Welcome to Kindergarten Orientation Welcome and Introductions Big

Welcome 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 Indoor shoes *Please label ALL your child's belongings* Kindergarten Orientation

Washroom and Self-Help Routines • At school, children: – – – Must use washroom independently Must wash hands with soap independently Opening and closing containers Eating/feeding oneself 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 and 15 min recess; 20 min lunch and 40 min recess • No nut products permitted • Healthy School • We ask that you kindly pack a liter less lunch; this means when possible to pack lunches and drinks in reusable containers Kindergarten Orientation

First Day of School First day of School • Arrive at 8: 50 am (Supervision begins 8: 45 am) • Drop student at the assigned gate to the Kindergarten Pen • Student Entry 8: 55 am • First Day early dismissal at 12: 00 pm pickup from assigned kindergarten pen

Dismissal • Regular Dismissal 3: 25 pm • Pick up students at the gate which you were asked to drop your child off at in the morning • Daycare- students will be picked up directly from the classroom • Bus- students will be picked up directly from the classroom and walked to the bus Kindergarten Orientation

A Typical Day… • Morning Entry bell 8: 55 am • 9: 00 am – 10: 40 am Morning circle, Integrated Activity Centers • 10: 40 am – 11: 10 am Morning Recess • 11: 10 am – 12: 50 pm Integrated Activity • 12: 50 pm – 1: 50 pm Lunch • 1: 50 pm- 3: 25 pm Art/Gym/Library/Music/Drama • Dismissal 3: 25 pm Kindergarten Orientation

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

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

Breakout Sessions Rm. 116 Rm. 117 Rm. 118 Rm. 119 Rm. 123 ***Please be advised that the break out sessions are over at 7: 00 pm. *** Kindergarten Orientation