1. Kindergarten Open House
Fuller GT Magnet Elementary
June 1st, 2017

2. The Kindergarten Team Ms. Avery & Mrs. Gibson
Mrs. Board & Mrs. Lovegreen
Mrs. Thanos & Mrs. Elder
Ms.Wangerman & Mrs. Lanphear

3. Staggered Entry 4 days total and your child attends ONE day
Aug 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st
The day begins at 8:45am and ends at 3:45pm
Friday, September 1st – Meet the Teacher
Classroom assignments are given
Time- TBA
Tuesday, September 5th – First day of Kindergarten (all students come)
Please emphasize that children will not know who their teacher is until Friday September 2nd . 3

4. GIFTS Give your best Independence Follow directions Take responsibly
We will be following the Positive Behavior System at Fuller. Commending appropriate behavior, teaching and modeling expectations, quiet reminders and redirections can usually handle most problems in the classroom.
Give your best
Independence
Follow directions
Take responsibly
Stay engaged 4

5. School Hours
Our school day begins promptly at 9:15am and dismisses at 3:45pm.
It would be best for your child to arrive between 8:45 and 9:00 to ensure your child has enough time to get settled before our day begins. 5

6. Attendance School attendance is very important!
Consistency allows for maximum success in the learning environment
Although the tardy bell rings at 9:15 having children to school by 9:00am allows for smooth transitions
Please alert teachers when planned absences occur
All absences are recorded and require a note of excuse
Mr. Caprio 6

7. Transportation ALL changes MUST be in writing
Please do NOT changes during the school day
If we do not receive notice of the change, your child will be sent home by his/her usual method. We will NOT change the child’s transportation method without a note from home.
All emergency changes must be made before 3:00pm by calling the office
4 major types
Before/ Afterschool care (see information at table)
Bus Riders
Dismissed by route numbers
Routes are NOT controlled by Fuller
Carpool/Van
Carpool numbers issued by Fuller
Please stay in the carpool line instead of parking
Walkers
We suggest buddies for Kindergarten walkers 7

8. Food & Medicine Breakfast & Lunch are available at school
Your child will be assigned a lunch number to memorize
You may set up a lunch account for your child at school or online
Please send all lunch money in a sealed bag or envelope with your child’s name and lunch number on it
Snack time will occur in the afternoon and details will be given per class
ONLY prescription medicine may be given at school.
Please complete The Parent Request and Physician Order for Medication form if your child requires medicine during the day. ALL meds should be brought to the office in its original prescription bottle.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY TYPE OF MEDICATION TO SCHOOL IN YOUR CHILD’S POSSESSION (including all over-the-counter medications). 8

9. Immunizations Must be current.
The parent, guardian or responsible person has until the first day of attendance to present the required written proof of immunizations. The child CAN be excluded from school until proof is provided.
If you have any questions about your child’s immunizations please contact the school prior to the start date.

10. Kindergarten Health Assessment (Kindergarten Physical)
The parent, guardian or responsible person has until the first day of attendance to submit the required health assessment form to the school.
The child CAN be excluded from school until proof of the assessment is provided.

11. Medications
Medications will be administered at school ONLY if a Physician Order for Medication form, 1702 is completed, signed by physician and parent and is in the possession of school officials.
These forms are available at the front office.
The Medication form and the pharmacy label information must match!

12. When Should I Keep My Child Home from School?
Children should be kept home from school with:
Fever of 100 or higher (Should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school).
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Severe headache
Red, watery eyes with yellow drainage
Undiagnosed rash

13. Children with Chronic Illness
If your child has a chronic illness such as diabetes, severe asthma, severe allergies or seizures, please contact your school nurse.
A health care plan can be developed indicating steps to be taken if your child requires medical care at school.

14. Communication
We firmly believe that the more an adult is involved in a child’s education the more confident the learner will become.
We will communicate with you through…
Kindergarten newsletter
Red Daily Communication Folder
Written reminders
Please check your child’s red folder EVERY DAY!!
Please do NOT send time sensitive information via !! 14

15. Visitors & Volunteers
Fuller has an “Open School Policy” and families are welcome!!!
For safety reasons, ALL VISITORS must check in at the office and receive a visitor’s pass before going any further in the building.
Visiting for Kindergarten classes will be determined by each teacher (typically in October)
We LOVE volunteers!
Wake County Public School System enforces a Volunteer Registration Program where every volunteer must register with the county.
You must register at school EVERY year.
Registration is in the media center before or after school 15

16. Clothing & Supplies
School supply is included in this packet. It will also be posted on Fuller’s website.
Please do not bring school supplies until Friday, September 1st .
Each day, please help your child choose weather appropriate, comfortable clothing that fits and can be managed with little or no help
Please label all hats, coats, sweaters, etc.
We discourage children from wearing flip-flops to school as these are NOT conducive to safe outside play
Please send in a complete change of clothes in a labeled Ziploc bag with your child’s name on it
Also, please DO NOT send your child to school in clothing that you will be upset if it gets messy. 16

17. Summer Practice Clothing – buttons, snaps, zippers, tying shoes, etc.
Stating first and last name
Writing first and last name
Letters and sounds
Counting (rote counting & counting to tell how many)
Basic shapes
Writing letters and numbers, handwriting
Asking for things (bathroom, food, etc.)
Opening lunch/snack containers (including baggies)
Adjusting to schedule
Here are some helpful things to practice with your child over the summer. Thanks for everything you do! 17

18. Thank You!
We look forward seeing you again in August 18