Welcome to Golden View Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Christine

Agenda Introductions Arrival/Dismissal Our Schedule AM/PM Postings What to Bring to School First Day of School Next Steps Important Dates to Remember Questions Christine

Office Staff Principal: Christine Huajardo Office Manager: Dennice Barnes Office Secretary: Terri Sutak Christine

Director, Megan Lombard On-Site Child Care YMCA (925) 887-4615 Director, Megan Lombard Megan

Golden View Parent Support… PTA Gator Education Fund School Site Council Christine

Esther Aviles, PTA President 2013-14 Esther_Aviles@yahoo.com What is the PTA?  The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation with a goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child. YOUR membership makes possible: art classes & supplies, special assemblies, & fun family events. PTA also facilitates the Sister School Program and funds emergency supplies for each classroom Esther

Golden View Gator Education Fund Sarah Montes/Susan McGrath, Co-Presidents The Gator Fund, an affiliate of the SRV Education Fund, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to maximize the quality of education at Golden View through the collaboration of parents, educators, SSC, PTA and the community. The Fund accepts donations and raises money to support educational programs at Golden View. gator fund

School Site Council President: Eileen Calestini Christine The School Site Council is comprised of teachers, parents, classified staff and the principal. The Council annually reviews the School Site Plan and makes decisions regarding the spending of SIP (School Improvement Program) funds.

How do you know what’s going on at Golden View? Gator Gazette Parent Portal “Gator Mails” Sent directly to the email you designate at registration Check your SPAM folder! www.goldenviewonline.com Teacher websites Christine

About Golden View Built in 1989; currently 670 students School colors: Teal and Purple (Look for spirit wear at registration!) Great teachers; great parent support Technology innovations California Distinguished School Melissa/Robin

Arrival Park on the street and walk student to blacktop. ALL TK and Kindergarten students will line up on TK/Kindergarten playground. Signs will be posted for where each class should line up on the first day. Stay with student until teacher opens classroom door. NO playing on playground equipment or race track. Melissa/Robin

Parking DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DRIVEWAY. Driveway is for buses and emergency vehicles only. Buses will be dropping off TK students. Please park on street and walk your child to the playground. Those students attending the YMCA will be walked over by YMCA staff If your child is being transported by another off- site daycare or organization, please let your teacher know via email. Melissa/Robin

Dismissal AM Class PM Class Dismissed at the front of the school. Pull up in first two lanes. PM Class Park on street and walk to pick up student at playground classroom door. If outside daycare provider is picking up your child, please email your teacher and cc Mrs. Huajardo. Trish

Our TK/K Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday AM Classes 8:20 – 11:40 a.m. (including the combo K class) PM Classes 11:45 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Wednesday 8:20 – 11:45 a.m. ALL TK/K children Cathy

AM/PM Placement Posting on June 19th at 5:00 p.m. Meeting AM / PM requests. Daycare arrangements Christine

What to Bring to School Backpack Small healthy snack Water ONLY Wear appropriate play clothes and shoes Label all clothes, sweaters, & jackets Ozma

First Day of School Schedules Students bring a backpack and water. AM Class: 8:20 - 9:50 PM Class: 10:00 - 11:30 K/1 Combo Class is AM Students bring a backpack and water. DeeDee

First Day Meet and Greet Meet and Greet in Classroom AM Class from 8:20 - 8:40 PM Class from 10:00 - 10:20 Parents invited to PTA-hosted coffee in the Multiuse Room until dismissal. Kathleen

Next Steps Help your child prepare by encouraging them to: Snap, zip, and button their own clothing Use proper bathroom etiquette and practice good hygiene Clean up after themselves Open water bottle and snack packaging Play, share, & take turns with other children Check web site and Parent Portal Have a great summer! Erin

Important Dates Register Online through Parent Portal Annual Update, August 6 AM/PM Posting, TBD Online Registration On-Site Registration, August 19 in the MPR Teacher Assignment through Parent Portal August 22 First Day of school, August 25 Back-to-School Night, August 27 Christine

Questions?

Break-Out Session Mrs. Facteau’s Class Room 9