Kindergarten Kickoff to to K...The First Day of School for Kindergarten is: Tuesday, September 8 The...

Kickoff to Kindergarten

www.sudbury.k12.ma.us

Tonight’s AgendaWelcome & RegistrationStephanie Juriansz, Dir. of Student ServicesAnnette Doyle, Noyes Principal

English Language Learners & Special EducationAnh Le, Team Chair

Health InfoCarol Bradford, School Nurse Coordinator

SafetyChief Scott Nix, Sudbury Police Department

PTO InvolvementJenn Spencer & Gina Hatcher

Kindergarten CurriculumNancy Iacobucci, Noyes K Teacher

The Kindergarten DayGlenna Ratcliffe, Loring K Teacher

K Technology Rebecca Amaral, Nixon K Teacher

Gearing Up for KBethany Weart, Haynes K Teacher

Audience Question/Answer Panel Discussion

The Big Questions...

Do I send my child? Will my child be ready?

Summer BirthdatesEnrollment 2019-20

Summer Birthdays, July-August• 4% chose an extra year and entered at 6 years of age• 14% entered at age 5

6 yr oldSummerBirthdate

5 yr oldSummerBirthdate

AllOthers

TotalEnrollment

11 40 232 283

4% 14% 82%

How Do I Register My Child for Kindergarten?

Kindergarten Timeline

K Registration Opens

February 1

1st Day of SchoolGrades 1-8

September 2

K Meet & Greets by Appointment

September 2-3

First Day of K!

September 8

K Orientation for Students & Parents

June 3

Registration Hours

Monday - Friday9am to 3pm

Student Services/Early Childhood Office40 Fairbank Road

***Special Evening Registration***Thursday, March 19

4-8pm

Registration Overview

Registration opens on February 1st and remains open through May 1st. There are two parts to the registration process:

Part 1: Complete & submit online forms

Part 2: Print and fill out the listed forms, and collect documents. Bring those in person to the Student Services/Early Childhood Office at 40 Fairbank Road

**Please BRING ALL DOCUMENTS with you**

Registration OverviewRegistration is located on the SPS homepage.

Registration Part OneFill out the three online forms listed under Registration Part One

Registration Part TwoBelow are the Part Two forms & documents required for each student enrolling. Note that some will download a form to be printed, filled out, and returned.

1. Health Record Screening Form- Print & complete for each student2. Parent Information Form- Print & complete for each student3. Military Form- For Military Families only. Print & complete if

applicable4. Preschool Inventory Form- For K Registrations only. This form is to

be filled out by the current preschool teacher and mailed to the Early Childhood Office at 40 Fairbank Road.

5. Copy of your child's birth certificate or adoption decree6. Copy of most recent doctor's physical form (within the last 13

months) and immunization records (birth to current date). These are generated by your pediatrician.

7. Proof of Residency (POR) - See next slide

Proof of ResidencyYou must have at least one document from EACH of the following categories:

1. Evidence of Residency (1 document)

2. Evidence of Occupancy (1 document)

3. Evidence of Identification (1 document)

Evidence of Residency Examples

● Lease and/or Rental Agreement for the year of school enrollment (executed by both parties)

● Mortgage payment and/or property tax bill

● Residency/Occupancy Affidavit - Landlord/Shared Tenancies

● Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement along with a signed statement by a Bank Officer or licensed Real Estate Broker certifying financial commitment

● Section 8 Agreement

Evidence of Occupancy Examples

● Utility Bill○ Fuel, Electric,Water

● If a utility bill cannot be provided prior to student’s enrollment:

○ Purchase & Sale (P&S) Agreement AND a signed statement by a Bank Officer or licensed Real Estate Broker certifying financial commitment

● Residency/Occupancy Affidavit - Landlord Shared Tenancies

Evidence of Identification Examples

*This is identification of the Parent or Guardian*

● Valid Driver’s License

● Valid Photo Identification Card

● Valid Passport

● Other Government Issued Photo ID

Other Registration Forms (If applicable)

● Military Form (print, complete, bring in)

● Special Education Records

● Homeless Information

Projected Enrollment to Date

Report Data from Oct. 2019 Incoming K Students

Town Census Projection 166

NESDEC Projection(New England School Development Council)

262

Please register soon to help us plan!

Once you have registered…

You’re an official member of the SPS Community!

