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Mrs. Belverio's 2017-2018 Special Schedule

 

 

Special Schedule:

Day A: Art- 1:20-2:00

Day B: Art - 10:20 - 11:00

Day C: Computers - 1:20-11:00

Day D: Physical Education -1:20-2:00

Day E: Health - 9:35-10:15

Day F: STEAM - 10:20-11:00 

 

  

Homework Hints

1. Convey to your child your expectations about homework and stick to them.

2. Set aside a special time and proper study area each night for homework.

3. Create a homework survival kit which is a box with all the supplies that may be needed for homework (scissors, glue, pencils, crayons etc.).

4. Show interest in your child's homework including reading assignments.

5. Offer much praise and motivation.

6. Contact the teacher with any homework concerns.

7. Guide and assist children as much as needed.

8. Stay involved and informed.

 

  

Finding the Right Book

Too easy if....

  1. Read the same story many times

  2. Knows almost every word

  3. Read the whole story smoothly 

 

Just Right  if...

  1. Understands a  lot of the book 

  2. There are just a few words on a page that you don't know

  3. When you read some words are smooth and some may be choppy

 

Too Hard if...

  1. You are confused about that is happening in the story

  2. More than five words on a page are too hard for you to read

  3. Most of your reading sounds choppy

   

Mrs. Belverio's Class List

Class List 2017-2018:

 

Ashley C.

Mia D.

Adriana E.

Charlee F.

Alyssa F.

Taylor J.

Ariadne K.

Anitgone K.

Mia M.

Vanessa M.

Hannah S.

Amelie V.

Luca A.

Antonio C.

Austin C.

David E.

Joseph E.

Lucas E.

George G.

Jadan L.

Anthony  M.

DeClan M.

Ralph N.

Raiden O.

Brianna O.

Jackson S.

 

 

 

 

Kindergarten Supply List

  1. 6 large glue sticks

  2. 1 box of washable  markers

  3. 2 boxes of skinny crayons

  4. 1 box of baby wipes

  5. 2 boxes of thin dry erase markers

  6. 2 boxes of sharpened pencils

  7. 5 small close up recent photos

  8. art smock

  9. plastic table cloth

 

*Please make sure children come to school with a back pack and school folder every day!

*Check and empty school folders each night.

 

   

 

  -I believe that inside each child is a hidden strength, an unknown ability, a hero waiting to be discovered.

Things to practice at home....

    Things to practice at home:

- tying shoes

-reciting personal information such as birthday, address, phone number and age

-use the bathroom independently and hygiene tasks

- able to dress on his or her own (puts on coat and fastens, buttons, zippers, snaps)

- blowing his or her nose

- cleaning up personal space

- opening and closing back packs

- putting papers in a folder

- listening to a story without interrupting 

 

 

 

                     

Literacy/Phonemic Awareness

Literacy/Phonemic Awareness:

 

-Can recognize his or her first and last name in print 

- Can write his or her first and last name

- Names uppercase letters in random order

- Can draw a picture to express and idea

- listens to a short story and answers questions 

- recites the alphabet

-can begin to associate letters and their sounds

Read Everyday!

The most important activity to help your child develop language and reading skills is to practice reading everyday!

As you read, move your finger along under the words from left to right. 

Point out sight words in text.

Allow your child to use the pictures as clues to help tell what is happening in a story

Discuss the main parts of a book such as the setting, characters   

Read every night for a minimum of ten minutes

Class Reminders

Please remember to check and empty your child's folder every night.

If your child is buying lunch, please remember to send in a written note indicating his or her lunch choice for the day.                                  

Please send in a small snack everyday separate from your child's lunch.

Read every night with your child.

Complete and return homework every Tuesday - Thursday night with your child.

 

 

 

 

 

We are going to have a great year!