On Your Way to

Kindergarten

17171 Ditch RoadWestfield, Indiana 46074

(317) 896 - 4700

Little Maple Leaf NightAGENDA

f Welcome & Introduction of Teachers*Students go with the kindergartenteachers for the bus and walking tour.

f Typical Day in Kindergarten and Expectations Presentation

*Presentation by Mrs. Riley (principal), Mrs. Baud (assistant principal), and Mrs. Newman (school counselor)*PTO Introduction and Explanation

f Discover Maple Glen! Visit Themed Tables:

*Before and After School Care (BAC)*Boy Scouts*Girl Scouts*Mrs. Langenkamp, Maple Glen School Nurse*Order Kindergarten Supply Kits*PTO Spirit Wear

Thank you for joining us!Please meet your child in the cafeteria.

Welcome to Maple Glen!

We would like to welcome you to Maple Glen Elementary School.

We know this is a very special time for your kindergartner and you. We are so

excited that your child will be joining us in the fall! Starting kindergarten is a big milestone for both you and your child.

Being prepared for kindergarten will help your child feel successful in school! Thank

you for allowing us to be a part of this exciting time! The information provided in this brochure is just a brief overview of our school. We hope that it will help to

answer some of your generalized questions, too. As the new school year approaches, we will be able to give you more detailed information. If you have any questions or concerns, please call

(317) 896-4700.

Meet Our Staff

Mrs. SchmitzSpecial Educ.

Mrs. FieldsBookkeeper

Mrs. PerrySecretary

Mrs. LaRosaSpeech

Mrs. RileyPrincipal

Mrs. BaudAsst. Principal

Mrs. NewmanCounselor

Mrs. LangenkampNurse

Mrs. SullivanSpecial Educ.

Meet Our Staff

Mrs. BondK Teacher

Mrs. CraskK Teacher

Mrs. EberhartK Teacher

Mrs. MyersK Teacher

Mrs. SprochK Teacher

Mrs. HopkinsK Teacher

Mrs. ClaryMedia

Mr. PribbenoPE

Miss CoffeyArt

Mrs. McClellandSTEM

Mrs. ColeMusic

A Typical Day in KEach classroom has a daily routine that is

structured around learning. Our day may include:

*Morning Procedures*Circle up*Phonics*Readers’ Workshop*Handwriting*Writing*Math*Lunch*Recess (2)*Special Area Classes: Music, Art, PE, Media Center, STEM*Science/Social Studies*Pack Up Procedures

Kindergarten is full day. School hours are from 7:50 am-2:30 pm. If your student arrives after

7:50 am, he/she is considered late/tardy, depending on the reason. Your student will be able to ride the bus to and from school or you can drop him/her off and pick him/her up in the car pick up line in front of the school.

Academic Skills

It would be helpful if your child can:

*sit and listen to a story

*use scissors

*hold a pencil correctly

*count to 20

*recognize and write his/her first name

*recite (not sing) the alphabet

*recognize and identifyletters (capital and lowercase)and numbers (to 10)

***Working on these skills over the summer with your child will help prepare him/her for school.***

Social Skills

It would be helpful if your child can:

*share

*work cooperativelyto play a game

*clean up after him/herself

*follow 2 step directions

*wait his/her turn to talk

*have body control

***Working on these skills over the summer with your child will help prepare him/her for school.***

Self Help Skills

It would be helpful if your child can:

*put on, zip/button, and take off his/her coat

*blow his/her own nose

*wash and dry his/her own hands

*zip and unpack/pack a backpack

*use the restroom independently

***Working on these skills over the summer with your child will help prepare him/her for school.***

Volunteering and VisitingThere are many opportunities for parents to

volunteer in our kindergarten classrooms. Some opportunities include planning parties,

going on field trips, helping with various projects, helping the teachers in class by preparing

materials, copying, or working with individual students and/or small groups. Your child’s

teacher will contact families regarding these volunteer opportunities. Kindergarten

teachers will allow time for the students to adjust to the new routine prior to setting up volunteer schedules.

