1. Township of Union Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night April 28, 2016

2. Agenda Program Details Registration Information Curriculum Daily Schedule and Activities Centers Pre-K Themes

3. Township of Union Pre-Kindergarten Program The Township of Union Board of Education believes that preschool educational experiences contribute to later academic success for all children. The preschool curriculum shall consist of developmentally appropriate experiences that provide each child with individual opportunities to develop positive self-esteem, social/emotional growth, language skills, motor development and conceptual skill development.

4. Registration Information Children must be four years of age on or before September 30th of the current school year to be accepted in the Pre- Kindergarten program. Requirements for physical examination and immunization shall be the same as for Kindergarten. Proof of residence and date of birth is required upon registration. A one time fee of $500 is due at registration in the form of a certified check or money order. Registration begins at your home school starting May 2 nd.

5. Arrival and Dismissal AM Arrival 9:05 AM Dismissal 11:35 PM Arrival 12:35 PM Dismissal 3:05 Arrival and dismissal is at the designated location determined by each individual school. Please remain with your child until the teacher arrives at the pick-up location.

7. The Creative Curriculum This curriculum is based on the philosophy that young children learn best by doing. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. Our goal is to help children become independent, self- confident and inquisitive learners.

8. Get Set For School

9. Get Set for School Get Set for School is the Pre-K Handwriting Without Tears Program. The program introduces and teaches pre-writing readiness skills through the use of multisensory and developmentally appropriate materials and activities.

10. Pre-K Themes Lessons are based on themes and concepts: Seasons Holidays Special Events Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies Art Structured Games

11. Our Daily Activities Library Circle Time Story/Music Movement Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies Large/Small Group Activities Table Top Manipulatives Snack/Socialization SMART Board Activities Center Time

12. Sample Small Group and Center Time Activities Housekeeping/Dramatic Play Blocks/Puzzles/Table Top Manipulatives Computer Art Writing Activities Pre-reading Activities

13. Suggested Links http://www.twpunionschools.org/Parents-- Students/Registration-Information/index.htmlhttp://www.twpunionschools.org/Parents-- Students/Registration-Information/index.html http://www.hwtears.com/gss/parents/the- home-connectionhttp://www.hwtears.com/gss/parents/the- home-connection

14. Thank You For Joining Us!! If you have any questions, please contact: Maureen Corbett- Elementary Supervisor PK-2 (908) 851-4425 mcorbett@twpunionschools.org