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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge. Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Together We Make a Difference. We are a team Taking our first step together tonight Mission: “Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding” Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors
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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge Kindergarten Parent Information Night
Together We Make a Difference • We are a team • Taking our first step together tonight • Mission: “Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding” • Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors • Reaching – trying new things, stretching their minds and giving them ways to look at ideas from a different perspective • Excelling – by giving our best effort (as a team) everyday • Succeeding – focusing on how to visualize each child being successful
Introductions • Mrs. Jan Hancock, Principal • Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, KG Teacher • Mrs. Betsy Hermreck, KG Teacher • Mrs. Allison Budimlija, KG Teacher • Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, Nurse • Mrs. Marilyn McGown, Counselor • Mrs. Heidi Hill, PTO • Mrs. Karen Kelley, PAT
Getting to Know You • 1st Time Kindergarten Parents • Number of children in your family?
General Requirements • Your child must have reached the age of 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year to attend • Are they ready?
Purpose for the Evening • Share information about Kindergarten Round up • Wednesday – Friday , March 30, 31 & April 1 • Students attend all 3 days • 9:00 - 11:00 AM (2 sessions) • 1:00 - 3:00 PM (1 session) • Share information about kindergarten • Answer questions that you may have
Purpose of Round up • Make you and your child comfortable at school • Have your child meet Mrs. Pruitt, Mrs. Hermreck & Mrs. Budimlija and get to know their expectations • Allow time for teachers to get to know your child • Assess your child’s ability • not whether-or-not they come to school • (social skills, speech, fine and gross motor development, vocabulary, vision, & hearing)
Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, Mrs. Betsy Hermreck & Mrs. Allison BudimlijaKindergarten Teachers • Academic Skills • How I can help my child at home and over the summer • What are some habits that will help my child • Riding the bus • The first day • Recess • Snack and milk • Birthdays • Problems that arise • What will my child do in kindergarten? • Kindergarten Readiness Skills • Parent Participation
Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, LPNNurse • Medical Forms • Immunizations • DTaP, IPV, MMR, HBV • Varicella - 2 doses • Health Forms • Official Certificate of Birth • Physical Examination Record • Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI) • Consent to Treat Form • Dental Health Card • Permission to Administer Medication • Medication Policy • Fever Free for 24 Hours • Hearing & Vision Screenings • Contact Information: E-mail vburggraf@usd458.org Linwood Elementary M, W, & F , Glenwood Ridge T & TH
Mrs. Marilyn McGownCounselor • Developmental Guidance Curriculum • Character Traits • Careers • Safety • Individual & Small Group Counseling • Consult with Parents
Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal • Enrollment Forms – complete tonight or by Round up • Snack Fee for Round up - $3 (Please pay tonight) • Food Allergies – let us know tonight • Enrollment • Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9 • Tuesday the 4th, 12:00 - 8:00 @ BLHS • Wednesday the 5th, 8:00 – 3:00 @ GRE • Must submit and update all paperwork • Receive class assignment, bus schedules, supply lists, lunch prices and any updated information • Must pay enrollment fees • Enrollment Fees
Enrollment Fees MAY CHANGE (These are 2010-2011 fees.) • Both AM & Full Day • Textbook • $30 for year • Year Book • $12.00 – optional • AM Only • Snack Milk • $.35 a cartoon • Full Day • Lunch & Milk Account • $2.15 / meal • $.35 a cartoon for snack milk or additional milk at lunch
Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal • Half Day • School Hours 8:45 – 11:45 • Full Day • School Hours 8:45 – 3:45 • All KG Day Fee Schedule • Yearly Total = $1211.04 • $134.56 due on August 8th or 9th at Enrollment • Plus $134.56 due on the 1st of every month beginning in September and ending April 30th.
Transportation Fees • Students living further than 2.5 miles • Bus Service Provided • Students living less than 2.5 miles • 1 Child $200/year • Family $400/year • Fees paid prior to July 1, 2011 reduced 25% • 1 child $150/year • Family $300/year
Fees • Assistance provided for school meals and tuition if… • Students qualify for free or reduced meals • Application available at fall enrollment • Delinquent accounts • Parents notified • Students attend AM only • After three late payments, students will attend ½ day • Unpaid fees accumulate and students may not be allowed to “walk” at graduation
More Information • Change in routines • Call at least one hour before dismissal time or send a note with your child of changing transportation arrangements • Avoid transportation changes especially the 1st week • We are learning and teaching routines • Late arrivals or early dismissals – must sign your child in or out • Safety is important to us • YouthFriend Volunteer – contact Tammy Potts • Sign in at the office and wear a sticker • Schools begins at 8:45 – staff on duty 10 minutes prior to this time
More Information • Absences • Notify the school • Take note of attendance policy • Notify me if extended absences (more than 3 days) • 1st Day of School • Photo day – we will allow extra time for you to say goodbye – about 8:55 you should depart. • If tears (from Mom or child) – reassure your child and then leave. • We will call you if they do not calm down in a reasonable amount of time.
Back to School CelebrationSponsored By PTO Note will be sent home during Round-up Posted on Website Meet all teachers Bring in school supplies PTO offers supply packets
Mrs. Heidi HillPTO Representative • PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) • You are already a member - no dues • What does PTO do? • Host the Back-to-school Celebration • Host Family nights, like the Sock Hop, Talent Show, or Academic Olympics • Fund second field trip, money for each classroom, snacks during assessments, and much more • Support education of students (like AR) and school functions
More PTO Information • When does PTO meet? • 1x per month, currently at 6:30 on the 2nd Tuesday • We vote on and organize events, decide how dollars should be used to enhance our children's education • How are funds raised? • PTO holds 1 fundraiser per year in the Fall (usually starts the 1st week of school) • Sale trash bags year round • Collect Box Tops
Mrs. Karen KelleyParents As Teachers Coordinator • Babies are born to learn • Personalized visits • Play groups / Presentations • Regular developmental screenings • Resource network • It’s free! • Available to visit with you tonight
We are excited about next year! Thank you for attending tonight!