Kindergarten Round up

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Kindergarten Round up

• Walnut Hills Elementary
• March 10, 2009
• Chris Smith, Principal
• Lyndsay Marron, Asst. Principal
• Please make sure you have signed in on the
  sign-in sheet

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District Office Greeting

• Welcome and Overview of Growth in Waukee Schools
• District Enrollment Policies
• Web address waukee.k12.ia.us
• Phone number 987-5161

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Requirements for your child to attend kindergarten
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Your child must . . .

• be 5 years old by September 15th of the current
  year which school begins.
• have at least one of all required immunizations
  upon entrance to school and provide a fully
  completed State of Iowa Immunization Card within
  60 days of the child's first day of school.

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Your child must . . .

• have a certificate of health from a licensed
  physician and a dental screening within 60 days
  of the child's first day of school.
• be a resident of the Waukee Community School
  District or file the appropriate paperwork.

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Acceptable Proofs of Residency

• Mortgage statement, current property tax bill,
  warranty deed, settlement statement, or lease
  agreement.
• If a sibling attends the Waukee Community School
  District and you are a resident, provide the
  siblings name, grade, and attendance center.
• If a sibling attends The Waukee Community School
  District and is open enrolled into the district,
  please file the appropriate paperwork.
• If none of the above applies, please contact the
  Waukee Community School Central Administration
  Office.

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To complete the Pre-Registration Process

• The following items must be turned in to the
  Central Administration Office by 430 PM on
  Tuesday, March 24thA completed Kindergarten
  Pre-Registration Form
• Proof of your child's birth.
• A copy of your child's current immunizations
• A completed Home Language Survey
• Proof of Residency
• All pre-registration forms must be completed and
  submitted together.

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Central Administration Office

• Waukee Community School District
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• 987-5161
• Contact person Darryl Downs

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Kindergarten Team

• Ms. Jessica Godwin Room 213
• Mrs. Lisha Marsh Room 210
• Ms. Jennifer Pockrandt Room 211
• Mrs. Nicki Smith Room 215
• Mrs. Stephanie Swanson Room 208

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Introductions

• Mrs. Jodi Vogt - Guidance Counselor
• Mrs. Janeal Lyons - ESL
• Mrs. Judy Henson - Principals Secretary
• Mrs. Kathy White - Attendance Clerk
• Mrs. Jo Hromatka - Registered Nurse
• Mr. Rich Miller - Beyond the Bell

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Highlights of our Kindergarten Program

• The primary goal of the Waukee kindergarten
  program is to nurture the continuous growth of
  children socially, emotionally, physically, and
  intellectually.

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Kindergarten is a time for children to

• Develop more self confidence, independence, and a
  sense of responsibility toward themselves and
  others
• To be involved in child centered activities
• To investigate their world and develop their
  skills for life long learning through
  interactions with materials, people, and ideas

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Academics

• Balanced Literacy
• Shared Reading
• Guided Reading
• Journal Writing
• Everyday Math
• Exploratory Science
• Social Studies

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Related Arts

• Physical Education
• Media
• Art
• Music
• Guidance
• Technology Integration

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Full day kindergarten experience

• Provides the best start possible for children to
  build a solid foundation for future learning in
  the Waukee School District

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Kindergarten Readiness

• Preparing your child for kindergarten

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Promote a love of reading!

• You are your childs FIRST teacher
• You are a powerful role model
• Read to your child
• Read with your child
• Talk about the story and pictures
• Have fun with the words - rhythm and rhyme of the
  language

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Benefits of Reading with Your Child

• Development of larger vocabularies
• Development of longer attention spans
• Promotes a greater understanding of books and
  print
• Value reading and learning
• Opportunity to spend quality time with your child
  

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Think Beyond Books

• Environmental print words and phrases that
  surround us
• Billboards
• Restaurant signs
• Menus
• Grocery store
• Traffic signs

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Communication

• Model for your child
• Oral language
• Written language
• Nonverbal communication
• Listening skills
• Speaking skills

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Readiness

• Playing games
• Categorize/group items
• Help with preparing snacks/meals
• Putting things away
• Getting along with others
• Learning to listen
• Sticking to a schedule

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Starting school!

• Start each day with a healthy breakfast
• Be sure your child is well rested
• Well nourished meals when possible
• Dress for the weather - layers!
• Label clothing
• First day of school - August 19, 2009
• School day 835AM - 340PM
• 850AM - official start time

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Transition Days

• First two days of school
• 945AM -145PM
• Arrive on time - not too early
• Leave your children cheerfully
• Parent Pick-up - Plan to arrive around 140
• Bus students can expect your child to be picked
  up between 845-930 and dropped off between
  145-230

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Beginning of the Year

• You will receive a welcome letter from your
  classroom teacher in August
• Transportation Arrangements
• Transition Days
• Open House - Parents Children
• Back to School Night - Parents only

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Morning Drop Off

• When dropping off your child, we encourage you to
  do one of two things
• If you choose to walk your child into the
  building, park in the parking lot, walk your
  child into the building and leave shortly after.
• Drop your child at the curb so your child can
  enter the building independently.
• This is not a time to conference with the
  classroom teacher. You can, however, contact the
  teacher to set up a time for communication.
• Late arrival - walk your child into the office
  for check in and a tardy pass
• Bus students will enter through assigned doors

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Pick up

• Parent pick up (Parking Lot - Walk to the
  building and meet your child w/teacher)
• Childcare / Daycare Bus or Van
• School Bus
• Parking

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School Visits

• Parents and students are invited to tour the
  building and drop off supplies during the Open
  House in August.
• Parents are invited to join your child for lunch
  occasionally. Call the office prior to 900AM to
  let the lunch clerk know you will be coming for
  lunch.
• We ask parents to refrain from visiting school
  the first two and last two weeks of the school
  year.

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Attendance

• Attendance and being at school on time is
  important.
• There is a correlation between student attendance
  and student achievement.
• Getting your child to school on time sends a
  strong message that you value education.
• Call the attendance line (987-2742) if your child
  will not be in school.
• According to Iowa Code District Policy parents
  will be notified of excessive absences and
  tardiness.

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Pre-Registration

• Please be sure to return your completed
  pre-registration information tonight or no later
  than March 24th to district office.
• Summer registration packets will be mailed to
  families who have completed the pre-registration
  process.
• Summer registration is mandatory for all students
  K-5.

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Thank you!

• We look forward to a partnership to ensure
• a quality educational experience for your
• child.

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Finally

• Childhood is a Journey, Not a Race.
• -Unknown