Quispamsis Elementary School Kindergarten Orientation Day Meeting Overview

Quispamsis Elementary School Kindergarten - Orientation Day

Meeting Overview • Introductions • Objectives - To Provide Information On: – – – – Home Routines School start up / Staggered entry Class Routines School Information Family Activities Volunteer Opportunities Registration Forms

Getting Ready for School If you have not already done so, please provide the school secretary with: • Proof of your child’s age • Medicare card copy • Proof of immunization – Please ensure that we have your correct address and telephone numbers for our student database, so that we may contact you either by mail or though our school messaging system or on the school web site. Please update any changes during the year. If you have not had your child complete their EYE-D screening, please call 1 -855 -383 -5437 to set up an appointment with Trina Pearce

ESTABLISH HOME ROUTINES BEDTIME - 10 -12 HOURS OF SLEEP MORNING - BREAKFAST / HAVE BOOKBAG PACKED LUNCH - PACKED THE NIGHT BEFORE READING TIME - READ EVERYDAY!!! BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS HOMEWORK - REVIEW WORK TAUGHT DURING THE DAY

TEACH STUDENT INDEPENDENCE • Putting clothes on and taking them off without help. (Check zippers, snaps, and buttons. ) • Carrying his/her own backpack and lunch bag • Reciting first and last name, parents’ names, siblings’ names, address and telephone number – REMEMBERING HIS/HER BUS NUMBER TO RETURN HOME and WHERE TO GET OFF – Using the bathrooms properly and with respect, flushing, and washing hands (note: self-wiping is essential. )

TEACH STUDENT INDEPENDENCE • Checking for, and recognizing, his/her name on all clothing and property brought to school • Reminder: do not send toys, collectables, or valuable items to school • Understanding that the adults of the school, are the “parents” at school and must be listened to and obeyed without hesitation – even outside on the playground.

ITEMS TO PURCHASE • GOOD SNEAKERS WITH VELCRO CLOSURES • LUNCH BOX • BOOK BAG • PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON ALL ITEMS!

STUDENT FEES • $40. 00 PER CHILD COVERS… – ALL CLASSROOM SUPPLIES – SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS TO THE STUDENTS • DRAMA / MUSIC

STAGGERED ENTRY • MEET THE TEACHERS – AUGUST 28 • SEPTEMBER 3 AND 4 – ONE HALF OF THE CLASS – THURSDAY WILL BE THE FIRST DAY FOR THE ENTIRE CLASS TO BE PRESENT – APPOINTMENT DATES WILL BE MAILED OUT THIS SUMMER

STAGGERED ENTRY • STUDENTS MEET THEIR TEACHER IN THE GYM – • GOODBYES IN THE GYM… • PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON ALL ITEMS • PUT BUS NUMBERS ON THEIR BOOKBAGS (IF POSSIBLE)

SCHOOL ROUTINES • • PUNCTUALITY - 8: 05 START SUPERVISION BEGINS AT 7: 50 DISMISSAL - 1: 30 SIGN IN IF LATE / SIGN OUT IF LEAVING EARLY • VISITORS PLEASE SIGN IN / OUT

SCHOOL ROUTINES • PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, VISIT THE OFFICE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD PAGED TO COME AND MEET YOU • PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATION

SCHOOL ROUTINES • QUESTIONS - PLEASE CONSULT THE TEACHER / PRINCIPAL / DISTRICT / DEPARTMENT OF ED • EMERGENCY CONTACTS - VERY IMPORTANT TO UPDATE ANY CHANGES IN YOUR PLAN

COMMUNICATION • TELEPHONE - VOICE MAIL OR EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST • NEWSLETTERS - CLASS / SCHOOL SENT EACH MONTH • WEB PAGE – www. quispamsiselementary. nbed. nb. ca

MEDICAL INFORMATION • PLEASE INDICATE ANY SERIOUS MEDICAL CONCERNS ON THE INFORMATION SHEET • SERIOUS CONCERNS, SUCH AS ALLERGIES, REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL ACTION PLAN / FORMSTHAT MUST BE COMPLETED • SCENT FREE POLICY • PEANUT FREE CLASSES

