Kindergarten EnrollmentWelcome to

Santa Fe Trail ElementaryClass of 2027

Agenda:PTA – Lora SchordockPrincipal – Kristal LeikerSchool Secretary – Kellie HeckersonTeachers – Laura Herrick and Kate Husted

About SFT….• We are a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) and • BIST (Behavior Intervention Support Team) school.

We have 3 guiding principles being the ABC’s of SFT: Actively Engaged, Be Safe, Caring

• Our overall staff mantra is “Together We Will”• The staff focus is on kindness, competence and cohesiveness.• We have 2 classes of each grade level Kindergarten through 6th.• Specials classes: Art, Music, Library and P.E.

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Keys to Success:• We are looking to begin building a seven year partnership with you and your children.

• The most important factor at this stage in development is the willingness to learn and the ability to interact in a group rather

than academic skills. – Letting adults be in charge.– The meaning of “no” – reacting appropriately.– Doing things that we may not want to do - tantrums do not work .– Actions have consequences.

• We teach and practice these life skills with students daily, but your help is vital to their growth in kindergarten and beyond.

Well rested children do very well academically and behaviorally.

o 10 – 12 hours of sleep is recommended.o More exercise and limited access to TV, video and computers

before bed helps students sleep better at night.

PBIS Assembly

• Two Kindergarten OptionsHalf Day - AM (8:10–11:05)• There is no charge for half day

kindergarten.• Lunch is not served, but breakfast is

available.

Full Day Kindergarten (8:10–3:10)• Lunch is served and breakfast is available. Halloween Party Time

Differences Between Half-Day and Full-Day Programs

The full day program offers:o more time and in-depth exploration of the

curriculum.o more opportunities to practice and repeat skills.o more opportunities for extensions in curriculum.

Both programs have the same curricular focus.

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SMSD Program Payment Specifics

• The district will continue to provide half-day programs for all students at no charge.

• Parents may choose a full-day program. The cost for the full-day program is $2,700 annually with an option to pay nine monthly installments of $300.

• If the student is eligible for reduced price lunches, the cost is $810 annually with an option to pay nine monthly installments of $90. Students eligible for free lunches may attend the all day program for free.

• Advance payments are required to attend the program.

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Reservation Process• Access to the full-day kindergarten program will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Beginning tonight, March 27, 2014, parents may

submit a completed application and an enrollment form to reserve a position on the attendance list.

• Each application will be date and time-stamped.

Transfers• If a parent requests a transfer to a participating full-day

kindergarten school, the applications will be date and time stamped but must be sent for to the district office for official approval. Currently, such transfer requests are unlikely to be approved until August 1 or later.

• Transfers from out of district will be approved last, if space allows.

Required Paperwork for Nurse Booth

Physical Exam*Proof of Immunizations*Health History*Proof of Immunizations and a School Physical are required by the State of Kansas for your child to attend school.

Health Concerns If your child has any health conditions please let the

nurse know so a plan of care will be in place. Throughout the school year if your child experiences any

health changes please let me know. Asthma- If your child has asthma and needs a rescue

inhaler it is important to have an extra inhaler at school. Students participate in Recess and Gym unless there is

an activity restriction signed by a doctor on file.

Illnesses at School If a student develops a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, rash,

red/draining eyes, severe sore throat or severe cough while at school a parent or guardian will be called to pick the student up.

Up to date parent contact information is very important in case of illness or emergency! Please keep the school informed of any changes.

Attendance If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the

school before 8:30 am and let us know. Attendance Line 913-993-5088 Your child must stay home from school for the following

reasons: 1. Fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Vomiting during the previous 24 hours. 3. Diarrhea during the previous 24 hours. 4. Red/ Draining eye(s). 5. Undiagnosed skin rash or lesions. 6. Severe Sore Throat.

Thanks for joining us! We look forward to getting to know the

newest members of the Trailblazer family.

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