WCES Kindergarten News
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Remote Learning Update
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!
Math
Week of April 20th - Geometry
Week of April 27th - Counting and Cardinality
Week of May 4th - Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Week of May 11th - Measurement and Data
Week of May 18th - Operations and Algebraic Thinking
We will also continue to provide problem of the day each week. We hope you can tune in for one of our live sessions! If not, you will be able to access the recorded session for the information.
*All completed assignments should be uploaded into your student's Class Dojo Portfolio.
ELA
We have covered all the text types for writing. Students will continue to practice writing their opinions, creating narratives, and conveying information as we close out the year. It is very important that students are able to independently write 2-3 sentences as they enter first grade. This is a great time to practice and master the skills needed for first grade!
Science and Social Studies
In social studies, student learned about holidays, the people and events celebrated, U.S. symbols, community helpers, maps and globes, and rules. Our last unit is personal finance. We will be teaching students about U.S currency and the difference between goods and services. We will be providing activities and assignments over the remaining weeks to teach students the final social studies subject matter.
Grading for the remainder of the year
- Students in kindergarten will receive 1 grade for reading and 1 grade for math each week for the remainder of the year.
- Students will receive grades for reading and math work submitted beginning the week of March 30, 2020. (There will be no grades given for the work submitted prior to March 30th).
- Participation in live sessions, recorded sessions, and/or phone conferences is counted as part of students' reading and math grades.
- All students will receive a numerical grade for the assignments submitted through Class Dojo, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, or email.
Students will receive a grade of (S)atisfactory (80-100), (N)eeds Improvement (70-79), or (I)ncomplete (no work attempted or submitted) for the quarter in reading or math.
Q & A
You can take a picture of the completed work and upload to Class Dojo or email your classroom teacher. Please reach out to your child's teacher for additional information.
If grades are only being given in reading and math, why does my child need to complete work in other subject areas?
Although grades will only be given for reading in math, there are still other standards students need to master before moving on to first grade.
Can my child turn in missing assignments from the week of March 30th?
Yes, students have two weeks to make up missing work. If in doubt, check with your child's classroom teacher.
What do I do with all my child's completed work?
You can keep it all in a folder to create a portfolio of work for your student.
Contact Information
Tamara Lester, GLC - Lestert2@fultonschools.org
Ponhsa Bumpas - bumpas@fultonschools.org
Nicole Davis - davisn1@fultonschools.org
Janella Ellison - spearj@fultonschools.org
Andrea Joyner - joynera@fultonschools.org
Kudrat Raji - rajikb@fultonschools.org
Cathy Ward - wardc@fultonschools.org