ILLNESS • IF YOUR CHILD IS ILL, PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME IN BED • PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL IF YOUR CHILD HAS A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OR OTHER CONDITION THAT CAN BE EASILY SPREAD TO OTHER CHILDREN

ILLNESS / ACCIDENTS • PLEASE SEND EXTRA CLOTHES TO HAVE FOR YOUR CHILD IF NEEDED • PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO THE TEACHER WHEN YOUR CHILD RETURNS TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING AN ABSENCE

HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES • • • NUTRITION POLICY HOT LUNCH CHOICES MILK PROGRAM BREAKFAST PROGRAM SNACKS

HOT LUNCH / MILK • HOT LUNCH ORDERS – ENVELOPES SENT HOME / ADD NAME AND SEND MONEY BACK INSIDE THE ENVELOPE. • FOR MILK OR OTHER ACTIVITIES LABEL A PLASTIC BAG WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND THE PURPOSE FOR EX. - SPECIAL FUNDRAISERS

BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS • PLEASE DO NOT SEND INVITATIONS WITH THE CHILDREN TO PASS OUT • THIS AVOIDS HAVING SOME CHILDREN FEELING EXCLUDED

HOLIDAYS • THANKSGIVING DAY/ REMEMBRANCE DAY / CHRISTMAS BREAK • MARCH BREAK • EASTER -GOOD FRIDAY / EASTER MONDAY • VICTORIA DAY • PARENT TEACHER / CURRICULUM DAYS • FAMILY HOLIDAYS

AFTER SCHOOL PLANS • BUS ALTERNATE STOP LOCATION DISTRICT FORM TO BE COMPLETED • PLEASE SEND A NOTE TO THE TEACHER TO INFORM THEM OF ANY CHANGES TO THE REGULAR ROUTINE

TRAFFIC • PLEASE USE THE BUS IF POSSIBLE • AIR QUALITY / NO IDLING • DROP OFF AREA - SINGLE LANE- DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE MAIN DOOR • DO NOT PASS SCHOOL BUSES!!! • PLEASE OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT - 40 KM • NO PARKING AREAS - SEE SIGNS

BUS INFORMATION • BUS BEHAVIOUR / SUSPENSIONS • BUS ORIENTATION • BUS SAFETY / EVACUATION DRILL

EMERGENCY PLANS • SCHOOL CLOSURES • SCHOOL SAFETY DRILLS – FIRE DRILLS – LOCK DOWN PRACTICE

FIELD TRIPS • PERMISSION FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME • BUSES ARE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION • VOLUNTEERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ASSIT WITH SUPERVISION

VOLUNTEERS • REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT HOME IN THE FALL • PARENT SCHOOL SUPPORT COMMITTEE • HOME AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATION • LIBRARY HELPERS • HOT LUNCH TALLY TEAM

SCHOOL PHOTOS • STUDENT PHOTOS – HARVEY STUDIOS – DATES TBA – OPTIONAL PROGRAM

SUPPORT SERVICES • TEACHER ASSISTANTS • SENSORY ROOM • RESOURCE AND METHOD TEACHERS • • LITERACY TEACHERS GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR SLP / OT / PT SSE / SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT/ MENTAL HEALTH

REGISTRATION FORMS • IN THE FALL REVIEW AND UPDATE REGISTRATION FORMS • COMPLETE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORMS • PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - MEDICARE # …

BEHAVIOUR REMINDERS • HANDS OFF / WORDS OFF / FEET OFF - PLEASE • MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS • REPORT PROBLEMS TO THE ADULTS WHO ARE SUPERVISING THE PLAYGROUND

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS • FOSTER AND PROMOTE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OUR COMMUNITY • SCHOOL COORDINATOR • MRS. LITTLEWOOD

THANK YOU • TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN.

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