광진ECC

Memorandum

To:        All Teachers

From:     Sue

Date:      3/8/2010

Teachers,

The purpose of the classes this month is to give our new kindergarten students a very positive feeling in a nurturing English learning environment.  Please see the schedule below to see who will be participating in the classes.

We need to keep in mind for most of these new kindergarten students at ECC it will be their first day of school, so they will be confused and unsure of what they should be doing. Others will be scared.  Teachers will need to be very patient and help the students adjust to the new changes in their lives. Below is list of things that should help both the teachers and new students get-off to a good start.

1.      Most of the activities will already be prepared for the teachers, however, teachers should be prepared to bring in some of their own material if time warrants.

2.      Welcome each student with a handshake, a smile, and a hello.

3.      For kindergarten students, be aware that it is normal for young children to feel scared or even cry when they are separated from their parents and try new experiences on their own. If this happens in your class, ask the kindergarten teacher, desk staff, or your partner teacher for help. 

4.      When dismissing your class, tell the students that it was nice to meet all of them and set up your class procedures for leaving the classroom (Do not just let the students run out of the classroom).

a.       Students are required to line up.

b.      Teachers need to assist the students to their next classroom. Many new students will not know where to go.  It is important for the new students to understand the class schedule structure.

If you have any questions please see me. Thanks for your support.