Our Classroom

We have had a great start to the school year!  The children have learned the rules and routines and are making friends.  We look forward to seeing families at conferences in November! Please feel free to contact us at any time with any questions or concerns. Your Child's Teachers, Licensed Teacher:  Melissa Maschke-Jordan Education Assistant:  Linda Vogl Teaching Assistant:  Kristina Klimmek Americorps volunteer:  Fresona Vang Como Park Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten Program (651) 293-8820 melissa.maschke@spps.org Pre- Kindergarten Daily Schedule 8:00/ 12:00  Arrival.  The classroom door will open when class begins.  If you are waiting in the hallway please be quiet as other classes are in progress.  Please help your child put his/her backpack away.  Your child will then need to sign his/her name on the sign in easel.  All children will then play games and read books on the rug before breakfast/lunch. 8:15/12:15  Breakfast/Lunch   All breakfasts are free.  Lunch prices are on a sliding fee scale.  All families need to fill out a food form.  8:45/12:45    Morning/Afternoon Meeting.  During this time we will build community as a collective group through songs, activities, and messages.  We will have read a book daily. 9:00/ 1:00  Small Group Instruction. Small groups will be used to reinforce skills and introduce new concepts.  Groups will rotate every day.  9:20/1:20    Active Learning.  During this time children will be able to choose stations to work at.  Teachers will help scaffold learning during this time.  10:20/2:20  Regroup to Revisit.  We will discuss the events of the day and make a plan for the next day.  The children will get their backpacks and jackets on.  10:30/2:30  Dismissal.  Please wait outside of the classroom until the door opens at the end of class.  It is important that all families are on time to pick up you child.  If another adult is going to pick up your child please inform the teachers in writing or verbally.  We cannot let anyone pick up your child who isn’t authorized to do so.

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