Vineyards Elementary School Kindergarten Round Up Vineyards Elementary School

Our School Start and End Time- Mascot- Vipers Student Breakfast:  7:50 am - 8:10 am Your Child's School Day:  8:25 am - 2:50 pm Supervision Available:  7:45 am - 3:00 pm Office Hours:  7:30 am - 3:30 pm For the safety of all children, we urge that they arrive at school no earlier than 7:45 am. At 8:15 am the classroom doors will open Mascot- Vipers School Colors: Purple and Yellow

Our School Student Attire “Polo style” collared shirts in solid navy, white, red or light pink · 2 or three buttoned only, starting from collar. Length must be at least 3 inches below waist: if longer, shirt must be tucked into pants. Any shirt worn underneath the polo shirt must be solid white BOTTOMS: Khaki or Navy color (NO JEANS) ·Long pants or Capri’s that sit at waist . Knee‐length shorts/skirts that sit at waist Appropriate fit · Belts optional No skirts SHOES: Athletic shoes only – Close toed gym shoes School Spirit Days: Spirit Days will be on the last Friday of each month. School spirit clothing is any VES clothing purchased through the VES PTO. 2018-2019

Centralized Registration for Kindergarten General Registration Questions/Information: 239-377-0547 http://www.collierschools.com/registration .    Registration Locations: NAPLES  (all Collier County Residents) Dr. MLK Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail - (239) 377-0547 See map for NEW entrance at this location.    IMMOKALEE  (Immokalee Residents ONLY) Immokalee High School 701 Immokalee Drive - (239) 658-7047 EVERGLADES CITY  (Everglades City residents ONLY) Everglades City School 415 School Drive - (239) 377-0539

Morning Arrival- Afternoon Dismissal Procedures Car : If you choose to drive your students to and from school, drop off begins @ 7:45 a.m. Students enter classrooms at 8:15 and should be picked up by 2:50. Students from car line will be escorted to the playground area which is the morning meeting destination. The first three days, parents can drop their child to the playground area. After that safety patrol/personnel will be available to help with the transition in order to provide safety and independence. Closed campus before school. If you have a scheduled conference with Admin or teacher, office sign-in is required. Bus- Transportation to and from school can be efficiently handled using the buses. The bus schedule will be posted in the NAPLES DAILY NEWS prior to the beginning of school. Walkers Before School Care

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures A parent approved pick list is submitted A consistent means of transportation is encouraged for clarity between student, teacher and parent If a student must leave early for an appointment or emergency, inform us with a written notice or a phone call to the front office. No early dismissals after 2:30.

Contacting Staff at Our School *Appointments are required for a face-to-face conference. Contact teacher with concerns first (24-48 hours rule) Email Telephone Meeting with Administrative Team Principal Assistant Principal School Counselor

Lunch –Recess Procedures School meals are available $2.00  for elementary student  lunch.  Money can be placed in student accounts see website for PayPal account information. Breakfast is free to all students 7:50-8:10 Lunch is served from approximately 10:40 – 1:00   Recess occurs right before lunch. No siblings or non-staff members in recess area Join your child for lunch at our Cafeteria Courtyard. Make sure to sign in first in the office. (your child only)

Celebrations Student Birthdays ONE snack item per child . During lunch time. No homemade treats permitted . Invitations can be handed out at school ONLY if every child in the class receives one.

Volunteer Opportunities http://www.collierschools.com/Volunteer STEP ONE: Complete the Online Registration: Complete the online registration for Winocular Workspace. Login using the green link button below, select add new application from Workspace. Complete and SUBMIT your application. STEP TWO: Contact School: Call the school you wish to volunteer for and schedule an orientation with the volunteer contact. STEP THREE: Schedule Appointment: Schedule an appointment with Human Resources for Level II fingerprinting. An authorization form from the school is required.*Be sure to follow up with your school within 5-7 business days for status updates

Cambridge Primary Invitation Who is invited to participate in 2018-19? All incoming kindergarten students All rising 1st - 5th grades students identified as gifted or high-achieving Students were clustered for instruction this school year. This clustering assisted teachers by narrowing the range of the students they serve and assisted students in receiving targeted instruction based on their specific needs, including gifted and high achieving students. For the 2018-19 school year, all kindergarten students and rising 1st through 5th grade students identified as gifted or high-achieving received an invitation to attend tonight’s Cambridge Primary information Night. These students have the demonstrated the ability to engage successfully in grade level work and may find that participation in the Cambridge Primary cohort stretches their thinking and helps them develop into an even stronger student.

Tell Me More. . . Cambridge Primary is an enhancement of our current clustered model Cambridge Primary is not a package or program Cambridge Primary is an approach to cognitively complex instruction incorporating inquiry-based strategies and using currently adopted instructional resources Cambridge Primary classrooms will follow the Florida Standards Cambridge Primary students will participate in State and local assessments as other students do Cambridge Primary teachers will receive professional learning support to implement strategies designed to enhance standard curriculum for students identified as gifted or high-achieving Cambridge Primary is an enhancement of our current clustered model Cambridge Primary is not a package or program Cambridge Primary is an approach to cognitively complex instruction incorporating inquiry-based strategies and using currently adopted instructional resources Cambridge Primary classrooms will follow the Florida Standards Cambridge Primary students will participate in State and local assessments as other students do Cambridge Primary teachers will receive professional learning support to implement strategies designed to enhance standard curriculum for students identified as gifted or high-achieving

Tell Me More. . . Cambridge Learner Attributes include being : Responsible Innovative Confident Engaged Reflective Cambridge Learner Attributes include being: Confident, Responsible, Reflective, Engaged, and Innovative

Vineyards Elementary School Questions? Kindergarten Round Up Vineyards Elementary School

How to Help Your Child Get Ready for Kindergarten

KINDERGARTEN Keep your child excited about kindergarten. Visit your school and meet your child’s teacher on August 14 at 2:00 p.m.

KINDERGARTEN Involved at Vineyards Elementary School. Join our PTO. Volunteer in your child’s classroom..

KINDERGARTEN Never forget safety. Teach your child safety rules for walking, riding in a bus or car.

KINDERGARTEN Discuss and practice what your child will be learning in school – colors, numbers, shapes, and letter names and sounds.

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KINDERGARTEN Explore your neighborhood together. Talk about the world in which you live.

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Be KINDERGARTEN Responsible Peaceful Problem Solver Review school wide expectations: Respectful Responsible Peaceful Problem Solver Be

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Get dressed in school uniform! KINDERGARTEN Get dressed in school uniform! Collared shirts Pants, skirts, or shorts (navy or khaki) Tennis shoes only !!!

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KINDERGARTEN Answer your child’s questions about school. Reassure your child that school is fun!

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KINDERGARTEN Read to your child daily. Visit the library together.

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KINDERGARTEN Turn every day into a learning experience. Let your child help with everyday chores.

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KINDERGARTEN Encourage your child to eat well and get enough sleep.

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KINDERGARTEN Notice the new things your child is learning to do. Reinforce your child’s progress with praise.