1. Kindergarten Preview 2018
Meadow Glens

2. Outcomes for Today together
To begin the conversation about your child that we will continue for
the next 6 years
To provide information about our kindergarten program

3. What does our kindergarten program offer?
Skilled teachers prepared to meet the needs of young students
Excellent curriculum and resources
Multiple opportunities to learn and grow
A developmentally appropriate learning environment

4. Before Starting Kindergarten
Independent self help skills
Winning and losing
Taking turns

5. Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Fine motor skills
Building a love of books
Build mathematical thinking
Tracey

6. A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener
Let’s Look at our schedule
Sharon

7. What do Kindergarten Specials look like?
Art…once per week (50 minutes)
Music…twice per week
(25 minutes)
P.E….twice per week (25 minutes)
Learning Commons… twice per week (25 minutes)
Pam

8. What does kindergarten lunch look like?
Kindergarteners…
Eat lunch with classmates in a supportive environment
May bring or purchase their lunch
Recess (20 minutes) included in the lunch schedule
Bring a lunch the first week

9. Kindergarten Supplies
Home and School Supply Kit
Includes everything you will need
Do not label supplies
Community Supplies
If you purchase items on your own, please stick to the list
Regular backpack
No wheels
Independently use

10. How do I enroll my child?
Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017
All Students-Enroll your student and verify residency at the District office/203 W. Hillside Road.
Enrollment Packets at our materials table and on district website
Enrollment Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, March 15th 5:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday, March 17th 8:00am-Noon
Tuesday, March 20th 5:00pm-7:30pm

11. May I choose half day? kindergarten?
Families may choose half day.
Program specifics:
Attend at your home school as part of the full day class
Begin school at 8:15; dismiss at approximately 10:45
Participate in instruction scheduled during those hours

12. What about bus transportation?
The District provides bussing for families who live 1.5 miles or more from their home school.

13. Ms. Welcker, EL Teacher
Support English Language Learners as they develop social, cultural, and academic competence
Screening of New Students
HLS indicates another language in the home
Use WIDA screener
Overview of Support Service
Collaborate with classroom teachers
Small group instruction
Facilitates effective communication in English through
listening, speaking, reading and writing

14. What is Spanish Dual Language?
Two-way Bilingual Education
Literacy and content learning in two languages
Classroom Makeup
Approximately 50% English-first students
Approximately 50% Spanish-first students

15. How can I enroll my child in the Dual Language program?
Siblings of current Dual Language students are given priority enrollment prior to kindergarten lottery
All must apply to be selected
Form to apply for dual-language is in enrollment packet.
Lottery application deadline is Wednesday, March 21, 2018

16. Dual-Language Sites River Woods
Sites for students from attendance area only:
Beebe Mill Street Elmwood Steeple Run
Magnet site for all others who wish to participate in
the Dual Language Program:
River Woods
Lottery application deadline is Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Visit the district website to learn more!
(Academics Dual-Language)

17. Welcome to the Health Office Team!
Certified School Nurse: Patty Pratapas RN
Holds professional educator license endorsed in school nursing in Illinois.
Promotes the physical, mental, emotional and social well being of students by providing comprehensive school health services.
Health Technician: Barb Foss
Works under the direction of the School Nurse; provides first aid treatment, including emergency care; CPR and First Aid certified.

18. Health Requirements- Physical Exam
All physical exam and immunization requirements should be fulfilled prior to the first day of school.
Exam must be performed within 1year prior to the first day of school- Any time on or after August 17, 2017.
May be completed by licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.
Health history portion must be completed and signed by parent for physical to be valid.

19. Health Requirements- Immunizations
Immunizations must be up-to-date and verified by a health care practitioner.

20. Health Requirements- Vision Exam
The vision requirement should be fulfilled prior to the first day of school.
Exam must be performed within 1 year prior to the first day of school-
Any time on or after August 17, 2017.
To be completed by an licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.

21. Health Requirements- Dental Exam
Required by May 15, 2019, but may be performed within an 18 month period prior to the due date.
Exams may be performed anytime between November 15, May15, 2019.

22. Procedures for Ill Students
Attendance
Fever: A temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered a fever.
Undiagnosed Rashes
Head Injuries
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Medication
Emergency Medical Card

23. Kindergarten Attendance Leads to Success!
Children who are chronically absent in Kindergarten and 1st Grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
Having great attendance in Kindergarten will prepare your child to do well academically throughout their school years.

24. Students must be HEALTHY to be EDUCATED and EDUCATED to be Healthy!
Working together is ideal!
Please feel free to contact your school nurse with any concerns or questions regarding individual student health concerns.

25. Important Fall Events Kindergarten Sneak Peek- Curriculum Night- TBD
Parent Teacher Conferences- October
Katy

26. Getting Involved Communication Getting Involved:
Website, Talk203, Newsletter, Twitter…
Getting Involved:
Home & School
SFCP

27. Thanks for Coming!
Questions?
Thank you for coming!