Welcome to Schluter Elementary

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Welcome to Schluter Elementary
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Kindergarten Team

Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Macias
Mrs. Brauen
Mrs. Cox
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NISD Beliefs
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Essential Learning Guide
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Our Goal

• Schluter Motto
• Learners today...Leaders tomorrow!
•  Schluter Student Pledge
• S-chluter Spurs have
• P-ositive attitudes
• U-se their talents
• R-espect themselves and each other, and
• S-trive for excellence everyday.
• We take care of ourselves, we take care of each
  other, and we take care of this place.

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Our schedule

• Morning Work/ Announcements
• Morning Meeting
• Readers Workshop/Integrated S.S.
• Writers Workshop
• Recess
• Lunch
• Math
• Specials
• Science

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Language arts expectations

• By the end of kindergarten, students are expected
  to
• Read independently on a level 4 or above
• Read and write all sight words (word wall words)
• Form all uppercase and lowercase letters
  correctly
• Identify all letters and sounds
• Write using dominant sounds in words
• Using correct spacing, capitalization, and
  punctuation
• Identify syllables
• Recognize and generate rhyming words
• Demonstrate print awareness
• Listen attentively and follow directions

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End of year writing
Beginning of year writing
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Readers Workshop

• Beginning of year No expectation
• End of year Level 4
• See samples on desk

• Word wall words (sight words)
• Your students will start on the high frequency
  list this week.
• New site words fro each week will be included in
  the monthly homework packets and students are
  responsible for being able to read and write
  these words by the end of the year.
• Making a ring of the sight words with index cards
  is a great way to practice these at home.

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Math Expectations

• By the end of kindergarten, students are expected
  to
• Count objects to 20
• Identify and write numbers 1-20 (in random order)
• Count by ones to 100
• Identify half and whole
• Model addition and subtraction
• Identify and describe properties of shapes
• Read a calendar
• Construct and answer questions about a graph

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Science Expectations

• By the end of kindergarten, students are expected
  to
• Make observations and gather information
• Conduct investigations and communicate findings

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Social Studies Expectations

• By the end of kindergarten, students are expected
  to
• Identify similarities and differences in people
• Identify the U.S. and Texas flags and recite
  pledges
• Learn and apply rules
• Identify basic human needs
• Identify/ explain jobs
• Understand customs of holiday/ patriotic
  celebrations
• Identify contributions of historical figures
• Explain how technology has changed the way we
  live
• Identify physical geographic human
  characteristics of a place

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Safety First, Fashion Second!

• Wear athletic type shoes to P.E.!
• Flip flops, platform shoes, heels, Croc type
  shoes or
• slip-on style shoes are not safe for your
  children during PE and recess time.
  
• Help your child learn to tie shoes. Its safer!
• Wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

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Library

• Students visit the library twice a week with
  their classes.
• On the first visit they will
• Listen to a story or portion of a book
• Learn or research a library skill
• Hear about various authors and their books
• On the second visit
• Have an opportunity to check out books
• Library Checkout
• Friday

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Important Information

• Folders- please make sure you are
  checking/signing you childs folder DAILY
• Class parties- we will have three parties
  (Winter/Valentines/ EOY) this year. More
  information will be sent home as time nears.
• Newsletter-newsletters will be sent on a weekly
  basis through email/paper.
• Home Packet-A monthly review packet will be sent
  home the 1st week of each month and is due at the
  end of each week. Please refer to our websites if
  you lose your packet or need further instruction.
  Please keep in your childs folder. Folders will
  be checked on Mondays.
• Reading Log- Your child is expected to read at
  least 20 minutes each night. Reading logs are due
  at the end of each six weeks .
• Snacks- We have snack around 9am, we have a
  community snack. When it gets low we will send
  out an email to the parents.
• Field Trips- More info to come at a later date

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Volunteers

• Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at Schluter
  Elementary.
• You may volunteer services, time, or supplies.
• You may volunteer here at school or in the
  comfort of your own home.
• Daily opportunities for Library, Art, or
  Cafeteria
• All volunteers must be approved by NISD
  (background check- located on homepage of
  Schluter website)
• PTA contact- schluterpta_at_gmail.com

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AS A PARENT OF Schluter ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PLEASE
HELP BY

• Making sure your child is rested, on time, and
  prepared for school each day.
• Knowing how your child is doing in school by
  communicating with teachers by folder, phone, or
  e-mail.
• Monitoring your childs homework and make sure
  study time is in a quiet place.
• Limiting TV viewing and read together daily with
  your child.
• Being an active participant in your childs
  education.

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Conferences

• We will have parent/teacher conferences with all
  Spur families coming up in October. Please look
  for an email in the near future requesting a
  registration at Signupgenius.com.
• As needed or requested throughout the year.

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Questions

• Do you have any questions?

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• Saddle Up for Success!
• Thank you!