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Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome to Kindergarten!. Introducing…our teachers !. Jill Beausoleil (Full Day K) Mary Bullock (Transitional K) Laurie Fernandez (Project Blossom Pre-K) Carey Lurie (Project Blossom Pre-K) Helen Nunes (Half Day K) Meredith Rizzo (Full Day K) Colleen Wagstaff (Full Day K).

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Welcome to Kindergarten!

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  1. Welcome to Kindergarten!

  2. Introducing…our teachers! • Jill Beausoleil (Full Day K) • Mary Bullock (Transitional K) • Laurie Fernandez (Project Blossom Pre-K) • Carey Lurie (Project Blossom Pre-K) • Helen Nunes (Half Day K) • Meredith Rizzo (Full Day K) • Colleen Wagstaff (Full Day K)

  3. Kindergarten Mission Statement • We recognize that children grow at varying rates • We support opportunities for individual growth • We stimulate social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development • We allow children to learn through hands-on exploration of their physical world • We provide a creative and stimulating environment where every child is made to feel safe, secure, and important!

  4. Kindergarten Alternatives • Half-daywill offer morning and afternoon programs • Full-dayprogram • children will attend regular school day • applicants chosen by lottery if numbers exceed available space • tuition based • Half to full-daycombination (Transition) • half-day until mid-year • tuition based

  5. Financial Information • Cost will be $225 per month • May pre-pay tuition or pay monthly • Tuition covers only costs incurred in running program (salaries, materials, and overhead) • Tuition price compares favorably to area programs Tuition assistance will be made available to any family in need.

  6. Financial Data • FDK Program must be self-sufficient • Cost of $225 per month, paid on the first of each month, September 1 through June 1 • Breakdown: (Using average class size of 20) 20 x $2250 = $45,000 Teacher: $35,500 Aide: $7,600 Materials: $840 Administrative, Utilities, Custodial, Equity:$1060

  7. Small class sizes for both programs • All classes have both a teacher and classroom aide • Identical curriculum content offered

  8. What Does the Research Say • Early studies showed mixed results • 1990’s research indicates improved academic achievement/improved social skills for SOME children enrolled in full-day • Teachers in full-day programs do NOTfind that children who attend half-day are disadvantaged in first grade.

  9. All research concludes… What children do during the day is more important than the length of their day.

  10. Kindergarten Curriculum • Taught by skilled staff with strong commitment to professional development • All curriculum aligned with Massachusetts State Frameworks • Encompasses social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and fosters self-esteem • Utilizes flexible small groupings and individual attention, with limited whole class instruction • Provides developmentally appropriate activities that allow for hands-on exploration

  11. Half-day Sample Schedule • Morning exploration time • Large group meeting time, story time • Snack • Centers and small group activities • Special subjects (PE, Music, & Computer –under review ) • Recess • Dismissal

  12. Full-day Sample Schedule • Morning exploration time • Large group meeting time, story time • Snack • Centers and small group activities • Lunch • Quiet time • Special Subjects (PE, music, computer, art, library) • Centers and small group activities • Recess • Dismissal

  13. The BIG Question • Is my child ready • My child is ready… but I’m not

  14. Medical Information Mrs. Marjorie (Midge) Hooper, R. N. • Massachusetts School Health form needs to be on file in nurse’s office • Health forms will be in registration packet • May staple physician’s form • Must include most recent immunizations and be signed by physician • All (5 year old) immunizations up to date by October 1st Please let Mrs. Hooper know of ANY health concerns. She is here to keep your child healthy…and happy!

  15. Kindergarten Registration Wednesday, February 14, 2007 • Delaney Lobby 9:00 – 12:00 • Bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate & most recent immunizations • Deposit will be required for Full Day & Transition – Deposit will act as the June payment

  16. Kindergarten Screening • Mandated by Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Designed to identify special needs • Norm-referenced tool used that will give age-equivalent scores (Dial III) • May 11, 2007 - Vogel School • Prepare by ensuring your child gets a good night’s sleep. Role play helpful so child feels comfortable.

  17. “Our first priority in Kindergarten is the children we teach…even more than what we teach them. We want to help all our students to experience the joys of learning to learn, and of accepting challenges so that they may become lifelong learners.” Anne Dunn Retired Kindergarten Teacher

  18. “When I am finished… I will know.” Julia Age 4

  19. Thank you for coming… • Kindergarten Readiness Skills handout • Self Help Skills handout • Questions and Answers

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