Orientation to Kindergarten Orientation Welcome and Introductions Big

Orientation to Kindergarten Orientation

Welcome and Introductions • Big step on a long journey • Exciting time for you and your child • Partnership between your family and the school in supporting your child’s learning Kindergarten Orientation

School Supplies • Backpack large enough to hold a lunch bag and books • Lunch/snack bag • Change of Clothing (labelled in a bag) • Indoor shoes Kindergarten Orientation

Washroom and Self-Help Routines • At school, children: – Must use washroom independently – Must wash hands with soap independently – Dress and undress independently • belts • overalls • zippers • buttons • coat, boots, hats, mittens, shoes Kindergarten Orientation

Snacks and Lunches • Independently get out snack or lunch and tidy up after self • 15 min snack; 20 min lunch • No nut products permitted Kindergarten Orientation

First Day of School First day of School • Arrive at 8: 50 am (Supervision begins 8: 45 am) • Drop Child at the gate to the Kindergarten Pen • Student Entry 8: 55 am

Dismissal • Dismissal 3: 25 • Pick up children at the gate • Daycare- will pick up directly from the gate Kindergarten Orientation

Are you concerned about your child’s speech & language? Speech and Language Deborah Wienstein YRDSB Speech & Language Pathologist Kindergarten Orientation

Helpful Information School Website http: //www. cornellvillageps. ca/ Kindergarten Orientation

Breakout Sessions Rm 129 Rm 131 Rm 132 Final Session will be in the gym Kindergarten Orientation