Welcome to Kindergarten at George Washington School!

George Washington School Seventh Year of Being Open PreK through 2nd grade 525 enrollment Kindergarten currently 8 classes Reading / Writing Workshop Program Regular Assessments Go Math! Program

Programs / Classes Physical Education Media / STEAM Art Music English as a Second Language Supplemental Reading Supplemental Math World Language in the Classrooms - Spanish Science, Social Studies, Health

Lunch Hot Lunch Offered Through Maschio’s (pay online) Students can also bring their own lunch Snack time during the day as well Peanut Free School Allergy issues need to go through the nurse Make sure your child has food they are comfortable with Students also get 20-25 minutes for recess

Drop Off and Pick Up 7:55-8:15 am Drop Off in the Morning Bus Stop Lineup at 7:45 am After 8:20 am is considered late and parents must come in with the child 2:49 Dismissal Busses Leave between 2:49-3:00 Pick up at the front door at 2:49 After Care Available both in the school (Club Ed program) and out of school (Primetime / Star Academy)

Notification Packet Mailed to You in Late August with information about your child’s teacher First Day of School – Lineup on the Playground Teachers’ Email addresses Conferences after end of first and second marking periods It is imperative that: We have your most updated contact information (address, phone, email) Your child’s most updated health forms are with our nurse You are clear on how your child is getting home from school everyday.

Birthdays You can send in a snack for your child’s class Snacks must be on the school’s approved snack list in conjunction with the School Nutrition Laws (sugar not the first ingredient) No Birthday Party Invitations

What Can I do to Prepare My Child? Make sure they can identify their own names Practice writing their names with capital and lowercase letters Practice using bathroom appropriately Practice self-help skills: Tying shoelaces Unbuttoning/re-buttoning pants for bathroom Zipping / unzipping coats Opening parts of their lunch Make sure they are able to hear the word “no” and cope with it Practice transitions – leave one activity for another easily

What Can I do to Prepare my Child? Increase their self-sufficiency wherever possible Make sure your child exhibits self-control when with friends (hands to themselves) Have them in school and on time every day Make sure lease is up to date and renewed Please have your child picked up on time everyday.