1. Kindergarten Information Night February 24, 2016 Hill-Roberts Elementary School

2. About Hill-Roberts Timeline for Before Kindergarten information All about Kindergarten Kindergarten Registration Make a Registration Appointment Speak with Hill-Roberts staff Overview of Tonight

3. Kindergarten to Fourth Grade Approximately 485 students We serve the South Attleboro area About Hill-Roberts

4. Arrival begins at 8:30 AM with classes beginning at 8:45. School day ends at 3:25 PM for all children. Bus Transportation is provided to all Kindergarten Students ABACUS-Attleboro’s Before and Afterschool Childcare Services About Hill-Roberts

5. Special subjects include: –Physical Education –Technology –Art –Music –Library About Hill-Roberts

6. Support Services include: –Special Educators –School Nurse –School Adjustment Counselor –School Psychologist –Occupational, physical therapy, and speech services –ELL Services About Hill-Roberts

7. Food and Snacks: All students have snack either in the morning or afternoon We encourage healthy choices! Please send in lunches and snacks that your child can open somewhat independently No snacks with peanut products in our classrooms please! No food for parties or celebrations About Hill-Roberts

8. Additional Resources: Attleboro Public Schools website: www.attleboroschools.com Hill-Roberts Website: http://www.attleboroschools.com/school s/hill-roberts/index.php Like us on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter: @Attleboro_HRES https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hill-Roberts-Elementary- School/744123062326730?ref=hlhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Hill-Roberts-Elementary- School/744123062326730?ref=hl About Hill-Roberts

9. Active PTO: –Jillian Weber, President jillian@hillrobertspto.com –Jaci DaCosta, Vice President jaci@hillrobertspto.com About Hill-Roberts

10. Spring/Summer: Registration and Screening Appointments A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener August Teacher placement letter mailed home and Invitation to attend September orientation with your child Bus routes published in local newspapers and on the Attleboro School Website School Office opens mid-August Timeline for Before Kindergarten Information

11. Before the First Day of School Orientation with your child to meet the teacher and learn about the classroom routines Immunization records must be completed before the first day of school If you move, let us know Timeline for Before Kindergarten Information

12. About Kindergarten Daily Schedule Morning 8:30 – 8:45 Arrival 8:45 – 8:55 Flag, announcements 8:55-9:15 Buddy reading & handwriting books 9:15 – 10:00 Circle time 10:00 – 10:50 Center time (ELA, Art, Math) 10:50 Bathroom, wash up, get ready for lunch 11:05 – 11:55 Lunch/ Recess Afternoon 11:55 Story, Lively letters 12:15 – 12:35 Rest time 12:35 – 1:15 Math time 1:20 – 2:17 Specials (Physical Education, Art, Music, Technology and Library) 2:20 – 2:50 Finish centers & Snack 2:55 Pack up 3:00 – 3:15 Recess 3:20 – 3:25 Dismissal

13. About Kindergarten Developing Skills Use scissors independently Work at an activity independently Share with others and take turns Counting Writing Colors & Shapes Letter & Name Recognition Students working together collaboratively and cooperatively

14. Kindergarten Registration Please Bring with You: Birth certificate or passport Immunization Records Physical exam within the last year Vision screening results Legal papers (guardianship/custody) Driver’s License or proof of identify –Two proofs of residence Copy of IEP or 504 plan

15. Before You Leave Tonight You have the opportunity to: Make a Registration Appointment –Completed online in our school’s computer labs Speak with Staff Members –Nurse –PTO –ABACUS –Office Staff

16. Thank You! Thank you for joining us this evening. We look forward to having your child attend Hill-Roberts Elementary School. Tonight is just the beginning of the amazing journey of learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth for your child. We are excited to be able to watch each child grow and learn in such incredible and unique ways