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Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Get ready for kindergarten with essential information on academics, health services, transportation, and more. Learn about the curriculum, school hours, parent involvement, and specialist activities. Stay updated through assessments, report cards, and online portals. Keep in touch with the school through various communication channels, and be prepared for transportation updates. Prioritize health services and stay engaged with your child's progress. Prepare for the kindergarten journey with tips on daily routines, safety rules, and school readiness. Find out what happens next with class placements, tours, social events, and open house dates. Make the most of your kindergarten experience and stay connected with the school community.

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten

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  1. Getting Ready for Kindergarten Welcome to Kindergarten!

  2. Welcome to Visitation / Orientation at South Row School • Welcome! • Academics • Health Services • Transportation • From the office • Logistics

  3. Welcome • A view of kindergarten….

  4. Academic Calendar & Schedules • School Hours – 8:50am – 11:45am 12:30 - 3:18pm • Arrival & Dismissal – AM / PM • 180 Days of School – Attendance Importance • Parent Involvement: PTO’s, School Council, etc. • CORI Law

  5. Curriculum-Literacy • Kindergarten Reading Curriculum – Journey’s Reading Curriculum • Literacy Block – Lively letters, guided reading, writer’s workshop.

  6. Curriculum-Math • Math Expressions • Skills: Number sense, counting skills, Patterns, Graphing Skills, Geometry, addition, introduction to subtraction

  7. A Kindergarten Half Day • Morning Meeting • Literacy Activity • Snack • Specialist – Art, Music, Library, Physical Education • Math Activity • Second Step / PRIDE • Dismissal

  8. Specialists • Four of five days your child will participate in a 35 minute specialist period. These include art, music, physical education, and library. • Sneakers are required for participation in physical education class. • Library books are circulated weekly. • Every other week – social skills/computer

  9. Assessments • Your child will be assessed throughout the school year in all areas of the curriculum. • Assessments include individual testing as well as student observation. • Your child’s progress will be discussed during parent/teacher conferences.

  10. Report Cards • Kindergarten report cards are distributed twice a year in January and June. • The Chelmsford Public Schools report cards are now available online on your X2 Family Portal Account

  11. Staying in touch with the school • HOME LINK – Weekly communication • Website Front page – upcoming events, pictures, scrolling calendar. • Teachers – monthly newsletters / webspace update / daily form in folder

  12. TransportationNotify teachers with changes • Buses: • Bus routes for AM / PM published. • Mid day – begin at 12pm. • Bus pass • Car / Walk: • Drop off – back door car line / walkers in the front door • Pick up – AM – back door / PM - cafeteria

  13. Health ServicesPeggy Gump • Immunizations • Physical Exam • Eye exam / Ear exam • Health Concerns • Allergies • If your child is sick? • Breakfast/snacks / lunch • Clothes in the backpack just in case.

  14. From the office… • About Mrs. Sullivan & Mrs. Boshar • Green Notepads • Communication in writing • Early Release Days

  15. Preparing for Kindergarten • Get excited! • Read daily. • Write or color often • Find math in daily activities. • Go over safety rules. • Establish a routine - Practice healthy habits – nutrition, physical activity & sleep • Understand your child.

  16. What Happens Next? • Class placements will be mailed by June 30th (AM/ PM) • Tours – this week • Kindergarten social - August • Visitation - September • Open House - September • Transportation information needs to be given to teachers at Visitation.

  17. Before you leave… • Did you sign in? • South Row Fact Sheet • Questions? • Check out the PTO table!

  18. Thank you for coming tonight!

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