Welcome Parents of the class of 2025!

1. Welcome Parents of the class of 2025! Kindergarten Round-up

2. Bus Services • Transportation Director – Beau Twaddle (507) 356-4849 • Buses are routed for students’ home – Route information will be in the August District Newsletter • Different Route? Going to a friends/relatives – contact the office for a bus pass • Riding the bus is not a right, it is a privilege

3. Quick notes to get started… • Current enrollmentapproximately100+students • 5 sections / roughly 20 students per class, could expand to 6 • Room configuration is changing to allow all classrooms to be in close proximity. • Round-Up Teacher is not necessarily the teacher that your child will have next year. Classroom assignments will be mailed out in August. Kindergarten assessment information is taken into consideration to ensure balanced classrooms. • Pre-school conferences will be held on the first 3 days of school beginning on September 4. Kindergarten classes will start on September 7th.

4. Round up(agenda for kids) • Meet and Greet • Stations • Bus Experience • Story/Art Activity • Oxbow Comes to PI • Playtime • Snack • 2:40 Goodbyes

5. Round Up(agenda for big kids) • Overview of Pine Island Elementary Powerpoint • Tour • End in cafeteria to TURN in registration forms and enjoy refreshments.  • Survey – complete survey to register for prizes • Fantastic Prizes

6. K-8 Office Information • Administrative Assistants: • Kara Cordes and Kristin Sinning • Website • Hours and Doors • Reporting absences • School Reach • Important Numbers • Visiting

7. School Supplies Needed: • 4 Bottles of Elmer’s White Glue, orange cap only • Box of Kleenex to share with the Class • 2 Boxes of Crayons 24 count (regular size crayons – Crayola PLEASE) • Markers – 8 Basic Colors – Broad tip • Markers – 8 Basic Colors – Thin tip • 2 Large Erasers • 2 Yellow Highlighters • 2 Wide-lined Notebooks • 2 – 2 pocket folders • Clorox Wipes • Paper Towels • Beach Towel for rest time • Book Bag • Please Label Everything. PINK HANDOUT IN FOLDER

8. The Readiness Checklist • Encourage your child to be… • INDEPENDENT • ATTENTIVE • CONFIDENT • These qualities help ensure a strong enjoyable start to Kindergarten! • Students are expected to come to kindergarten with a few basic academic skills. We’ll review these as we look at the fall assessment.

9. Preschool Conferences and Aimsweb Testing Preschool Conference Dates: September 4, 5, and 6 First day of kindergarten: September 7th

10. Pine Island SCHOOLS Benchmark Targets 2012-2013 What are the academic expectations entering and during kindergarten? *Benchmarks for grades K-4 are included in your folder. – BLUE Handout

12. New to Kindergarten? • Based on District expectations… • The rigor of Kindergarten has really changed over the last few years. • In thinking about readiness for your child, please be aware of the fact we do a series of tests throughout the year. • Math and Reading • In a nutshell… • Kindergarten has become more academic! • Sample Report Card is included in your folder. (WHITE HANDOUT)

13. We are proud to support: All students attend all day, every day! *2011-2012 school calendar is in your folder. (YELLOW HANDOUT)

14. Schedule 8:00-8:20 Morning Meeting 8:20-8:50 Whole Group Reading 8:50-9:00 Snack/Literacy Centers 9:00-9:35 Literacy Center Instruction 9:35-10:05 Target Time/Guided Reading 10:05-10:42 Literacy Centers 10:42-11:05 Reading 11:05-11:15 Prepare for Recess 11:15-11:45 Recess 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:30 Bathroom/Read-Aloud 12:30-1:00 Phy. Ed. 1:00-1:25 Read and Relax 1:25-1:55 Math 1:55-2:15 Science/Social Studies/Health 2:15-2:30 Afternoon Meeting 2:30-3:00 Recess 3:05 Dismissal

15. S.M.A.R.T.

16. Calendar

17. Readiness (Math)

18. We love to Read

19. Special Events

20. Recess

21. Lunch Heidi from Taher foods is here to provide additional information on the food service program.

22. School NurseMs. ReNee Bofferding

25. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION • Medication taken at school must be administered through the health office. • 2. When possible, it is preferred that medications be given at times outside of school hours. • 3. Students requiring medicine at school shall be identified by parent/guardian to the nurse, secretary, principal, or teacher. • 4. The Medication Physician Order and Parent Authorization Form must be completed by parent/guardian AND physician BEFORE any medications will be given in school. Non-aspirin analgesics (Tylenol, Ibuprofen) require only parent written permission. Authorization forms may be obtained from the office or school website. • (continued)

26. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION (cont) 5. For the parent/guardian and all students’ protection, medication should be brought to school by an adult. 6. All prescription medication must be brought to school in the original prescription bottle. Over-the counter medication must be brought in the original, sealed container with the student’s name written on it. 7. All medication orders are effective for current school year only. 8. Medication will be kept in a locked cabinet in the health room. Students should not carry or keep any medication in their locker during the school day. Emergency Health Plans/504 If your child has a medical condition that needs specific intervention from staff, please notify the nurse to develop an emergency care plan. (Ex. Asthma, Allergy)

27. When Should My Child Stay Home? If a student has a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay at home until twenty-four hours after the temperature has returned to normal (without the use of a fever-reducing medication.) • If a student has diarrhea or has vomited, the student should stay home until symptom free for twenty-four hours. • If a student has a rash that may be related to disease, or the cause is unknown, please see a doctor before sending the student to school. • If you are keeping your child home because they are ill, please call the school to report specific symptoms and/or diagnosis. • If your child has tested positive for strep, your child should stay home until twenty-four hours after the antibiotic treatment has started. Please notify the school nurse/office if your child has the following diseases or conditions. This includes, but is not limited to: • Chicken Pox • Head lice • Influenza • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) • Strep Throat • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) • Fifth Disease

28. COOL PANTHERS School Age ChildcareProgram Sponsored through Pine Island Community Education

29. Cool Panthers School Age Childcare ProgramCool School- grades 2 and upPanther Pals- grades K-1Panther Cubs- PreK Sponsored by Pine Island Community Education

30. Cool Panthers Program OfferingsBefore School Care 6:00-8:00amAfter School Care3:00-6:00pmNon-School Day/Summer Care6:00-6:00pm

31. Cool Panthers School Age ChildcareFor children PreK and up Homework help Snack Computer Lab Community Garden Arts and Crafts Field Trips and Special Events Many enrichment activities that inspire a love of learning

32. Mission:The Pine Island school-aged daycare believe that all children deserve a safe, nurturing,educational and fun environment to be in at all times. Cool Panthers provides richenhancing activities while also emphasizing homework and reading. Both groups offermany fun activities including board games, puzzles, books, manipulative objects, groupgames, brain games, simple crafts, and experiments.

33. Informational handbook may be obtained by visiting our website at www.pineisland.k12.mn.us click on Community Education, then click on School Age Childcare Children must be registered before they are able to attend childcare

34. What’s Next??? Tours – Tours will be given by your group number on your folder. Following the tour, we’ll reconvene in the cafeteria to turn in paper work. Please fill out your survey(in folder) and registration materials and help yourself to refreshments. Upon turning in your survey, you’ll receive a ticket for the drawing. (GREEN) Door Prize Drawings Pick up your tired (almost) kindergarten student