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Welcome to Glenwood Ridge. Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Together We Make a Difference. We are a team Taking our first step together tonight Mission: “Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding” Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Glenwood RidgeKindergarten Parent Information Night
Together We Make a Difference
We are a team Taking our first step together tonight
Mission:“Growing, Reaching, Excelling, Succeeding”
Growing – helping children in their educational and behavioral endeavors
Reaching – trying new things, stretching their minds and giving them ways to look at ideas from a different perspective
Excelling – by giving our best effort (as a team) everyday
Succeeding – focusing on how to visualize each child being successful
Introductions
Mrs. Jan Hancock, Principal
Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, KG Teacher
Mrs. Betsy Hermreck, KG Teacher
Mrs. Allison Budimlija, KG Teacher
Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, Nurse
Mrs. Marilyn McGown, Counselor
Mrs. Heidi Hill, PTO
Mrs. Karen Kelley, PAT
Getting to Know You
1st Time Kindergarten Parents
Number of children in your family?
General Requirements
Your child must have reached the age of 5 on or before August 31 of the current school year to attend
Are they ready?
Purpose for the Evening
Purpose of Round up Make you and your child comfortable at
school
Have your child meet Mrs. Pruitt, Mrs. Hermreck & Mrs. Budimlija and get to know their expectations
Allow time for teachers to get to know your child
Assess your child’s ability not whether-or-not they come to school
(social skills, speech, fine and gross motor development, vocabulary, vision, & hearing)
Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, Mrs. Betsy Hermreck & Mrs. Allison Budimlija
Kindergarten Teachers Academic Skills
How I can help my child at home and over the summer
What are some habits that will help my child Riding the bus The first day Recess Snack and milk Birthdays Problems that arise What will my child do in kindergarten? Kindergarten Readiness Skills
Parent Participation
Mrs. Vickie Burggraf, LPNNurse
Medical Forms
Immunizations DTaP, IPV, MMR, HBV Varicella - 2 doses
Health Forms Official Certificate of Birth Physical Examination Record Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI) Consent to Treat Form Dental Health Card Permission to Administer Medication
Medication Policy Fever Free for 24 Hours
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Contact Information:
E-mail [email protected]
Linwood Elementary M, W, & F
,Glenwood RidgeT & TH
Mrs. Marilyn McGownCounselor
Developmental Guidance Curriculum
Character Traits
Careers
Safety
Individual & Small Group Counseling
Consult with Parents
Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal
Enrollment Forms – complete tonight or by Round up
Snack Fee for Round up - $3 (Please pay tonight) Food Allergies – let us know tonight
Enrollment Monday & Tuesday, August 8 & 9
Tuesday the 4th, 12:00 - 8:00 @ BLHS Wednesday the 5th, 8:00 – 3:00 @ GRE
Must submit and update all paperwork Receive class assignment, bus schedules, supply lists,
lunch prices and any updated information Must pay enrollment fees
Enrollment Fees
Enrollment Fees
MAY CHANGE (These are 2010-2011 fees.) Both AM & Full Day
Textbook• $30 for year
Year Book• $12.00 – optional
AM Only Snack Milk
• $.35 a cartoon
Full Day Lunch & Milk Account
• $2.15 / meal • $.35 a cartoon for snack milk or additional milk at lunch
Mrs. Jan HancockPrincipal
Half Day School Hours 8:45 – 11:45
Full Day School Hours 8:45 – 3:45 All KG Day Fee Schedule
Yearly Total = $1211.04 $134.56 due on August 8th or 9th at Enrollment Plus $134.56 due on the 1st of every month
beginning in September and ending April 30th.
Transportation Fees
Students living further than 2.5 miles Bus Service Provided
Students living less than 2.5 miles 1 Child $200/year Family $400/year Fees paid prior to July 1, 2011 reduced 25%
1 child $150/year Family $300/year
Fees
Assistance provided for school meals and tuition if… Students qualify for free or reduced meals Application available at fall enrollment
Delinquent accounts Parents notified Students attend AM only After three late payments, students will attend ½ day
Unpaid fees accumulate and students may not be allowed to “walk” at graduation
More Information
Change in routines Call at least one hour before dismissal time or send a
note with your child of changing transportation arrangements
Avoid transportation changes especially the 1st week We are learning and teaching routines
Late arrivals or early dismissals – must sign your child in or out
Safety is important to us YouthFriend Volunteer – contact Tammy Potts Sign in at the office and wear a sticker Schools begins at 8:45 – staff on duty 10
minutes prior to this time
More Information
Absences Notify the school Take note of attendance policy Notify me if extended absences (more than 3 days)
1st Day of School Photo day – we will allow extra time for you to say
goodbye – about 8:55 you should depart. If tears (from Mom or child) – reassure your child and then
leave. We will call you if they do not calm down in a
reasonable amount of time.
Back to School CelebrationSponsored By PTO
Note will be sent home during Round-up
Posted on Website
Meet all teachers
Bring in school suppliesPTO offers supply packets
Mrs. Heidi HillPTO Representative
PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)
You are already a member - no dues
What does PTO do? Host the Back-to-school Celebration Host Family nights, like the Sock Hop, Talent Show, or
Academic Olympics Fund second field trip, money for each classroom, snacks
during assessments, and much more Support education of students (like AR) and school
functions
More PTO Information
When does PTO meet? 1x per month, currently at 6:30 on the 2nd Tuesday
We vote on and organize events, decide how dollars should be used to enhance our children's education
How are funds raised? PTO holds 1 fundraiser per year in the Fall (usually starts
the 1st week of school) Sale trash bags year round Collect Box Tops
Mrs. Karen KelleyParents As Teachers Coordinator
Babies are born to learn
Personalized visits
Play groups / Presentations
Regular developmental screenings
Resource network
It’s free!
Available to visit with you tonight
Questions . . .
We are excited about next year!
Thank you for attending tonight!