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Kindergarten Information Night
May 20th , 2010
Welcome to Kindergarten
Ms. Yearsley
Mrs. Dettbarn
Ms. Jacob
Mrs. Tsay
Ms. Marshall
Ms. Oake
Preparing for Kindergarten
Understand that their parents/caregiver will return to pick them up after the day is finished
Put on coat independently Put on shoes independently Washroom routine – toileting, washing hands,
touching nose or mouth Take turns Bedtime routines
Welcome Gathering
A great way to:A great way to: Meet the teacherMeet the teacher Familiarize yourself with the classroom and Familiarize yourself with the classroom and
start up routines start up routines Meet your classmatesMeet your classmates
Tuesday September 7, 2010
Morning Students: 8:55 to 10:00 A.M.
Afternoon Students: 12:55 to 2:00 P.M.
Staggered Entry
Welcome Gathering Tues., Sept. 7, 2010Welcome Gathering Tues., Sept. 7, 2010 The first day of school for The first day of school for Year 2Year 2 (SK) (SK)
Kindergarten students is Wednesday September 8 Kindergarten students is Wednesday September 8 The first day of school for The first day of school for Year 1Year 1 (JK) (JK)
kindergarten students will be designated by the kindergarten students will be designated by the school. Once your child starts school he/she school. Once your child starts school he/she attends each day. All children will attend school attends each day. All children will attend school by Sept. 10by Sept. 10thth..
Getting to School
Class Meeting Place Upon ArrivalClass Meeting Place Upon Arrival AttendanceAttendance Bus StudentsBus Students LatesLates Pick UpPick Up Kiss ‘n RideKiss ‘n Ride
Snacks
Healthy snacksHealthy snacks Peanut/Nut free snacksPeanut/Nut free snacks No Glass ContainersNo Glass Containers Easy to open containersEasy to open containers
Medical Conditions
Inform the teacher immediatelyInform the teacher immediately Must fill out a form from the office if Must fill out a form from the office if
medication is being administeredmedication is being administered Epipens/Puffers storageEpipens/Puffers storage Medic alert braceletMedic alert bracelet
Snuggle Up Book Reading for enjoyment with an adult.Reading for enjoyment with an adult. 3 days a week3 days a week Snuggle Up BagSnuggle Up Bag Exchange of Snuggle Up book Exchange of Snuggle Up book
Work for Home
Poetry/Song Book Poetry/Song Book Ideas for letter makingIdeas for letter making Home and Back BagsHome and Back Bags
Field Trips and Special Performances Permission FormsPermission Forms ALL students attend at the specified timeALL students attend at the specified time Pick up timesPick up times
6 areas of learning (Personal/Social Skills, 6 areas of learning (Personal/Social Skills, Mathematics, Language, Mathematics, Language, Integrated ArtsIntegrated Arts, Science, , Science, Health & Physical Education)Health & Physical Education)
Social Skills and School RoutineSocial Skills and School Routine Learning through playLearning through play 2 year program with Year 1 and 2 children 2 year program with Year 1 and 2 children
learning togetherlearning together
Kindergarten Program
English Language LearnersValue global citizensValue global citizensImportance of first languageImportance of first languageLanguage rich learning environmentLanguage rich learning environmentProvide hands-on learningProvide hands-on learningValue diversity Value diversity Stages of proficiency around language acquisitionStages of proficiency around language acquisition
Newcomer Website: www.cnmag.caNewcomer Website: www.cnmag.ca
Kindergarten Summary of Progress A A tracking documenttracking document on student on student progress progress Parent or guardian must attend the Parent or guardian must attend the
interview to receive the summaryinterview to receive the summary Peel has implemented a format for the Peel has implemented a format for the
Summary of Progress that reflects the Summary of Progress that reflects the Kindergarten ProgramKindergarten Program
Kindergarten Summer Shopping List
One LARGE backpack (simple, not too many One LARGE backpack (simple, not too many pockets or flaps)pockets or flaps)
VELCRO or slip-on running shoes which will be VELCRO or slip-on running shoes which will be kept at school (please write your child’s name on kept at school (please write your child’s name on the shoes).the shoes).
One permanent marker to keep at home and write One permanent marker to keep at home and write your child’s name on EVERYTHING (coats, hats, your child’s name on EVERYTHING (coats, hats, mittens, snack containers...)mittens, snack containers...)
A change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, A change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) to be left in the backpack in a plastic bagsocks) to be left in the backpack in a plastic bag
Please help your child prepare for school by purchasing the following items.
Information for September You will be mailed the following You will be mailed the following
information prior to 2010-2011 school yearinformation prior to 2010-2011 school year Teacher’s name and room numberTeacher’s name and room number Date of Welcome GatheringDate of Welcome Gathering Your child’s first day of schoolYour child’s first day of school Attending morning or afternoonAttending morning or afternoon Arrival and Pick up timesArrival and Pick up times
Looking Forward
Classroom TourArrival procedures (for walking and busing students)
EntryCubby Area
Washrooms/fountains
Carpet Time/CalendarCentres
Dismissal Area and Routines
Registration
Please book an appointment if you haven’t registered
Contact Mrs. Hofstetter/Mrs. Hancock
905 569 6261
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