Kindergarten Back to school night Kat Aguilo, Becca Carteris, Rebecca Lepore, Adrienne Rizk, Betsy Roy and Caitlin Schriefer
Welcome Please change your Zoom with KA or KB and your name.
Meet Kat ●
Born and raised on Long Island, NY
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Bachelors at SUNY Plattsburgh
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Currently getting my Masters at GCU
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Moved out to California to be closer to my nephews
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Outside of school, I have a passion for traveling, learning new things, and being by the water
Meet Becca ●
Born and raised in the Bay Area
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Arizona State University- BA Psychology
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Started teaching career within the Jewish Day School System
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Background in directing and choreographing children’s musical theater and dance
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Loves all things Disney and pink
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Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family and be out in nature, mostly at the beach
Meet Rebecca ●
Born and raised in Simi Valley, CA
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Bachelors and teaching credential at Loyola Marymount University
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Taught in LAUSD
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Worked at CPS in Dublin, Ireland
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Outside of school, I love to travel, hike, and craft
Meet Adrienne ● ● ●
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Born and raised in Monterey, California Have been teaching 16 years Received credential and Masters in Literacy and Language Arts from LMU Away from school, I am married with two children (including a Kindergartner!) and love being near the ocean
Meet Caitlin ●
Born and raised in Clifton, VA
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Teaching for 14 years in a variety of schools and cities, including Cengelpattu, India!
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Teaching degree from Villanova University, Masters degree in Literacy from Fordham University
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Outside of school, I love to cook from our garden
Meet Betsy ●
Born and raised in Pasadena, California
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Studied Literary Arts at Brown University
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Background in teaching creative writing
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Previously taught preschool and pre-k
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When I’m not teaching, I love spending time outside, with family and cooking!
Thank you! â—?
From additional safety measures to providing the latest technology, this year would not be possible without your generosity and commitment to our school
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A heartfelt THANK YOU for your donations to the Annual Fund, allowing us to participate in professional development
AGENDA ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Zoom Protocol Morning Meeting 5 Core Subjects Inquiry & Explorations Snack & Break Kindergarten Traditions Home/School Communication Key People Outside the Homeroom
Zoom Ready ● Dress Code/Day Clothes ● Face in Full View ● On Mute-raise hand to speak ● Wait for teacher directions before beginning work ● Hands Free/No Distractions ● No virtual backgrounds ● Clear workspace
Morning Routine & Morning Meeting ● ●
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Kindergarteners are responsible for their own belongings Morning Meeting builds community where children feel known and sets the tone for respectful learning Greeting Morning Message Calendar and Agenda Activity
Readers Workshop ●
Children learn parts of the book and the importance of them
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Students learn to make connections and explore their relationships with books
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Basic reading comprehension
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Independent stamina
Guided Reading ●
Strategic and differentiated small group instruction allows for children to practice specific skills ○
Responsive to children’s strengths and needs
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Develop reading strategies and independence
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Choosing “just right” books ○
Instructional vs. Independent
Writers workshop â—?
Supports children in conveying meaning in their writing and fosters independence in their learning
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Children learn writing process and strategies of great writers, then apply those skills and strategies to their independent writing
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Phonetic spelling (Brave spelling)
Cognitively Guided instruction (CGI) ●
Builds on children’s natural problem-solving strategies
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Fosters flexibility in thinking and conceptual understanding
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Allows children to actively learn from their classmates
Math workshop ●
Fosters curiosity and confidence
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Use of visual arts, manipulatives, cooperative learning
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Includes number sense, addition, subtraction, geometry, and more!
Inquiry & Explorations ●
Approach to learning designed to trigger and capitalize on children’s curiosity about the world
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Questions and provocations
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Social Studies
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Monthly Self-Portraits
Break and Snack time ●
Drink Water
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Use the Restroom
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Eat a Snack
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Stretch and Play
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Step Away From the Screen!
Kindergarten Traditions Reimagined ●
Teddy Bear Picnic
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Popcorn Parade
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Holiday Celebrations
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6th Grade Buddies
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Zero the Hero
Home/school communication ●
Office Hours 11:30-12:30pm - email to set up an appointment ○
Formal conference times in December and June
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Emailing All Teachers
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Report Cards ○
3 times per year, no letter grades
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Friday Email
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Parent Portal on Blackbaud
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Seesaw
Key People Outside the Homeroom ●
Ariana Wiegmann - Learning Specialist
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Mally Kusserow and Jeannette Kowell - Reading Specialists
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Gloria Farmer -School Nurse
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Specialty Teachers
CS Family Groups K-6 ●
Regular opportunities for children to build connections with each other across grade levels
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Groups will be comprised of: Faculty/staff advisor(s) and one child per grade
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Meetings: Last Friday of each month via Zoom for 20 minutes from 8:30-8:50 a.m.
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Groups and meeting links can be found on the Parent Portal
Questions? ●
Breakout rooms
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Email teachers
Thank you for coming!