Prairie Trace Kindergarten Information

Introducing… Mrs. Jill Schipp– Principal Mrs. Ashley Weimer-Assistant Principal Mrs. Natalie Geier-Counselor Mrs. Cathy Allen- Nurse Mrs. Peggy Ennis– Secretary

TODAY About Kindergarten! What I NEED To Know TODAY About Kindergarten!

Highlights of Prairie Trace Highly qualified staff Challenge Program Math Explorations/Advanced Math Focus on Literacy across the curriculum and Higher Order Thinking Specials for all grade levels Practice the 7 Habits Leadership Initiative

Is My Child Eligible for Kindergarten? Kindergarten students must be 5 by August 1st. The Carmel Clay Schools appeal process automatically grants eligibility for early entrance to kindergarten to any child who will be five (5) years of age by September 1st of the enrolling year as verified by an official birth certificate.

Science/Social Studies Daily Schedule Time Subject 8:05-8:10 Arrival 8:10-10:15 Language Arts 10:15-10:45 Lunch 10:45-11:20 11:20-12:10 Specials 12:10-1:30 Math 1:30-1:45 Recess 1:45-2:30 Science/Social Studies

What Can I Work On With My Incoming Kindergarten Student Now? Name recognition Writing name appropriately Reciting the alphabet Identifying upper and lowercase letters at random Identifying numbers 0-10 Tying shoes

What Can I Expect My Student To Work On In August Classroom procedures Shapes Rhyming Beginning sounds Letter names and sounds Classmates’ names

Nurse News Any health concerns, allergies or medications please plan on meeting with Mrs. Allen early in the school year. Please make your physician appointments now. Once summer hits many new students need their vaccination reports completed all at once! Shot records are due by August 1st. Health information + immunization requirements for each grade level can be found on Carmel Clay School’s web site at www.ccs.k12.in.us Click on” Current Families & Students” Click on “Preparing to Enroll” Click on “Student Health Guidelines”

Nurse News Online health information must be updated yearly, including permission for Benadryl for a bee sting and Tylenol or Advil for pain/ fever. Elementary parents will usually be contacted prior to your child receiving the above named medications. ALL Allergy Action Plans and Asthma Action Plans must be given to the school nurse with the proper medications prior to the first day of school. Please no exceptions!!

CAFETERIA 3 week rotational lunch menu that can be found online www.mypaymentplus.com Please put all money (lunch or otherwise) in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and account number. (We prefer deposits made online.)

Registration All registration is done online All registrations should be completed by March 13 You will need: Birth certificate/passport 2 proofs of residency: Utility statement (electric/gas) Rental/purchase agreement or closing documents, deed Immunization records

Registration Carmel Clay School home page website http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/district/home Prospective families On left find “preparing to enroll” Go to number 7 to find the registration link Must go through every single page Must hit submit in order for it to be finished

Mark Your Calendars… On-line Registration: By March 13 Kindergarten Screening: May 10 and 11 Party on the Prairie: August 14th Kindergarten Orientation: August 10th Back to School Night: (Parents Only) TBD

Thank you for coming! Please don’t hesitate to call or email us with questions. Jill Schipp jschipp@ccs.k12.in.us Becky Barker bbarker@ccs.k12.in.us Natalie Geier ngeier@ccs.k12.in.us