The Countdown to Kindergarten!

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September

Full day

• Supervision and the breakfast program begin at 7:55 AM. Children should not be dropped off before this time.

• Classes begin at 8:15 AM and dismissal is at 1:35 PM.

School Hours

Drop Off & Pick Up RoutinesDrop Off & Pick Up Routines

Driving… KISS & DROP

Escorting… Band aid approach, drop off and go!

Pick up… Wave , notes, contact list

Safe Arrival

Communication line between home and school.

856-3673

A day in the life of a kindergarten student!

Literacy – 90 minute block

Numeracy – mathYou and Your World

(health, science and social studies)

Physical education, art and music

Keeping you InformedMonthly NewslettersTalkmail and emails

Parent teacher InterviewsSchool Website

Agendas/pouchesOther

During the first week of school you will receive:

School calendar

Bell schedule

Contact Information

Agenda

Medical Information

Media Release

Field Trip

Routines & Procedures

• Kindergarten and Lunchtime • First month of school• Hot lunch - Cafeteria (note with Ziplock)• Speaking with the teacher• Proper footwear/clothing (change - label)• School fees• Toileting (wipes)• Toys…• QE ROCKs

At Queen Elizabeth At Queen Elizabeth SchoolSchool……

• …we respect people and property

• …we own our actions and words

• …we speak openly and honestly

• …we are kind to others

Building Security

• Doors are locked throughout the day.

• Sign in and sign out

• Visitor’s badge

•Running, jumping and climbing•Holding scissors and pencils•Dressing themselves -Encourage your child to button shirts and pants, tie shoes, and zipper jackets.

•Encouraging your child to be active

Getting Ready for School!Getting Ready for School!

•Encourage your child to draw, colour, cut and glue things and display work on the refrigerator

•Encourage stringing things like beads and macaroni to make

necklaces to wear.

Getting Ready for School!Getting Ready for School!

Supplies for September

“Parents belong at the center of a young child’s education. The single best way to improve elementary education is to strengthen parents’ role in it.” -Bennet

www. gnb.ca/0003/children.asp

Talk, Read, Learn: Learn how to use books to enrich your child's language and

communication skills. This interactive session demonstrates how to go beyond reading a story with related activities for children over a 4 week program. Each session involves songs, crafts

and activities around various books. Skill building includes phonological awareness,

vocabulary, narrative skills and print awareness.

June 3-24

Parent-Child Mother Goose: Over the course of 4 weeks, parents and children

learn rhymes, songs, finger plays and oral stories to help promote language and pre-literacy skills. Additional benefits include

gaining confidence, meeting new friends and having fun. Skill building can include:

vocabulary building, sound awareness, grammar, following directions, turn taking,

and narrative skills. June 9-30

These programs will be offered at our Riverview Education Center location

45 Devere rd, Riverview, E1B 2M4

If interested, contact us at 856-3617, or talkwithmemoncton@nbed.nb.ca

Any Questions?