1. Welcome to Glenwood Ridge Kindergarten Parent Information Night

2. Together We Make a Difference  We are a team  Taking our first step together tonight  Mission: “Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding”  Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors  Reaching – trying new things, stretching their minds and giving them ways to look at ideas from a different perspective  Excelling – by giving our best effort (as a team) everyday  Succeeding – focusing on how to visualize each child being successful

3. Introductions  Mrs. Jan Hancock, Principal  Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, KG Teacher  Mrs. Betsy Hermreck, KG Teacher  Mrs. Allison Budimlija, KG Teacher  Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, Nurse  Mrs. Marilyn McGown, Counselor  Mrs. Heidi Hill, PTO  Mrs. Karen Kelley, PAT

4. Getting to Know You  1 st Time Kindergarten Parents  Number of children in your family?

5. General Requirements  Your child must have reached the age of 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year to attend  Are they ready?

6. Purpose for the Evening  Share information about Kindergarten Round up  Wednesday – Friday, March 30, 31 & April 1 Students attend all 3 days  9:00 - 11:00 AM (2 sessions)  1:00 - 3:00 PM (1 session)  Share information about kindergarten  Answer questions that you may have

7. Purpose of Round up  Make you and your child comfortable at school  Have your child meet Mrs. Pruitt, Mrs. Hermreck & Mrs. Budimlija and get to know their expectations  Allow time for teachers to get to know your child  Assess your child’s ability  not whether-or-not they come to school  (social skills, speech, fine and gross motor development, vocabulary, vision, & hearing)

8. Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, Mrs. Betsy Hermreck & Mrs. Allison Budimlija Kindergarten Teachers  Academic Skills  How I can help my child at home and over the summer  What are some habits that will help my child  Riding the bus  The first day  Recess  Snack and milk  Birthdays  Problems that arise  What will my child do in kindergarten?  Kindergarten Readiness Skills  Parent Participation

9. Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, LPN Nurse  Medical Forms  Immunizations  DTaP, IPV, MMR, HBV  Varicella - 2 doses  Health Forms  Official Certificate of Birth  Physical Examination Record  Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI)  Consent to Treat Form  Dental Health Card  Permission to Administer Medication  Medication Policy  Fever Free for 24 Hours  Hearing & Vision Screenings  Contact Information: E-mail vburggraf@usd458.org Linwood Elementary M, W, & F, Glenwood Ridge T & TH

10. Mrs. Marilyn McGown Counselor  Developmental Guidance Curriculum  Character Traits  Careers  Safety  Individual & Small Group Counseling  Consult with Parents

11. Mrs. Jan Hancock Principal  Enrollment Forms – complete tonight or by Round up  Snack Fee for Round up - $3 (Please pay tonight)  Food Allergies – let us know tonight  Enrollment  Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9  Tuesday the 4th, 12:00 - 8:00 @ BLHS  Wednesday the 5th, 8:00 – 3:00 @ GRE  Must submit and update all paperwork  Receive class assignment, bus schedules, supply lists, lunch prices and any updated information  Must pay enrollment fees  Enrollment Fees

12. Enrollment Fees MAY CHANGE (These are 2010-2011 fees.)  Both AM & Full Day  Textbook $30 for year  Year Book $12.00 – optional  AM Only  Snack Milk $.35 a cartoon  Full Day  Lunch & Milk Account $2.15 / meal $.35 a cartoon for snack milk or additional milk at lunch

13. Mrs. Jan Hancock Principal  Half Day  School Hours 8:45 – 11:45  Full Day  School Hours 8:45 – 3:45  All KG Day Fee Schedule  Yearly Total = $1211.04  $134.56 due on August 8 th or 9 th at Enrollment  Plus $134.56 due on the 1st of every month beginning in September and ending April 30th.

14. Transportation Fees  Students living further than 2.5 miles  Bus Service Provided  Students living less than 2.5 miles  1 Child$200/year  Family$400/year  Fees paid prior to July 1, 2011 reduced 25%  1 child$150/year  Family$300/year

15. Fees  Assistance provided for school meals and tuition if…  Students qualify for free or reduced meals  Application available at fall enrollment  Delinquent accounts  Parents notified  Students attend AM only  After three late payments, students will attend ½ day  Unpaid fees accumulate and students may not be allowed to “walk” at graduation

16. More Information  Change in routines  Call at least one hour before dismissal time or send a note with your child of changing transportation arrangements  Avoid transportation changes especially the 1 st week  We are learning and teaching routines  Late arrivals or early dismissals – must sign your child in or out  Safety is important to us  YouthFriend Volunteer – contact Tammy Potts  Sign in at the office and wear a sticker  Schools begins at 8:45 – staff on duty 10 minutes prior to this time

17. More Information  Absences  Notify the school  Take note of attendance policy  Notify me if extended absences (more than 3 days)  1 st Day of School  Photo day – we will allow extra time for you to say goodbye – about 8:55 you should depart.  If tears (from Mom or child) – reassure your child and then leave.  We will call you if they do not calm down in a reasonable amount of time.

18. Back to School Celebration Sponsored By PTO Note will be sent home during Round-up Posted on Website Meet all teachers Bring in school supplies PTO offers supply packets

19. Mrs. Heidi Hill PTO Representative  PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)  You are already a member - no dues  What does PTO do?  Host the Back-to-school Celebration  Host Family nights, like the Sock Hop, Talent Show, or Academic Olympics  Fund second field trip, money for each classroom, snacks during assessments, and much more  Support education of students (like AR) and school functions

20. More PTO Information  When does PTO meet?  1x per month, currently at 6:30 on the 2 nd Tuesday  We vote on and organize events, decide how dollars should be used to enhance our children's education  How are funds raised?  PTO holds 1 fundraiser per year in the Fall (usually starts the 1 st week of school)  Sale trash bags year round  Collect Box Tops

21. Mrs. Karen Kelley Parents As Teachers Coordinator  Babies are born to learn  Personalized visits  Play groups / Presentations  Regular developmental screenings  Resource network  It’s free!  Available to visit with you tonight

22. Questions...

23. We are excited about next year! Thank you for attending tonight!