Kindergarten Parent Orientation The Journey Begins

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KindergartenParent Orientation The Journey
Begins

• Rockaway Township School District
• http//www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/default.htm

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Welcome Relax Enjoy the moment Make a Memory
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Rockaway TownshipSchool DistrictMission
Statement

• United  by our community's commitment to 
  excellence, the Rockaway Township School District
  inspires all children to strive to meet their
  fullest potential by providing a challenging and
  nurturing environment.

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Our Faculty

• Dr. M. Mc Cluskey - Principal Stony Brook School
• Mr. M. Mc Govern - Principal Dwyer School
• Ms. Virginia Murphy-School Nurse/Health Educator
• Ms. Ann Marie Arico - Kindergarten Teacher
• Mrs. Karen Renaud Reading Recovery Teacher
• Dr. Beth Dailey Child Study Team
• Ms. Judy Johnson Lead Teacher/Safety Town

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Our goals for the Orientation

• Point of reference
• Meet representatives from the staff
• Information concerning our programs/services
• Transportation
• Meet Greet
• Timeline for September 2009

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Our District

• Student Enrollment
• Approximately 2400 students
• Five elementary schools
• Grades K-5
• Birchwood, Dwyer, KD Malone, Stony Brook, DBO
• Copeland Middle School
• Grades 6 8

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A few things..

• Is your child ready?
• Difference between policy and readiness
• My child can read.
• My child went to Pre-K/nursery school.
• Why isnt Kindergarten all day?
• How big are the classes?
• My child is scared.

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What you can expect from your school district.

• Immaculate and safe schools
• Safe environment
• Safe and efficient transportation
• Professional Faculty and Staff
• A total child-centered environment
• Academic excellence for each and every child
• Enrichment for all children
• Fiscally responsible
• Continuous flow of information and communication

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For Your Information

• New Jersey Department of Education
• New Jersey Core Content Standards
• NJCCS
• Web site
• http//www.state.nj.us/education/

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TRANSPORTATION

• All students are eligible for busing
• AM/PM bus routes are generalized population
• Mid-day routes kindergarten specific
• Kindergarteners sit in the front
• Child care accommodations are accommodated as
  long as the child care provider is within the
  home school district.
• Students are assigned by August, 2009.
• NO KINDERGARTEN STUDENT IS LEFT AT A STOP WITH
  OUT SOMEONE AT THEIR STOP

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Meet Greet

• In line with our district mission statement, all
  entering kindergarten students will participate
  in a Meet Greet session. The Meet Greet
  will last approximately 15 minutes. The
  kindergarten teacher will use the information to
  assist in meeting the individual needs of your
  child. This information will not be used to track
  or group children by ability.
• All students must be accompanied by an adult for
  the entire duration of the Meet Greet.

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Childrens Progress

• A formative assessment utilized by the teacher to
  monitor class/student independent learning
  outcomes.
• Administered three times per year to all students
  in kindergarten
• Math and Language Arts
• Information is not utilized to group or track
  students
• Parent Report with activities

http//www.childrensprogress.com/
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Health and SafetyMs. Virginia Murphy School
Nurse/Health Educator

• Health Services Handbook
• Medical Records
• Kindergarten Physical and Immunizations
• Allergies
• red dye, peanuts, tree nuts, seeds
• school parties/celebrations

• Snacks
• Childs Illness
• Reporting of medical conditions
• communicable diseases, and
• Return to school
• Medication Policies
• Medical responsibilities
• Over the counter medications
• Screenings

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The ClassroomMs. Ann Marie Arico
Kindergarten Teacher

• K Readiness
• Daily Schedule
• Specials
• Art, Computer, Music, Library, Physical
  Education
• Supplies
• The First Day
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

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ReadingMrs. Karen ReneudReading Recovery
Teacher

• An overview of literacy and reading
• Support programs
• Assessments for development
• Reading Recovery

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Pupil ServicesDr. Beth Dailey Child Study
TeamSocial Services

• Social and emotional development
• Skills that a typical 4 6 year old are
  developing
• Role of the guidance counselor
• Special Education

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Summer ProgramsMs. Judy Johnson Lead
Teacher/Safety Town

• Summer Programs
• Small Fry
• Enrichment
• Safety Town

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Dates to remember

• Kindergarten Registration
• March 23 27
• Kindergarten Orientation
• August 27th
• School-based
• Meet Greet
• Birchwood May 27th
• D.B. OBrien May 27th
• C.A. Dwyer May 27th
• Stony Brook May 27th
• K.D. Malone May 20th