1. Welcome to Kindergarten at George Washington School!

2. George Washington School
Seventh Year of Being Open
PreK through 2nd grade
525 enrollment
Kindergarten currently 8 classes
Reading / Writing Workshop Program
Regular Assessments
Go Math! Program

3. Programs / Classes
Physical Education Media / STEAM Art Music English as a Second Language Supplemental Reading Supplemental Math World Language in the Classrooms - Spanish Science, Social Studies, Health

4. Lunch
Hot Lunch Offered Through Maschio’s (pay online) Students can also bring their own lunch Snack time during the day as well Peanut Free School Allergy issues need to go through the nurse Make sure your child has food they are comfortable with Students also get minutes for recess

5. Drop Off and Pick Up 7:55-8:15 am Drop Off in the Morning
Bus Stop Lineup at 7:45 am
After 8:20 am is considered late and parents must come in with the child
2:49 Dismissal
Busses Leave between 2:49-3:00
Pick up at the front door at 2:49
After Care Available both in the school (Club Ed program) and out of school (Primetime / Star Academy)

6. Notification
Packet Mailed to You in Late August with information about your child’s teacher
First Day of School – Lineup on the Playground
Teachers’ addresses
Conferences after end of first and second marking periods
It is imperative that:
We have your most updated contact information (address, phone, )
Your child’s most updated health forms are with our nurse
You are clear on how your child is getting home from school everyday.

7. Birthdays You can send in a snack for your child’s class
Snacks must be on the school’s approved snack list in conjunction with the School Nutrition Laws (sugar not the first ingredient)
No Birthday Party Invitations

8. What Can I do to Prepare My Child?
Make sure they can identify their own names
Practice writing their names with capital and lowercase letters
Practice using bathroom appropriately
Practice self-help skills:
Tying shoelaces
Unbuttoning/re-buttoning pants for bathroom
Zipping / unzipping coats
Opening parts of their lunch
Make sure they are able to hear the word “no” and cope with it
Practice transitions – leave one activity for another easily

9. What Can I do to Prepare my Child?
Increase their self-sufficiency wherever possible
Make sure your child exhibits self-control when with friends (hands to themselves)
Have them in school and on time every day
Make sure lease is up to date and renewed
Please have your child picked up on time everyday.