1. Orientation to Kindergarten
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2. Kindergarten Orientation
Welcome To
Franklin Street P. S
Principal: Greig Black
Vice Principal: Shawna Stanleigh
If your school has families who speak many languages, consider adapting this slide to meet the community needs.
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A Little About Tonight
6:00-6:20 p.m. – Library
Introduction of school staff
An overview of the Kindergarten Program
Communication methods
Preparing for September
Busing procedures
6:20-7:15 p.m. – FDK Classroom Activities
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR MULTI-PAGE HANDOUT FOR ALL DETAILS
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4. Kindergarten Orientation
Joining Us Tonight
Jennie Welshman – FDK Teacher
Michelle Colacci – FDK Teacher
Lindsay Brophy – DECE
Cayley Lupani – DECE
Tiiu Strutt – FDK Prep Teacher
Chris Dudley – School Council Co-Chair
Shawna Stanleigh – Vice Principal
Greig Black – Principal
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5. 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.
Learning Areas are outlined on the following slide.
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6. Play Based Learning Fosters…
Creative thinking
Exploration
Investigation
Problem solving
Engaging in Inquiry
Sharing of learning
Hands on
Active
** Taken from
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Four Frames Of FDK.
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8. Kindergarten Day 8:15 entry 10:05-10:25 outdoor recess
12:05 – 1:05 lunch
(20 min. to eat , 40 min. outdoor play)
2:45 dismissal
All students enter and dismiss from the doors by the gymnasium
Note: Self regulated snack. Meaning children eat whenever they are hungry

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What to Bring
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
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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
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Where’s the Washroom?
Bathrooms are located in both Kindergarten classrooms
Independence is important
Keep in mind zippers/buttons/belts
Handwashing -continue to enforce at home
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Communication
Communication Bag
Safe Arrival #
Must be used to report student absences
Call, App, or online
School website
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13. Preparing for the First Day of School
Over the summer:
Know your bus route details
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)
Consider enrolling your child in an early learning program at the Public Library, Ontario Early Years Centre, Early Child Development and Parenting program, Preschool program or recreation program near you.
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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.
Handwashing and bathroom routine
Dressing independantly (shoes, coats)
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15. Supported Entry
First day of school is Tuesday, September 5th (day after Labor Day)
SK come for the full day
JK come for only 100-minutes
10:25 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
All students come full day beginning on the second day of school.

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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!
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Class Placement
We welcome any input you wish to share about your child’s strengths, needs, and learning styles. However, requests for specific teachers will not be considered.
Please any information you would like considered about your child’s placement for next year to Mr. Black no later than April 28th.
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Bus Transportation
School bus routes will be created in accordance with school board policy and will adhere to the following guidelines;
Students who live the furthest from school often have the longest ride times.
In many situations students can experience longer ride times to and from school than students in the regular program.
Ride times should not exceed 60 minutes unless under exceptional circumstances.
All students will be assigned to centrally designated corner bus stops.
Elementary students can be expected to walk up to 400 metres to a central bus stop location.
Make sure that you provide accurate and up-to-date information about pick up/drop-off addresses.
Be at the stop 10 minutes before the pick-up time
Plan to attend the Bus Rider Safety Program in August
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Parents can confirm transportation arrangements by accessing the Student Transportation Services website at the middle of August.
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Staying Connected
The school office is closed July 1st to August 27th – may not be answered
Office reopens August 28th-31st, from 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
September 1st: 7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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Getting Involved
Please welcome, Chris Dudley
Franklin Street PS School Council Co-Chair for
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Welcome Bags!
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Questions
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