We love having parents visit our school! We do ask that if you would like to come and visit

your child’s class, please make arrangements with your child’s teacher so a time can be

arranged. We allow approximately a month for children to adjust to the new school

environment prior to scheduling parent helpers in the classroom. After this time, you may also choose to join your child for lunch in the cafeteria. That is a very

fun experience for our students!

Health and Wellness*What if my child is sick?: Parents are required to notify the school office when a student is absent. Please phone the attendance line at (317) 896-4701 by 9:00 am each day that your child is absent. Failure to inform the school will result in your child’s absence as being counted as unexcused. Please note, your child must be fever free, (99.7 and below) without medication for at least 1 full school day after being sent home with a fever.*Our School Nurse, Mrs. Langenkamp: Our school nurse maintains health records on each student in our school. The school enrollment package will provide a place for parents to note special health concerns such as diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc. It is the responsibility of the parent to keep this information current. All medications that need to be given to a child (prescription and non-prescription) must be in the original container, including cough drops. A prescription label must be current and with the correct directions on administering the medication to the child. A parent/guardian must bring the medication in themselves. A ‘permission for medication administration form’ must be completed by the parent/guardian and be on file before any medications can be given to your child. Specific, school-provided medications may be given by the nurse during school hours upon completion of the form by the parents or guardians. Should your child become ill or injured during the school day, our school nurse will notify you immediately.*Health and Wellness Policy for Birthday Celebrations: Our health and wellness program, which started in 2007, continues to evolve and strive to maintain healthy students and staff members. We have made this happen by celebrating birthdays with non-food related activities. You may feel free to come in and eat lunch with your child in the cafeteria. The classroom teacher might sing a special song or play a special game.

BAC and Summer Camps*Before and After School Care (BAC): Westfield Washington Schools offers fee-based childcare services in each of the elementary schools for grades K-4 and the Intermediate School for grades 5 through age 13. The program is designed to offer childcare before school, after school, and during holiday breaks. All staff are employed and trained as Westfield Washington Schools and governed through the Student Support Programs Governing Board.

More information can be found on the school district website: www.wws.k12.in.us > Departments > Student Support Programs > Before and After Care. 2020-2021 BAC open enrollment begins May 1, 2020.

*Westfield Summer Camps: Westfield Summer Camps 2020full day and half day camps for children who live in the school district boundaries of Westfield Washington Schools. In addition to traditional full day camps, over 85 opportunity and sports camps are hosted by WWS teachers, staff, and coaches for 2020-2021 kindergarten through 12th grade students.

Traditional Full Day Summer Camp (6:45 am – 6:00 pm) is at:Incoming Kindergarten: Washington Woods ElementaryGrades 1-4: Washington Woods ElementaryGrades 5-Age 13: Westfield Intermediate

Westfield Summer Opportunity and Sports Camps for Grades K-12Three, four, and five half-day opportunity and sports camps offered by WWS teachers, coaches, and staff are held at various locations throughout the school district.

Summer TOTS Camp (6:45 am-5:30 pm at Washington Woods Elementary)offers full time summer childcare for:12 weeks old to 36 months (available to WWS staff only)3 and 4 year olds (available to families living in the district boundaries)

Summer online enrollment begins March 1, 2020. Some camps have limited enrollment. For more information, pricing, and online enrollment instructions, refer to the Westfield Summer 2020 Camp Catalog found on the school district’s website: www.wws.k12.in.us > Departments > Student Support Programs > WWS Summer Camps. The summer catalog document is posted at the bottom of this webpage.

Resources That Help!

*Leap Frog Letter Factory DVD is a fun video to learn the alphabet. You can usually find this video at Walmart or Target.

*The public library has great programs and resources including a summer reading program!

*Starfall.com has games to help learn letters and letter sounds.

*There are many free and paid apps to help learn numbers, letters, and sounds.

Registration and Assessments

Please be sure to register your child for kindergarten either online or

at Maple Glen March 16th – 20th

from 9:00-2:00. The deadline for registration is March 20th.

After registering, sign up for a Kindergarten Assessment at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044bafa92fa6ff2-2021

Assessments are 30 minutes long and will be done at Maple Glen on Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th. We cannot wait to meet

your kindergartner!

First Day of SchoolThursday, August 13, 2020