Ready, Set…Kindergarten!

Skyview Elementary

Skyview Elementary

Welcome

Introductions

About our School

A Kindergarten Day

Resources

Questions

Skyview Elementary

Suzanne Hester

Principal

Katie HammAssistant Principal

Skyview Elementary Office Staff

Front Office – Joanny Wheeler

Family & Community Liaison - Bianca Melendez

DMT/Registrations – Lucy Diaz

Secretary/Bookkeeper – Tracey Cronkite

Skyview Elementary Kindergarten Teachers

Ms. Price

Mr. Vasile

Ms. SwopeMs. Kukoleck Ms. Sheehan

Ms. Williams

Skyview Elementary Specialists

Speech & Language Pathologists - Ms. Ouimette & Ms. Beilman

School Counselor - Ms. Balaj

Psychologist - Mrs. Hoopes

Social Worker - Mrs. Hazen

Occupational Therapist - Mrs. Tuttle

Physical Therapist - Mrs. Silva

Skyview Elementary Points of Pride

Skyview was awarded a B grade from the State of Florida for the past 3 years

We have achieved the ‘Let’s Move, Active School’ award in 2017, the ‘Healthy

School’s Bronze’ award in 2019 and the ‘Healthy School’s Silver’ award in 2020.

Skyview Elementary Extra-Curricular Programs and Clubs:

STEM Club

Jogging Club

Multicultural Club

Promise Time

Battle of the Books

Skyview Elementary In-School opportunities:

Character Education

Morning News Crew

Safety Patrols

Science Lab

Skyview ElementaryBefore and After Care

R’Club (onsite at Skyview)

* Plus many more that offer transportationKid’s ChristianAmerican Mixed Martial ArtsBoys & Girls ClubCreative LearningForbes RecreationSkyview RecreationLealman & Asian Neighborhood Family

Skyview Elementary Kindergarten Daily Curriculum

8:45am – 2:55pm• Reading

• Writing

• Math

• Specials –Art, Music, PE

• Science

• Social Studies

• Health

• Reading Intervention/ Enrichment

• Math Intervention/ Enrichment

Skyview Elementary Playground

20 minutes of outdoor play daily

Skyview ElementaryGet Kindergarten Ready

• Talk with your child every day.

• Read to your child every day.

• Visit pcsb.org/kg for resourceso Fours Child Development Checklist & Tips

o Countdown to Kindergarten activities

o Preparing for Kindergarten video

• Websites for Familieso kidshealth.org

o readingbrightstart.org

o justbooksreadaloud.com

o pbskids.org

o kids.nationalgeographic.com

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Skyview ElementaryBooks About School

• Pete the Cat: Rocking My School Shoes (Eric Litwin)

• My Kindergarten (Rosemary Wells)

• The Night Before Kindergarten (Natasha Wing)

• Welcome to Kindergarten (Anne Rockwell)

• Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten (J. Slate)

• The Kissing Hand (Audrey Penn)

• Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! (Nancy Carlson)

Check with your local library for titles and other suggestions

Skyview ElementaryRegistration Process

• To register for kindergarten, children must:

• Be 5 years old on or before Sept.1

• Be able to show proof of residency (Two forms of documentation with home address)

• Have a Florida Certificate of Immunization (shots record)

• Have a physical examination certificate

• STEP 1 - Get a PCS user ID and password.Go to any nearby school to obtain a user ID and password (if you don’t already have one for another child in your family). Be sure to bring a government issued photo ID.

• STEP 2 - Reserve a SeatLog onto the Student Reservation System (SRS) at reservation.pcsb.org using your PCS user ID and password.

• STEP 3 - Complete Registration at Your Child’s Zoned SchoolVisit your child’s assigned school and deliver the required documents: Birth certificate or other proof of identity/age, proof of residency, Florida Certificate of Immunization and a physical examination certificate obtained within the last 12 months. Your child’s Social Security number is optional.

• Lucy Diaz 547-7857 ext 2007 at Skyview

• Office of Student Assignment at (727) 588-6210

Skyview ElementaryVoluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Pinellas County Schools also offers VPK

• Children who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2021

• You can apply January 19, 2021 through February 1, 2021

• For more information go to www.pcsb.org/vpk

Skyview ElementarySummer VPK

If your child has not used their VPK voucher:(current ESE student or not currently enrolled)

• Get a jumpstart to Kindergarten

• Visit pcsb.org/summerVPK

Skyview Elementary

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