1. Orientation to Kindergarten Kindergarten Orientation

2. Welcome To Franklin Street P. S Principal: Cathy Hughes Vice Principal: Shawna Stanleigh Kindergarten Orientation

3. The Full-Day Kindergarten Program Children attend school every day Two educators (Kindergarten Teacher and Designated Early Childhood Educator) working as a team to support your child’s learning and development. Kindergarten Orientation

4. What is Play Based Learning? Intentional activities designed to help young learners explore, discover and grow both academically and socially. They will have opportunities to initiate learning and play, as well as take part in more structured play-based learning under the guidance of a teacher and early childhood educator.teacher and early childhood educator ** Taken from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/kindergarten/whatwillmychildlearnanddo.html Kindergarten Orientation

5. Play Based Learning Fosters… Creative thinking Exploration Investigation Problem solving Engaging in Inquiry Sharing of learning Hands on Active ** Taken from https://bww.yrdsb.ca/services/cis/kinliteracy/Full%20Day%20Learning/September%202,%202010%20%20P.A.%20Day %20Session/Full-%20Day%20Early%20Learning%20Kindergarten-%20Program%20(Sep%202%202010).pdf Kindergarten Orientation

6. Kindergarten Day 8:10 early entry 12:05 – 1:05 lunch 2:45 dismissal All students enter and dismiss from the doors by the gymnasium

7. What to Bring Kindergarten Orientation Large backpack Velcro running shoes (indoor shoes) Healthy snacks and lunch Reusable water bottle Dress for the weather Labeled extra set of clothing - To be kept at school

8. Where’s the Washroom? Bathrooms are located in both Kindergarten classrooms Independence is important Keep in mind zippers/buttons/belts Handwashing Kindergarten Orientation

9. When do we eat? Self regulated snack Lunch is at 12:05 40 minute recess Kindergarten Orientation

10. What do we eat? Snacks and Lunches Food allergies Nutritious Easy to open independently Child is able to eat independently Food that does not require heating (Thermos) Litterless lunches Identifying snacks and lunch for child Prepare lunches and snacks the night before Kindergarten Orientation

11. Communication Communication Bag Safe Arrival # 1-855-203-2994 Must be used to report student absences Call, App, or online School website

12. Preparing for the First Day of School Over the summer: – Walk to school and have a picnic. – Play in the school yard. – Find the outside doors where the kindergarten students will enter – Establish bedtime routines and morning routines. – Make up a fun goodbye routine and practise it in other situations before school starts. – Practise dressing (zippers, buttons) Kindergarten Orientation

13. Things to Practise I can identify letters of the alphabet. I know the sound each letter makes. I can count to 10. I know my colours. I know my shapes. I can sort different objects. Kindergarten Orientation

14. Supported Entry First day of school is Tuesday after Labor Day. SK come for the full day JK come for 100 minutes All students come full day for the second day of school.

15. Welcome Bags! Kindergarten Orientation

16. First Day of School Make the first day fun. Get up in time to get everything done without rushing. Be calm. Talk about the fun things (s)he will be doing. Take your child to the bus stop or to the school. Make sure your child gets to school on time and is picked up on time. The first day of school is a big event in the life of a family, make it a positive one! Kindergarten Orientation

17. Questions Kindergarten Orientation