Orientation to Kindergarten

Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome and Introductions

• Big step on a long journey

• Exciting time for you and your child

• Partnership between your family and the school in supporting your child’s learning

Kindergarten Orientation

School Supplies

• Backpack large enough to hold a lunch bag and books

• Lunch/snack bag

• Change of Clothing (labelled in a bag)

• Indoor shoes

Kindergarten Orientation

Washroom and Self-Help Routines

• At school, children:– Must use washroom independently– Must wash hands with soap independently– Dress and undress independently

• belts• overalls• zippers• buttons• coat, boots, hats, mittens, shoes

Kindergarten Orientation

Snacks and Lunches

• Independently get out snack or lunch and tidy up after self

• 15 min snack; 20 min lunch• No nut products permitted

Kindergarten Orientation

First Day of School

First day of School• Arrive at 8:50 am (Supervision begins 8:45am)

• Drop Child at the gate to the Kindergarten Pen

• Student Entry 8:55 am

Dismissal

• Dismissal 3:25• Pick up children at the gate • Daycare- will pick up directly from the

gate

Kindergarten Orientation

Are you concerned about your child’s speech & language?

Speech and Language

Deborah WiensteinYRDSB Speech & Language Pathologist

Kindergarten Orientation

Helpful Information

School Websitehttp://www.cornellvillageps.ca/

Kindergarten Orientation

Breakout Sessions

Kindergarten Orientation

Rm 129

Rm 131

Rm 132

Final Session will be in the gym