1. North Coventry Elementary School
Kindergarten Round Up
Dr. Susan T. Lloyd, Principal

2. Agenda Philosophy Schedule Overview Curriculum Highlights
Meet the Staff
Transportation
Safety & Security
Communication
Suggestions
Important Dates
Q & A
Tour

3. Developing the Whole Child
Intellectually
Socially
Emotionally
Physically

4. Program
Half Day Kindergarten
8:15 am – 11:15 am
12:15 pm – 3:10 pm

5. 5 Day Cycle Daily Schedule Morning Meeting Word Study Language Arts
Snack
Handwriting
Centers
Math
Specials: Gym, Art, Music, Library or Guidance
Dismissal
5 Day Cycle

6. Language Arts Reading Aloud Shared Reading Guided Reading
Independent Reading

7. Language Arts Shared Writing Independent Writing Word Study
Handwriting Without Tears

8. Math Numeration Measurement Geometry Operations Patterns Money Time
Data
Everyday Math

9. Wally’s Way We respect ourselves We respect others
We respect our school
We respect the environment

10. Special Area Classes
Art
Gym
Music
Library

11. Other Staff Guidance Counselor Nurse Learning Support Speech Therapist
Reading Specialists

12. Transportation Busing is provided to school for AM students.
We strongly encourage you to wait with your child in the morning.
Busing is provided home from school for PM students.
Kindergarten parents are required to meet their child at the bus stop in the afternoon.
You will receive bussing information in mid August regarding your child’s bus stop and time.
Children will have an opportunity to ride the bus during Kinder Camp.

13. Safety & Security Everyone’s Responsibility Locked Perimeter
Emergency Procedures
Practice, Practice, Practice
Visitor & Volunteer Policy

14. Immunization Requirements

15. Communication http://www.ojrsd.com/Domain/11 E-mail
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
Classroom Newsletters
Building Newsletters
District Newsletters
Or give us a call!

16. PTO Mrs. Patty McPhie, Vice President Mrs. Deb Suessmuth
Get Involved!

17. Suggestions Talk about school as a friendly, happy place
Have your child know his/her name, address & phone number
Have your child speak for himself/herself
Read aloud to your child
Allow your child time to play outside

18. Back to School Night August 26th Parents Only
Miss Bevan & Mrs. Reynolds
Kinder Camp
August 17-20
9:00-11:30 am .
Back to School Night August 26th Parents Only

19. First Day of School August 31

20. Questions & Answers Locate your Tour Tickets!
1. How will I know who my child’s teacher is? 2. How will I know what supplies are needed? 3. What if my child is sick?