1. Welcome
to
St. Martha School
Kindergarten Orientation

2. Schedules
Monday-Friday 7:55am-2:30pm
Noon Dismissal 7:55am-12:00 noon

3. Curriculum
• Religion
• Language-Phonics/Reading
• Math
• Science/Social Studies
• Computers -(Writing to Read Program)
• Art/Music
• P.E. – Monday & Wednesday

4. Goals for Kindergarten
Religion
 Makes the Sign of the Cross
 Recites prayers
 Have an understanding of the
teachings of the Lord, Mass and
Religious Symbols

5. Goals for Kindergarten
Social Development
 Cooperates, works and plays well with
others
 Helps others
 Displays self control
 Participates in activities
 Follows rules

6. Goals for Kindergarten
Reading Objectives
 Identifies likes and differences in word forms.
 Recognizes rhyming words
 Name upper and lower case letters of the alphabet
 Reads sight words and color words
 Indicates where a sentence starts and ends and use
left to right motion when reading

7. Goals for Kindergarten
Math Objectives
 Count to 100 by 1’s , 5’s, and 10’s.
 Count to 10 by 2’s.
 Recognize numbers to 30.
 Show sequencing to 30.
 Show one to one correspondence to 30.
 Correctly write numerals 0-30.
 Make patterns and graphs.
Sort and measure simple objects.
Do simple addition and subtraction problems

8. Goals for Kindergarten
Writing Expectation
 Correctly form the capital and lower case letters of
the alphabet
 Correctly write first and last name
 Apply letter/sounds as emergent writers
 Write simple sentences with correct structure

9. Projects
Family Home Projects
Home Projects are designed with the goal of increasing
family togetherness and increasing the fine motor skills and
creativity of students.

10. Activities
• Johnny Apple Seed Day
• Pumpkin Decorating with our 6th grade buddies
• Thanksgiving Crafts
• Christmas Crafts and Activities
• 100th Day of School
• Dr. Seuss Day
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Kindergarten Graduation

11. Kindergarten
Homework
 Every child will be provided with a personalized Yellow Homework
Folder. Please help your child complete and return homework when it
is due. Homework is an extension of your child's learning. This shows
your child responsibility and commitment.

12. Kindergarten
CLASSROOM RULES
Classroom rules are based on providing a safe learning
environment that can be enjoyed by all students.
 WALK INSIDE! Why---to keep our body safe from bumps &
bruises
 USE AN INSIDE VOICE! Why---loud noises hurt our ears &
it's hard to think & learn!
 BE KIND! Why---doing something kind feels GOOD to us &
to our friends!
 FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! Why---so you can learn new things
& know how to stay safe!
 USE WORDS, DON'T HIT OR HURT OTHERS! Why---so
people know what you need & can listen to you!

13. Kindergarten
DISCIPLINE PLAN
 Discipline will be conducted based on their behavior in the
classroom, recess, and during classes with other teachers.
If student does not comply by the classroom rules then
they will move their behavior card accordingly:

Green : Great!
Yellow : Warning
Orange: 5 min. of time out from recess.
Red: Note/or Call home.
 Severe Offense: Principal Referral

14. Kindergarten
COMMUNICATION
 Please remember that kindergarten is your
child’s foundation and in order to build this
strong foundation we must work together,
teacher and parent.
 If you have any questions or concerns please
feel free to contact me.

15. Kindergarten
Every student will need a backpack. Please no backpacks with
wheels. Supplies have been provided by the school.
WISH LIST
Baby Wipes
Sandwich Sized Ziploc Bags
Gallon sized Ziploc Bags
Ream of Copy Paper
Box of tissue
1 pkg. multi-colored construction paper

16. Thank you for your support.
I am looking forward to work with you
and your children!