1. Welcome to Golden View Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Christine

2. Agenda Introductions Arrival/Dismissal Our Schedule AM/PM Postings
What to Bring to School
First Day of School
Next Steps
Important Dates to Remember
Questions
Christine

3. Office Staff Principal: Christine Huajardo
Office Manager: Dennice Barnes
Office Secretary: Terri Sutak
Christine

4. Director, Megan Lombard
On-Site Child Care
YMCA
(925)
Director, Megan Lombard
Megan

5. Golden View Parent Support…
PTA
Gator Education Fund
School Site Council
Christine

6. Esther Aviles, PTA President 2013-14
What is the PTA?  The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation with a goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
YOUR membership makes possible: art classes & supplies, special assemblies, & fun family events.
PTA also facilitates the Sister School Program and funds emergency supplies for each classroom
Esther

7. Golden View Gator Education Fund Sarah Montes/Susan McGrath, Co-Presidents
The Gator Fund, an affiliate of the SRV Education Fund, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to maximize the quality of education at Golden View through the collaboration of parents, educators, SSC, PTA and the community. The Fund accepts donations and raises money to support educational programs at Golden View. gator fund

8. School Site Council President: Eileen Calestini
Christine
The School Site Council is comprised of teachers, parents, classified staff and the principal. The Council annually reviews the School Site Plan and makes decisions regarding the spending of SIP (School Improvement Program) funds.

9. How do you know what’s going on at Golden View?
Gator Gazette
Parent Portal
“Gator Mails”
Sent directly to the you designate at registration
Check your SPAM folder!
Teacher websites
Christine

10. About Golden View Built in 1989; currently 670 students
School colors: Teal and Purple
(Look for spirit wear at registration!)
Great teachers; great parent support
Technology innovations
California Distinguished School
Melissa/Robin

11. Arrival Park on the street and walk student to blacktop.
ALL TK and Kindergarten students will line up on TK/Kindergarten playground.
Signs will be posted for where each class should line up on the first day.
Stay with student until teacher opens classroom door.
NO playing on playground equipment or race track.
Melissa/Robin

12. Parking DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DRIVEWAY.
Driveway is for buses and emergency vehicles only.
Buses will be dropping off TK students.
Please park on street and walk your child to the playground.
Those students attending the YMCA will be walked over by YMCA staff
If your child is being transported by another off- site daycare or organization, please let your teacher know via .
Melissa/Robin

13. Dismissal AM Class PM Class
Dismissed at the front of the school. Pull up in first two lanes.
PM Class
Park on street and walk to pick up student at playground classroom door.
If outside daycare provider is picking up
your child, please your teacher and
cc Mrs. Huajardo.
Trish

14. Our TK/K Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
AM Classes 8:20 – 11:40 a.m.
(including the combo K class)
PM Classes 11:45 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Wednesday 8:20 – 11:45 a.m.
ALL TK/K children
Cathy

15. AM/PM Placement Posting on June 19th at 5:00 p.m.
Meeting AM / PM requests.
Daycare arrangements
Christine

16. What to Bring to School Backpack Small healthy snack Water ONLY
Wear appropriate play clothes and shoes
Label all clothes, sweaters, & jackets
Ozma

17. First Day of School Schedules Students bring a backpack and water.
AM Class: 8:20 - 9:50
PM Class: 10: :30
K/1 Combo Class is AM
Students bring a backpack and water.
DeeDee

18. First Day Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet in Classroom
AM Class from 8:20 - 8:40
PM Class from 10: :20
Parents invited to PTA-hosted coffee in the Multiuse Room until dismissal.
Kathleen

19. Next Steps Help your child prepare by encouraging them to:
Snap, zip, and button their own clothing
Use proper bathroom etiquette and practice good hygiene
Clean up after themselves
Open water bottle and snack packaging
Play, share, & take turns with other children
Check web site and Parent Portal
Have a great summer!
Erin

20. Important Dates Register Online through Parent Portal
Annual Update, August 6
AM/PM Posting, TBD
Online Registration
On-Site Registration, August 19 in the MPR
Teacher Assignment through Parent Portal August 22
First Day of school, August 25
Back-to-School Night, August 27
Christine

21. Questions?

22. Break-Out Session Mrs. Facteau’s Class
Room 9