Kindergarten Information Night May 20th, 2010

Welcome to Kindergarten Ms. Yearsley Mrs. Dettbarn Ms. Jacob Mrs. Tsay Ms. Marshall Ms. Oake

Preparing for Kindergarten Understand that their parents/caregiver will return to pick them up after the day is finished Put on coat independently Put on shoes independently Washroom routine – toileting, washing hands, touching nose or mouth Take turns Bedtime routines

Welcome Gathering A great way to: Meet the teacher Meet the teacher Familiarize yourself with the classroom and start up routines Familiarize yourself with the classroom and start up routines Meet your classmates Meet your classmates Tuesday September 7, 2010 Morning Students: 8:55 to 10:00 A.M. Afternoon Students: 12:55 to 2:00 P.M.

Staggered Entry Welcome Gathering Tues., Sept. 7, 2010 Welcome Gathering Tues., Sept. 7, 2010 The first day of school for Year 2 (SK) Kindergarten students is Wednesday September 8 The first day of school for Year 2 (SK) Kindergarten students is Wednesday September 8 The first day of school for Year 1 (JK) kindergarten students will be designated by the school. Once your child starts school he/she attends each day. All children will attend school by Sept. 10 th. The first day of school for Year 1 (JK) kindergarten students will be designated by the school. Once your child starts school he/she attends each day. All children will attend school by Sept. 10 th.

Getting to School Class Meeting Place Upon Arrival Class Meeting Place Upon Arrival Attendance Attendance Bus Students Bus Students Lates Lates Pick Up Pick Up Kiss ‘n Ride Kiss ‘n Ride

Snacks Healthy snacks Healthy snacks Peanut/Nut free snacks Peanut/Nut free snacks No Glass Containers No Glass Containers Easy to open containers Easy to open containers

Medical Conditions Inform the teacher immediately Inform the teacher immediately Must fill out a form from the office if medication is being administered Must fill out a form from the office if medication is being administered Epipens/Puffers storage Epipens/Puffers storage Medic alert bracelet Medic alert bracelet

Snuggle Up Book Reading for enjoyment with an adult. Reading for enjoyment with an adult. 3 days a week 3 days a week Snuggle Up Bag Snuggle Up Bag Exchange of Snuggle Up book Exchange of Snuggle Up book

Work for Home Poetry/Song Book Poetry/Song Book Ideas for letter making Ideas for letter making Home and Back Bags Home and Back Bags

Field Trips and Special Performances Permission Forms Permission Forms ALL students attend at the specified time ALL students attend at the specified time Pick up times Pick up times

6 areas of learning (Personal/Social Skills, Mathematics, Language, Integrated Arts, Science, Health & Physical Education) 6 areas of learning (Personal/Social Skills, Mathematics, Language, Integrated Arts, Science, Health & Physical Education) Social Skills and School Routine Social Skills and School Routine Learning through play Learning through play 2 year program with Year 1 and 2 children learning together 2 year program with Year 1 and 2 children learning together Kindergarten Program

English Language Learners Value global citizens Value global citizens Importance of first language Importance of first language Language rich learning environment Language rich learning environment Provide hands-on learning Provide hands-on learning Value diversity Value diversity Stages of proficiency around language acquisition Stages of proficiency around language acquisition Newcomer Website:

Kindergarten Summary of Progress A tracking document on student progress A tracking document on student progress Parent or guardian must attend the interview to receive the summary Parent or guardian must attend the interview to receive the summary Peel has implemented a format for the Summary of Progress that reflects the Kindergarten Program Peel has implemented a format for the Summary of Progress that reflects the Kindergarten Program

Kindergarten Summer Shopping List One LARGE backpack (simple, not too many pockets or flaps) One LARGE backpack (simple, not too many pockets or flaps) VELCRO or slip-on running shoes which will be kept at school (please write your child’s name on the shoes). VELCRO or slip-on running shoes which will be kept at school (please write your child’s name on the shoes). One permanent marker to keep at home and write your child’s name on EVERYTHING (coats, hats, mittens, snack containers...) One permanent marker to keep at home and write your child’s name on EVERYTHING (coats, hats, mittens, snack containers...) A change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) to be left in the backpack in a plastic bag A change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) to be left in the backpack in a plastic bag Please help your child prepare for school by purchasing the following items.

Information for September You will be mailed the following information prior to school year You will be mailed the following information prior to school year Teacher’s name and room number Teacher’s name and room number Date of Welcome Gathering Date of Welcome Gathering Your child’s first day of school Your child’s first day of school Attending morning or afternoon Attending morning or afternoon Arrival and Pick up times Arrival and Pick up times

Looking Forward

Classroom Tour Arrival procedures (for walking and busing students) Entry Cubby Area Washrooms/fountains Carpet Time/Calendar Centres Dismissal Area and Routines

Registration Please book an appointment if you haven’t registered  Contact Mrs. Hofstetter/Mrs. Hancock 