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THOSE FIRST SCHOOL DAYS Centennial School June 2018 Family Orientation

THOSE FIRST SCHOOL DAYS Centennial School June 2018 Family Orientation. Kindergarten Teachers 2017-2018. Mrs. Janes. Mrs. Young. Mrs. Ross. Vision: Centennial will be a proud and united Community that motivates our students to be caring citizens and life-long learners. Mission:

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THOSE FIRST SCHOOL DAYS Centennial School June 2018 Family Orientation

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  1. THOSE FIRST SCHOOL DAYS Centennial School June 2018 Family Orientation

  2. Kindergarten Teachers 2017-2018 Mrs. Janes Mrs. Young Mrs. Ross

  3. Vision: Centennial will be a proud and united Community that motivates our students to be caring citizens and life-long learners. Mission: We learn. We care. We make a difference. We are a Community!

  4. BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS • PROVIDE PROOF and DATA • If you have not already done so, please provide the school secretary with: •  Proof of your child’s age • Proof of immunization Please ensure that we have your correct telephone numbers and email addresses for our student database, so that we may contact you though our Voicemail System. • .

  5. ESTABLISH HOME ROUTINES • Bedtimes – children at the kindergarten level need 10 to 12 hours of sleep, and studies indicate that learning does not take place when children are fatigued. • Morning – children of all ages need to come to school without the added stress of a hurried morning. • Read Everyday- looking through books and talking about pictures is a great first step. Developing an interest in books, letters and reading will be so beneficial for your Pre-K student.

  6. DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT SELF CARE SKILLS • Getting dressed independently. • Carrying his/her own backpack and lunch bag. • Reciting his/her first and last name, parents’ names, siblings’ names, address and telephone number. • Using the bathrooms properly and with respect (including urinals (remember: self-wiping is essential).

  7. Back To School Open House Thursday, August 30th Classroom Visits: 5:00-5:45 BBQ from 5:45-6:15 Benefits to “Back to School” event being held prior to the opening of school include:  Bring in your child’s school supplies including indoor shoes Allows the children an opportunity to meet their teacher for the first time with a family member by their side.  Provides an opportunity for families and children to see the classroom.  Student information forms will be distributed with the expectation that they will be returned the first day of school.

  8. STAGGERED ENTRY FALL 2018 Tuesday, September 4th Wednesday, September 5th Before sending your child to school for his/her day of entry, spend some time talking about the adventures in learning and the excitement of this new part of his/her life. The teachers will do everything possible to make this time special for your child. Parents are welcome to bring their child into the gym on the first morning to meet their teacher. On the first full day of school (Thursday September 6th) teachers will meet students on the playground.

  9. STAGGERED ENTRY FALL 2018 If you worry that your child will have difficulty separating from you (crying or holding on), reassure your child that you will be waiting for him/her to finish his/her work and are looking forward to sharing those first activities when you pick him/her up at the bus stop or at the babysitter’s at the end of your day. After many years and numerous first-time experiences, we have found that when parents linger and “try to make him/her feel better”, the separation anxiety is only prolonged. Remember that there are only a few children with the teacher on each day, that your child is in good hands, and that this is a perfect way to learn new routines safely! You will receive a letter at the end of June indicating what day your child will attend for staggered entry.

  10. WHAT TO BRING ON THE FIRST DAY • Backpack • Lunch and snacks • School supplies, if you did not come on Thursday evening • We recommend that toys and other valuable items remain at home.

  11. “JUST IN CASE CLOTHES” • Please send, in a plastic bag with your child’s name on it, “just-in-case” clothes, including underwear, socks, shirt, and pants.

  12. THE REGULAR SCHOOL ROUTINE • 8:10-8:25 Buses arrive and children go to the playground • 8:25 Children enter school • 8:30 O Canada and announcements • 8:30 Learning Block #1 • 10:30 Morning Snack • 10:45 Outside Recess • 11:00 Learning Block #2 • 12:30 Lunch • 12:50 Outside Recess • 1:10 Learning Block #3 • 1:40 Dismissal • *The kindergarten curriculum is available to all parents on the Department of Education website. (Just follow the links from www.gnb.ca)

  13. END OF DAY ROUTINE • If you plan to pick up your child at the end of the day, we ask you to wait at the back doors near the playground. This reduces disruptions to the end of day routines and eliminates the need for you to sign in. All teachers walk their students out at the end of the day. • If someone else is picking up your child please send a note to the school • If your child is traveling on the bus someone will need to be at the stop on time to receive the child. Students in K-2 are not permitted to get off at their stop unless an adult is there waiting for them.

  14. An adult needs to be waiting at the bus stop to meet your child at the end of the day. • If you are driving – please park by the playground fence and meet your child at the gate closest to the playground. For the first few weeks, the children are escorted there by an adult, who will wait with them there until you pick them up. Try to be on time, as little ones get anxious!

  15. VOLUNTEERS • Volunteers provide an opportunity for community members to participate in the life of a school. At Centennial volunteers are always Welcome. In the Fall you will receive information about Volunteer Opportunities and we welcome you to participate in any that work with you schedule. • There is an Anglophone South policy governing the involvement of volunteers in our schools. All volunteers need to complete the “Volunteer Screening Declaration Form”. Those who may have unsupervised access to students are screened and trained in Policy 701 (Protection of Pupils in the Public School System from Misconduct by Adults) and must provide a criminal record check.

  16. OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION • Dress for the Weather • Children at Centennial enjoy daily outdoor activities, even when the weather is not perfect. • Milk Program • Healthy Lunch Program • Absences or Late Arrival

  17. During instructional hours, all doors other than the main front doors remain locked. Please enter through the front doors and remember to sign in. • If your child is arriving late (after 8:25 a.m), please assist him/her to sign in, using the binder on the table in the front lobby. • If you are picking your child up early from school, proceed to the office and we will have your child meet you in the lobby. Please sign him/her out.

  18. Attendance Matters Every day at school is filled with opportunities for students to grow and learn. Students in Kindergarten are learning the foundation of their academic skills as well as their social skills with peers. It is critical that students attend school regularly and on time.

  19. Bee Me Kidz is a FREE exciting program that inspires individuals to be the best me that they can bee! This is achieved through teaching children about emotions, self-regulation, problem solving and friendship in a fun way. Centennial Elementary School is a Bee Me Kidz Zone. A Bee Me Kidz Zone is a safe place where children are encouraged to gain confidence through educational activities and be the best version of them that they can bee. Bee Me Kidz operates at the Nick Nicolle Community Centre on Saturday’s throughout the school year for children and their families in grades 1 to 5. To learn more, check out our Facebook page or website at www.beemekidz.com

  20. Centennial Breakfast Program Our Breakfast program is located in our community kitchen on the 3rd level of the school from 8:05-8:20. Students enter the breakfast room from the side door of the school. All students are welcome to come, it's a great way to start the day! Children enjoy a nutritious breakfast that may include:Cereal, Toast, Quesadillas, Pancakes, Eggs, Apples, Yogurt, and Juice.

  21. If you have any questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us. School Phone Number- 658-5334 Email Ashley.Dobbin@nbed.nb.ca

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