Huron School District Mission Statement Lifelong learners will be inspired and developed through effective teaching in a safe and caring environment.

Entrance Requirements A certified birth certificate is required at registration. South Dakota state law requires your child to be 5 years of age on or before September 1 for entrance into kindergarten. A physical examination and a dental checkup are recommended. Your physician has a school physical form for the health report.

Immunization Requirements 4 or more doses of DPT vaccine. 3 or more doses of Trivalent Oral Polio vaccine (OPV) or enhanced inactivated Polio vaccine (IPV). 2 doses of MMR vaccine or physician diagnosed measles. 2 doses of rubella vaccine or having demonstrated serological evidence of rubella antibodies. 2 doses of mumps vaccine. A TB skin test Verification of chickenpox vaccination or a written statement that you child has had chicken pox.

School Attendance Your child will be happier by attending school regularly and on time. Buchanan School 8:20 – 3:10 Jefferson School 8:20 – 3:10 Madison School 8:20 – 3:10 Washington School 8:20 – 3:10 Don’t forget to tell your child: HAVE A GOOD DAY AT SCHOOL!

School Supplies Pencils #2 Scissors, 5” (pointed Fiskar only) Eraser, soft pliable Book bag, cloth or canvas “Crayola” crayons (box of 8) Elmer’s white glue, 4 oz. (not Elmer’s school glue) Facial tissue (family size box) Supply box ( ask your teacher) Paint shirt ( ask your teacher)

Kindergarten Curriculum Reading Readiness Number Readiness Social Studies Science/Health Art Music Physical Education Computer

Penmanship “D’Nealian Handwriting” is taught in the Huron school district. Encourage your child to print his/her first and last name prior to the beginning of school Only teach your child if he/she is asking Do not teach your child to print his/her name using capital letters only

Teacher Appreciation Please label each article of your child’s outside clothing Please supply snow boots big enough for your child to manage by himself/herself Please supply information about any special health problems you child may have Please send money for school purposes in an envelope with child’s name and purpose written on the outside of the envelope If you are sending treats, please send for the entire class

Communication Communication between home and school is important. Please feel free to contact us and we will feel free to contact you about concerns for your child. Please keep an ill child home and phone the school. Please give the school a phone # where you can be reached or an alternative phone # if the school needs to contact you. Please inform the office of changes in your address or phone #. Please check your child’s backpack for homework and notes about school events. In case of severe weather, listen to the radio for school closing.

Conferences Conferences provide an opportunity for discussion about your child. Conferences are held in the fall (1 st 9 weeks) and spring (3 rd 9 weeks). Report cards are sent home the 2 nd and 4 th 9 weeks. Parents are invited to consult with the teacher or principal any time.

School Visitation You are invited to visit school except for the following: During the first month of school When a substitute teacher or college student is teaching During room parties for special holidays During the last week of school Children visiting school must always be accompanied by an adult