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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.
[email protected] 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 [email protected]
Anh Le, PS Curriculum & [email protected] Education Team Chair
Carol Bradford, School Nurse [email protected]
Chief Scott Nix, Sudbury Police Department [email protected]
Jenn Spencer and Gina Hatcher, Noyes PTO [email protected]
Nancy Iacobucci, Noyes K Teacher [email protected]
Glenna Ratcliffe, Loring K Teacher [email protected]
Rebecca Amaral, Nixon K Teacher [email protected]
Bethany Weart, Haynes K Teacher [email protected]