Please be sure to get your magnet

School Safety with Chief Nix

Health Information with Carol Bradford

Health Information• Immunizations• Physical Exam

• Lead Test• Vision Exam

• Medical Conditions

• 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine or physician certified history of Chickenpox disease

• 3 doses Hepatitis B Vaccine• 5 doses DTAP/DPT Vaccine• 4 doses Polio Vaccine• 2 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)• Lead Screening• Physical Exam• Vision Screening

All documentation is required in your school health office of your child’s school by August 25, 2020

Students will not be allowed to attend school without this documentation

Important DetailsKindergarten Orientation - June 3rd• look for more information from your local school• Register by May 1st to get on your school’s email list

Early Release Days - ILAPs (Improved Learning for All Plan)• 17 ½ days on Wednesdays: Dismissal at 11:45am• various after school options across town• See papers on back table for resources

Early Start Time• 7:55am-2:25pm

Kindergarten Opening Days!● The First Day of School for Kindergarten is:

Tuesday, September 8● The First Day of School for grades 1-8 is:

Wednesday, September 2● Kindergarten Meet and Greet Days are:

Wednesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 3● Families will be given a scheduled appointment time to visit

the kindergarten classroom. ● Kindergarteners will meet their teachers and a few peers

while seeing the classroom, cubbies and more.● Teachers and support staff will visit with families● Teachers will have a chance to make a connection with

each student and play a game/K screening activity

Kindergarten Screening*This is not an entrance or readiness assessment but an overview of

developmental areas per state mandate. It feels like a game to students.

Early ScreeningInventory-Revised (ESI-R)A brief developmental screening instrument that is individually administered.

• Visual motor • Fine motor • Language and cognition• Gross Motor• Speech• Parent Questionnaire• Health and Medical - vision

& hearing screening

Timelines:

• During your child’s first Meet and Greet Day of school

• Screening team reviews each child’s results and data

• More detailed ‘progress data’ shared at parent conferences

• Rescreen (if needed) in January• Continuous progress monitoring

English as a Second Language● 60 languages and dialects in Sudbury!● All proficiency levels welcome!● Home Language Survey process-all families complete online

form● Students who mention any language other than English are

screened for English language proficiency● ESL Program: most of the day with native-English speaking

peers, individual and small group instruction in English

Special Education ServicesPlease reach out to me, and I will support you with the process.

Anh_Le@sudbury.k12.ma.us978-443-1085 x6006

Special Education ResourceSEPAC: Special Education Parent Advisory CouncilCo-Chairs: Maia Proujansky-Bell and Chris Everett

Other Important Details● Must be age five by September 1, 2020● Bus transportation is available for all K students

○ $350 for students within 2 mile radius ○ Due by May 1st or late fee with no guarantee of spot○ Special Education Transportation is different○ Passes mailed in August○ Transportation Department will send amount due○ Financial Aid Available

● Full Day K - $0 fee● K Students can purchase lunch● Reach out if you have challenges with online

registration

PTO Involvement*Every school has an active PTO.*You are already a member of this!*There are many ways to be involved.*Please reach out and jump in!

WELCOME to Kindergarten!

Kindergarten Curriculum● Learning through Play

● English Language Arts

○ Fundations○ Handwriting Without Tears○ Guided Reading○ Writing: Lucy Calkins,

Talking, Drawing, & Writing

● Social Competency (SEL)

● Social Studies

Kindergarten Curriculum

• Mathematics– Bridges– Kathy Richardson

• Science & Technology / Engineering- STEMscopes

- Life Science- Physical Science- Earth Science

The Kindergarten Day● Free Choice● Recess● Specials● Quiet Time● Workshop Model● Fine Motor Skills● Differentiation

K Technology

● Variety of Tools

● Tech-World

● Student Engagement

● Engage with Purpose

● Balance

* Enjoy books and conservations with your child.

* Encourage your child’s independence. This will make them more confident and resilient.

* Keep your eyes open for news of PTO organizedSummer events. You will hear more at your school’s kindergarten orientation.

* Think ahead when scheduling for the Fall. Yourkiddos will need downtime and rest.

Gearing Up for K

Arriving to her first day of Kindergarten!

Ride home from first day of Kindergarten!

Purchase a personalized

engraved brick for the brick patio at

the school playground of your

choice!

Please see the handout for more

information.

QuestionsFor the Panel

Kindergarten PanelAnnette Doyle, Noyes Principal annette_doyle@sudbury.k12.ma.us

Anh Le, PS Curriculum & anh_le@sudbury.k12.ma.usSpecial Education Team Chair

Carol Bradford, School Nurse carol_bradford@sudbury.k12.ma.us

Chief Scott Nix, Sudbury Police Department nixs@sudbury.ma.us

Jenn Spencer and Gina Hatcher, Noyes PTO PeterNoyesPTO@gmail.com

Nancy Iacobucci, Noyes K Teacher nancy_iacobucci@sudbury.k12.ma.us

Glenna Ratcliffe, Loring K Teacher glenna_ratcliffe@sudbury.k12.ma.us

Rebecca Amaral, Nixon K Teacher rebecca_goldthwaite@sudbury.k12.ma.us

Bethany Weart, Haynes K Teacher bethany_weart@sudbury.k12.ma.us