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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge

Welcome to Glenwood Ridge. Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Introductions. Mrs. Heather Imhoff PTO Mrs. Karen Kelley PAT Mrs. Deedee Charles Secretary. Mrs. Jan Hancock

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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge

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  1. Welcome to Glenwood Ridge Kindergarten Parent Information Night

  2. Introductions • Mrs. Heather Imhoff • PTO • Mrs. Karen Kelley • PAT • Mrs. Deedee Charles • Secretary • Mrs. Jan Hancock Principal • Mrs. Cindy Pruitt KG Teacher • Mrs. Allison Budimlija KG Teacher • Mrs. Vickie Burggraf Nurse

  3. 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

  4. Getting to Know You • 1st Time Kindergarten Parents • Number of children in your family?

  5. Purpose for the Evening • Share information about Kindergarten Round up • Monday – Tuesday, March 24 & 25 • Students attend both days • 9:00 - 11:00 AM • Share information about kindergarten • Answer questions you may have

  6. 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?

  7. Registration & On-Line Enrollment • GRE Website • Skyward Family Access • Register for 2014-15 • On-line Enrollment Window Opens • April 1 - May 25 • Passwords from Deedee • New to District • Option to change • Fees

  8. Purpose of Round up • Make you and your child comfortable at school • Have your child meet Mrs. Pruitt & 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 • Areas assessed: social skills, speech, fine and gross motor development, vocabulary, vision, & hearing

  9. Mrs. Cindy Pruitt & 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 • Transportation • The first day • Recess • Snack and milk • Birthdays • Problems that arise • What will my child do in kindergarten? • Parent Participation

  10. Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, LPN School Nurse • 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

  11. Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal • Enrollment Forms • Complete information forms tonight or by Round up • On-line April 1 – May 25 (tentative dates) • Snack Fee for Round up – $3 (Please pay tonight) • Food Allergies – let us know tonight • Enrollment • Monday, August 4 @ GRE from 12-8 p.m. • Must submit and update all paperwork • Receive class assignment, bus schedules, supply lists, lunch prices and any updated information • Must pay enrollment fees

  12. EnrollmentFees MAY CHANGE for 2014-2015 • Both AM & Full Day • Textbook/Technology Fee • $30 for year • Year Book • $15.00 – optional • AM Only • Snack Milk • $.40 a carton • Full Day • Lunch & Milk Account • $2.35 / meal • $.40 a carton for snack milk or additional milk at lunch

  13. More Information • Half Day vs. Full Day • Half day is in the AM • Core subjects in AM • In PM - Specials (music, art, PE, library), extension & enrichment activities • Half Day • School Hours 8:45 – 11:45 • Full Day • School Hours 8:45 – 3:45 • All Day KG Fee Schedule • Yearly Total = $1211.04 • $134.56 due on August 4th at Enrollment • Plus $134.56 due on the 1st of every month beginning in September with the last payment due on April 1st.

  14. Transportation Fees • Students living farther than 2.5 mile • Bus Service Provided • Students living less than 2.5 miles • 1 Child $200/year • Family $400/year • Fees paid prior to July 1, 2014 reduced 25% • 1 child $150/year • Family $300/year

  15. 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 second late payment, student will attend ½ day • Unpaid fees accumulate and students may not be allowed to “walk” at graduation

  16. 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 • Sign in at the office and wear a sticker • Schools begins at 8:45 – staff on duty 10 minutes prior to this time • BL Mentor Volunteer – contact Tammy Potts

  17. 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 your child does not calm down in a reasonable amount of time.

  18. Sneak Peek (tentative date)Sponsored By PTO Tuesday, August 12 5 – 7 p.m. Meet all teachers Bring in school supplies PTO offers supply packets

  19. Mrs. Heather ImhoffPTO Representative • PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) • You are already a member - no dues • What does PTO do? • Host the Sneak Peek Celebration • Host family activities, like the auction, Talent Show, and Book Fair • Fund second field trip, money for each classroom, snacks during assessments, and much, much more • Support education of students (like AR) and school functions

  20. More PTO Information • When does PTO meet? • 1x per month, currently at 6:30 on the 1st or 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 2 fundraisers • 1st Fundraiser at the beginning of the year • Sale trash bags year round • Collect Box Tops

  21. Mrs. Karen KelleyParents As Teachers Parent Educator • Available to visit with you tonight • Babies are born to learn • Personalized visits • Play groups / Presentations • Regular developmental screenings • Resource network • It is free!

  22. Questions . . .

  23. LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN! We are excited about next year! Thank you for attending tonight!

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