricky Words" will travel from home to school and back on index cards in a small bag. "Tricky Words" are introduced during Unit 3 of our reading curriculum.
Memorization Skills
Memorization skills are skills learned best by repeated exposure. It is important to practice the following for memorization with your child throughout the school year: Full Name, address, phone number, birthdate, parents names, Catholic prayers, days of the week, months of the year, and "tricky words."
Memorization skills will be assessed on your child's Kindergarten report card.
NWEA Standardized Assessments
Kindergarten students will be tested in Reading and Mathematics at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year using the NWEA Standardized Assessment. More info: https://www.nwea.org/family-toolkit/
Reading together at home
I encourage every family to set aside time to read together. We recommend 10-20 minutes every evening reading with your child. Nightly reading sessions are a great time to watch your child develop into a reader!