Welcome to Russell Ranch Kindergarten Orientation 2020 2021

Welcome to Russell Ranch! Kindergarten Orientation 2020 -2021 Principal: Kinder Team: Office Gals: Health Office: PTA Ladies: Joanie Cunningham Mrs. Nikakis, Mrs. Bloom, Ms. Headrick, Ms. Abshire Amanda Mc. Bee, Brenda Weninger, Dawn Solak Tracy Dillard Erin Folk, Leesa Tuttle Please don’t forget to sign in using QR code posted around room

Russell Ranch Mustangs Approximately 650 student enrolled 24 Kindergarten through 5 th grade classrooms 3 Special Education classrooms - students with Autism Approx. 80 classified and certificated staff members Before and After School Care Available (fee based) on campus Incredibly active and generous Parent Teacher Association - PTA 19 elementary schools in FCUSD - we’re one of the largest California Distinguished School 2014, 2018 and 2020

We Love Our Volunteers! Please note that prior to volunteering in the classroom or on a field trip, you must be cleared through the office. This includes a current TB test & fingerprints! Volunteer forms are available today in the back with Dawn!

OUR MUSTANG RULES ● Be Respectful ● Be Responsible ● Be Friendly ● Be Safe

Safety is our #1 priority! ❏ CLOSED CAMPUS - observe the designated stopping point - more information to come for Kindergarten drop off and pick up protocols ❏ Doors are locked throughout campus at all times ❏ Constant assessment and campus walk throughs ❏ Ongoing work with our district officials to review safety procedures, drills and protocols ❏ Always, always, remember to sign in at the front office - NO MATTER the purpose or duration of your visit!

Parking and Parking Lots We are very busy at all drop off and pick up times, so be respectful and use manners, being a role model and showing courtesy at all times. Be nice to each other! Be patient with one another! Observe traditional traffic laws and take your time. Please know that we love you and appreciate you, but… ● DO NOT leave your vehicle unattended at any time when dropping off or picking up your student ● DO NOT park in bus lanes ● DO NOT use neighborhood driveways to park or turn around ● DO NOT make u-turns on surrounding streets ● DO NOT think you are an exception - we’re all coming and going and we all have to be somewhere

Kindergarten Assessment Information ❏ Assessment date is Tuesday, April 28, 2020 ❏ Sign in and sign up with QR code - be patient, refresh is needed (link on website as of tomorrow as well) ❏ Choose and commit to calendar date/time (no make-up date is offered at this time) ❏ Assessment DOES NOT determine enrollment if age appropriate, students will be enrolled ❏ Assessment information helps us to balance classes and identify areas of focus

From the Health Office ● ANY medications (over the counter and/or prescription) MUST have appropriate forms through the health office ● Health issues - contact the nurse/health office for conditions such as: asthma, food allergies, severe allergic reactions, history of seizures, diabetes, chronic illness, medications needed at school ● All immunizations need to be up to date before the first day of school ● Oral health and physical forms due before the first day of school

Timeline … Next Steps ▶ Kindergarten Registration packets already available. Please turn in ASAP to ensure enrollment. ▶ In May, you will receive schedule information regarding Kindergarten placements and times. ▶ We will have a STORY TIME for Kindergarten students to meet their teacher and see their classroom in August (date TBD). ▶ In August, information for our Russell Ranch Round Up will be mailed out for 1 st - 5 th grades.

Possible Kindergarten Times ● AM session 7: 52 - 11: 13 ● PM session 11: 17 - 2: 38 ▶ ▶ ▶ Enrollment dictates how many Kindergarten classes we will have. There will be an AM (early) and PM (late) session. You may request preference, but we cannot guarantee placement.

First Day of School Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Comments or questions? Please feel free to contact our front office 916 -294 -2430 or visit our website @ www. fcusd. org/rre Joanie Cunningham, Principal jcunning@fcusd. org