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Kindergarten Orientation
2020
Welcome to Belding
Agenda• Introduce key staff/parent leaders• Review key policies and routines• Learn about our schedule and curriculum• Learn tips to prepare your child for kindergarten and
ways to communicate with teachers• Learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to
stay connected
Assistant Principal Mandi Cohen & Principal Mrs. Heather Yutzy
Vision & MissionOur Vision: Joyful, inquisitive learners who care for and contribute to our world.
Our Mission: The Belding community works and dreams together to inspire, cultivate and engage the hearts and minds of our diverse students, families and staff.
IB - International Baccalaureate
3 year process to earn IB authorization
Spring 2021
Middle Years Programme -
MYP- Grades 6-8
Daily Reminders
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Locating Information● Principal’s email list (weekly newsletters)
● Beldingelementary.com● REMIND, SEE SAW, GOOGLE CLASSROOM● Belding Facebook Group: Belding Elementary:
Faculty, Parents & Friends● Chicago Public Schools website● Chicago Public School calendar● Belding Parent Group email list (parent info, Q&A)
START of SCHOOL YEAR▪Tuesday, September 8
▪7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
▪Drop and Go Routines
Tripp One Way NORTH in Mornings
Dismissal North DoorsDismissal 2:40 - 2:45
Office StaffMilly Castro - Secretary
Eddie Ruiz- Security Guard
Certified Nurse - Monday - Friday during school hours
IB Coordinator - Michele Stefl
School Counselor - Whitney Davis
Medical IssuesCall school by 8:30 am if your child is ill. 773-534-3590
Stay home until FEVER free for 24 hours
When your child returns, send a written note.
Allergies/ Asthma - make contact with nurse during first week of school to make an allergy/ asthma action plan.
SuppliesBelding K-4 parents pay an $85 school fee (online or in
office)
ALL SUPPLIES are provided
All classroom supplies + 2 Belding t-shirts, one field trip bus, class library books, class workbooks, hands on science and art supplies, and all other supplies
Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
Lunchroom Manager- Carol Brown
Universal Breakfast and Lunch
FREE breakfast and lunch for any student
Vegetarian option every meal. Pork never used.
Menu calendar on Belding and CPS website.
No Soda pop, candy or gum at school
Birthdays: NO treats of food
No Uniforms
• Dress Code• Spirit Wear Fridays• Every students will receive 2
Belding t-shirts when the school fee is paid (one beginning of year, one mid year)
Kindergarten TeamMs. Ariel Gonzalez , Ms. Iris Santiago,
Mrs. Linda RohalyA letter will be sent home mid-August with your
classroom and teacher
assignment
TENTATIVE Back to
Belding - Thursday,
Late August and Early
September -Meet and Greet
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
▪ Buttoning and zipping clothes (pants, jackets, etc.) ▪ Putting on jackets and coats▪ Writing first and last name▪ Using bathroom independently (and cleanly)▪ Practicing tying shoes. This is a work in progress and probably won’t be
mastered but practice is still good!▪ Opening food containers and bags▪ Reading daily. Practicing reading the pictures and finding words and
letters is a great way to introduce reading.
Practicing a few things can help prepare your child for kindergarten.
BACK TO BELDING -TENTATIVE
•Thursday, September 3 5-7 p.m.
•Updates from our Principal
•Tour Classrooms and Meet teachers
•Discount on student fees if paid on or before this day ($5.00
off)
ScheduleRohaly
Birthdays
Recognition in class
Crowns
NO SWEETS, NO FOOD treats
OK to send pencils, stickers, erasers, etc
Lunch and Recess
20 minutes recess
25 bathroom and lunch
Lunch and recess supervisors team
OUTDOOR RECESS
Essentials “Specials”Gym
Music
Dance
Arabic
One class will be “double” each quarter -for example 2 Arabics one quarter.
Technology/
Design
Gym Day
Curriculum
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Social Emotional Learning
Project On Target
Homework?
Sight words
Read with your child
Learn letters and numbers
RAZ kids computer program-- at home
CPS Parent Portal/ AspenParent can track attendance
Grades 1 - 8 parents can see grades and assignments
CPS ID number and PIN number -
Belding Counselor Whitney Davis [email protected]
Communicating with Teachers
• After School each day - time to talk at pick up
• Newsletters
• By appointment - phone calls and in person
• Notes
• REMIND App
Belding Parent Group Greeting
https://youtu.be/U5Z400zBurQ
What is theBelding Parent Group (BPG)?▪ We are a non-profit organization founded in 2010.▪ Follow federal/state filings▪ Board of Directors▪ Donations are tax-deductible
▪ Everyone is in the Parent Group. ▪ We are not a PTA and there are no dues.▪ Our specific goals change year to year, but we focus on▪ Fundraising▪ Volunteerism▪ Building community
There are MANY ways to volunteer and get involved
▪ School-Wide Fundraisers & Events: look for requests via e-mail and
Facebook for “Sign-Up Genius” links.
▪ Parent Patrol: Help with AM “Kiss & Go” car lane.
▪ Be a ‘Room Parent”
▪ Classroom Volunteering: Ask your child’s teacher for specific needs.
▪ Belding “swag”
▪ Car Magnets ($5 each. Available @ events/ in office)
▪ Lawn/Window Signs ($10)
▪ Spirit Wear (online campaign one in the fall)
How to connect with the BPG?▪ Join our Belding Parent Group Google Group (you
can join via a link from the Belding website)▪ Attend monthly parent meetings (Local School
Council + BPG)▪ 6 pm in the lunchroom▪ Food and babysitting provided
Opportunities to meet other Kindergarten families
Summer Play Dates• IF POSSIBLE on the playground
Watch Facebook and Belding email for possible meet ups.
After Care Programs
YMCA - at Belding
Magic After School Place at Irving Park
Lutheran Church
Get Informed▪ Beldingelementary.com
▪ Principal’s weekly Email list: Googlegroup
▪ Facebook Group: Belding Elementary: Faculty, Parents &
Friends
Q & A