Welcome to KindergartenWelcome to Kindergarten

Highlands ElementaryMrs. Newhouse

About Mrs. Newhouse• 9 years Experience • Masters Of Education In

Curriculum and Instruction

• BA in Telecommunication Management

• Awarded the 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year for S.S. Dillow Elementary in Fort Worth, TX

What do I love to do? • Educate students

and motivate them to be all they can be

• Mentor students who are having social, behavior and family problems

• Sing and dance.

One Fun Facts About Me

• I help lead a team of singers, dancers, and actors to country called Papa Nu Guinea. We song, danced and helped better their community.

Academic Goals• To have each student become

phonically developed to become a strong, fluent reader.

• To have each student proficient in math, reading, science and social studies.

Social Behavioral Goals• Respect and appreciate each

other.• Learn to work as a team.• Learn to deal with problems that

we have with friends.

What Are My Expectations

• Come R.E.A.D.Y.• R. Ready to work• E. Eager to learn• A. Always prepared• D. Do your best• Y. Yes to success

What are our Roles?Teacher• Teach the

students• Support and to

guide students in their learning.

• Create and maintain a safe and structured classroom.

Students• Be in charge of

their own learning.

• Come R.E.A.D.Y.• Ask for help.

What happened here?

Rules• Follow instructions.• Share with others.• Stay on task.• Keep to yourself.• Clean up.

ProceduresHow do you get my

attention?• Hand up with mouth

closed.

How do I get your attention?

Stop and give me 5.1. Eyes on me2. Mouth closed3. Feet still4. Nose on me5. Hand raised. Or I will clap 3 times and

you clap back.

Morning Procedures

1. Go to the bathroom before you come in.

2. Say Good morning. 3. Put your backpack and homework

away.4. Sharpen your pencil.5. Begin your sponge activity.6. If you finish early read at your desk.

Afternoon Procedures

• Open up your binder so it can be signed.

• When your table is called, check your mailbox and desk for any work that needs to go home.

• Get your backpack and line up quietly.

Classroom ProceduresPencil Sharpening • You May Sharpen your

pencil in the morning.• You may not sharpen

your pencil during teaching time.

• Keep 2 pencils in your box.

• Extra pencils can be found on the table.

Lining Up• Make sure your area is

clean• Put your hands in your

lap & feet under the desk.

• Listen for the teacher to call your table.

• Line up quietly with your hands behind your back.

Bathroom Procedures Outside the classroom• Stand in the second square from the wall.• No talking• Keep hands behind your back

Cafeteria Procedures

• Enter & Leave in a quietly and orderly manner • Eat first then you may talk quietly.• Keep hands, feet and food to yourself. No

Sharing• Face your table with feet on the floor• Food & Drink must stay in the cafeteria• Ask permission before leaving your seat

What are we going explore in

Kindergarten?

I look forward to working with you this

year!

I look forward to working with you this

year!

Do you have any questions?